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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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Kathy Stouffer holds an "I Voted" sticker after voting in the Pennsylvania primary election at the Michaux Manor Living Center in Fayetteville on Tuesday.

PA primary election results

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor • May 19, 2022
Pennsylvania citizens voted on Tuesday to determine the candidates who will run in the general election this fall. The upcoming midterm election is vital, as Pennsylvania’s elections in the fall may determine which political party wins control of the U.S. Senate.
Holly Hickling is campaigning as an independent candidate for magisterial district judge for the West End of Pittsburgh in next Tuesday’s municipal election. Hickling works at the School of Pharmacy as a senior programs evaluation specialist in the program evaluations research unit.

‘I knew I needed to move up’: Holly Hickling runs for magisterial district judge

By Katie Cassidy, Staff Writer • October 28, 2021
Holly Hickling had no intention of running for magisterial district judge prior to the May 2021 primary election. But an unopposed primary race for the seat sparked her concern for how the position would be occupied, and led her to enter the race herself.
Rep. Mike Doyle at a March 2017 town hall to discuss health care with constituents.

Rep. Mike Doyle to retire after 14 terms

By Millicent Watt, Assistant News Editor • October 19, 2021
Rep. Mike Doyle announced Monday that he will not run for reelection and a 15th term, setting the stage for a showdown for who will represent the deep blue seat.
A poll worker gets “I Voted” stickers ready to hand to voters as they finish up at the ballot booths.

Your guide to the May 18 mayoral primary election

By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer • May 13, 2021
Challengers Ed Gainey, Tony Moreno and Mike Thompson will face off against Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto in next Tuesday’s primary elections, after a heated campaign season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvania mail-in ballots must be filled out and received by the county elections office on June 2.

Your guide to the June 2 primary election

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • May 26, 2020
This is the first year Pennsylvania has allowed mail-in ballots for anyone who requested one by the May 26 deadline. Mail-in ballots must be filled out and received by the county elections office by 8 p.m. on June 2.
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