Cherelle Parker won the Democratic primary for the Philadelphia mayoral race, setting her up to likely be elected in the general election in November. Voters rejected Helen Gym, a more progressive candidate than Parker.
Voters rejected Helen Gym, a more progressive candidate than Parker, who took home 32.9% of the vote, compared with Gym's 20.7%. If elected to become the city's 100th mayor, as is expected, Parker will be the first woman to serve in the role.The primary field was highly crowded. A total of nine candidates were on the ballot.
Domb, who christened himself the"condo king," was banking on a more centrist approach. He called for tax cuts for businesses, a tough-on-crime approach, and a reduction in wasteful spending.
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