Ethan Edward Coston

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Desde arriba a la izquierda, en el sentido de las agujas del reloj: John Fetterman, candidato al Senado; Mehmet Oz, candidato al Senado; Josh Shapiro, candidato a gobernador; Doug Mastriano, candidato a gobernador.

Elecciones de Pa. 2022: Una guía básica para investigar a los candidatos al Senado, a gobernador y a otros cargos

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Oct. 4, 2022

Elecciones de Pa. 2022: Todo lo que necesita saber para solicitar, llenar y devolver su voto por correo

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Sept. 30, 2022

Thousands of people are expected to participate in this election by mail — an option available to all voters for any reason since 2020.

Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Sept. 30, 2022

From top left, clockwise: U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman; U.S. Senate candidate Mehmet Oz; gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro; gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano

A basic guide to vetting candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, and more

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Sept. 21, 2022

Cinco candidatos a gobernador estarán en la boleta electoral del 8 de noviembre, incluyendo al demócrata Josh Shapiro (izquierda) y Doug Mastriano (derecha).

Elecciones Pa. 2022: Su guía completa de los candidatos a gobernador

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

Sept. 19, 2022

Legislation sponsored by Republican state Sens. Ryan Aument and Scott Martin of Lancaster County would ban classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through fifth grade, claiming it’s not “age appropriate.”

Efforts to ban, restrict LGBTQ curriculum in Pa. schools hinge on who becomes the next governor

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Sept. 15, 2022

During the November election in Pennsylvania, voters will choose a new governor from among five candidates, notably Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano. The two major party candidates have extremely different views on LGBTQ rights.

Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on LGBTQ rights

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Sept. 13, 2022

The 2022 Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano.

Your complete guide to the candidates for governor

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA, Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA

Sept. 12, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case that could reshape election policy across the country, including in Pennsylvania.

What is the independent state legislature doctrine, and why does it matter for Pa.?

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

July 8, 2022

Supporters of the legislation argue that transgender women have an unfair physical advantage when competing in women’s sports.

Pa. is considering a ban on trans athletes. Experts say it’s discriminatory and ‘anti-evidence.’

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

June 14, 2022

Doug Mastriano won the GOP primary for Pennsylvania governor by using Facebook Live chats and small-group gatherings to build an arch-conservative following.

How Doug Mastriano built a grassroots movement in Pa. on election denial, Christianity, and Facebook

by Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA and Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

May 23, 2022

A Spotlight PA reader was confused and concerned by a handwritten postcard that states, "Who you vote for is private, but whether you vote is public record."

Unmarked postcards sent to Pennsylvanians tell them ‘whether you vote is public record’

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

May 14, 2022

Filling out your mail ballot properly is essential if you want it to be counted.

Pa. primary 2022: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

May 4, 2022

Five GOP candidates appeared at Spotlight PA's gubernatorial debate.

Pa. primary election 2022: 5 takeaways from Spotlight PA’s Republican gubernatorial debate

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

April 20, 2022

Here’s what you need to know about the 2022 primary governor election before going to the polls.

Pa. primary election 2022: Your guide to the Democratic and GOP candidates for governor

by Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA and Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

April 18, 2022

Though the race to lure more and bigger donors is only expected to intensify as the May 17 primary draws closer, it appears unlikely to shatter records.

Pa. primary election 2022: See how much money the GOP candidates for governor have raised

by Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PA, Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

April 14, 2022

The "independent state legislature doctrine" asserts that state courts do not have jurisdiction over election policy.

Fringe theory cited in Pa. redistricting case could give legislatures unchecked election power

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA and Matt Vasilogambros of Stateline

March 18, 2022

Gov. Tom Wolf

Pa. GOP answered Wolf’s pandemic vetoes with constitution changes. The strategy is here to stay.

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Jan. 17, 2022

A mob of Trump supporters climbed scaffolding and took to the steps of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Jan. 06, 2021. Rioters breached the building following a rally, as Congress was preparing to certify President Joe Biden’s victory.

The Jan. 6 Capitol riot: A complete guide to what we know about Pennsylvania’s role

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Jan. 6, 2022

Elk — like those seen here in a field in Benezette — are a major tourism driver in northern Pennsylvania.

The Pennsylvania Wilds is known for quiet. Residents worry fighter jet training will disturb the silence.

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Dec. 2, 2021

To test how easily and quickly the public could access this information less than two weeks before the election, Spotlight PA requested reports for school board candidates in nine counties.

Want to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think.

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Nov. 2, 2021

Rampant misinformation makes vetting candidates for Pennsylvania's coming school board races especially important.

A basic guide to vetting your local candidates in Pennsylvania’s 2021 school board elections

by Ethan Edward Coston of Spotlight PA

Oct. 14, 2021

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