Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2024 general election in Philly

Posted by Billy Penn on October 29, 2024

Here is our way to help Philadelphia residents who have avoided thinking about the Nov. 5 election till they absolutely had to.

Philadelphia voters are expected to once again play a critical role this year in deciding who the next president will be and which party will control the U.S. Senate.

At the state level, they’ll help determine who comes out on top in key races for Attorney General and other positions. The winners will shape state policy for the next four years and advance along the track to possible future runs for governor and other higher offices.

In addition, a contested race for an open Pa. state House seat in Northeast Philly could be crucial in determining whether Democrats hold on to their one-vote majority in that legislative body or Republicans seize back control.

To help you figure it all out, we’ve pulled together the candidates Philly voters will see on their ballots, along with guidance on how and where to vote.

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