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Progressive mayors have won elections in Boston, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Here’s why Philadelphia’s race was different.

Although Helen Gym ran to help working people, her biggest appeal was to wealthier voters in Philadelphia.

A supporter hugs Helen Gym as she concedes during her primary election watch party at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown on Tuesday.
A supporter hugs Helen Gym as she concedes during her primary election watch party at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown on Tuesday.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer