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Elections 2025

Election Day 2025 is underway in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know

By

Maria Pulcinella

Updated Nov. 4, 2025 2:31 pm

Willingboro resident Hezekiah Sara shows off his voting sticker after casting his ballot at Stuart Elementary School. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

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Voters are heading to the polls across the U.S. on Tuesday to cast ballots in the 2025 general election.

Polls are open in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Polls will close at 8 p.m. nationwide.

Reporters from WHYY News and Billy Penn are following each of the major campaigns — including the Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention votes, the race for Philadelphia district attorney, the New Jersey governor’s race and more.

As Election Day unfolds, follow the latest on WHYY.org, the WHYY App and WHYY-FM.

Here’s your voter game plan

Pennsylvania

Your one-stop shop: Candidate guides, race results and the latest election developments all in one place
Voter FAQs: WHYY News’ Pa. voter guide has the answers you need
Key races to watch
- Pa. Supreme Court retention votes: Justices Christine Donohue (D), Kevin Dougherty (D) and David Wecht (D)
- Pa. Commonwealth Court: Matthew Wolford (R) and Stella Tsai (D) are vying for an open seat; Michael Wojcik (D) is up for a retention vote
- Pa. Superior Court: Brandon Neuman (D), Maria Battista (R) and Daniel Wassmer (LP) are vying for an open seat, while Judge Alice DuBow (D) is up for a retention vote
- Philadelphia DA: Incumbent Larry Krasner (D) vs. challenger Pat Dugan (R)
- Philadelphia courts: Here’s what to know about the candidates running for Philly’s Common Pleas and Municipal courts
- Bucks County sheriff: Incumbent Fred Harran (R) vs. challenger Danny Ceisler (D)
- Bucks County DA: Incumbent Jennifer Schorn (R) vs. challenger Joe Khan (D)
- Delaware County Council: Brian Burke and Liz Piazza (R) are challenging incumbents Richard Womack and Joanna Phillips (D)
Ballot questions: Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in Philly’s suburbs
Voting by mail: Here’s what to know about filling out and returning your ballot
Counting the votes: Follow along with WHYY as race results come in this evening: Philadelphia | Pennsylvania

Voters review the ballot before heading into their polling place in Philadelphia’s South Kensington neighborhood on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

A voter shows off their election sticker in Philadelphia on Nov. 4, 2025. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Democratic committee person Nicole Moy fixes a sign outside a South Kensington polling place in Philadelphia on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Campaign workers wait to hand out flyers to people going to vote in Philadelphia’s South Kensington neighborhood on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

Philadelphia district attorney candidate Patrick Dugan leaves Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center after casting his ballot. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Philadelphia District Attorney candidate Patrick Dugan arrives at Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center to cast his ballot. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Voters come and go at the Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center in North Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Philadelphia district attorney candidate Patrick Dugan speaks with media after casting his ballot at Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center. He is accompanied by his grandchildren, Mason, 9, and Amelia, 3. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Voters come and go at Stuart elementary school, a polling place in Willingboro, New Jersey. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Voters arrive at Stuart Elementary School, a polling place in Willingboro, New Jersey. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Election workers scan ballots at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in North Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

An election worker offers stickers to voters at the Moorestown Township Fire Station. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Voters come and go at the Moorestown Township Municipal Building. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

A voter arrives at the Moorestown Township Fire Station to cast a ballot in the 2025 general election. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

A sign outside the Moorestown Township Fire Station on Main Street identifies it as a polling place. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Election workers prepare ballots for scanning at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in North Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Election workers prepare ballots for scanning at the City of Philadelphia Election Warehouse in North Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

New Jersey

Your one-stop shop: Candidate guides, race results and the latest election developments, all in one place
Voter FAQs: WHYY News’ New Jersey voter guide has the answers you need
Key races to watch
- New Jersey governor’s race: Mikie Sherrill (D), Jack Ciattarelli (R), Vic Kaplan (I), Joanne Kuniansky (SWP)
- New Jersey Assembly
  - 1st District (Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic counties): Incumbent Assemblymen Antwan L. McClellan and Erik K. Simonsen (R) vs. challengers Carolyn Rush and Carol Sabo (D)
- Atlantic City mayoral race: Incumbent Mayor Marty Small Sr. (D) vs. challenger Naeem Khan (R)
Voting by mail: Here’s what to know about filling out and returning your ballot
Counting the votes: Follow along with WHYY as New Jersey race results come in this evening

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