Midterm Elections – Temple Update

Shapiro Celebrates Election Night Victory

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:40:01 +0000

Democrat Josh Shapiro is Pennsylvania’s next governor. The current state attorney general defeated Republican opponent Doug Mastriano in a highly contested governor’s race. Shapiro held an election night event on Tuesday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania. The event kicked off right after polls closed at 8 pm. Hundreds of supporters filed into the building to…

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What Older Voters are Doing in Upcoming Elections

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:25:42 +0000

Less than a week away from the midterm elections, older voters came out to learn more about the issues that matter to them. The event, sponsored by Politico and AARP, was held at the Ritz-Carlton in Center City, Philadelphia. The discussion was part of the POLITICO-AARP The Deciders series, which focuses on and reports on the impact the 50+ voting bloc may have on this year’s election.

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Wolf Elected Governor, Election Results

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 03:53:02 +0000

PHILADELPHIA–For the first time in 160 years, the incumbent has lost the race for governor in Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Corbett (R) was defeated by Democrat Tom Wolf. This comes after President Obama held a rally at the Liacouras Center with Wolf on Sunday. Temple Update was live on TUTV and online throughout the evening Tuesday covering the races. Congressional races across the nation…

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SLIDESHOW: Photojournalism Students Took a Trip to the Polls

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:55:23 +0000

Dr. Ed Trayes’ Photojournalism class ventured into Philadelphia visiting voting polls across the city. …

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PROFILE: Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Corbett

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:56:52 +0000

Pennsylvania’s incumbent Governor, republican Tom Corbett, came into the Gubernatorial Election with a statewide approval rating of 24%, which is the lowest of the 43 states polled by the Public Policy Polling survey. The Facts: Corbett is running on a platform of “Building a Stronger PA.” Corbett wants to continue working to keep state income taxes down. When it comes to education…

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PROFILE: Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Wolf

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 01:46:12 +0000

Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Wolf was on the 2014 General Election ballot, results should come in later tonight as the votes are counted. This 2014 election will decide what political party will be in charge of the United States Senate. Wolf has been sponsored by both President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as First Lady’s Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton. The Facts: A major…

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