Tom Shortell is a Politics Reporter at LehighValleyNews.com. He covers a wide range of political topics, including elections, government, public policy, and current affairs, drawing on his extensive experience reporting on the region's political landscape and legal matters. Tom has been featured in The Morning Call, WITF, Inc., WVIA, NewsBreak, and LehighValley Live.
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Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
The deadline to request a mail-in ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 27.
The U.S. House has entered an early recess just as some uncomfortable votes for Republicans were about to reach the floor.
Misinformation about vaccine safety has exasperated a deadly challenge.
The Lehigh Valley congressman discusses gas prices, healthcare, tariffs and his relationship with the Trump administration.
The two candidates are running for Pennsylvania's 16th Senate District, which stretches from Bangor to Bethlehem.
Ryan Mackenzie and Bob Brooks were slated to go head-to-head Wednesday in a debate for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. A dispute over an attack ad changed that.
The proposal before voters would expand the Lehigh County election board and offer a seat to an unaffiliated voter.
Democratic candidate Bob Brooks cancelled the only debate for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. The decision exposed the pros and cons of the format for candidates.
Lehigh Valley voters have some consequential choices that could flip control of the U.S. House and the General Assembly.
