midterm elections Archives

Pitt students head to the polls with protecting abortion access, limiting fracking on their minds

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • November 9, 2022

Hundreds of Pitt students flocked to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in Pennsylvania’s midterms. Many reported voting for all Democratic candidates, saying protecting abortion access and promoting clean energy were their deciding factors.

Bernie Sanders talks free college, women’s rights at Sunday rally on Pitt’s campus

By Punya Bhasin, News Editor • November 6, 2022

Sen. Bernie Sanders took the stage at Schenley Plaza Sunday to encourage young Pittsburghers to vote in Tuesday’s midterm elections. However, his speech was cut short due to heavy rain.

Opinion | Democracy demands our due diligence before voting

By Grant Van Robays, Staff Columnist • November 1, 2022

Vote responsibly by checking midterm ballots for election deniers.

Editorial | Young people in Pennsylvania, get out and vote

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 25, 2022

Young people need to get out and vote this election, especially in Pennsylvania, as the results of this election will affect our futures.

Political experts panel analyzes midterm results

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, For The Pitt News • November 9, 2018

The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics organized a panel of political experts at Chatham Thursday to analyze the 2018 midterm election.

Children’s Fund proposal fails

By Hannah Schneider, News Editor • November 8, 2018

The Allegheny County Children’s Fund would have contributed to numerous education initiatives, but the measure failed to pass by a narrow margin Tuesday.

Volunteers encourage student voting on campus

By Janine Faust, Managing Editor • November 6, 2018

For many Pitt students, the midterm elections were the first vote they cast since the 2016 presidential election, when President Trump was elected.

Conor Lamb, D-Pa., victorious in 17th Congressional District election

By Sarah Shearer, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2018

In the only U.S. House race between two incumbents, Conor Lamb, D-Pa., took victory of the 17th Pennsylvania district over Keith Rothfus, R-Pa.

Tom Wolf wins second term as Pa. Governor

By Hannah Schneider, News Editor • November 6, 2018

Incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf will remain governor of Pennsylvania after defeating Republican Scott Wagner in the midterm elections Tuesday.

Pa. Senator Bob Casey Jr. beats Lou Barletta, wins third term

By Joanna Li, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2018

Four-term Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta sought to take the sole Senate seat of two-term incumbent Democrat U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. — but failed to do so, as Sen. Casey defeated Barletta.