Battleground Politics

Michael Untermeyer, the special prosecutor hired to investigate and prosecute crimes on SEPTA initially plans to focus on assaults and thefts – not pursuing cases involving more serious offenses such as homicide — on the transit system.

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk talks to SEPTA special prosecutor Michael Untermeyer in his first interview since being appointed to the job. Earlier in the year, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Act 40, which directed the appointment of a special prosecutor by the attorney general’s office to handle crimes on SEPTA property....

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In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Senator-elect Andy Kim speaks with Lauren Mayk about taking the new office as a Democrat with his party about to lose control of the Senate.

New Jersey Senator-elect Andy Kim was elected to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Bob Menendez who resigned after being convicted on federal corruption charges earlier in the year. Kim will fill the remainder of Mendendez’s term and then start his own six-year term in January....

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Senator-elect Kim speaks with Lauren Mayk about...

New Jersey gets a new Senator on Monday, Congressman and Senator-elect Andy Kim is set to be sworn in. Kim will be filling in for the rest of the term of the current Senator, Bob Menendez who resigned after his conviction. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke to Kim and has what he had to say.

Amid all the news of the outcome of the presidential race, there was a smaller political shakeup in Northeast Philadelphia. Joe Picozzi, a 29-year-old Republican, upset incumbent Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon, flipping a seat Democrats have held for more than two decades.

Amid all the news of the outcome of the presidential race, there was a smaller political shakeup in Northeast Philadelphia. Joe Picozzi, a 29-year-old Republican, upset incumbent Pennsylvania State Senator Jimmy Dillon, flipping a seat Democrats have held for more than two decades. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with Senator-elect Picozzi about how he...

Hours after Donald Trump’s victory winning Pennsylvania and the White House, Philadelphia Democratic Chair and former congressman Bob Brady slammed Kamala Harris’ campaign, claiming their lack of communication with him and his organization contributed to her loss. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Brady spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk who also has a response to Brady’s criticism from the...

Hours after Donald Trump’s victory winning Pennsylvania and the White House, Philadelphia Democratic Chair and former congressman Bob Brady slammed Kamala Harris’ campaign, claiming their lack of communication with him and his organization contributed to her loss.

Hours after Donald Trump’s victory, Philadelphia Democratic Chair and former congressman Bob Brady slammed Kamala Harris’ campaign, claiming their lack of communication with him and his organization contributed to her losing Pennsylvania and ultimately the presidential election. Brady spoke with NBC10’s Laruen Mayk who also received a response from a spokesperson for the Harris campaign.

The congressional race in the Lehigh Valley could help decide who controls the House of Representatives in Washington. Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Susan Wild is facing Republican challenger Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District.  NBC 10 reached out to both campaigns to interview the candidates – only Wild agreed to speak with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, they...

The congressional race in the Lehigh Valley could help decide who controls the House of Representatives in Washington. Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Susan Wild is facing Republican challenger Ryan Mackenzie in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. NBC 10 reached out to both campaigns to interview the candidates – only Wild agreed to speak with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk. In the latest episode of...

Republican Curtis Bashaw and Democrat Andy Kim sat down with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk for episodes of Battleground Politics, as the Senate race in New Jersey reaches the home stretch

In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick about several issues, including representing Pennsylvanians, whether or not he agrees with all of Donald Trump’s proposals, the economy, abortion, social media and more.

The Pennsylvania senate race is one of the most closely watched in the country in a swing state that could also play a pivotal role in the outcome of the presidential election. Democratic Senator Bob Casey is facing off against Republican challenger Dave McCormick. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, Lauren Mayk spoke with McCormick about several issues, including...

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and his Republican challenger Dave McCormick both spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk amid a tight battle for Pennsylvania senate. 

Sen. Bob Casey spoke with NBC10’s Lauren Mayk about the economy, social security, abortion, immigration and more.

Pennsylvania’s Senate race is one of the most-watched in the country. Senator Bob Casey, a Democrat, is facing Republican Dave McCormick. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk invited both candidates to speak with her. Sen. Casey is the first to accept. He spoke with Lauren following a West Philadelphia campaign event and covered a wide range of topics, including the economy, Medicare, abortion,...

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Liz Cheney spoke at a town hall event in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in which they tried to appeal to Republican voters. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the details.

Kamala Harris visited Malvern, Pennsylvania, on Monday to court Republican voters uneasy about Donald Trump. Liz Cheney, the Republican former Wyoming congresswoman who has vocally opposed Trump since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, also attended the event.