20 Years After Winning My First Election, I’m Back Knocking on Doors

A local former congressman on why he's back to door-to-door canvassing in the name of public service

By Patrick J. Murphy

Will This Election Lead To New Gun Safety Laws?

A “blue wave” in November could set Pennsylvania up for gun policy reform for the first time in decades.

By Mensah M. Dean

How to Deal With Inevitable Election Day Problems in Pennsylvania

From voter intimidation to malfunctioning machines to polls that aren't open.

By Victor Fiorillo

What Happens if One Party Wins PA?

If the 2026 midterms become the end of Pennsylvania’s split legislature, you’ll see effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more

By Daniel J. Mallinson

Whose Mail-In Ballots Are Not Showing Up?

A shallow dive into data from the Philadelphia City Commissioners shows it’s not who you might expect

By Nick Jain
The Citizen Recommends

Protecting Our Neighbors on Election Day

Join The Citizen and Changing the Conversation Together to learn how to deescalate federal threats and other incidents at (and beyond) the polls

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Preguntas de la Boleta Electoral 2026

Las dos medidas que los votantes pueden aprobar o rechazar el 3 de noviembre benefician a las pequeñas empresas y a los negocios locales, y hacen permanente el Departamento de arte y cultura de la ciudad

By Lauren McCutcheon
Guest Commentary

PA’s Closed Primaries Close Out Democracy. It’s Time to Open Them

Committee of Seventy’s CEO urges legislators to pass Rep. Jared Solomon’s bill to allow 1.5 million independents to vote in state primaries

By Lauren Cristella

Your Guide to the 2026 General Election

All the candidates — including PA governor and U.S. reps — on the ballot on November 3

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon

The Ballot Questions in the 2026 General Election

The two measures voters can approve or reject on November 3 give an edge to small and local businesses, and make the City's art and culture department permanent

By Lauren McCutcheon