2027 Philadelphia mayoral election
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The 2027 Philadelphia mayoral election will be held on November 2, 2027,[1][2] to elect the mayor of Philadelphia. Incumbent Democratic mayor Cherelle Parker is eligible to seek re-election to a second term, but has not yet indicated if she will do so. The election will take place on the same day as the 2027 Philadelphia City Council election and other local elections in the Commonwealth.
Democratic primary
Background
In 2023, Parker won the Democratic primary with 32.6% of the vote, earning the nomination in a contest that saw wards won by four candidates.[3] She went on to handily defeat Republican David Oh in the general election, garnering 74.7% of the vote.[4]
Her major legislative priorities during her first term in office include a plan to build or preserve 30,000 units of housing stock, increasing city street cleaning services, and beginning periodic police sweeps of the Kensington neighborhood.[5]
No incumbent mayor has lost reelection in Philadelphia in over 80 years.[6]
Candidates
Potential
- Jamie Gauthier, city councilmember from the 3rd district (2019–present)[6]
- Cherelle Parker, incumbent mayor[7]
- Isaiah Thomas, at-large city councilmember (2024–present)[6]
Declined
- Kendra Brooks, at-large city councilmember (2019–present) (Working Families Party)[6]
- Larry Krasner, Philadelphia district attorney (2018–present)[8]
References
- ↑ "PA Election Calendar". PA Youth Vote. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ "PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION CODE" Act of Jun. 3, 1937, P.L. 1333, No. 320 (PDF) (§ 2753). June 3, 1937. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ Mitman, Hayden (May 16, 2023). "'Incredibly Honored': Cherelle Parker Wins Primary, Expected to Become Next Philly Mayor". NBC10 Philadelphia. NBC 10 Philadelphia.
- ↑ "Past Election Results - 2023". City of Philadelphia.
- ↑ Rinde, Meir (January 23, 2025). "One year in, how is Mayor Parker progressing on her goals?". Billy Penn at WHYY.
- 1 2 3 4 Orso, Anna (June 15, 2026). "No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?". Inquirer.com. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ Walsh, Sean (February 9, 2026). "Mayor Cherelle Parker's campaign raised an eye-popping $1.7 million last year though she won't face reelection until 2027". Inquirer.com. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
- ↑ Orso, Anna (February 12, 2026). "Philly DA Larry Krasner casts doubt on running against Mayor Cherelle Parker". Inquirer.com. Retrieved February 12, 2026.