Philadelphia Primary Voter Guide
Philadelphians will head to the polls on May 16, 2023 to select party nominees to serve as the city's 100th mayor, plus the entire 17-member City Council, Controller's Office, City Commissioners, Sheriff, and Register of Wills. Voters will also choose nominees for a slate of municipal and statewide judges.
Campaigns have already been invited to complete C70's candidate survey. C70's Interactive Voter Guide will launch in late March; it will contain full bios of candidates, campaign contact information, and their responses to the questionnaire. In the meantime, some campaigns have already completed the survey. You can view their responses for each office below.
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Mayor
The mayor serves as the chief executive of Philadelphia's government.
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City Council
17 individuals will serve on the legislative body of Philadelphia's municipal government.
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City Commissioners
Commissioners oversee voter registration and elections for the city.
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City Controller
The Controller is the Chief Auditor of the City of Philadelphia and the School District.
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Sheriff
The Sheriff manages security of courthouses, enforces court orders like tax liens, and conducts “Sheriff Sales”.
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Register of Wills
The Register of Wills is responsible for probating wills and granting letters of administration when persons die without leaving a will.
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Judicial Elections
See the local and statewide judicial positions that Pennsylvanians will consider this election
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Ballot Questions
City Council has passed several Charter amendments that will be on the ballot in May. Remember, you don't have to be affiliated with a party to vote on these!
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Voter Guide Hub
There are numerous companion voter guides being produced by other groups and neighborhood organizations across Philadelphia. You can find them here.
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