Guest Commentary

Ala Stanford and the Barbie Double Standard

A former City Council staffer on how political change requires voters to stop the hypocrisy in our politics

By Eryn Santamoor

Your Democratic Committee Wants … You

Heavy turnover citywide means the 2026 election could bring more than 1,000 new representatives to Philly’s lowest elected position

By Jon Geeting

The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election

The two measures voters can approve or reject on May 19 concern helping Philadelphians save for retirement and making permanent someone to advocate for youth in residential facilities

By Courtney DuChene
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Ultimate Job Interview for the 3rd Congressional District

The latest edition of The Citizen’s career-minded candidate Q&A revealed three very different top Democratic candidates for Dwight Evans’ seat in the U.S. House of Representatives

By Malcolm Burnley and Lauren McCutcheon

Your Guide to the 2026 Primary Election

All the candidates — Democratic and Republican — on Philadelphians’ ballots on May 19, 2026

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon

Now Hiring — U.S. Congressperson

The Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview will feature the top four candidates to replace Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. Here’s our crowd-sourced description of the job they hope to fill

By Courtney DuChene

How — and Why — to Run for City Committeeperson

The most hyperlocal of political posts helps get out the vote for local, state and national candidates. And guess what? Starting now, you can sign yourself up to run for the job

By Lauren McCutcheon