Election Oversight: Federal election monitors are expected in four Pennsylvania counties on Nov. 3, as officials prepare for heightened scrutiny and advocates organize to protect voters’ access to the polls. A federal judge also ordered Union County to register a voter whose application was delayed in the mail. Governor’s Race: Josh Shapiro is campaigning for a Democratic legislative trifecta, promising a $15 minimum wage, abortion-rights protections and full mass-transit funding. Republican challenger Stacy Garrity is emphasizing energy costs and skill-game revenue as the race enters its final days. Battlegrounds: The 16th Senate District debate put Republican Jarrett Coleman against Democrat Mark Pinsley in a closely watched rematch. In the 8th Congressional District, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti and Rep. Rob Bresnahan clashed over affordability and other issues. Campaign Accountability: Lancaster-area TV stations pulled a pro-Scott Perry ad targeting Janelle Stelson after her lawyers challenged its claims. Local Governance: Olyphant officials are weighing a proposed $101 million deal with a data-center developer, putting electricity costs, tax relief and public input at the center of a major local decision.