HeyJaredArmchair Lehigh Valley
A look at elections, politics and news from Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.
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In the 14th, it’s incumbent Democrat Nick Miller vs. Republican Omy Maldonado (opens the original)
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By Chuck MalinchakThanks for reading Armchair Lehigh Valley! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.In Pennsylvania’s 14th S
In the 16th, a repeat showdown between incumbent Republican Jarrett Coleman and Democrat Mark Pinsley (opens the original)
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Polls show close contests in 3 Lehigh Valley state seats held by Republicans (opens the original)
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New poll: Brooks leads Mackenzie in 7th but swath of undecided voters remains (opens the original)
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Democrat Bob Brooks holds a 45% to 40% lead over incumbent Republican Ryan Mackenzie in the 7th Congressional District with 16% of the voters surveyed undecided, a new poll from Franklin & Marshall College found.The story is similar in the 10th Congressional District where Democrat Janelle Stelson holds a 47% to 44% lead over incumbent Republican Scott Perry but with fewer – 9% – undecideds.<div c
Four questions about the Nov. 3 election (opens the original)
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Editor’s note: The story was updated to reflect that Rise Up Pennsylvania is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party and the staff now numbers 150.The Nov. 3 election, which is six weeks away, features meaningful contests for voters.At the top of the ballot, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking reelection to a second four-year term against Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity.The Lehigh Valley has several key races, highlighted by the 7th Congressional District election between
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