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In Pennsylvania, the Data Center Wars Hit the Ballot Box

Voters angry about rising electricity bills have turned the fight over powering AI into the defining issue of the state's 2026 elections.

Capital & Main

4 gubernatorial races that could affect the House majority

ANALYSIS — Four years ago, Republicans complained that Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano torpedoed their downballot efforts in key House races across the commonwealth. This time around, GOP nominee Stacy Garrity isn’t polling any better, again complicating House Republican campaigns in the Keystone State. And Pennsylvania is just one of…

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Trump’s grip on Congress could come down to one battleground state

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries launched the party’s "Fighting for an Affordable America" agenda on Sunday

The Independent UK

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Gov. Shapiro Walks a Fine Line on Climate; His Opponent Just Wants to Drill.

As cash flows into Pennsylvania governor's race, ethical questions over Stacy Garrity's fracking income loom.

Capital & Main

Connecticut treasurer race centers on ESG investing

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Ballotpedia

Critics Blast Donald Trump as 'Worst Ever' After He Curses Out Successors on Live Television

Donald Trump's speech at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit sparked criticism as he boasted about investment pledges, prompting online detractors to question his presidential legacy.

International Business Times UK

White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story

The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions

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Republican governor who wrote Ohio’s death penalty law calls to scrap executions

"I no longer believe the death penalty is a deterrent to murder," the 79-year-old governor declared during a news conference

The Independent UK

How the fight over US datacenters is scrambling this state’s politics: ‘We don’t want it’

Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s governor, squares off with state lawmakers over the facilities powering an AI boom

The Guardian - US

In five states, 2026 gubernatorial or state legislative races will determine who becomes the next top election official

Twenty-six states are holding elections for secretary of state in November. While these states hold direct elections for the office, nine out of the 12 states in which the governor or legislature appoints the secretary of state will hold respective gubernatorial or state legislative elections in 2026. In five of…

Ballotpedia

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

In May 2026, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration filed suit against Character Technologies Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot platform Character.AI. A state investigation found that a chatbot character named “Emilie” claimed to have a medical degree, seven years of practice and a Pennsylvania medical license – and was…

The Conversation

Pa. can move ahead with broadband expansion after feds back down on wage dispute

Federal officials have cleared Pennsylvania to spend over $700 million to expand high-speed internet in rural areas

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania primaries spotlight key races for Democrats to retake House

Democrats see four districts as essential in midterms bid to retake House as 16 representatives seek re-election

The Guardian - US

Matchups for 4 battleground House races are set in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democrats on Tuesday picked their nominees for a handful of House races that could help determine control of the chamber this fall. Bob Brooks, a union leader and retired firefighter, won the Democratic primary to challenge freshman Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th District in what was the…

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'I’m going to make it my job to make sure that man never gets elected again for any office': Pennsylvania residents slam Governor Josh Shapiro as they hit back over being 'bulldozed' on AI data center concerns

Pennsylvania residents fiercely opposed expanding data center developments, accusing Governor Shapiro of prioritizing corporate growth over community well-being.

The Economic Times

Election Day PA Primary 2026 results, winners: Who are on ballot in Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon? Key races to watch out

Election Day 2026: Pennsylvania and will host races that are expected to play a critical role in determining control of the U.S. Senate and House, while Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky and Oregon will also hold lower-profile contests.

The Economic Times

After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028

Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves.

The Independent UK

Tuesday’s primary vote will help determine more than control of Congress. It can have a lasting impact on the nation

ANALYSIS: Races in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Georgia might determine control of the House, Senate - and maybe the future of the White House, Eric Garcia writes

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The Independent UK

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits

Tom’s Hardware

Pennsylvania residents complain they are being 'bulldozed' over AI data center concerns — lambast Gov. Shapiro in two-hour town hall, say he is losing support base

Pennsylvania residents blame Governor Josh Shapiro for the large number of data center projects in the state, despite his efforts to introduce policies that will balance development with the welfare of the people.

The Guardian - US

Could voters in US’s bluest district deliver a ‘Mamdani moment’ in Philadelphia?

Pennsylvania’s third district, a Democratic bastion, will see a face-off between party’s traditional wing and insurgents

Ballotpedia

Most incumbents running for re-election and the fewest incumbents contested in the primaries for Pennsylvania’s General Assembly since 2010

There are 416 candidates running in the primaries for the Pennsylvania General Assembly on May 19. Of those, there are 218 incumbents, the most since 2010, running for re-election this year. Twenty-one incumbents (9.6%) are contested. This ties with 2024 for the fewest contested incumbents since 2010.

The Independent UK

Pennsylvania man arrested for ‘Memorial Day’ terror plot against 20 Democratic lawmakers

Adam G. Berryhill allegedly had a ‘hit list’ of state Democrats and spoke of his desire to carry out ‘shootings’

Axios

Scoop: Josh Shapiro quietly tries to derail AOC-backed progressive House candidate

The May 19 primary is shaping up as an early test of strength for the two potential rivals.

Roll Call

At the Races: Keystone State holds midterm keys

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire, Daniela Altimari and Niels Lesniewski We’ve entered a two-month stretch of primaries that will set key…

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