Philly and Pa. could know most primary results by Wednesday morning, as experts predict quick turnaround
There are fewer mail ballots to count this time — and the tightest races are among Republicans, who tend to favor in-person voting.
Posts tagged with City Commissioners
Map: Here are Philly’s 700+ polling places for the May 2022 primary election
About four dozen locations have changed since last time.
Mail ballot applications are open for the May primary (yes, you can still request one)
A court decision made the future of no-excuse mail voting uncertain, but the law stays in place while the appeal is pending.
Billy Penn helps you connect the dots
Start your morning strong with all the Philly news you need in our free daily newsletter, straight to your inbox six days a week.
We can’t do it without you
As a nonprofit, we rely on readers like you to keep Billy Penn’s lights on. If you support local journalism for a more informed community, join us!
YOU power our paywall-free journalism
Billy Penn’s quality, local reporting is free to read and share, but it’s expensive to produce. If you appreciate our stories, will you join us as a member today?
Invest in local journalism
Our newsroom runs thanks to donations like yours. Want to make sure we stick around? Join our sustaining members with a recurring donation.
YOU make this happen
Our small-but-mighty newsroom wouldn’t exist without your support — thank you! Want to share Billy Penn with a friend? Connect them with our free daily newsletter.
Map: Where to drop your Philly mail ballot for the November election
There are 24/7 secure boxes and staffed events.
When will Philly mail ballots be counted? It could take a couple of days
There might not be clear winners on election night.
Where’s my Philly polling place? Some spots have changed since November
Voting locations for the May 18 primary, mapped.
Here’s what to do if you applied for a Philly mail ballot, but didn’t get it
Don’t worry, you have options.
Mail ballot drop boxes and drop-off locations for the 2021 primary election in Philly
You have to return your vote before the polls close on May 18.
How ‘GOP rebel’ Al Schmidt became the voice of the 2020 Philly election — and Trump’s nemesis
A month after polls closed, the city commissioner and his staff are still being targeted with death threats.
Coronavirus outbreak hits nearly a dozen Philly election staffers
There’s no evidence so far of a large outbreak at the Pa. Convention Center vote-counting site, with the Spring Garden office considered the center.
The inside story of Philly’s ballot-counting site: What the workers saw
The sometimes frenetic election operation at the Pa. Convention Center was powered by everyday Philadelphians.
Republican Philly commissioner to Trump: Your personal attacks are a distraction
"One thing I can’t comprehend is how hungry people are to consume lies," City Commissioner Al Schmidt told CNN.
Good job, Philly: Only 1% of city mail ballots were ‘naked’
Election officials worried the rule would disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters.
When will Philly and its suburbs report mail ballot results? Here’s what to expect
Election boards in the region will release periodic updates starting right after polls close Tuesday.
These are Philly’s 700+ polling places for the November 2020 election
That’s three times as many as the June primary.
What to do if you got a notice your PA mail ballot was canceled
Don’t fret — you still have options.
Get in line by 5 PM: Philadelphia expands satellite election office hours for ballot request deadline
Tuesday is the last day to apply to vote by mail, but voting centers will remain open through Nov. 3.
Philadelphia has the highest number of registered voters in 35 years
More than 90% of eligible residents have signed up to cast a ballot.
Philly election warehouse adds cameras, guards to stop further security breaches
Law enforcement officials said the theft last week appears to be a random crime, unrelated to the election.
Lax security measures discovered at Philly election warehouse where materials were stolen
Officials say they’re confident vote integrity has not been compromised.