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By MARC LEVY Associated Press Before he ran for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, David McCormick was a big name on Wall Street. He was the CEO of the world’s largest hedge fund, a world-traveled executive who was sought after for speaking engagements and prominent board positions. His wealth and connections got him flagged by

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press Pennsylvania voters could have their mail-in ballots thrown out if they do not write accurate dates on envelopes they use to return them under a state Supreme Court ruling issued Friday that could impact the presidential race. The state’s high court ruled on procedural grounds, saying a lower court that

By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE, JILL COLVIN and JOSH BOAK Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased starkly different visions for the country Tuesday on abortion, immigration and American democracy as they met for the first time for perhaps their only debate before November’s presidential election. The Democratic vice president

Red Wine and Blue: Pennsylvania has named Adams County’s Blue Storm Action “Community Heroes” for the month of August. Blue Storm Action is a civic group of Adams County activists committed to electing representatives at all levels of government who are committed to choice, democracy, equity, and integrity. Blue Storm Action formed in 2022 after

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, MICHAEL RUBINKAM and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday repeatedly swerved from a message focused on the economy into non sequiturs and personal attacks, including thrice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump wound back and forth

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer If you’re not looking too closely, some recent Kamala Harris ads may give the false impression that some leading news organizations are taking sides in the campaign for president. The advertisements, which have turned up in some Google search feeds, include links to legitimate news stories but feature —

by Kim Lyons, Pennsylvania Capital-Star The day before the opening of the Democratic National Convention, Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will kick off a bus tour of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh on Sunday, the campaign announced. It will be the pair’s first campaign appearance in

Democratic candidate for PA Auditor General Malcolm Kenyatta visited the Gettysburg rec park today and spoke to a crowd of Democrats about his campaign. “You live in a county where we had a conflict about the future of our country,” he said. “This moment is going to require us to act on a concept: “that

View the full results here The Adams County Elections Office has reported results from all 51 precincts in today’s primary. All mail-in and in-person ballots have been counted, but the results will remain unofficial until next week. The primary set up local candidates for the 2024 general election which will be held on Tuesday, November

A former school board member for Conewago Valley School District (CVSD), elected Adams County Democratic Committee member, stay-at-home parent, and member of Gettysburg Presbyterian Church, Beth Farnham has resided in Conewago Township for over 16 years with her husband, Rob, and their two children who attend CVSD schools. Outlining priorities of Democracy, Reproductive Freedom, Gun

Democratic Candidate for PA Senate District 33 Cameron Schroy announced his affiliation with the Pennsylvania Forward Party (FWD) this morning in front of the Adams County Courthouse. “Not Left, not Right, but Forward,” said Schroy in his comments. “I am a Civics teacher and I care deeply about our community. Teaching and learning is a

Democratic candidates for US Congress and the Pennsylvania State Senate appeared Wednesday evening in the community room at the Gettysburg YWCA.   They included Beth Farnham, a candidate for the 13th Congressional District currently occupied by Republican John Joyce and  Cameron Schroy who is running to replace State Senator Doug Mastriano in the 33rd District. The

As the Adams County Office of Elections & Voter Registration turns its focus to the 2024 presidential primary and general elections in Spring and Fall, it is worth taking a moment to understand how the office makes secure county elections happen every year. Pennsylvania Elections, Generally Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Constitution, the General Assembly is

“Gettysburg College Democrats (GCD) are excited to be working with the student population to engage and encourage as many people to vote as possible and to get everyone excited about being civically engaged,” said organization President Alisha LeVine in a recent interview. “We’re about to do a big push on voter registration before the April

Gettysburg resident and Democrat Shanin Caplener is pursuing a run for the 91st District State House seat currently held by Republican Dan Moul. Caplener has been a resident of Adams County for over 13 years. “I love my adopted town—Gettysburg, Adams County,” she said. “Raising my daughter Ruth along with my husband Paul, I want

Every candidate who runs for office in a public election in Pennsylvania, from County Auditor to US President, needs endorsing signatures from members of their political party to get on the ballot. The signatures are entered onto petition forms, which must be completed properly and can be challenged if the signatures are not correct. Only

FOR IMCameron Schroy announced today that he will be running for the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 33rd Senatorial District. The district encompasses all of Franklin and Adams Counties. The primary election is April 23. “I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state senate,” said Schroy. “I am from here, I

On Friday, January 12th, Beth Farnham announced her candidacy to be the Democratic nominee against the current U.S. Rep. John Joyce (R-13th District). “It is time for the residents of the 13th District to be represented by someone who honors the Constitutional values for which so many have sacrificed. I love my country, its people

Beth Farnham will officially announce her 2024 candidacy for the office of US Representative for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District at the Adams County Democratic Committee headquarters, located at 24 Chambersburg St., Gettysburg, PA 17325, on January 12, 2024 at 6:oo p.m. The public is invited to attend. A brief speech will be given, followed by

The Adams County Office of Elections and Voter Registration has completed its final tallies of the 2023 elections.  The now-official results are available online or in a publicly available booklet at the elections office. Elections Office Director Angie Crouse said 55 provisional votes had been cast, of which 52 had been determined to be valid.

Following an average turnout for a municipal election of about 32 percent of registered Adams County voters, dozens of state, county, and local positions were filled at yesterday’s municipal election. PLEASE NOTE: ALL RESULTS ARE STILL UNOFFICIAL At the state level, Democrat Daniel McCaffery has defeated Republic Carolyn Carulccio for Supreme Court Justice, and Democrats

Patrice McMahon, University of Nebraska-Lincoln The results of Poland’s parliamentary elections held on Oct. 15, 2023, have been lauded as a blow against populism – and they may also hold important lessons for reversing democracy’s decline. Donald Tusk looks set to lead the governing coalition, in large part thanks to female voters. Omar Marques/Getty Images

As mail-in ballots begin to arrive in our mailboxes this month, it’s time to get serious about how to vote in the November municipal election. In-person voting will occur on Nov. 7. Click here to request a mail-in ballot. Although it is an “off year,” without any national candidates, there are both state and local

“It’s been crazy.  We’re finally getting caught up,” said Adams County Board of Elections Director Angie Crouse after a week of counting, recounting, and verifying ballots from last Tuesday’s primary elections. “There were a lot of write-ins,” she said. Crouse said the office had now completed the election canvass and made the final tallies of

Alice Broadway is running for the office of school director on the Gettysburg Area School District school board. A dedicated member of the community, Broadway has lived in Gettysburg for thirteen years, formerly serving on the GASD school board in 2019. As an elementary school educator in her ninth year teaching (currently teaching in the

My name is Elizabeth and I am running for Gettysburg School Board. Over the course of my life, I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I have had the absolute joy of assisting in after-school programs, working in daycare, and nannying, before having my own children.  A few

As mail-in ballots begin to arrive in our mailboxes this weekend, it’s time to get serious about how to vote in the May primary election. In-person voting will occur on May 16. Many people do not view the primary as a “must-do” vote, but it is important, particularly in school district races, because most candidates

The Democratic Party nomination petitions submitted by three candidates for school board supervisor positions have been rejected at the Adams County Court of Common Pleas. The petitions to set aside the nomination petitions were heard on Monday by Adams County President Judge Michael A. George. The rulings do not prevent the candidates from running in

I am very excited to announce my candidacy for membership on the Borough Council! I have been a proud native and resident of Gettysburg’s 3rd ward for over 25 years and my family is deeply rooted in Gettysburg and Adams County. During this time, I came to truly value and appreciate the safety and sense

155 Republican and 60 Democratic candidates have thrown their names into the upcoming May 16 Adams County primary election. Candidates who successfully navigate the primary will run in the municipal election on Nov. 7. The candidates are vying for the offices of Auditor, Borough Council Member, County Commissioner, Constable, Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Magisterial Judge, Mayor,

Editor’s note; Are you running for office? Gettysburg Connection wants to share your candidacy. Just send us a note: editor@gettyburgconnection.org. The two Adams County Republican commissioners, Jim Martin and Randy Phiel, have also opened their reelection campaigns. Incumbent Democratic Adams County Councilmember Marty Qually officially opened his campaign for reflection at the Democratic Party headquarters

Adams County Commissioner Marty Qually will officially announce his bid for re-election on Monday, March 3, at the Adams County Democratic Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. Qually is seeking his fourth term as County Commissioner. “Over the past eleven years it has been an honor serving the people of Adams County. While this board has

The second session of the Democracy for American/Adams County Democratic Committee trainingprogram for candidates and campaign team members will be held this Friday, February 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Democratic Headquarters, 24 Chambersburg Street, Gettysburg. The topics include messaging, the press, and social media. An RSVP is not required, but appreciated so

The Adams County Democratic Committee (ACDC) and Gettysburg Democracy for America (DFA) offered the first of four sessions to train prospective candidates and campaign volunteers running for local office in the 2023 municipal elections. There are over 200 slots available and many, many people will run for them. The first session, held last Friday, included

The Adams County Office of Voter Registration and Elections has announced the complete list of offices that are available for candidates in the 2023 municipal primary in May. The list contains hundreds of positions including, County Commissioner, Register & Recorder, Prothonotary, Controller, and Coroner, District Judges, Borough Council Members, Tax Collectors, Township supervisors, auditors, and

The Adams County Democratic Committee and Gettysburg Area Democracy for America will host a series of four sessions designed to help candidates who are running for public office in Adams County. At each of the four sessions, a panel of speakers will help prospective candidates learn about the procedures and requirements of running for office.

For anyone who has thought about serving on a school board, borough council or township board of supervisors, Penn State Extension will offer a webinar, titled “Toss Your Hat in the Ring.” The webinar will take place four times: 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6; 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7; and 2-3:30 p.m.

Gettysburg Borough Council Member from Ward 2 Matt Moon will run for re-election. “My work thus far has been deeply rewarding, and the ability to offer service to my community has been the most so,” said Moon, “And there is more work to be done.” “I have worked hard over the past three years. Together

A well-known Republican and Gettysburg businesswoman announced her bid Friday morning to become Adams County’s next controller. Tammy Myers, of Littlestown, would like to replace incumbent Controller John S. Phillips when he retires at the end of December. Some 50 Adams County Republicans and business leaders gathered at the Dobbin House on Steinwehr Avenue to

Kierstan Belle has announced her candidacy for Ward 1 representative to the Gettysburg Borough Council. The to-be-vacant seat is currently held by council president Wesley K. Heyser, who has said he will not re-run for election. Belle was born and raised in Gettysburg and is a 2010 graduate of Gettysburg Area High School. She has

Are you a responsible person who lives in the Borough of Gettysburg? If so, you should consider running for borough council. Yes, you read that correctly. To be fair, these opening lines pigeonhole the target audience of this article because it is the locality of my greatest concern—my own municipality. While serving the citizens of

by Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-StarNovember 14, 2022 Monday proved true what Melissa Cerrado said she told voters on thousands of doorsteps during her campaign for a Pennsylvania House seat in Montgomery County: Every vote counts. Cerrado, the Democratic candidate challenging Republican incumbent state Rep. Todd Stevens in the 151st Legislative District, held on to a

Adams County’s State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano has conceded to Josh Shapiro. The concession came in a letter, posted on Twitter, thanking his wife Rebbie, his running mate Carrie DelRosso, the PA Republican Party, and those who voted for him. “Difficult to accept as the results are, there is no right course but

Gettysburg Democracy for America (DFA) co-chair Leon Reed moderated a panel discussion that  included Adams County commissioner Marty Qually and Gettysburg College professor Char Weise on Thursday evening at the Adams Gettysburg YWCA. The forum evaluated the results of the 2022 election and its likely impact on the county, state, and country. Reed said the

Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA, Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. Republican Doug Mastriano had yet

Republican PA State Representative from the 91st District Dan Moul was reelected on Tuesday to his 9th term in office. His victory over his challengers Marty Karsteter Qually (Democratic) and Niel Belliveau (Libertarian) was again decisive, as he won 63 percent of the votes. “I would like to tell the people of the 91st district

Democrat Marty Karsteter Qually lost again this year in his second challenge of long-time incumbent Republican Dan Moul in the race for Representative in the General Assembly from the 91st District. According to voter records Qually received 33 percent of the vote in 2018 and 36 percent of the vote in 2022. Moul ran unopposed

Statewide: Josh Shapiro has defeated Doug Mastriano in the PA Gubernatorial race. John Fetterman has defeated Mehmet Oz in the PA Senate race. Countywide results: The Adams County election results are complete (but still unofficial) with all 50 Adams County precincts reporting both in-person and mail votes. Write-in votes will be tallied later in the

If the turnout at Gettysburg Ward 3 precinct is an indication of the likely turnout county-wide, 2022 may be one of the more heavily voted mid-term elections. Interest in the election also created internal interest, bringing out a Danish election observer as well as a reporter from the British Newspaper “The Observer.” Ward 3 Judge

Originally published by The 19th Cathy Darling Allen is extra busy right now. For weeks, she has been preparing to administer elections in Shasta County, a rural conservative community in northern California. But in between ordering ballots and making calls to a hierarchy of election workers, the county clerk and registrar of voters has also

By Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Election Day 2022 is approaching and Spotlight PA wants to make sure you’re equipped with the knowledge you’ll

Nearly 100 men and women gathered Wednesday evening in Gettysburg College’s Mara Hall to hear three candidates vying for the District 91 seat in the state House of Representatives. The event was sponsored by the Gettysburg Connection and Gettysburg College. Moderated by Gettysburg Connection editor Alex Hayes, the debate panel featured first-time candidate Neil Belliveau,

The Adams County Office of Elections and Voter Registration, housed on the first floor of the Adams County Courthouse, is charged with administering elections in the county’s 21 townships and 13 boroughs. The office is supervised by the elections Board of Directors which is made up of the three county commissioners, the county solicitor, the

By Colin Deppen of Spotlight PA This story first appeared in Spotlight PA’s PA Local newsletter, a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food Pennsylvania has to offer. Sign up for free. HARRISBURG — Gareth Biser of Gettysburg hasn’t missed a November election since he cast his first vote for

The Adams County Elections & Voter Registration Office has wrapped up its work administering and counting the votes from last Tuesday’s primary election. Elections Office Director, Angie Crouse, said the work had included counting write-in votes and closing and then reopening the canvassing procedure to recount mail-in ballots for people who had not signed or

As voters receive their mail-in ballots and begin to fill them out, two last-minute Democratic write-in candidates are hoping for their support. Marty Qually has asked voters to write in his name as a candidate for Representative in the General Assembly 91st District, a position currently held by Dan Moul. Mark Critz has asked voters