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Essential Public Radio Stories on Election 2012

Frankel Announces Package of Bills to Lessen “Damaging Effects” of New PA Voter ID Law
May 22, 2012
By Deanna Garcia

Even as Pennsylvania’s Voter ID law goes through legal challenges, one lawmaker is introducing a package of bills aimed at “fixing” parts of the bill. The so-called “Every Voter Counts” package contains three parts. The first part would create an online voter registration system. The second would require the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to use new technology and mobile outreach to help registered voters obtain needed photo identification.
Biden Visits PA Barbecue Restaurant on Campaign Stop
May 17, 2012
By Deanna Garcia

Vice President Joe Biden made a quick stop in Washington, PA on Thursday, talking with patrons at Hog father’s BBQ.  His visit was not announced ahead of time, he walked into the restaurant to applause from diners.
Altmire, Critz Reconcile After Primary Battle
May 7, 2012
By Noah Brode

Congressman Jason Altmire endorsed Mark Critz for reelection in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District on Monday, despite losing to Critz in the Democratic primary election last month.
ACLU Takes Voter ID Law To Court
May 1, 2012
By Mary Wilson & Essential Public Radio Staff

The future of Pennsylvania’s recently passed voter ID law may be decided in Commonwealth Court.
Long-time PA House Republican Hopeful for Primary Win; Awaiting Absentee Ballot Count
April 27, 2012
By Mary Wilson & Essential Public Radio Staff

Five state House incumbents have lost their seats in the primary, according to the latest vote counts. But one longtime Republican lawmaker is holding out until the absolute last vote is counted.
Parks Confident About Write-In Campaign Results
April 25, 2012
By Tim Camerato

Greg Parks, the Pleasant Hills Democrat running for State Senate in the 37th district, believes enough people wrote his name on the ballot to make him eligible for a run in the general election.
Raja Wins State Senate Republican Primary in the 37th District
April 25, 2012
By Charlee Song

Tom Smith Outruns Four Others to Land Republican Senate Nod
April 25, 2012
By Erika Beras

Murphy Defeats Primary Challenger in 18th Congressional District
April 25, 2012
By Deanna Garcia

Republican Tim Murphy faced his first challenge from within his own party since taking office in 2003. Murphy handily defeated Tea Party-backed opponent Evan Feinberg, winning 63% of the vote. The Congressman thanked supporters at a gathering in Greentree, and said it’s now time to move forward.
Former PUMP Director Molchany Takes 22nd District Democratic Primary
April 25, 2012
By Jennifer Szweda Jordan

Mt. Washington resident and former Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project executive director Erin Molchany defeated Martin Schmotzer in the 22nd Pennsylvania house district Democratic primary for Pennsylvania representative on Tuesday, 52 to 39 percent. The remainder of the vote went to Shawn Lunny, who had been tossed from the ballot by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, but not in time for his name to be removed from the voting machines.