Topic: election 2026
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
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