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Franklin County favors Garrity as Shapiro rolls to easy statewide win; GOP wins local legislative races

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County voters favored Republican Stacy Garrity in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, even as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won a second...

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Washington County election results: Republicans lead local races as Moore wins statewide

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Republicans held leads in several major Washington County races Tuesday, including all five county commissioner seats and the sheriff’s office,...

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Republicans sweep Washington County commissioner race; Leatherman leads field

HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Republicans swept all five seats on the Washington County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, returning three incumbents to office and electing...

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Shapiro, Moore win reelection as governors of Pennsylvania, Maryland

Democratic governors Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Wes Moore of Maryland won reelection Tuesday, Nov. 3, securing second four-year terms in their respective...

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Washington County voters head to polls Tuesday; more than 21,000 ballots already cast or returned

More than 21,000 Washington County voters have already cast ballots during early voting or returned mail-in ballots ahead of Tuesday’s general election, when...

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Franklin County vote Tuesday: Key races, polling locations and deadlines

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide races for Pennsylvania governor, Congress and the state...

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Maryland voters to elect comptroller, attorney general Tuesday

Maryland voters will elect the next state comptroller and attorney general on Nov. 3. Incumbent Democrat Brooke Lierman is seeking reelection as comptroller,...

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Reichard seeking re-election as representative for 90th District

WAYNESBORO, Pa. — Franklin County native Chad Reichard (R) is the sole candidate running for Pennsylvania’s 90th House Legislative District. The district includes...

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Washington County Commissioner election Part 2: 4 Democrats, 1 independent seek seats

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Four Democrats and one unaffiliated candidate are seeking seats on the Washington County Board of County Commissioners in Tuesday’s general...

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New Franklin program connects defendants with services before sentencing

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A new Franklin County program is helping people facing criminal charges find housing, mental health treatment, employment and other services...

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