Elections
Beverage industry spent big on Quiñones-Sánchez, but soda tax still seems secure
While beverage association spent $631,000 on soda tax opponent Quiñones-Sánchez, she won race by just 485 votes.
5 years ago
100k votes: Is Helen Gym now in the running for Philly mayor?
The activist’s election night tally doesn’t bode well for the Rizzo statue.
5 years ago
Nevada poised to become 15th state to ditch Electoral College
With a state Senate vote Tuesday, Nevada is close to becoming the latest state to sidestep the Electoral College when it comes to electing presidents.
5 years ago
Chester County commissioner loses primary battle
Three-term Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, president of a statewide association of county commissioners, was ousted by voters in Tuesday’s primary.
5 years ago
‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary
Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.
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In race spotlighting South Philly gentrification, Kenyatta Johnson wins
Both Vidas and Johnson also explicitly campaigned on the issue of housing costs, councilmanic prerogative, and other land use issues.
5 years ago
Listen 2:54New faces set to join Philly City Council as Democratic machine takes at-large races
The party’s endorsed candidates beat out a huge field of contenders.
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Philadelphia’s Democratic Party shows it still has some punch in 2019 primary
Philadelphia’s Democratic party showed some life in battles with progressive activists in the 2019 primary.
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How Jamie Gauthier toppled a West Philadelphia dynasty
Political newcomer Jamie Gauthier opened a new chapter for West Philadelphia on Tuesday with a commanding primary win over longtime Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell.
5 years ago
District Council primary: West Philly stunner, Kensington nailbiter, South Philly slam
Looks like newcomer Jamie Gauthier upset powerful six-term Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
5 years ago
Philly sheriff upset: Rochelle Bilal apparent winner over embattled Jewell Williams
With sexual harassment allegations dogging the incumbent, the department looks set to get its first-ever woman leader.
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Philly Mayor Jim Kenney wins Democratic primary
Soda tax backlash wasn’t enough to lift challengers over the incumbent, who’ll likely coast to a second term.
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2019 Pennsylvania primary election results
Here are the latest results from primary night in Pennsylvania.
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‘Like taking a test,’ some Pa. voters move to paper with new voting machines
Several Pennsylvania counties debuted new voting machines Tuesday as part of a statewide upgrade stemming from a lawsuit settlement and mandate from Gov. Tom Wolf.
5 years ago
Election fraud central? Half of complaints hail from Philly’s 7th District, DA says
Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, who is facing challenger Angel Cruz, alleged widespread tampering in her last election.
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