Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Cherelle Parker and David Oh face off in one-and-only Philly mayoral debate

Thursday morning’s debate offered candidates a rare chance to take jabs and spar over policy proposals

Campaigns & Elections

5 takeaways from Monday’s Philadelphia mayoral town hall

Cherelle Parker and David Oh answered voters’ questions in a rare forum before the Nov. 7 election

Campaigns & Elections

Candidates say the darndest things – at a mayoral forum for Philly schoolkids

More than 100 students from Parkside community schools spoke with the mayoral nominees about the future of the city Tuesday

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A Q&A with Sinceré Harris

A one-on-one conversation with Cherelle Parker’s campaign manager on what Democrats can learn from the historic primary win

Campaigns & Elections

Cherelle Parker talks health emergency, policy proposals in first post-primary public appearance

The Democratic nominee for Philadelphia mayor met privately with Gov. Josh Shapiro before speaking to the press.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

How Cherelle Parker’s ‘village’ made a path to victory

The Democratic mayoral primary victor’s ability to hold a majority of the Black vote throughout Philadelphia propelled her to victory

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Cherelle Parker wins historic Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary

The former City Councilmember is on track to become the city’s 100th mayor and its first female leader.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Philadelphia’s leading mayoral candidates cast their ballots in person

Jeff Brown, Allan Domb and Rebecca Rhynhart crossed paths at their polling place this morning

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

What Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker and Rebecca Rhynhart said about being Philadelphia’s first woman mayor

Three of the leading mayoral candidates speak about how their victories would be historic for the City of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Bill Green endorses Allan Domb in Philly mayor’s race

The former Philadelphia mayor said Domb is the best candidate in the race.

Interviews & Profiles

Jeff Brown wants to make Philadelphia his business

The fourth-generation grocer is playing the role of political outsider in the Democratic field of candidates.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Ed Rendell is endorsing Rebecca Rhynhart in Philly mayor’s race

The former mayor and governor joins the list of former mayors to back Rhynhart.

Campaigns & Elections

Derek Green endorses Cherelle Parker in Philadelphia mayor’s race

Parker continues to rack up endorsements from Black lawmakers and local leaders.

Interviews & Profiles

‘The kids are not OK’: Helen Gym’s big plans for Philly center around the youth

The first Asian American woman to serve on City Council is hoping to be the first female mayor in the city’s history.

Interviews & Profiles

Derek Green has a family-focused approach to running for mayor of Philadelphia

The former City Councilmember says his parenting and political experience drives his campaign for the city’s 100th mayor.

Interviews & Profiles

‘Pragmatic progressive’ Maria Quiñones Sánchez on finding her niche in a crowded Philly mayor’s race

The former City Councilmember won four terms in office without support from Democratic party leaders.

Editor's Note

Editor’s Note: Making the argument for more newsworthy political debates

Debates offer an opportunity for candidates to distinguish themselves; but most Philly mayoral hopefuls seem to tow the same line.