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Pa. experts say Trump’s executive order on elections is dangerous, but unlikely to take effect

Pennsylvania election officials and experts said it’s highly unlikely a sweeping executive order from President Donald Trump seeking to require proof of citizenship for voters and altering rules for administering elections will take full effect.

President Donald Trump speaks at an education event and executive order signing in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Candidates for Whitehall Township treasurer and Allentown mayor are among those no longer appearing on the primary election ballots.

Whitehall, Allentown candidates off Lehigh County primary election ballots

The appearance by the longtime ally of President Donald Trump in a predominately Black neighborhood, where 78% voted for Vice President Kamala Harris last year, was promoted as a community event — and the doors were open to everyone — but the subtext for Meuser was laying the groundwork for a possible 2026 run for Pennsylvania governor.

Rep. Dan Meuser came to Germantown and made a very Philly pitch for his likely run against Gov. Shapiro

Justin Simmons has withdrawn from the Republican primary for Lehigh County executive.

Former state Rep. Justin Simmons drops out of Lehigh County executive race

By Katherine Reinhard

March 21, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

Justin Simmons has withdrawn from the Republican primary for Lehigh County executive.

Among the candidates whose petitions were successfully challenged was Luis Acevedo, a Democratic candidate for Allentown City Council.

3 Lehigh County candidates, including Allentown Council hopeful, removed from primary ballot after challenges

By Lindsay Weber

March 20, 2025 at 7:15 p.m.

Among the candidates whose petitions were successfully challenged was Luis Acevedo, a Democratic candidate for...

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, the freshman Republican representing the Lehigh Valley in Congress, will hold a telephone town hall Thursday night.

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie to hold telephone town hall. Here’s what you need to know.

By Morning Call staff

March 19, 2025 at 8:09 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, the freshman Republican representing the Lehigh Valley in Congress, will hold...

Democrats will hold a town hall in the Lehigh Valley on Thursday, calling on Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie to protect federal assistance programs and oppose President Donald Trump's agenda.

Democrats to hold ‘People’s Town Hall’ in Lehigh Valley, calling on Ryan Mackenzie to oppose Trump’s agenda

By Lindsay Weber

March 18, 2025 at 4:23 p.m.

Democrats will hold a town hall in the Lehigh Valley on Thursday, calling on Republican...

Eight Democrats are running for four seats on Allentown City Council in the May 20 primary.

Here are the candidates for Allentown City Council: 3 incumbents, 5 newcomers vying for 4 seats

By Lindsay Weber

March 14, 2025 at 7:01 a.m.

Eight Democrats are running for four seats on Allentown City Council in the May 20...

Four Bethlehem City Council seats are up for election this year and seven are running to fill them, setting up a competitive primary election this May.

Here are the candidates running for Bethlehem City Council in 2025

By Lindsay Weber

March 14, 2025 at 7:04 a.m.

Four Bethlehem City Council seats are up for election this year and seven are running...

Here are the candidates who have filed for Lehigh Valley school boards in the May 20 primary.

Election 2025: Here’s a look at the Lehigh Valley school board candidates

By Morning Call staff

March 28, 2025 at 2:32 p.m.

Here are the candidates who have filed for Lehigh Valley school boards in the May...

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