Court puts hold on Pennsylvania primary petition gathering

By: Mark Scolforo and Mark Levy

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The period for candidates and their supporters to circulate petitions to qualify for Pennsylvania’s May 17 primary election was put on temporary hold Wednesday by the state Supreme Court.

The justices issued an order that applies to all races — congressional and legislative contests, as well as U.S. Senate, governor and lieutenant governor.

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