The City of Brotherly Love is getting its first female Mayor. Given that Philadelphia hasn’t elected a Republican Mayor since 1947, Cherelle Parker is now the heavy favorite to be Philly’s next (and 100th) Mayor. Parker, a former City Councilwoman and State Representative, managed to outrun the contest’s other top contenders, Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Councilwoman … [Read more...] about Cherelle Parker Wins Dem Nomination in Philly Mayoral Race, Cameron GOP Gov Nominee in Kentucky
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Election Results: Kentucky Primary and More
We're tracking election results in multiple states today. In Kentucky, voters are choosing their nominees for statewide offices, while in Philadelphia, Democrats will choose their nominee for mayor who will be the heavy favorite in the November General Election. We'll also have results for what should be a close contest for Jacksonville Mayor, and two Pennsylvania State House … [Read more...] about Election Results: Kentucky Primary and More
May 16 Election Night in America: What to Watch For
Trump and DeSantis Battle it Out in the Kentucky Governor GOP Primary Kentucky Democratic Governor Andy Beshear ranks as the most popular Democratic Governor in the country. That popularity alone may not be enough to ensure his reelection, as Beshear will have to substantially outperform partisan benchmarks in November in this Trump+26 state. For most of the winter, … [Read more...] about May 16 Election Night in America: What to Watch For
Deegan and Davis Advance to May 16th Jacksonville Mayoral Contest
The match-up is set. Last night, Jacksonville held their 2023 mayoral primary, a nonpartisan contest in name only as several Democrats and Republicans vied for the right to lead the city. Former TV anchor and Democratic Congressional nominee Donna Deegan, as well as Chamber of Commerce President and former Republican City Councilman Daniel Davis, finished in the top two … [Read more...] about Deegan and Davis Advance to May 16th Jacksonville Mayoral Contest
Run-Down of the Candidates Ahead of Next Week’s Jacksonville Mayoral Primary
Think of any major U.S. city and odds are it’s represented by a Democrat. That’s just the reality of a political system where Democrats dominate among urban voters. There’s one city down in the Sunshine State, however, whose recent history is filled with GOP Mayors. In fact, since 1993, Republicans have held this office for twenty-six of the last thirty years. Although … [Read more...] about Run-Down of the Candidates Ahead of Next Week’s Jacksonville Mayoral Primary