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Republican Rep. Paul Schemel reflects on political career after announcing he won’t seek re-election

The Republican representative has been in office since 2015 but is stepping aside so new blood can join the state legislature.
By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

Dozens of GOP state lawmakers wanted Pa.’s electoral votes overturned. Two reflect on their decision.

Letters from the state House and Senate played in to the narrative of Trump’s election-fraud lie, which led to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

By Sam Dunklau

Updated: 2020-10-01 16:51:10

GOP state lawmaker from Franklin County tests positive for COVID-19

State Representative Paul Schemel of Franklin County has confirmed has been diagnosed with COVID-19 after “feeling mild symptoms” yesterday.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

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