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Elections

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.

7 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.

7 years ago

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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.

7 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?

7 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.

7 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.

7 years ago

Republicans Jean Stanfield (left) and Ryan Peters (right) both won on election night (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Bucking national trend, Republicans make gains in New Jersey election

New Jersey Republicans appeared to defend their Assembly seats in a handful of competitive races and make gains in both houses of the Legislature.

7 years ago

A photo of Marsy Nicholas, the namesake for victim rights legislation that has passed in several states, sits against a chair during a 2013 rally in Santa Ana, Calif. (Bret Hartman/AP Images for Marsy'sLawForAll.org)
Politics & Policy

Pa. voters approve Marsy’s Law by wide margin, but legal challenge could block it

It could take a year or longer to resolve whether victims’ rights measure is constitutional.

7 years ago

Kendra Brooks after declaring victory in North Philadelphia. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Working Families Party wins City Council seat in historic Philly election

Kendra Brooks will become the first independent councilmember in modern city history.

7 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was elected to another term Tuesday. He joined supporters at IATSE Local 8 in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Mayor Jim Kenney Part II: What’s next for Philly under his watch?

Gun violence, poverty, police turmoil — and maybe a recession. Philly’s next four years hold plenty of challenges.

7 years ago

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Politics & Policy

2019 New Jersey general election results

The polls have closed in New Jersey. Check here for live updates on election results.

7 years ago

Stickers are placed out for voters at a polling place on Nov. 6, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

2019 Pennsylvania general election results

The polls have closed in Pennsylvania. Check here for live updates on election results.

7 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)
Community

Twitchy touchscreens, tiny font, button confusion: Did Philly’s new voting machines pass their test?

From twitchy touchscreens to tiny fonts, the city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most voters found them easy to use.

7 years ago

President Trump has been campaigning for Kentucky Republican Gov. Matt Bevin (left), who is on the ballot for reelection Tuesday. Above, they step off Air Force One in August at Louisville, Ky.'s airport. (Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Why these 5 states — including N.J. — hold odd-year elections, bucking the trend

But why do just five of the 50 states hold big general elections in years when there is no presidential or congressional election?

7 years ago

Shown is a paper ballot during a demonstration of the ExpressVote XL voting machine at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 13, 2019. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Community

Election Day 2019: Some issues with Philly’s new voting machines; will Delco flip?

From Pennsylvania’s controversial new voting machines to all 80 seats open in New Jersey’s General Assembly — here’s what you need to know for today.

7 years ago

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