
A procrastinator’s guide to the 2025 primary election in Philadelphia
Primary day is May 20. Mail ballots must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. that day.
18 hours ago
Philly ballot measure would send more dollars to city fund for affordable housing
Supporters say the measure closes a loophole created by an incentive program designed to create more affordable housing in the city.
23 hours ago
Listen 1:17Philly primary voters will see three ballot questions. Here’s what they mean
The amendments would boost spending on affordable housing, increase prison oversight, and create an advocate for unhoused people.
7 days ago
After a delay, primary election ballots are finally on their way to Philadelphia voters
Also, today is the voter registration deadline for the May 20 primary election.
1 week ago
As Dugan skips Philly district attorney candidate forum, Krasner speaks on his record
A district attorney debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner when challenger Patrick Dugan declined to attend.
3 weeks ago
Pa. primary election 2025: How to request, fill out and return your mail ballot
Here’s what to know, from voter deadlines and secure drop boxes to curing your mail ballot.
3 weeks ago
Challenger in district attorney race Dugan drops out of planned candidates forum at WHYY
Larry Krasner and former Judge Patrick Dugan were invited to face off in the April 22 debate hosted by the Committee of Seventy, WHYY News and the Philadelphia Bar Association
4 weeks ago
Listen 5:17Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly and N.J. in 2025
Voters will head to the polls across the Delaware Valley to weigh in on races for district attorney, governor, election boards and beyond.
1 month ago
Democrats narrowly win a Pennsylvania Senate seat, scoring an upset in Republican-leaning suburbs
James Andrew Malone's win is the first in over 100 years for a Democrat in the state's 36th District, which represents northern Lancaster County.
2 months ago
Pa. primary election 2025: What you need to know before you vote
Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 20. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.
2 months ago
Democrats keep control of Pennsylvania House with election win; GOP Senate district sees close race
No matter the result, the Senate will remain comfortably in Republican control.
2 months ago
Republican truck driver Ed Durr ends bid to be New Jersey governor and backs Bill Spadea
Durr, a vocal Trump supporter, said in a statement ahead of the June primary that he didn't bring in enough money to qualify for matching funds and wouldn't be in debates.
2 months ago
Krasner, Dugan battle over old accusations at DA forum
The District Attorney and retired judge will face each other in a May 20 primary.
2 months ago
Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election in steel region near Pittsburgh
The death of Democratic state Rep. Matt Gergely has left the House deadlocked at 101-101 since January.
2 months ago
Where do New Jersey’s Democratic governor candidates stand on immigration?
Not every candidate is talking much about immigration, and what works with a blue state's primary voters won't automatically translate as a blueprint for Democrats elsewhere.
2 months ago