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A Pennsylvania native, Marley Parish covers the Senate for the Capital-Star. She previously reported on government, education and community issues for the Centre Daily Times and has a background in writing, editing and design. A graduate of Allegheny College, Marley served as editor of the campus newspaper, where she also covered everything from student government to college sports.
Oz concedes to Fetterman in Pa.’s U.S. Senate race
By: Marley Parish - November 9, 2022
Republican Mehmet Oz called Democrat John Fetterman at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday to concede in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race.
Pa.’s U.S. Senate race is too close to call
By: Marley Parish - November 9, 2022
The U.S. Senate race between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz was too close to call Tuesday night as Pennsylvania counties continued counting ballots — a process that could last for days. As of midnight, 48,938 votes, 1.13 percent, separated the candidates, according to unofficial, real-time results from the Department of State. However, those […]
Planning to vote in person on Nov. 8? Here’s what to know
By: Marley Parish - November 7, 2022
If you plan to vote in person on Nov. 8, here’s what to know before heading to the polls.
‘It’s going to come down to every single vote,’ Fetterman says at Harrisburg campaign stop
By: Marley Parish - November 6, 2022
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman sat down with state Rep. Patty Kim, D-Dauphin, for a discussion with voters Sunday morning in Harrisburg, talking about his stroke, policy decisions, and what he described as the “stark choice” between himself and Republican nominee Mehmet Oz.
Jill Biden says ‘election is going to be won or lost by where voting falls on your to-do list’
By: Marley Parish - November 2, 2022
Jill Biden joined Allegheny County lawmakers and teachers to mobilize voters ahead of the Nov. 8 general election
What does the impeachment process look like in Pennsylvania?
By: Marley Parish and Peter Hall - November 2, 2022
Introducing articles of impeachment is just a first step in the seldom-used process.
What to do to make sure your mail-in, absentee ballot counts on Election Day
By: Marley Parish - November 1, 2022
County election offices must receive mail-in and absentee ballots by 8 p.m. on Nov. 8 for them to count toward final results.
‘A lot is at stake.’ Pa. Democrats show up to stump for Fetterman ahead of Nov. 8
By: Marley Parish - October 31, 2022
With eight days until Election Day and high-stakes issues on the ballot, Democrats — including Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris — are working to push their nominees toward victory.
Democrats seize on Oz’s ‘women, doctors, local political leaders’ abortion response
By: Marley Parish - October 27, 2022
Asked how he would vote on a proposed national 15-week abortion ban, the celebrity heart surgeon said he opposes the federal government dictating abortion policies, adding that authority should rest with women, their physicians — and local politicians.
Oz attacks Fetterman, Krasner for crime-related policy alongside Pa. Republicans, Haley
By: Marley Parish - October 26, 2022
Mehmet Oz doubled down on his crime policies, lodging attacks against Democratic nominee John Fetterman and vowing to make decisions for community safety.
Fetterman, Oz face off in first — and only debate — in Pa.’s U.S. Senate race
By: Marley Parish - October 25, 2022
Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman took the stage for the first — and only — debate in Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race.
What to know ahead of the first — and likely only — U.S. Senate debate in Pa.
By: Marley Parish - October 25, 2022
The U.S. Senate debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz will air Tuesday at 8 p.m. across 62 counties.