Who will be Philadelphia’s next mayor following the eight-year term of Jim Kenney? Will it be a woman for the first time in our city’s history? Will someone from City Council take the position, like we’ve seen in so many of the past elections? What local leaders have what it takes to govern a city plagued with gun violence, massive poverty rates and trash piling up on our streets?

Those are the questions we’ll be asking ourselves as the race for mayor of Philadelphia heats up in the coming weeks and months. The good news: If all those who are thinking of running (see below) do so, the 2023 lineup of mayoral candidates just might be one of Philly’s most talented, and not coincidentally diverse, slate in recent memory.

Here at The Citizen, we’ll be keeping track of all the most important news about the 2023 Philadelphia mayor’s race, from a good governance-focused, solutions-minded lens, to help you make the smartest, most informed vote. Keep tuned into this space for a tally of who’s exploring, who’s running, the latest news about the Philly mayor’s race and a wishlist of disruptors (see below) who might just have the leadership, vision and managerial skills we desperately need in our next chief executive.

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Latest News Concerning the Mayor’s Race in Philly

• Allan Domb is the first Philly councilmember to resign ahead of the 2023 mayoral race. What should you know about him?
• Here’s hoping that candidates for mayor will concede that political skills are not just about getting elected, but are also critical to governing.
• Mayor Kenney’s lackadaisical approach to his job is doing real damage to the City. What could happen if he resigns? 
• Is governing making a comeback? Council’s passage last week of modest business tax cuts — led by projected mayoral hopefuls — was more than a rebuke of progressives. It also might suggest that reasonableness is trending again.

Who’s Running For Mayor of Philadelphia in 2023

No one has thrown their hat in the ring just yet. Stay tuned for updates.

Who’s Officially “Exploring” a Race For Mayor

(click on the images for our pros and cons about each candidate)

Who’s Probably Running For Mayor of Philadelphia in 2023

(click on the images for our pros and cons about each candidate)

Eight Locals Who Could Make Great Mayors

(click on the images for more info about each person)