Every Voice, Every Vote is a collaborative project to inform Philadelphians about the 2023 mayoral and City Council races. WHYY News joins other Philadelphia newsrooms, community organizations, and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism on the project.
Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again
In a handful of states with off-year elections, abortion access appeared to be a winning issue for the second general election in a row.
9 months ago
‘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.
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
‘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.
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
‘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.”
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
Democrats Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell and Republican Eric Roe will serve as the next Chester County Board of Commissioners.
9 months ago
Democrats Jamila Winder and Neil Makhija and Republican Thomas DiBello win the race for the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
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.
9 months ago
Democrat Stefan Roots wins Chester mayoral race
Democrat Stefan Roots defeated independent Anita J. Littleton to become the next mayor of the bankrupt city of Chester, citing a significant lead in mail-in ballot counts.
9 months ago