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Election 2017

Nope, not rigged: Trump won these Philly wards, topping Romney in 2012

We broke down the presidential vote by ward.

Play with the maps to see how many votes your candidate got in your neighborhood.

Screenshot via Google Maps

Anna Orso

Nov. 09, 2016, 10:45 a.m.

Nov. 09, 2016, 10:45 a.m.

Donald Trump won a stunner in Pennsylvania last night, and did so without carrying Philadelphia and its crucial suburbs. But Trump actually carried three political wards in Philadelphia — in 2012, Mitt Romney didn’t carry any.

We mapped out support for both candidates by political ward. Here are the results:

Donald Trump

Trump ended up carrying three wards in Philadelphia: 66, 58 and 26. Both wards 66 and 58 are located in the Far Northeast, while ward 26 is in South Philadelphia. A note: Trump won a significant number of votes, relatively speaking, in the 21st ward, which encompasses the Roxborough and Manayunk area. However, Clinton still beat Trump in that ward by nearly 10,000 votes.

As you can see, Trump also performed pretty well in other areas of the Northeast, the Riverwards and South Philadelphia.

Hillary Clinton

Clinton held onto her strongholds in Center City, West Philly and North Philadelphia. See your ward here:

Both candidates

This map includes vote counts for both candidates.

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40 photos that show off Philly’s colorful new Fashion District

The former Gallery mall has been brightened up for a new era.

Two actors prepare to get intimate in a recent production of 'Winter's Tale'

When it’s your job to act out an orgy, these theater pros can help

Of 23 certified "intimacy directors" worldwide, two are in Philadelphia.

The Robert Purvis house is being repaired at 16th and Mount Vernon.

Historic Philly Underground Railroad stop that freed 9,000 slaves is saved from brink of collapse

The Robert Purvis House is being repaired despite the property owner’s inaction.

A chevy smashed into the Rail Park steps on Tuesday after the driver had a seizure.

The Rail Park entrance was smashed up by a car after a seizure, officials say

The stairway near 11th and Callowhill is out of commission.

Rendang hoagie at Hardena's food truck

Is the best fried chicken brunch in Philly at a dance club?

Plus, an Indonesian hoagie, West African comfort and a breakfast sandwich worth seeking out.

A crumbling sidewalk on Green Street near 11th

Homeowners are on the hook to fix Philly’s ‘disintegrating’ sidewalks

The city, which is being sued by disability advocates, doesn’t track requests for repairs.

The local classic and American muscle car community gathers for a meet on a North Philadelphia, on Sunday

Pics from the first Philadelphia Car Show, where serious ‘car culture’ was on display

The first annual North Philly meetup showcased rare classics and muscle cars.

Union members attended the Worker’s Presidential Summit at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia

5 things to know from Philly’s 2020 labor summit with Sanders, Biden and other hopefuls

The South Philly refinery and the 1% were hot topics.

Ready or not, Fashion District Philadelphia is launching on Sept. 19

What you’ll see when Fashion District Philadelphia launches this week in Center City

PREIT's revamp of the Gallery mall is all about "retail-tainment" and local love.

Darrin Lee, right, was shot by Philadelphia police in Kensington on the night of Sept. 2, 2019

‘They shot me up, now they tryin’ to lock me up’: Man shot by police in Kensington suffered from mental health issues

Now recovering from multiple bullet wounds, Darrin Lee faces charges of aggravated assault and making terroristic threats.

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World record attempt for ‘most roars’ at CCP mascot reveal, replacing symbol of colonialism

Teams at Community College of Philadelphia will now be repped by a lion instead of "Colonial Phil."

Lobster roll at Oyster House, one of the best bets for Restaurant Week

Center City Restaurant Week guide: 9 tips for how to do it right

Be flexible, tip well and go out for steak.

Tanya Covington is better known as 'jury duty lady'

Karaoke, jokes and Eagles cheers: Philly’s beloved ‘jury duty lady’ turns the courthouse waiting room into a giant party

In person, Tanya Covington is pretty shy. But when she's in front of a group of jurors — watch out.

Just a few of the many games at Queen & Rook

New Philly food and drink

Philly’s newest board game cafe: 1,200 titles, Vietnamese coffee and an inclusive vibe

Queen & Rook is owned and run by women and people of color.

10 worst things about the spotted lanternfly invasion

Pennsylvania is under siege.

There's still several pairs of the limited-edition Pusha T sneaker on display in Philly, but none left for sale

Pusha T sneakers sold only in Philly and Norfolk disappear in under 3 hours

The all-white "Ozweego" was only available at the rapper's two shoe stores, one in Old City and another in Virginia.

U.S. Attorney William McSwain announces the charges against Jeffrey Blackwell

Ex-Philly fraud investigator, a sitting councilmember’s grandson, was just indicted for taking bribes

Jeffrey Blackwell was a former employee at the City Controller’s office.

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Things to Eat: Bangin’ beef ribs, soul food chicken, rose Greek pie

Our new weekly series on the tastiest food in town.

Cofounder Tess Hart and general manager Sola Onitiri

Triple Bottom brings beer to the railroad tracks in Philly’s growing Spring Arts District

The brewery is grounded in feel-good missions, and it's also quite attractive.

Residents were kayaking on this 'pool' that formed in a construction ditch

No more Kensington kayaking: ‘Pop-up’ pool locked behind safety fences

After reading our story, the developer was spurred to action.

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