Elections
Moderate Voters Won the 2023 Philadelphia Primary
Philly 3.0’s engagement editor on what last week’s election results mean for the city
By Jon GeetingCleaner Streets are Key to Philly’s Success
Local business leaders on what the City must do to bring more visitors — and their economic impact — to Philadelphia
By Zach Wilcha and Greg DeShieldsThe Primary Election Outcome No One Paid Attention To
Lost in the hubbub over candidates, a single, confusing ballot question may have led voters to vote against their own beliefs and interests
By Jemille Q. DuncanVote Like Minneapolitans
Only 27 percent of voters cast a ballot in Philly’s mayoral primary last week. Here’s what we can learn from the midwest city — known for high levels of civic engagement — that recently set a turnout record
By Greta KaulThe Heart of Progressive PA …
… is no longer Philadelphia, a veteran Republican political consultant argues. Now, Pittsburgh holds the title
By Christopher NicholasElection Winners and Losers
Ryan Boyer, Bob Brady and the anti-Gym forces exulted. Progressives, David Oh and democracy? Not a great night. Here, a report card
By Larry PlattWho is David Oh?
The former At-Large City Councilmember is the Republican candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffWhy Philadelphians Voted
Tuesday’s primary lacked the splash, buzz and — more than likely — turnout of recent Presidential elections. But those who did vote did it with intention, optimism — and Philly swagger
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffWho Couldn’t Vote in the Primary
One in two veterans — among about 1 million voters — will stay away from the polls on primary day because of Pennsylvania’s unfair election system. A fair elections advocate on how that can change
By David ThornburghIs Robin Jervay Aluko Good for Democracy?
The 5th District candidate is running as a write-in candidate for Darrell Clarke’s old seat. Here’s why she’s doing it
By Josh Kruger