4/27 PoliticsPA Playbook: Election Results Edition

Election Results
Clinton Wins PA Democratic Primary: The former Secretary of State prevails over the Vermont Senator.
Trump Takes PA GOP Primary: It remains to be seen, however, how many delegates he’ll eventually win.
PA-Sen: McGinty Upsets Sestak, Takes Dem Nomination: The former Chief of Staff to Gov. Wolf will face Sen. Pat Toomey in November.
Shapiro Wins Dem AG Nomination: The Montco Commissioner will face State Sen. John Rafferty in November.
PA-2: Evans Unseats Fattah: The 11-term Congressman’s reign is coming to an end.
PA-7: Balchunis Crushes Golderer: Golderer seems to have had trouble turning money into votes.
PA-8: Santarsiero Wins Democratic Nomination: The State Rep. will go up against Brian Fitzpatrick, brother of the incumbent, in the general election.
PA-9: Shuster Hangs on Against Halvorson: The incumbent will keep his seat.
PA-16: Smucker Takes GOP Nomination: The Associated Press has called the race for the State Senator.
SD-5: Too Close To Call: The Philadelphia showdown is coming down to the wire.
SD-9: Killion Wins In Special Election: GOP candidate Thomas Killion defeats Democratic opponent Marty Molloy.
SD-13: Martin Secures Victory For Senate Seat: State Rep. Scott Martin defeats his opponents to obtain State Senate seat.
SD-31: Regan Wins GOP Nomination: The State Rep. is looking to take a step up.
HD-12: Metcalfe Puts Another Primary Behind Him: State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe wins again.
HD-46: Too Close To Call: The Southwest PA race is razor thin.
HD-92: Keefer Nabs GOP Nomination: Dawn Keefer won out over Anthony Pugliese and Kraig Bruder.
HD-101: Ryan Wins Tight Race: Francis Ryan wins the race to replace Mauree Gingrich on the GOP side.
HD-102: Diamond Holds On to GOP Nomination: The State Representative wins on Tuesday night.
HD-112: Haggerty Beats Farina: The two-term State Rep. lost in a rematch of 2014.
HD-164: Davidson Beats Old Friend Coles: A tense fight ends with the incumbent keeping her seat.
HD-170: Darragh Beats Nelms: He moves on to face Republican incumbent Martina White.
HD-182: Sims Retains His Seat: The State Rep. fights off three challengers.
HD-202: Solomon Knocks Off Cohen: The long-time incumbent has been beaten.
Non-Election Results
SD-5: Boyle Hires Extras to Work the Polls: The State Rep. thought outside the box to gin up support.
The #NeverTrump Delegate Slate: The group posts a list of candidates to choose if you want to avoid The Donald at all costs.
PA-Sen: A Quick Look at Fetterman’s Q1 Report: The Braddock Mayor’s financials were posted late by the FEC.
Reader Poll: Hillary or Donald?: We ask our readers to choose between the two front-runners.
Reader Poll: McGinty to Be Senate Nominee: Our readers believe Katie McGinty will prevail today.
PA-Sen: Biden Campaigns in Philly with McGinty: The VP and Senate candidate worked the Mayfair Diner in Philadelphia.
Double-Check That Ballot: There have been issues getting Joe Vodvarka’s name on all electronic voting machines in the state.
PA-Sen: Toomey Votes for Cruz: Pennsylvania’s junior Senator cast his ballot for Ted Cruz.
GOP Delegate Candidates Make Their Case (VIDEO): MSNBC interviews some of the men and women hoping to be one of the fifty-four elected delegates to the RNC.
Statewide
Capitolwire: Tobacco taxes could be a piece of budget revenue puzzle
Capitolwire: Medical community moves cautiously ahead with research in wake of Senate Bill 3
State House Sound Bites: Shapiro, Rafferty win party nods for attorney general
Philadelphia
Inquirer: Three things to watch as Senate primary goes to the wire
Inquirer: How the candidates are spending primary day
Inquirer: What we know about the DNC
CapitolInq: Toomey votes for Ted Cruz
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. Republicans- dazed and confused
WHYY Newsworks: Pennsylvanians skipping the vote speak up
WHYY Newsworks: Disappointment for Pa. voters who didn’t choose a party ahead of primary
KYW Newsradio: Bernie Sanders makes surprise visit to Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia Business Journal: Election Day superstitions give South Philly deli a boost
SEPA
Bucks County Courier Times: Some Lower Bucks Republicans say they lean toward Trump, at least in the primary
Pottstown Mercury: What’s happening around town on Primary Election Day
Delco Daily Times: Voters in 5 states speak out on their presidential choices
Montgomery Media: Chelsea Clinton stops in Ambler
Bucks Local News: GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s visit to Philly suburbs on Monday greeted with supporters, protesters
Daily Local News: Voters take over from Pennsylvania’s trail-weary candidates
Pittsburgh
WTAE: Pa. voters firm in their presidential choices
WTAE: Pittsburgh Public Schools extend teachers contracts to 2017
Post-Gazette: State will fund programs for domestic violence victims during audit review
Post-Gazette: Upper St. Clair’s budget plan calls for 2.8 percent increase in taxes
Tribune Review: Trump wins Pennsylvania primary
WESA: Voter Takes Over from Pennsylvania’s Trail-Weary Candidates
Southwest
Beaver County Times: Voters turn out for primary election
Beaver County Times: Presidential primary races evoke strong emotions
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Toomey, rothfus confront impact of heroin, other drugs at Johnstown hospital
NEPA
Times Leader: Pat Toomey votes for ted Cruz, says he has “viable shot” against Hillary
Times Leader: Morelli, others voted delegates to national conventions
Times Leader: Connolly takes 17th Congressional District by a landslide, will face Cartwright in November
Times Leader: Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tony George treating first quarter surplus carefully
Standard Speaker: Delegates often forgotten by voters in primaries
South Central
York Dispatch: York County schools see funding increase under state fiscal code
York Dispatch: Record GOP turnout expected for Pa. primary
Patriot-News: Audit finds financial mismanagement, ‘bullying’ at Pa. anti-violence organization
Patriot-News: Halliburton cuts 200 jobs in Lycoming County
Patriot-News: In Caroll Twp., voters have their say in white-hot 92nd House, 31st Senate races
Patriot-News: Will the corruption case against former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed survive?
Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: Lehigh Valley’s unemployment rate stumbles to 5 percent in March
Morning Call: Charter schools, pension costs create hole in Bethlehem’s budget
Morning Call: Pat Toomey votes for Ted Cruz
Morning Call: Donald Trump lashes Ted Cruz, John Kasich is West Chester speech to more than 3,500
Capitol Ideas: Pennsylvania primary: Five things to watch for in tonight’s election returns
Reading Eagle: Strausstown, Upper Tulpehocken Township residents vote to merge
Reading Eagle: Reading mayor tells angry trash haulers he’s going to change collection system
North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: Centre County high school students vote for first time
GoErie: Planner discusses city of Erie development plan
GoErie: Millcreek School Board approves technology loan
Opinion
Inquirer: Inquirer’s primary election endorsements
Inquirer: Corporations should help pay for pre-k
Bucks County Courier Times: Decision Day
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: That other election on April 26
Standard Speaker: We don’t always get this chance
Post-Gazette: The Syria creep: Deploying 250 more special operators is folly
Blogs
Citified: There Are Perfectly Logical Reasons Why That Voting Machine Won’t Take a Bernie Sanders Vote
Citified: At Famous 4th Street Deli, Huge Sammiches, Small Crowd
Citified: Shapiro Campaign Questions Fliers Linking Zappala, Black Lives Matter
PA Budget & Policy Center: Need a data-driven break from the election? Let’s talk education funding…
Commonwealth Foundation: Middle Class Loses Under Gov. Wolf’s Budget