
Elections
Philadelphia suburbs could make history this election
Joi Washington could become Media Borough’s first woman mayor. Erica Deuso could become Downingtown’s first openly transgender mayor.
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What to expect in Pennsylvania’s state primaries
The state's two largest cities will hold primaries Tuesday for high-profile municipal offices, while other voters will pick nominees for statewide appellate court judgeships.
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Candidates vying to become Philadelphia’s next district attorney raised more than $1.4M
About half of the donations for the citywide race flowed from donors outside Philadelphia, from the suburbs and beyond.
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Listen 1:01Cure your ballot: 550+ Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors
Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 20 primary.
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Ras Baraka, Steve Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, Mikie Sherrill, Sean Spiller and Steve Sweeney are vying for the Democratic Party’s nomination.
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Pennsylvania House drops voter ID, passes sweeping election reforms
Republicans supported voter ID in committee, but not enough to muster a floor vote.
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Republicans are looking to overturn the Democrats’ majority on the state Supreme Court in an unusually aggressive campaign.
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Listen 1:19Justin Barbera, Jon Bramnick, Jack Ciattarelli, Mario Kranjac and Bill Spadea are vying for their party’s nomination.
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Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year’s judicial races, and who’s running
Here’s what to know about the candidates running for seats on the Commonwealth Court, the Superior Court and the state Supreme Court.
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Listen 6:05A procrastinator’s guide to the 2025 primary election in Philadelphia
Primary day is May 20. Mail ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. that day.
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Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills
In a 14-12 vote, with support from two Democrats and all 12 Republicans, the House State Government Committee advanced HB771.
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Philly primary voters will see three ballot questions. Here’s what they mean
The amendments would boost spending on affordable housing, increase prison oversight, and create an advocate for unhoused people.
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After a delay, primary election ballots are finally on their way to Philadelphia voters
Also, today is the voter registration deadline for the May 20 primary election.
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Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing retirement, warns trade war will hurt America
At 94, Buffett ends six-decade run and warns of global risks from Trump’s tariffs and taps Greg Abel to take over.
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As Dugan skips Philly district attorney candidate forum, Krasner speaks on his record
A district attorney debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner when challenger Patrick Dugan declined to attend.
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