Opinion: 55 years after the Voting Rights Act, there’s still work to do
The fight for the Black vote has never been more important.
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Election 2020: What you need to know about politics and voting in Philadelphia
Voter registration in Philly was higher than 2016 — until the pandemic hit
Democratic signups outnumbered Republicans, but not as much as past years.
Election 2020: What you need to know about politics and voting in Philadelphia
Election fraud complaints in Philly ‘lowest by a mile’ despite chaotic primary
The Philly DA’s office has fielded less than a third the usual number of complaints.
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Election 2020: What you need to know about politics and voting in Philadelphia
Philly’s mail-in ballot deadline extended, or drop it off on Election Day
Ballots still must be postmarked by June 2.
Election 2020: What you need to know about politics and voting in Philadelphia
Why aren’t Philly’s low-income communities of color voting by mail? Same reasons as usual, organizers say
The disparity in ballot applications follows familiar lines.
Election 2020: What you need to know about politics and voting in Philadelphia
West Philly special election: Your voter guide for a confusing PA House race
Whoever wins Tuesday’s ballot will be up for re-election in two months.
11 free New Year’s resolutions for Philadelphia
Cleaner streets, fewer indictments and a modern fare system — is that too much to ask for 2020?
19 Philadelphia stories you hated to see in 2019
From injured Eagles to corrupt politicians, there's plenty of reasons to look forward to a fresh start in the new year.
Election 2020: What you need to know about politics and voting in Philadelphia
A fix for long lines at the polls? PA’s getting mail-in voting for 2020
You’ll have 50 days before the election to finish and submit your ballot.
Election 2020: What you need to know about politics and voting in Philadelphia
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.
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.
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.
Philly ballot questions for the 2019 general election, explained
It's not just elected officials you'll get to vote on come Nov. 5.
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2019 general election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.
Jill Stein joins the war against Philly’s new $29 million voting machines
The onetime Green Party presidential candidate wants to block the touchscreen models before the 2020 election.
Everything you need to know about Philadelphia’s new voting machines
The new equipment will debut in November — despite concerns about favoritism and security.
‘Local elections matter’: Voter turnout wows Philly in 2019 primary
Almost a quarter of the city voted, despite lack of top-ticket battles.
The procrastinator’s guide to the May 2019 primary election in Philly
A cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.