Welcome to the latest edition of Voices of Reason where we’ll recap exclusive news and data featured in our most recent podcast.
In this segment, we highlight the winners of Pennsylvania's state row offices: incumbents Stacy Garrity and Tim DeFoor, along with newly elected Dave Sunday. You won't want to miss their plans for the next four years.
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Attorney General Dave Sunday discussed what you can expect from his AG agenda: combating the opioid crisis, addressing mental health challenges, examining the impact of social media on children, navigating the rise of A.I., safeguarding senior citizens, and more. [Watch]
Auditor General Tim DeFoor showcased innovation in his office – with programs allowing PA students to launch full-time, remote careers with game-changing effects for PA's small town economies. [Watch]
Treasurer Stacy Garrity explained, “I am the fiscal watchdog for the Commonwealth assets,” describing how she oversees over 150 billion dollars worth of assets and manages different boards that allocate assets through numerous programs. [Watch]
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State Row Elections
- Dave Sunday won Attorney General with 50.89% of the vote.. [PA.gov]
- Tim DeFoor won Auditor General with 51.21% of the vote. [PA.gov]
- Stacy Garrity won State Treasurer with 51.99% of the vote. [PA.gov]
Demographics
- In Philly's 114 majority-Latino precincts, Trump’s vote share rose from 15.3% in 2020 to 21.8% in 2024 [MSN]
- In Luzerne County, Trump won 158 of 186 precincts, including every ward in Nanticoke and majority-Latino Hazleton. [StandardSpeaker]
Local Level Shifts
- Trump was able to flip 45 precincts in Bucks County, which he lost in 2020. [Broad + Liberty]
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State Row Winners Dish on Everything But Politics
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Fact-checkers often play umpire but rarely call it fair. One side’s truths are labeled “needs more context,” while the other’s whoppers get a pass. That’s why we launched FactCheckPA: to sort fact from fiction, no matter the source. Follow us for breakdowns of claims from Pennsylvania politicians, interest groups, and media—and send us tips on what to check.
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