Election 2019
Anthony Williams coy while circulating petitions for Philly mayor
Philadelphia state Sen. Anthony Williams circulates petitions to challenge Mayor Kenney but says he isn’t sure he wants to run.
6 years ago
Philly GOP retains mayoral endorsement for Daphne Goggins after all
The Philly GOP said it would reconsider Goggins' endorsement over concerns she collected federal disability benefits. Then the party voted to stay the course Monday night.
6 years ago
Philly GOP rethinking endorsement of mayoral candidate over federal disability concerns
Goggins would be the first African-American woman ever backed by the party, and was endorsed by the party’s ward leaders at a meeting Wednesday night.
6 years ago
Former Lt. Gov. Mike Stack ‘seriously considering’ bid for Philly City Council
After nearly two decades in Harrisburg, Stack left office under a cloud of scandal and rumored acrimony between himself and Gov. Tom Wolf.
6 years ago
Philly GOP taps first African-American woman as mayoral candidate
A Republican primary fight is shaping up with three candidates seeking the nomination to run for Philadelphia mayor in the May 21 primary.
6 years ago
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Developers, unions fill City Council war chests ahead of 2019 elections
Who runs Philadelphia City Council? If campaign spending is any indication, the answer is labor unions and the real estate industry.
6 years ago
Looking toward Philly’s primary races — where most contests are decided
Jennifer Lynn talks with WHYY senior reporter Dave Davies about Philadelphia’s 2019 primary elections for mayor and City Council.
6 years ago
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Philadelphia attorney launches GOP mayoral bid
Attorney Billy Ciancaglini intends to seek Philly's Republican mayoral nomination.
6 years ago
Will ‘big soda’ be a player in Philly’s 2019 elections?
The beverage industry could put money into Philadelphia City Council or mayoral candidates next year
6 years ago