Elections 2023

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.

A look at who’s behind these groups, which candidates they’re supporting, and why.

Votebeat & Spotlight PA looked into more than 400 county commissioner and council candidates to see which ones have alleged fraud or expressed doubts about election security.

Mayor Barbarann Keffer is finishing her term but isn’t seeking re-election. Here’s what you need to know about the Democratic candidates running to replace her.

All three county commissioner seats are open in a crowded race. Here’s a look at the eight candidates and their priorities.

Hear directly from candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.

At stake in the Delaware County special election is whether Gov. Shapiro will have at least one chamber to aid his agenda going into the final month of budget negotiations.

Kenney said he voted for, but isn’t endorsing Cherelle Parker, as he unveiled plans to help Philly’s next mayor be ready for success.