Elections
Ali Velshi on the GOP Shifting Focus to the Supreme Court
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member explains how and why Republican senators are refocusing their political will on maintaining control of our highest court
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi Asks, If Orbán Can Lose in Hungary …
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member points to the long-time prime minister and his party's loss as a beacon of hope to backsliding democracies around the world.
By Ali Velshi
We Must Ensure Students Can Vote
President Trump is trying to make it harder for college students to cast a ballot. A longtime university president encourages us all to push back for the sake of our democracy
By Elaine Maimon
Your Democratic Committee Wants … You
Heavy turnover citywide means the 2026 election could bring more than 1,000 new representatives to Philly’s lowest elected position
By Jon Geeting
The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election
The two measures voters can approve or reject on May 19 concern helping Philadelphians save for retirement and making permanent someone to advocate for youth in residential facilities
By Courtney DuChene
Ultimate Job Interview for the 3rd Congressional District
The latest edition of The Citizen’s career-minded candidate Q&A revealed three very different top Democratic candidates for Dwight Evans’ seat in the U.S. House of Representatives
By Malcolm Burnley and Lauren McCutcheon
Your Guide to the 2026 Primary Election
All the candidates — Democratic and Republican — on Philadelphians’ ballots on May 19, 2026
By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon
Now Hiring — U.S. Congressperson
The Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview will feature the top four candidates to replace Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. Here’s our crowd-sourced description of the job they hope to fill
By Courtney DuChene
Committeeperson Elections, By the Numbers
Thinking about running for the lowest elected office in Philly? Chances are, you’ll win
By Jon Geeting
How — and Why — to Run for City Committeeperson
The most hyperlocal of political posts helps get out the vote for local, state and national candidates. And guess what? Starting now, you can sign yourself up to run for the job
By Lauren McCutcheon