Elections

An Open Letter to Just-Can’t-Vote-for-Harris Voters
A plea to Philly voters on the eve of the election from a local business leader and founder of the B Corps movement
By Jay Coen Gilbert
What Republicans and Democrats Must Agree On
Two former elected officials — one Republican and one Democrat — insist that free and safe elections matter, regardless of who wins on November 5. Here’s what we need to do to ensure that happens
By former Rep. Jim Gerlach and former Rep. Tim Roemer
How to Persuade Gen Z Voters
A Swarthmore political scientist compares the election to an issue top of mind for our youngest voters in and beyond Philly: climate change
By Gordon Arlen
Trump vs. Harris on Higher Ed
A long-time university president wishes she could write a normal article contrasting the presidential candidates’ policies on higher education. But these are not normal times
By Elaine Maimon
The Outsiders
Philly is the center of the political universe — just ask DeNiro, Musk, DiCaprio and all the folks who’ve moved here from around the world to get out the vote for both candidates
By Jessica Blatt Press
Ultimate Job Interview of Attorney General Candidates
See how Republican David Sunday, Democrat Eugene DePasquale, and, in his first public forum, Forward Party candidate Eric Settle described their job qualifications in a Pittsburgh event
By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon
Vote Like Mount Airy Votes
Voting divisions in Northwest Philly have among the most engaged voters in the city — including, in one division, 90 percent turnout. The reason is not what you might think
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
¿Qué Plan Económico es Mejor Para los Latinos?
Los votantes latinos se encuentran en uno de los bloques más importantes en uno de los estados más importantes este año–y están muy preocupados con el futuro de la economía. Aquí explicamos las propuestas de Trump y Harris y cómo pueden afectarlos.
By Cristian Salazar
Gen Z Voters Need More
A teenage Philadelphian on why her generation isn't taking just “Yes” for an answer
By Lanaa Dantzler
Our Elections are Safe, Secure, and We All Must Participate
A longtime election worker and now City Council staffer pushes back on false narratives that harm our democratic process — and explains how Philly’s voting machines really work
By Max Weisman