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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Philadelphia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 General Election Guide
Philadelphia's 2026 general election ballot is set, and The Philadelphia Citizen has put together a quick rundown of what's on it. The races and questions on that ballot decide who runs city government and how your tax dollars get spent — so it's worth ten minutes of your time.
Ranked choice voting
Council asked the state legislature to let Philadelphia and other cities adopt ranked choice voting. Supporters said it boosts turnout and kills 'spoiler' dynamics; opponents called it confusing and questioned election integrity.
Election Ballot Counting Process
Philadelphia election officials are trying to speed up ballot counting this November so results in big races come out faster. If you care about timely, trustworthy election results, this affects you.