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Oz narrowly lost to John Fetterman in the 2022 Pennsylvania Senate race. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

Students react to Dr. Oz’s spot in president-elect cabinet

By Natacha Ross, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

In 2022, Mehmet Oz, a physician, television presenter and professor, more popularly known by his stage name "Dr. Oz," ran in Pennsylvania for the U.S. Senate. Now, Oz has been nominated by President-elect...

Donald Trump's victory was officially called by the Associated Press on Wednesday at 5:34 a.m. EST. (Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times)

Donald Trump wins 2024 presidential election

By Selma O'Malley and Andreas Pelekis November 8, 2024

Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States early Wednesday morning, defeating Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. This will...

Professor John Kincaid accurately predicted higher voter turnout compared to the last election.

International journalists discuss predictions on eve of election

By Victoria Hneleski, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

Sixteen foreign journalists gathered to hear an analysis of Pennsylvania's crucial position in the 2024 election by John Kincaid, a government and law professor. The event was held at Kirby Hall of Civil...

Follow along for The Lafayette's live coverage of the 2024 United States presidential election.

2024 Election Day on campus

By The Lafayette Staff November 5, 2024

Scroll down for updates as it happened throughout the day and night, as part of The Lafayette’s 2024 election coverage. 1:35 a.m. – Our live blog has concluded At 1:35 a.m., The Lafayette will end...

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech to a gym full of spectators at Muhlenberg College.

Photo Essay: Kamala Harris in Allentown

By Emma Sylvester, Photo Editor November 5, 2024

Pennsylvania voter registration data has shown that the Democratic voter registration edge over Republicans throughout the state has slipped since 2020. (Graphic by Andreas Pelekis '26 for The Lafayette)

The 2024 election by the numbers

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor November 5, 2024

Election Day has arrived, and voter registration data has been finalized. Before the 2024 presidential election is decided, let’s take a closer look at the final numbers. In the last month, Pennsylvania...

Pennsylvania remains one of the major swing states in the 2024 presidential election. (Photos by Emma Sylvester '25 for The Lafayette and The Associated Press)

Harris, Trump visit Lehigh Valley in week leading up to Election Day

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor November 4, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, each paid visits to Allentown, Pennsylvania, of the Lehigh Valley on Monday...

Susan Wild has served in the House of Representatives since 2018.

Democratic Rep. Susan Wild talks policy with The Lafayette

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor November 1, 2024

Susan Wild, the Democrat running for re-election in Pennsylvania’s 7th district, praised her six-year tenure in the House of Representatives during an interview with The Lafayette. Wild often pivoted...

Republican state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie graduated from Parkland High School, located in the Lehigh Valley, in 2000.

Republican House candidate Ryan Mackenzie talks policy with The Lafayette

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor November 1, 2024

Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican representing the 187th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, will look to defeat incumbent U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in Pennsylvania’s 7th District...

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson takes a question from an audience member concerned about Republicans' control of Latino voters.

Mike Johnson visits Northampton County for second time in recent weeks

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor November 1, 2024

“Is President Trump going to win Pennsylvania?” asked Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to a crowd of around 75 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Monday night. In Johnson’s right hand was a phone...

Elected officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild pose after the roundtable discussion in Easton.

Hakeem Jeffries stops in Easton on day of dignitary Lehigh Valley visits

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor October 20, 2024

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Rep. Susan Wild spoke with local community members at Easton's Greater Shiloh Church for a roundtable conversation on voting rights to support Democrats...

The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania is Oct. 21. (Photo courtesy of whitehouse.gov)

Easton election guide: A consequential 2024 race

By William Gutiérrez, Assistant Culture Editor October 11, 2024

Election season is now upon us, and the Lehigh Valley’s Nov. 5 contests are looking to be nail-bitingly close this year as American eyes descend on Pennsylvania’s 7th district. This cycle, the Presidential...

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