It’s not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections

By By MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writer

Like so many Americans, Jenny Escolastico has watched wearily as the cost of living has risen, straining her household budget. But as a mother of two children under 5, she faces added pressure that could shape how she votes in November: childcare costs.

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Bartolotta tops independent challenger

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 4, 2026

She vowed to continue her work after being elected to a fourth term. State Sen. Camera Bartolotta and independent challenger Jodi Borello agreed on one thing Tuesday night: Voters in southwestern Penn...

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Shapiro easily wins second term as governor

November 4, 2026

His race with Stacy Garrity was called shortly after polls closed. By JAMES ENGEL and TOM FONTAINE TribLive Gov. Josh Shapiro is on his way to a second term in Pennsylvania’s highest office. The Assoc...

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Davanzo cruises to reelection victory in 58th District contest

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

November 4, 2026

He defeated Democratic challenger Cherri Rogers by a comfortable margin. State Rep. Eric Davanzo sailed to an easy victory Tuesday in his 58th House District race. With 64.49% of the votes, Davanzo, a...

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Kuzma wins reelection over Altemara in 39th District

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

November 4, 2026

Kuzma says he has brought more than $7M to Elizabeth Township. Republican state Rep. Andrew Kuzma will return to Harrisburg to represent the 39th Legislative District. Kuzma defeated Democratic challe...

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Lee reelected in 12th District

By By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive

November 4, 2026

Progressive Democratic congresswoman seeking third term holds 77% of Allegheny County vote in early returns. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee is projected to win her reelection bid in Pennsylvania’s deep-blue 12t...

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Reschenthaler reelected to fifth term in 14th District

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

November 4, 2026

The Congressman fought off a challenge from Donora native Alan Bradstock. U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler will return to Washington, D.C., to serve a fifth term in Congress representing residents across s...