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May 16, 2026

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Happy Birthday: Your strength comes from experience and knowing what you want. Doors will open, and change will unfold. The outcome will depend on your ability to lead the way. A tireless fight and open-minded attitude will lead to positive results.

Bartolotta tops Buchtan in Senate GOP primary
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Bartolotta tops Buchtan in Senate GOP primary
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
May 20, 2026
The incumbent won on the strength of an impressive showing in Washington County. Republican voters in Pennsylvania’s 46th Senatorial District handed incumbent Sen. Camera Bartolotta another primary vi...
Humble ousts Cook in 50th District race
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Humble ousts Cook in 50th District race
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2026
Cook wasn’t ready to admit defeat late Tuesday night. Waynesburg Council President Ben Humble defeated incumbent state Rep. Bud Cook, R-West Pike Township, in Tuesday’s Republican primary in the 50th ...
Shapiro-Garrity contest set for fall
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Shapiro-Garrity contest set for fall
By By STACY WOLFORD swolford@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2026
Austin Davis will battle Jason Richey in the race for lieutenant governor. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity cruised to victory Tuesday in their uncontested primaries, setting ...
Altemara wins Democratic nod in 39th District
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Altemara wins Democratic nod in 39th District
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
May 20, 2026
He’ll challenge state Rep. Andrew Kuzma in the general election. Dylan Altemara won the Democratic House nomination in the 39th District on Tuesday and will face state Rep. Andrew Kuzma this fall. Alt...
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THURSDAY
May 20, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from the Elizabeth Forward School District in Thursday’s MVI.