‘Democracy is important’: Vignettes from Election Day in Philly

Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.

Campaign signs line the fence at west Philadelphia's Christy Recreation Center. (Sam Searles/WHYY)

‘Democracy is important’: Vignettes from Election Day in Philly

Here's a look at some of the scenes that unfolded on Election Day, in photos.

Inside Robeson High School in West Philly, Chi-hyun Kim serves as a judge of elections, monitoring other poll workers. He’s been doing so for about four years.

“Democracy is important,” he said, “it’s a good way to serve the community.”

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Chi-hyun Kim serves as a judge of elections in West Philly. He's been a poll worker for about 4 years and said 'Democracy is important'. 
(Sam Searles/WHYY)
Chi-hyun Kim serves as a judge of elections in West Philly. He's been a poll worker for about 4 years and said 'Democracy is important'. (Sam Searles/WHYY)

Poll workers at both Robeson and Walnut Street West Library were quick to pass out sample ballots, remind voters to fill out ballot questions, and give advice on how to engage more with local politics.

At Robeson High School and beyond, primary voters weighed in on a crowded Philly mayoral election and 17 City Council races, among other contests.

Cherelle Parker made history after besting eight other Democrats for that party’s mayoral nomination. The former City Council member, who will face Republican David Oh in the November general election, is on track to become first Black woman elected to the office.

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As ballots continue to be counted, here’s a look at some of the scenes that unfolded across the city on Election Day, in photos.

Julia Flores
Julia Flores holds 'I Voted' stickers at Robeson High in West Philadelphia. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Cindy Sierra poses in a room with colorful images on the walls.
Cindy Sierra, who is served by the the Life Line program at West End Neighborhood. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez)
Children at St. Andrew Church
Children talk under the curtains as their parents vote at St. Andrew Church in Fairmount. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Primary Election Day 2023 in Philadelphia. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Primary Election Day 2023 in Philadelphia. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Supporters sit in a room at Rebecca Rhynhart's watch party.
Supporters of Rebecca Rhynhart fill the tables of Craft Hall in Northern Liberties to watch the results come in for Philadelphia's Mayoral race, May 16 2023. (Emily Cohen/WHYY)
Campaign intern Skylar Goodman at the election night party for Allan Domb at the Continental Midtown in Rittenhouse. (Becca Haydu/WHYY)
Campaign intern Skylar Goodman at the election night party for Allan Domb at the Continental Midtown in Rittenhouse. (Becca Haydu/WHYY)

Cherelle Parker supporters (from left) Wanda Davis, Melody Baysmore, and Kittura Dior, celebrate her win in the Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary.
Cherelle Parker supporters (from left) Wanda Davis, Melody Baysmore, and Kittura Dior, celebrate her win in the Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary. Parker is expected to win the general election and become the first woman elected mayor of Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson (left), cofounder of Mental Health First Connects, and Catherine Hicks, publisher of the Philadelphia Sunday Sun and president of the Philadelphia NAACP, celebrate Cherelle Parker’s victory in the Democratic mayoral primary at Laborers Local 332 headquarters. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson (left), cofounder of Mental Health First Connects, and Catherine Hicks, publisher of the Philadelphia Sunday Sun and president of the Philadelphia NAACP, celebrate Cherelle Parker’s victory in the Democratic mayoral primary at Laborers Local 332 headquarters. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

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