Philadelphia City Commissioners Resolve Election Worker Ties and Address Fictional Write-In Candidate

Overview: The Philadelphia City Commissioners meeting focused on breaking ties for election board positions and addressing a peculiar write-in candidate situation. The commissioners employed a drawing of lots and an Excel random function to resolve tied votes for election board roles. Additionally, the commissioners dealt with a fictional cartoon character, Kim Possible, being recorded as receiving a write-in vote, which was subsequently voided from consideration.

Democrats Dominate Philadelphia’s 2025 Municipal Election Results

Overview: The Philadelphia City Commissioners meeting revealed the results of the 2025 municipal election, highlighting a strong Democratic presence across various judicial and city offices. Key positions, including judgeships and the city controller, were filled predominantly by Democratic candidates, with several retention votes also favoring current officeholders.

Philadelphia Board Debates Counting Provisional Ballots Missing Secrecy Envelopes

Overview: The Philadelphia City Commissioners held a meeting to discuss the counting of provisional ballots with various discrepancies, including those missing secrecy envelopes. Commissioners debated the implications of poll worker errors and state law requirements on voter disenfranchisement.

Philadelphia City Commissioners Debate Counting Certain Mail-In Ballots

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Philadelphia City Commissioners engaged in a discussion regarding the sufficiency and counting of mail-in ballots for the recent election. The commissioners deliberated on several categories of ballots, including those with missing or incorrect voter ID verification and those not enclosed in secrecy envelopes, ultimately deciding which ballots should be counted or excluded based on existing legal guidelines.

Philadelphia City Commissioners Approve Mobile Dropbox Events Ahead of Election Day

Overview: In a recent meeting, Philadelphia City Commissioners approved a motion to authorize the establishment of mobile Dropbox location events. The commissioners also discussed the current status of vote-by-mail applications and voter outreach efforts.