Philly 2023 election: Council debate gets testy over shooting between canvassers; mayor’s race a virtual tie between 4 Democrats
Two women are vying to fill the Delaware County seat vacated by former Rep. Mike Zabel, who resigned over public sexual harassment allegations.

Philadelphia Democratic mayoral candidates (from left) Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.
The 2023 Pennsylvania primary is May 16. The Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary is the biggest local race.
The top five mayoral contenders are: ShopRite franchise owner Jeff Brown, former City Councilmember Allan Domb, former City Councilmember Helen Gym, former City Councilmember Cherelle Parker, and former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart.
A new Philly mayor’s race poll showed a four-person race with Gym leading slightly.
A special election in Upper Darby will determine control of the Pennsylvania house.
View our 2023 Philadelphia primary voter guide, which has complete coverage of the races, deadlines, candidates, and more.