2022 election
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Josh Shapiro gives a victory speech to supporters at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, Nov. 8, 2022. (Mark Makela/Getty Images)
January 17, 2023, 9:44 am
For Josh Shapiro, a run for governor borne of Jewish identity and political ambition
Shapiro has long woven his Jewish identity into his politics — making him an archetype for a new breed of Jewish politician.
By Ron Kampeas
Josh Shapiro talks to supporters at a canvass kickoff in Swarthmore on Oct. 8. (Photo by Jarrad Saffren)
December 14, 2022, 10:43 am
Josh Shapiro transitions to governor’s office
As a candidate, he talked about himself as a leader who could bring a diverse coalition. And he has tried to live up to that reputation in his effort to build a transition team.
By Jarrad Saffren
November 9, 2022, 8:37 am
Chronicle poll results: Voting
We asked our readers if they were voting in the midterm elections. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks to supporters during an event at The Pines Eatery & Spirits on the final day before votes are cast Nov. 7, 2022, in Hazleton, Pa. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
November 8, 2022, 9:21 am
Oz urges ‘balance’ over ‘extreme’ at final PA Senate rally
In his final pitch to voters at a Montgomery County historic estate, the Republican candidate left out Trump and Mastriano
By Gabby Deutch
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, and Dr. Mehmet Oz speak at The 2022 Champions Of Jewish Values Gala at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Jan. 20, 2022. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
November 7, 2022, 6:59 pm
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s daughter is suing Mehmet Oz
She says he stiffed her over a Jewish donors list.
By Ron Kampeas
Pennsylvania state Rep. Summer Lee (Photo by Mark Dixon)
November 7, 2022, 4:41 pm
In Pittsburgh House race, Jewish Democrats torn on backing Summer Lee
After a recent incursion from United Democracy Project, some voters weigh concerns about GOP’s direction over support for Israel
By Matthew Kassel | Jewish Insider
Josh Shapiro talks to supporters at a canvass kickoff in Swarthmore on Oct. 8. (Photo by Jarrad Saffren)
November 2, 2022, 4:06 pm
Shapiro versus Mastriano. Will the Jewish Democrat become Pa.’s next governor?
The Jewish Exponent spent a day with both campaigns to take the pulse of the race. The reality is far more complicated than the numbers show.
By Jarrad Saffren
November 2, 2022, 10:28 am
Chronicle poll results: Pennsylvania Senate race
We asked our readers who they support in Pennsylvania's Senate race. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
State Rep. Summer Lee talks to the press outside her polling station at the Paulson Recreation Center after voting with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on May 17, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
November 1, 2022, 4:50 pm
UDP renews opposition to Summer Lee as Pittsburgh House race appears to tighten
The new mailer, which was shared with JI on Monday by a spokesperson for UDP, accuses Lee of holding views that are 'too extreme' for Pennsylvania’s redrawn 12th Congressional District
By Matthew Kassel | Jewish Insider
During the primary, Summer Lee (left) spoke at a forum organized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh's Community Relations Council. She has yet to sit down for an interview with the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle. (Photo by David Rullo)
November 1, 2022, 4:23 pm
We tried to interview Summer Lee. Here’s what happened.
The Chronicle began reaching out to Lee's campaign last May to schedule an interview.
By Toby Tabachnick
Mike Doyle (Photo courtesy of Mike Doyle's campaign)
November 1, 2022, 4:00 pm
Meet Mike Doyle, Republican congressional candidate for District 12
The Plum Borough councilman weighed in on the economy, immigration, crime, Israel and antisemitism
By Toby Tabachnick
Doug Mastriano campaigning for governor in Wilkes-Barre in 2022 (Photo by Times Leader Video, creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
October 31, 2022, 9:29 am
Doug Mastriano’s wife: ‘We probably love Israel more than a lot of Jews do’
Asked about his association with Gab, Mastriano briefly had no words.
By Philissa Cramer
October 18, 2022, 10:15 pm
Chronicle poll question
Who do you support in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race?
Doug Mastriano campaigning for governor in Wilkes-Barre in 2022 (Photo by Times Leader Video, creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
September 28, 2022, 10:58 am
Mastriano’s campaign contribution spotlights association with antisemitic platform
Andrew Torba, the founder of Gab, gave Doug Mastriano’s campaign a $500 check in July
By Jacob Kornbluh
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, and Dr. Mehmet Oz speak at The 2022 Champions Of Jewish Values Gala at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Jan. 20, 2022. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
September 21, 2022, 5:31 pm
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach says Mehmet Oz’s Senate run is ‘tragedy for the Jewish people’
Boteach is upset that his old friend, who has been endorsed by Donald Trump, appeared until recently to have endorsed the former president's lie that he won the 2020 election.
By Ron Kampeas
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