Lines were so long at West Philly polls that some people left without voting
"It would have been great to make it home and see my kids before they went to sleep," said one voter who stayed.
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Working Families Party wins City Council seat in historic Philly election
Kendra Brooks will become the first independent councilmember in modern city history.
Twitchy touchscreens, tiny font, button confusion: Did Philly’s new voting machines pass their test?
The city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most found them easy to use.
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How Philly is making all voting locations accessible for the first time ever
Plus: What to do if you get to the polls and have trouble making it inside.
Everything you need to know about voting in PA on Nov. 5
Questions about registration, polling places and more — answered.
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s new voting machines
The new equipment will debut in November — despite concerns about favoritism and security.
Sample ballots show cracks in Philly’s still-powerful Democratic machine
We asked you to send in these sheets, and you delivered.
What drives low voter turnout in Philly’s hard-hit neighborhoods?
Potential lesson for 2020: political sniping does not bring people to the polls.
‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary
Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.
District Council primary: West Philly stunner, Kensington nailbiter, South Philly slam
Looks like newcomer Jamie Gauthier upset powerful six-term Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell.
New faces set to join Philly City Council as Democratic machine takes at-large races
The party’s endorsed candidates beat out a huge field of contenders.
Philly sheriff upset: Rochelle Bilal trounces embattled Jewell Williams
With sexual harassment allegations dogging the incumbent, the city looks set to get its first-ever elected woman sheriff.
Philly Mayor Jim Kenney wins Democratic primary
Soda tax backlash wasn't enough to lift challengers over the incumbent, who'll likely coast to a second term.
Guide: 2019 primary election watch parties in Philly
Where to have political fun on the evening of May 21.
The procrastinator’s guide to the May 2019 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.
Ballot question: Should Philly hire unarmed traffic cops?
Public safety enforcement officers would patrol city streets.
Ballot question: Should Philly have a permanent office to help immigrants?
The Office of Immigrant Affairs is currently only temporary.
Biden 2020? What an Uncle Joe presidency could mean for Philly
Crystal ball comes up with Eagles in the White House and Amtrak lines of gold.