Elections 2023
Mercer County executive race heats up ahead of convention as incumbent Hughes backs out of forums
Incumbent Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes has backed out of two candidate forums ahead of his party’s endorsement convention this weekend.
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Listen 1:20Philadelphia’s mayoral candidates address gun violence at WHYY News and Billy Penn forum
The forum focused on Philadelphia’s rising gun violence crisis, and asked candidates how they plan to tackle the issue, if elected.
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Listen 1:21Chester County Republicans look to seize back majority control of commissioners board
The GOP lost majority control of the Chester County Board of Commissioners in 2019 for the first time in history. The party’s endorsed candidates are looking to take it back.
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WHYY and the CeasefirePA Education Fund are teaming up to host a mayoral candidate forum on public safety. Here are five policy issues likely to come up.
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Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.
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Parker gets her first endorsement in Philly mayoral race from Building Trades union
The union’s endorsement of Parker comes without support of the powerful electricians union, who abstained from the vote as they ponder who to support.
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Chester County’s first Democratic majority declares reelection bid for commissioners board
Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz secured the first Democratic majority on Chester County’s Board of Commissioners in 2019. They’re looking to repeat.
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How to get on the primary ballot in Philly (and why candidates get kicked off)
What to know about signature petitions, filing deadlines, and ballot position in advance of the May election.
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What should Philly mayoral candidates answer about public safety? Voters in Chinatown weigh in
The main focus of the evening was the police department and what law enforcement agencies could do to reduce crime.
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Terrill Haigler plans to host a series of one-on-one interviews with mayoral candidates about illegal dumping and sustainability.
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Philly’s mayoral candidates are tiptoeing onto TikTok. How are they doing?
There’s no “copy-and-paste formula” that leads to political success, a social media strategist said.
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David Oh announces run for Philly mayor as first Republican candidate to enter the race
David Oh, elected to Philadelphia City Council in 2012, resigned from his at-large seat to enter the mayoral race. He is the sole Republican candidate so far.
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Top donors for each Philly mayoral candidate, from charter school PACs to the Inquirer board chair
We pulled the lists of top contributors, and also noted when several employees from the same company all gave large amounts.
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Election deadlines and dates to watch for Pa., Philly, and N.J. in 2023
Voters will head to the polls this November to weigh in on races for mayor, city council, state Supreme Court, and beyond.
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Advocacy coalition unveils ‘zero waste platform,’ challenges Philly mayoral candidates to commit
An agenda advocacy organizations launched Wednesday includes restructuring the city’s waste operations and rebuilding public trust around recycling.
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