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Philadelphia Voting and Elections: NEXT ELECTION MUNICIPAL PRIMARY TUESDAY MAY 16, 2023

This is a practical guide to voting and elections in Philadelphia.

Municipal Primary May 16

2023 PENNSYLVANIA ELECTIONS IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
First day to circulate and file nomination petitions - February 14
Last day to circulate and file nomination petitions - March 7
First day to circulate and file nomination papers - March 8
Last day to file objections to nomination petitions - March 14
Last day for withdrawal by candidates who filed nomination petitions - March 22
Last day to REGISTER before the primary - May 1
Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot - May 9
Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots
(must be received by 8:00 P.M.)  - May 16
MUNICIPAL PRIMARY -  May 16

OFFICES ON THE BALLOT: 
Mayor, City Council (Districts and At-Large), Judges, City Commissioners, Registrar of Wills, Sheriff, Controller (due to resignation) 

News Sources

PoliticsPA.com is a news aggregator of articles in newspapers about political issues, elected officials, and candidates for office in the state of Pennyslvania, including Philadelphia.

Every Voice, Every Vote is a citywide coalition of community groups and media organizations coming together to elevate Philadelphia’s diverse voices, inform voters, and promote civic action around the 2023 City of Philadelphia elections. 
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Tribune 
CNN Politics
New York Times
Washington Post 

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