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John Fetterman’s nomination was a rejection of Conor Lamb’s electability claims

PITTSBURGH — As Conor Lamb greeted voters outside of an elementary school polling place, Johanna Stankorb put on her “I voted sticker” and shuffled out of his way.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Fetterman 'feeling good' as he continues to recover, raises $1.6M within 24 hours of primary victory

Two days after he became the Democrats' standard-bearer in one of the country's most important U.S. Senate races, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman was continuing to rest in a Lancaster hospital, recovering from a stroke he had late last week.

Tribune News Service

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 23 (May 19, 2022)

In this issue: Takeaways from five states’ primaries and another possible incumbent-vs.-incumbent primary in NY

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Editorial: Pa. Republican Party chair should resign over Doug Mastriano debacle

Faced with Doug Mastriano’s insurgent candidacy, the state’s Republican leaders chose to do precisely nothing to protect Pennsylvania from a fanatic who would use the power of the governor’s office to try to subvert the laws of the United States.

Tribune News Service

Fetterman wins Democratic U.S. Senate primary in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman defeated three other candidates in the May 17, 2022, Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, including U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, and Alexandria Khalil. Incumbent Sen. Pat Toomey (R)—who was first elected to the Senate in 2010—did not run for re-election.

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John Fetterman dominated the Pa. Democratic primary for Senate. Here’s how he won

PHILADELPHIA — John Fetterman didn’t just win in Pennsylvania, he trounced his rivals. The lieutenant governor won every single county in the state and had a 30-point lead over U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb in the Democratic race for U.S. Senate with 92% of votes counted Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Manchin-backed Conor Lamb loses by 30

Conor Lamb framed himself as the most electable candidate before being routed by Lt. Gov. John Fetterman

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5 takeaways from the Pennsylvania primary election

PHILADELPHIA — We thought we’d have all the answers. But on one big question, we’re still waiting.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Trump's influence wanes but Big Lie wins

Trump-endorsed candidates had a mixed night but primaries show GOP's embrace of the Big Lie

Salon

Pennsylvania Voters Rejected the Political Establishment in Tuesday's Primaries

But the pitched battle for the GOP Senate nomination in the Keystone State is still too close to call.

Reason

All eyes were on Pennsylvania voters Tuesday. Here’s what they thought

PHILADELPHIA — Tuesday’s primary election — one of Pennsylvania’s most consequential in recent years — brought thousands of voters to the region’s polls in an understated election day showing.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Fetterman wins Democratic Senate primary, with a promise to unite progressives and rural Pa.

PITTSBURGH — John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania lieutenant governor whose shorts- and scowl-wearing persona made him something of a political celebrity, has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Fetterman wins Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary

Fetterman's unconventional political style and progressive pitch won the backing of voters in the deeply purple swing state.

Axios

Fetterman wins Pennsylvania Democratic Senate primary, GOP race is too close to call

Pennsylvania has an open Senate seat for the first time in 12 years. While the Democratic race was easily decided, the Republican primary looked like it's headed for a recount.

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Reason

Democrats Pivot to Pot for Votes. Will It Work?

It may not translate to victory in November, but increased support for marijuana legalization is a welcome change.

Al Jazeera

2022 midterms: Pennsylvania, North Carolina test Trump’s pull

Trump-favoured candidates are vying for Republican voters’ backing in key US Senate nominations.

WEKU

10 races to watch Tuesday, led by Senate contests in Pennsylvania and North Carolina

Five states hold primaries Tuesday. The top race is in Pennsylvania, where the GOP Senate primary will be another test of Trump's influence, while Democratic voters seem to favor John Fetterman.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary will wrap up a chaotic campaign and chart both parties’ paths forward

SCRANTON, Pa. — Pennsylvania voters go to the polls Tuesday after a dramatic and unpredictable primary delivered one more day of twists and questions, with one front-runner hospitalized, a surging candidate facing new questions, and a cliff-hanger finish looming in the Republican Senate race.

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Salon

Fetterman suffers stroke before primary

"Our campaign isn't slowing down one bit, and we are still on track to win," Fetterman said

Ballotpedia

93 statewide measures certified (so far)

Welcome to the Monday, May 16, Brew.

Roll Call

What to watch in Kentucky, North Carolina and Pennsylvania primaries

Matchups will be set for two open seats in the Senate and nine in the House, but some crowded races could lead to runoffs.

The Independent UK

Biden's leadership of Democrats faces test in next primaries

A new round of primary elections across the U.S. this week is exposing heightened tensions within the Democratic Party

Tribune News Service

Leading Democrat for Pa. Senate seat John Fetterman says he’s recovering from stroke

PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the front-runner for his party's nomination in this year's crucial U.S. Senate election, suffered a stroke late last week and is on his way to "a full recovery," he said in a statement Sunday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Oz, Barnette, McCormick scramble across Pa. ahead of Tuesday’s extremely close primary

WYOMISSING, Pa. — A roller-coaster Pennsylvania campaign season careened toward a breathless finish Saturday as candidates raced to firehouses, diners, public parks, and an indoor rally, making a final push in some of the country’s most critical races.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

John Fetterman will likely be Pa.’s Democratic Senate nominee. So why do so few elected Democrats back him?

PHILADELPHIA — John Fetterman is president of the Pennsylvania Senate, but he doesn’t have a lot of friends among the senators.

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