2024 election Archives - Page 2 of 5

Race to 270: Trump wins 295-226

By News Editors • November 5, 2024

As ballots get counted on election night, the Associated Press will use the latest available vote tallies to call the race in states across the country. The Pitt News will update this article as the Associated Press publishes live election coverage.

Trump supporters rally at PPG Paints ahead of Election Day

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • November 5, 2024

Thousands of Donald Trump supporters stood outside PPG Paints Arena on Monday afternoon to see the former president host his last rally in Pennsylvania before the election. As they stood in line, rallygoers discussed why they’re ready to vote Trump back into office.

Pitt students fatigued by election ads but eager to vote

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

Over the course of this election season, the candidates have topped a combined $1 billion in Pennsylvania on advertising to try and get out the remaining votes. As election season winds down, students say they are ready to move forward.

Opinion | Billionaires don’t belong in newsrooms

By Grace Longworth, Contributing Editor • November 4, 2024

His personal decision not to endorse Harris all sounds well-reasoned — as long as you’re ignoring the billions of dollars in contracts Bezos currently holds with the federal government.

Editorial | Who to blame while waiting for election results

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 4, 2024

In the not-unlikely scenario that you are sitting at home on Thursday night watching CNN and wondering why our lousy state is still an undecided gray on the map, make sure you know who to get angry at.

Pitt professors, students discuss combatting disinformation this election cycle

By Neel Kamal and Emma Wu • November 4, 2024

Disinformation has come to the forefront of concerns regarding election media this November. As students try to inform themselves about their ballot options, Pitt professors and students shared their experiences with disinformation and what they’ve done to combat it.

‘This is the moment’: Sen. Bob Casey says reproductive health care is on the line this election

By Katie Hovan, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024

On Friday, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey spoke alongside a local group of women to speak out on the importance of reproductive health care. Women and mothers within the community shared their personal stories and support before Tuesday's election.

Scarlett Johansson closes out Harris campaign in Pittsburgh

By Ryleigh Lord, Editor-in-Chief • November 4, 2024

Scarlett Johansson, known for her portrayal of Black Widow and performances in movies like “Marriage Story,” joined Harris campaign canvassers in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Op-Ed | Pennsylvania residents need to pay attention to energy discussions, even outside of presidential election years

By Grace DeLallo, Pitt News Alumnus • November 1, 2024

While it would be wonderful if we had presidential candidates that support a more aggressive transition to renewables and advocate for protective measures, only an act of Congress could nationally ban fracking. The president doesn’t have that kind of authority, and most protective action that’s come down the pipeline has been at a municipal, county and state level.

Inside the election warehouse: A look at Allegheny County’s vote counting process

By Marissa Kelley, Senior Staff Writer • October 31, 2024

With Election Day just four days away, Allegheny County officials are working hard to ensure every vote is counted accurately. On Wednesday, The Pitt News toured the Allegheny Election Warehouse, where officials expect to process up to 952,305 ballots on Nov. 5.