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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Voter ID Fight Heads to Commonwealth Court

Civil rights groups are seeking an injunction against the law that requires voters to have photo ID when they go to the polls in November.

Since its passage four months ago, Pennsylvania's Voter ID law has been a controversial topic throughout the state and on the Web. Previous stories about the issue on Patch have featured passionate replies from commenters on both sides. "I find this to be a form of voter suppression targeting the elderly and disabled," user Franz Perl wrote. "These groups will have the hardest time getting to a DMV center, most do not drive." Commenter Pete Krenshaw replied, "Bottom line – we need to make sure the integrity of the voting process is preserved regardless of political affiliation. So everyone who wants to vote has until November to obtain an acceptable form of ID. It's time to get it done." Supporters and detractors of Pennsylvania's Voter ID…

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8:53 am on Sunday, July 29, 2012

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Early, Unofficial Results for PA Races

Still awaiting full reports for primary.

PA Superior Court Republican Vic Stabile – 161,917 votes, 65.2% Paula A. Patrick – 86,533 votes, 34.8 %   Democrat                         David N. Wecht – 326,007 votes, 100%   Judge of the Commonwealth Court             Republican                         Paul P. Panepinto – 76,475 votes, 30.8%                         Anne Covey – 171,502 votes, 69.2%               Democrat                         Kathryn Boockvar – 147,254 votes, 44.2 %                         Barbara Behrend Ernsberger – 185,593 votes, 55.8%   Please note: These election results are unofficial, until certified by the county.

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