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Philadelphia 2027 City Council Primary Elections

Election Date:May 18, 2027Register by:April 18, 2027

The Philadelphia 2027 City Council Primary Elections will be held on May 18, 2027, to nominate candidates for the City Council seats in the general election. Voters will select nominees for both at-large and district-based council positions, with the winning candidates advancing to the November 2027 general election.

About This Race

The Philadelphia 2027 City Council Primary Elections will be held on May 18, 2027, to nominate candidates for the City Council seats in the general election. Voters will select nominees for both at-large and district-based council positions, with the winning candidates advancing to the November 2027 general election.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 18, 2027
Registration Deadline
April 18, 2027
Early Voting Starts
May 6, 2027
Early Voting Ends
May 17, 2027

How to Vote

To vote in Pennsylvania, residents must be registered to vote by April 18, 2027. Voters can cast their ballot in person on Election Day at their assigned polling place, during the early voting period from May 6 to May 17, 2027, or by requesting a mail-in ballot, which must be received by the county election office by 8:00 PM on Election Day. First-time voters may need to show ID, such as a Pennsylvania driver’s license or state ID.

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Democratic

James Carter

Philadelphia City Council District 5

Biography

James Carter is a lifelong resident of West Philadelphia and a small business owner who has operated a local hardware store for over 20 years. He is running to revitalize commercial corridors, support minority-owned businesses, and improve public safety in his district.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Maria Gonzalez

Philadelphia City Council At-Large

Biography

Maria Gonzalez is a public school teacher and education advocate who has served on the Philadelphia School Reform Commission. She is running to increase funding for public schools, expand after-school programs, and address educational inequity across the city’s neighborhoods.

Campaign Website

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