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U.S. Democratic congressional candidate Conor Lamb speaks at an election night rally in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, on March 13. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters

Politics Mar 13

Pa. House race tighter-than-tight; Democrat claims win

By Bill Barrow, Marc Levy, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Politics Mar 13

How a Democratic surge turned Pennsylvania’s special election into a tight race

A surge of Democratic support has turned this reliable Republican seat into a surprisingly competitive race between Lamb, an attorney and former Marine, and Rick Saccone, a conservative state legislator.

By Jessica Yarvin

Politics Mar 12

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Close race in deep red Pennsylvania district is crucial enthusiasm test for both parties

Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, where Pittsburgh suburbs give way to industrial towns and farmland, is reliably red, with a majority of voters having cast their ballots for President Trump. But the special election fight between Rick Saccone and Conor Lamb…

By Lisa Desjardins

Politics Mar 12

What to watch in Pennsylvania’s special election

What to watch for in Tuesday's special election in Pennsylvania between Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone.

By Daniel Bush

Politics Mar 12

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WATCH: White House says Trump wants to raise minimum age for assault weapons, but lacks support in Congress

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the change is still a goal and could still happen. But she says "right now the president's primary focus is pushing through things we know that have broad bipartisan support" on school…

By Associated Press

Feb 20

Democratic and Republican candidates in Pennsylvania House race oppose weapons ban

By Michael Virtanen, Associated Press

In the year's first congressional race, Republican and Democratic candidates in suburban Pittsburgh said they oppose banning weapons like the semi-automatic rifle used in Florida last week to kill 17 students and teachers at a high school.

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