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‘It’s our duty to vote’: Vignettes from Election Day 2023 in the Philly region

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

2 years ago

Democratic mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker entering her polling place to cast her vote on Election Day in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Cherelle Parker’s to-do list: 10 immediate issues Philly’s historic 100th mayor will have to tackle

The biggest job of her life begins in January, and she’s hoping for a strong start.

2 years ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. Superior Court election results: Democrats Jill Beck and Timika Lane win open seats

Democrats Beck and Lane have won 10-year terms on the Superior Court, one of Pennsylvania’s appellate benches.

2 years ago

Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke celebrate at an election night party
Elections
Philadelphia

Working Families Party nabs Philly’s minority council seats, Republicans shut out in at-large race

The Democratic incumbents easily coast to victory in Philadelphia’s City Council at-large race.

2 years ago

Kendra Brooks posing outside in front of City Hall
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Working Families Party notches another historic win in Philadelphia

With both Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke elected, City Council will not have a Republican at-large member for the first time in modern history.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics

‘A game-changer’: After 100 election cycles, Philly puts a woman in the mayor’s office

Politicians, public servants, and fans react to Cherelle Parker’s rise to the city’s top spot.

2 years ago

The New Jersey State House in Trenton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021
Elections
New Jersey
Politics

Democrats retain control of New Jersey Legislature

Democrats are expected to add five seats to their majority in the Assembly, hold a ten-seat lead in the Senate.

2 years ago

Yusef Salaam gestures as he speaks
Elections
National

Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat

Salaam, a Democrat, will represent a central Harlem district on the City Council, having run unopposed for the seat.

2 years ago

Voters at a polling place in Virginia
Elections
National
Politics

Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

Democrats flipped the House of Delegates and held the majority they’ve had in the Senate since 2020.

2 years ago

David Oh speaks onstage
Elections
Philadelphia

‘Don’t be afraid to lose’: David Oh concedes to Cherelle Parker in Philly mayor’s race

After 11 years on City Council, Oh said he’s not sure what he’ll do next — other than “rest and relax and spend a little more time with the family.”

2 years ago

Left, Diane Ellis-Marseglia, right, Bob Harvie
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Democrats Bob Harvie, Diane Ellis-Marseglia win Bucks County Commissioners race

Democrats Bob Harvie and Diane Ellis-Marseglia became the first Democratic majority on the Bucks County Board of Commissioners in 2019. They just won again.

2 years ago

Left to right, headshots of Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Eric Roe. (Photos of Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell, courtesy of Marian for Chester County; photo of Eric Roe, courtesy of Michael Morby)
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Pennsylvania
Politics

Democrats Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Republican Eric Roe win Chester County Board of Commissioners race

Democrats Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell and Republican Eric Roe will serve as the next Chester County Board of Commissioners.

2 years ago

Montgomery County Democrats Jamila Winder and Neil Makhija celebrate next to the podium with their families.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Democrats Jamila Winder, Neil Makhija, and Republican Thomas DiBello win Montgomery County Board of Commissioners race

Democrats Jamila Winder and Neil Makhija and Republican Thomas DiBello win the race for the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

2 years ago

Ed Brown poses for a photo while sitting in a chair
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Democrat Ed Brown elected as Upper Darby’s first Black mayor

Democrat Ed Brown declares victory over Republican Brian Burke in Upper Darby’s mayoral race.

2 years ago

Dr. Monica Taylor, Elaine Paul Schaefer, and Christine Reuther. (Courtesy of Delaware County)
Elections
Politics

Democrats keep complete control of Delaware County Council

The three incumbent candidates, who led Democrats to the party’s first Delaware County Council majority since the Civil War, won their re-election bid.

2 years ago

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