Compilation of informative articles and videos related to the 2026 election.
US 7th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
- Heritage Action Scorecard for Ryan Mackenzie, Heritage Action is directly affiliated with The Heritage Foundation and is connected to the network behind Project 2025
- The Pro-Data Center Lawmakers Most at Risk in the Midterms, Daniel Orton, Newsweek, October 4, 2026
- Ryan Mackenzie’s stance on data centers collides with his policy record, Kori Skillman, Heartland Signal, October 13, 2026
- Where Mackenzie and Brooks stand on issues, Katherine Reinhard, Armchair Lehigh Valley, October 14, 2026
- In 7th, Brooks stresses working class roots to connect with voters fed up with high costs, Katherine Reinhard, Armchair Lehigh Valley, Oct 05, 2026
- Pa. election 2026: Where Mackenzie, Brooks stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs, by Molly Bilinski, Spotlight PA,
- Bob Brooks didn’t start the DC dumpster fire. He wants to put it out, Sean Kitchen, The Keystone, September 29, 2026
- PA Supreme Court affirms ruling blocking congressional candidate from the ballot, Tom Shortell, Lehigh Valley Public Media, September 18, 2026
- Bob Brooks’ lawsuit over family debt dismissed, Sean Kitchen, The Keystone, September 11, 2026
- Debate in works in 7th District race amid wrangling over dates, Katherine Reinhard, Armchair Lehigh Valley, September 8, 2026
- Judge orders Tupone off PA-07 ballot after Green Party disavowed his candidacy, Steve Novak, Armchair Lehigh Valley, September 4, 2026 (NOTE: Resolution of these court cases effects when the county will be able to print ballots.)
- Green Party candidate enters PA-7 race amid controversy, Tom Shortell, Lehigh Valley Public Media, July 31, 2026
- Shapiro, Jeffries rally in Bethlehem to support Democratic candidate Bob Brooks for Congress, Kevin Zipay, WFMZ, July 26, 2026
- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie returns donation from pardoned Republican megadonor, Ava Kalra of NOTUS, Spotlight PA, July 24, 2026
- What you need to know about PA-7’s spending race, already ahead of 2018, Tom Shortell, Lehigh Valley Public Media, Jul 21, 2026
- GOP Rep Quietly Scrubs Key Promise From Campaign Site, Julia Ornedo, The Daily Beast, July 2, 2026
- Video, Interview with Bob Brooks, Lehigh Valley Political Pulse, PBS Channel 39
- Video/Article, ‘They can see themselves in me’: Pa. 7th District Candidate Bob Brooks says he’s not your typical candidate, WFMZ 69 News, Sara Madonna, May 14, 2026
- “Bob Brooks running for Congress to fix people’s problems,” Armchair Lehigh Valley, Robert H. Orenstein, May 12, 2026
STATE OFFICES
Governor and Lt. Governor
- The top takeaways from the only debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity, Stephen Caruso and Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA, Oct. 7, 2026
- Video Pennsylvania Governor’s Debate: Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity face off, WHTM – abc27 News,
- Pa. election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro stand on public school funding, vouchers, and other education issues, Katie Meyer of Spotlight PA and A.J. Rao of Spotlight PA State College, October 2, 2026
- Governor Shapiro Secures Historic $1.2 Billion Investment from Chobani to Establish its First Dairy Operation in Pennsylvania and Create 900 Jobs, the Largest Single Investment in Agriculture in Commonwealth History, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Official Website, September 1, 2026
- Gov. Josh Shapiro says he would welcome Pennsylvania ban on Flock cameras, NBC Philadelphia Staff, NBC 10, August 28, 2026
- Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order Demanding Data Center Developers Comply with Strict Requirements and Blocking Speculative, Irresponsible Data Center Projects, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Official Website, August 18, 2026
- Gov. Josh Shapiro has sued the Trump admin dozens of times. Here’s everything to know about those lawsuits, Kate Huangpu and Jaxon White, Spotlight PA,
- Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on Elections, Carter Walker of Votebeat, published by Spotlight Pa,
- Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on Energy Costs, the Environment, and more, Charlotte Keith and Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA,
- Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on Data Centers, Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA,
- Pa. election where Garrity and Shapiro stand on Broadband, Federal cuts, and other Key Rural Issues, Spotlight Pa, Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College and Jaxon White of Spotlight PA, April 30, 2026
- Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on Marijuana, Hemp, and More, Jaxon White, Spotlight PA,
- Pa. election 2026: Where governor candidates Garrity and Shapiro stand on Abortion, Kate Huangpu, Spotlight PA,
PA Senate Districts 14 and 16
- Video Mark Pinsley Exposed -The Full Interview, Rocky Chesler, The Indelible Productions, October 7, 2026
- In the 14th, it’s incumbent Democrat Nick Miller vs. Republican Omy Maldonado, Chuck Malinchak, Armchair Lehigh Valley, Sep 30, 2026
- Video Pinsley and Sabih Data Centers Town Hall, VoteWise on YouTube, September 22, 2026
- Miller vs Maldonado: Candidates for PA Senate District 14 square off in Business Matters debate, Amy Unger and Rose Itzcovitz WFMZ, September 24, 2026
(Debate will air in its entirety on Business Matters on WFMZ-TV on October 12 at 7:30 p.m.) - Polls show close contests in 3 Lehigh Valley state seats held by Republicans, Robert H. Orenstein, Armchair Lehigh Valley, September 24, 2026
- The 2026 races that could decide control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate, Stephen Caruso, Spotlight PA,
- Senate Democrats Champion Affordability Action Plan to Bring Down Costs and Expand Economic Opportunities to PA Families, PA Senate Democrats Website, April 21, 2026
- Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Rising Costs for Seniors, PA Senate Democrats Report, June 15, 2026
- Sen. Nick Miller announces $250,000 cybersecurity grant for Lehigh, Northampton counties, Jai Smith, Lehigh Daily News, March 20, 2026
- Senator Nick Miller Urges Senate Republicans to Schedule Vote on Responsible Data Center Regulations to Protect Pennsylvanians, PA Senate Democrats Report, July 11, 2026
- Senate Democratic Policy Committee Members Investigate Strategies for Lowering Consumer Grocery Costs, Nick Miller PA Senate 14, is Chair of Committee, Report, July 30, 2026
- Video, Mark Pinsley District 16 PA State Senate Candidate Mark Pinsley, On The Indelible Signature Series The Candidate Interviews, The Indelible Productions.
PA House Districts 132, 183 and 187
- Video Short Dierdre Kamber Todd on Affordable Healthcare, The Indelible Productions, October 2, 2026
Polls show close contests in 3 Lehigh Valley state seats held by Republicans, Robert H. Orenstein, Armchair Lehigh Valley, September 24, 2026 - Video Short, Rachel Cuevas, Get Out of Your Own Way and Jump, The Public Square Project (David Astorina)
- Video Deirdre Kamber Todd, ToddCC w DKT4PA on 9 11 Retrospective, DKamberTodd4PA on YouTube
- Video Mike Schlossberg District 132 There’s a lot at stake in the upcoming election, Threads, August 7, 2026
- See campaign finances in Lehigh Valley state House races, Katherine Reinhard, Armchair Lehigh Valley, July 24, 2026
- Video Dierdre Kamber Todd District 183 Interviews House District 183 Candidate Dierdre Kamber Todd, Time for Political Change, The Indelible Signature Series, May 8, 2026
- Video Dierdre Kamber Todd District 183, Dierdre Kamber Todd Talks about Fighting for the Healthcare We Need!, The Indelible Signature Series, May 6, 2026
GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
- Video Business Matters – Election Trends and Predictions, Host Toni Iannelli with Lori McFarland – Chair Lehigh County Democratic Committee, Lamont McClure — Former Northampton County Executive, George Rivera — Chair Lehigh County Republican Party, Jackie Rivera — Vice Chair Lehigh County Republican Party, WFMZ Channel 69, Air date October 5, 2026
- Lehigh County approves purchase of 5 ballot drop boxes amid concerns about timing, Kat Schneider, WFMZ, Sept. 23, 2026
- Trump admin explains how it identified potential noncitizen voters, says it will provide list to Pa. Carter Walker of Votebeat, Spotlight PA,
- Lehigh County considers purchasing more ballot drop boxes, Kat Schneider, WFMZ, Sept. 10, 2026
- The hidden dangers of Musk’s votesafe.org, Rick Hasen, Election Law Blog, Sept. 8, 2026
- Elon Musk’s VoteSafe.org shares users’ personal information. Here’s how we know, Rae Dang, Snopes, Sept. 9. 2026
- Lehigh County approves voter referendum for expanded election board, Steve Novak, Armchair Lehigh Valley, May 14, 2026
- High-stakes 2026 elections will determine control of Pa. legislature, which party sets policy, Spotlight PA, Stephen Caruso, Jan. 5 2026
- Representing the Lehigh Valley with Charlie Dent and Susan Wild, Lehigh Valley Political Pulse Interview. Former U.S. Reps. Charlie Dent and Susan Wild sit down with Tom Shortell to talk about running for office, the process of lawmaking and what it would take to fix a dysfunctional Congress., PBS Channel 39, Jan. 8, 2026