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Elections

Jessica Scarane
Politics & Policy

Democrat Jessica Scarane challenging U.S. Sen. Chris Coons from the left

Democratic candidate Jessica Scarane says Sen. Chris Coons works too well with Republicans. She’s launched a 2020 primary campaign to unseat him.

6 years ago

In this photo taken Feb. 24, 2012, mail is deposited into an outdoor postal box (Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Little-known N.J. council invalidates state’s expansive vote-by-mail law

N.J. voters who want to vote by mail will have to request a mail-in ballot every year.

6 years ago

State Rep. Martina White (Max Marin/Billy Penn)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Pa. Rep. Martina White to become Philly’s first woman Republican party leader

The power shift comes amid a crushing election for GOP in a Democratic town.

6 years ago

Bill Cobb of Redeemed PA talking with Louis Benson about his right to vote in the Defender Association lobby on Sept. 29, 2016. (David Swanson/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Courts & Law
PA Post

For Pa.’s returning citizens, getting into the voting booth can be an uphill battle

There is no database that logs if people who were once convicted of a felony register to vote or even if they do vote.

6 years ago

Pedestrians walk past a polling station on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

With straight-party voting gone in Pa., who will miss it most?

It was an option that hundreds of thousands of voters exercised for the last time in last week’s election.

6 years ago

(photo credit, Philadelphia Eagles)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 11/11/19

On today's Regional Roundup - Philadelphia councilmember Helen Gym, helping veterans transition after service, and sports stadiums create rooms for children with autism.

Air Date: November 11, 2019 10:00 am

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Bags for ballots sit in the York County elections office on Nov. 6, 2019. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

7 solutions for Pennsylvania’s problems at the polls

Lessons from this year’s election in Pennsylvania could avoid a mess in 2020.

6 years ago

Mail-in ballots are already used in California and several other states (Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

A fix for long lines at the polls? Pa.’s getting mail-in voting for 2020

You’ll have 50 days before the election to finish and submit your ballot.

6 years ago

Elaine Paul Schaefer (left center), Christine Reuther, and Monica Taylor celebrate their historic win for the three open seats on the Delaware County Council. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

What led to the blue wave in the Philly suburbs? Demographics, strong candidates and Donald Trump

Historic elections in 3 of Philadelphia’s 4 collar counties led to a Democratic takeover, driven by demographic shifts and disaffection with the president.

6 years ago

David Oh at his Election Night watch party in Northeast Philadelphia. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Is David Oh the future of Philadelphia’s Republican Party?

How a narrow Election Day win could portend a changing fate for Philadelphia Republicans.

6 years ago

There were lots of demonstrations of the new Philly voting machines, but not everyone got a chance to try them before Election Day. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly officials praise new voting machines, promise to fix ‘significant wrinkles’ for 2020

The city says issues with new voting machines were expected. They plan to look into complaints and fix them for the 2020 election.

6 years ago

MARK HENNINGER / IMAGIC DIGITAL
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

‘Cleaning out my office’: Four new faces are coming to Philadelphia City Council

Get ready to meet some new municipal leaders, Philly.

6 years ago

Incumbent Councilman at-Large David Oh follows the results at Dimensions Sports Bar in Northeast Philadelphia. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Councilmember David Oh says he speaks for Asian Americans. Did that help him win?

Oh claims he’s able to speak to and for the Asian American community in Philadelphia. But does that claim check out? And if so, was it the reason for his election night win?

6 years ago

People waiting to vote spilled into the main church area at a West Philly polling place (Willa Rowan)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Lines were so long at West Philly polls that some people left without voting

“It would have been great to make it home and see my kids before they went to sleep,” said one voter who stayed.

6 years ago

Kendra Brooks at her victory party in North Philadelphia. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Rent control, ending Philly’s 10-year tax abatement: Welcome to City Council 2020

City Council wields significant power over zoning and land use decisions. With new members joining the legislative body, Philly’s development climate is likely to shift.

6 years ago

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