Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023

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Cherelle Parker wins 2023 Philly mayor’s race, defeating David Oh – NBC10 Philadelphia

Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Philadelphia, will be the city’s 100th mayor and the first woman to ever be elected to the office, NBC News projects. The 51-year-old Parker, a former city councilwoman who also served for 10 years as a state representative for northwest Philadelphia, defeated Republican David Oh, himself […]

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Voters will get to name a new mayor in Philadelphia on Election Day. Here’s what to know before you head out to vote – NBC10 Philadelphia

One way or another, after Tuesday’s elections, Philadelphia will have a new mayor — and City Council could look very different. This week’s elections will allow voters to decide who will sit in the seat atop Philadelphia government and the make up of City Council — along with who will be named Sheriff, City Controller, […]

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Philly, Pittsburgh voters to pick new leaders. Are you registered to vote? – NBC10 Philadelphia

Local elections in Democratic strongholds at both ends of Pennsylvania next month could show how voters feel about progressive candidates and issues such as abortion and crime ahead of the 2024 election. Philadelphia will get a new mayor, and Allegheny County — where Pittsburgh is the county seat — will see a new executive. Voters […]

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Philly, Pittsburgh voters to pick new leaders. Are you registered to vote? – NBC10 Philadelphia

Local elections in Democratic strongholds at both ends of Pennsylvania next month could show how voters feel about progressive candidates and issues such as abortion and crime ahead of the 2024 election. Philadelphia will get a new mayor, and Allegheny County — where Pittsburgh is the county seat — will see a new executive. Voters […]

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Top Dem Candidates Share Plans for Cleaning Streets – NBC10 Philadelphia

Community cleaning and greening is one issue that, it seems, most candidates for mayor see eye-to-eye on. Everyone wants cleaner streets. But, what’s the right way to get it done? Whoever is elected to the city’s highest office would be able to determine the fate of Philadelphia’s Mechanical Street Cleaning Pilot Program, which endeavors to […]

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Philly Mayor Kenney to Appoint Transition Team – NBC10 Philadelphia

With Philadelphia’s mayoral primary elections just eight days away, Mayor Jim Kenney is expected to sign an executive order, Monday, to establish a transition team to prepare for the arrival of a new mayor. On Monday, Kenney — a Democrat who, after two terms has hit his term limit and cannot seek reelection — is […]

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Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor  – NBC10 Philadelphia

Nine Democrats and one Republican are currently running in the race to be Philadelphia’s 100th mayor.  With the Philadelphia primary election taking place on Tuesday, May 16, every vote will make a difference and NBC10 wants to help our viewers make an informed choice.  NBC10’s goal is to hear from the candidates as much as […]

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Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor  – NBC10 Philadelphia

Nine Democrats and one Republican are currently running in the race to be Philadelphia’s 100th mayor.  With the Philadelphia primary election taking place on Tuesday, May 16, every vote will make a difference and NBC10 wants to help our viewers make an informed choice.  Watch our special “Decision 2023: Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor” on NBC10 and […]

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Former Mayor Bill Green Endorses Allan Domb for Philly Mayor – NBC10 Philadelphia

Former Mayor Bill Green endorses Allan Domb to be Philly’s 100th mayor on Wednesday. The announcement came when Domb’s campaign released a video just under two weeks until the May 16th primary. “I know [Allan’s] got the ability, the brains, the tenacity. He’s beholden to none, accountable to all and with a distinguished public service […]

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Philly’s Mayor Race Hones in on Crime Policies. Here’s What Candidates Say – NBC10 Philadelphia

What to Know In Philadelphia’s first mayoral race since crime surged during the coronavirus pandemic, the crowded Democratic field is trying to make public safety a campaign cornerstone. Candidates are advocating approaches that range from mental health interventions and cleaner streets to echoes of “tough-on-crime” Republican rhetoric. As the candidates try to win enough votes, […]

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