Elections 2023

Ahead of the primary, youth engagement has taken many forms, even including those not yet old enough to cast a ballot.

Election officials shared how voters can resolve ballot errors, and what to expect with a new tablet sign-in.

Incumbent Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland’s campaign has received a substantial financial boost from the manager of a charter school — as well as Philly’s top Democrat.

We talked to former administration officials and took a spin through Philly’s Home Rule Charter. Here’s what we found.

Pennsylvania county election officials expect to have results on election night. But the vote counting system remains cumbersome despite new improvements.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Philly’s primary would be a ‘street fight,’ won by the candidate who could best turn out their supporters.

Check the list to make sure there isn’t a problem with your ballot. If there is, you have a chance to fix it and make sure your vote counts.

A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.

From affordable housing to agency in voting, candidates and citizens tackled access — what it means, where it isn’t, and how it impacts the civic process.

As the Philly mayoral race inches closer to the May 16 primary, here’s how other cities support and utilize arts in city government.

WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter followed three young Philadelphians who are fighting to make their voices heard this election season.

All eyes are on a race between Democrat Heather Boyd and Republican Katie Ford in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district.

A new mayor will need to partner with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw — or replace her — to tackle the city’s gun violence crisis.

Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.

In 2022, riven by loyalties to candidates, party committee members stepped aside without endorsing in a nine-person field for governor and seven-person field for U.S. Senate.