Should Pennsylvania — one of nine states that hold closed primaries, open only to voters who are registered as Democrats or Republicans — switch to an open primary system?
Should Pennsylvania — one of nine states that hold closed primaries, open only to voters who are registered as Democrats or Republicans — switch to an open primary system?
Former congressman Lou Barletta and other "alternate" Pennsylvania electors assembled for Donald Trump in 2020 in case the election outcome changed, Barletta s campaign for governor said in statement emailed Tuesday.
Local Democratic and Republican party leaders have begun preparing for the special election to replace state Sen. John Blake.
Select Republicans and Democrats will choose their party nominees for the special election, but candidates registered as independents or in other parties can get on the ballot, too, through a different process.
A lot of details remain unknown, including the electionâs date and exactly when the main political parties will nominate candidates, but party officials provided some details of the processes for replacing Blake, whose resignation takes effect March 8. Blake announced last week he will resign for a job as U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwrightâs district director.