Who’s Running for Mayor of Philadelphia in 2023

The 2023 mayor's race has officially kicked off. Here's everything you need to know about who's running, who probably will run and who should throw their hat in the ring

Who’s Running for Mayor of Philadelphia in 2023

The 2023 mayor's race has officially kicked off. Here's everything you need to know about who's running, who probably will run and who should throw their hat in the ring

Just after Labor Day 2022, the Philadelphia mayor’s race began when three City Councilmembers resigned to throw their hats in the ring: Maria Quiñones Sánchez, Derek Green and Cherelle Parker. A few weeks later — just after releasing her scathing audit of the Philadelphia Police Department — former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart followed suit.

In the first week post-midterms, both former City Councilmember Allan Domb and grocery store owner Jeff Brown joined the fray. Next came progressive former At-Large Councilmember Helen Gym, retired Municipal Court Judge (and long shot) Jimmy DeLeon, and freshman State Representative Amen Brown. In mid-February, Republican At-Large City Councilmember David Oh resigned to add his name to the primary ballot.

In early April 2023, Maria Quiñones Sánchez became the first candidate to suspend her campaign, saying the campaign couldn’t keep up financially with those of her self-, PAC- and union-funded candidates. In mid-April, Derek Green withdrew from the race.

The good news: The 2023 lineup of mayoral candidates just might be one of Philly’s most talented, and, not coincidentally, diverse, slate in recent memory. The less good news: We have a lot of questions that need answering before the end.

What local leaders have what it takes to govern a city plagued with gun violence, debilitating poverty rates and trash piling up on our streets? Who can lead and govern? Who can turn politics into policy? Who can be the champion this city needs? Will we finally elect a woman, for the first time in our city’s history? Will we get another City Councilmember, as usual — or one of those outside the chamber?

We’ve been 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.

Who’s Running to Be Mayor of Philadelphia

Candidates in the 2023 Mayor’s Race

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Amen Brown, Pennsylvania State Rep, 190th District
 

Philadelphia grocer, entrepreneur and potential mayoral candidate Jeff Brown
Jeff Brown, Grocery entrepreneur
James DeLeon, retired Municipal Court Judge
Allan Domb, former At-Large City Councilmember, real estate magnate
This photo of Helen Gym accompanies a guide to who's on Philadelphia City Council right now
Helen Gym, former City Councilmember At-Large
This photo of David Oh accompanies a guide to who's on Philadelphia City Council right now
David Oh, former At-Large City Councilmember
This photo of Cherelle Parker accompanies a guide to who's on Philadelphia City Council right now
Cherelle Parker, former City Councilmember, 9th District

 

Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart
Rebecca Rhynhart, former City Controller

 

Formerly Running for Mayor of Philadelphia

(click on the images to learn more about each former candidate)

Maria Quiñones Sánchez, former City Councilmember, 7th District
Philadelphia City Councilmember and potential mayoral candidate Derek Green
Derek Green, former At-Large City Councilmember

 

 

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