Politics & Government

Philadelphia General Election Voter Guide: What To Know

The 2025 general election is nearly here, and voters may have some question about casting ballots on Nov. 4. Here's what you need to know:

PHILADELPHIA — Nov. 4 is the general election in Philadelphia.

With election day growing nearer, Patch is looking to help voters with questions they may have about casting ballots soon.

Below is information on who is running, where to vote, when to vote, registration, and more.

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Who is on the ballot

District Attorney

  • Larry Krasner — Democrat
  • Pat Dugan — Republican

City Controller

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  • Christy Brady — Democratic
  • Ari Patrinos — Republican

Judge Of The Court Of Common Pleas

  • Will Braveman — Democrat
  • Sarah Jones — Democrat
  • Deborah Watson-Stokes — Democrat
  • Kia Ghee — Democrat
  • Irina Ehrlich — Democrat
  • Larry Farnese — Democrat
  • Leon A King Ii — Democrat
  • Brian Kisielewski — Democrat
  • Anthony Stefanski — Democrat
  • Joseph J Russo — Democrat
  • Jennifer A Santiago — Democrat

Judge Of The Municipal Court

  • Amanda Davidson — Democrat
  • Sherrie Cohen — Democrat
  • Cortez Patton — Democrat
  • Michael Parkinson — Democrat

Where and when to vote

Voters can look up their polling places using this online tool.

Polling locations open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters who are in line to vote before the 8 p.m. cutoff but have not yet voted can still cast ballots after 8 p.m.

Voters can find a map of absentee and mail-in ballot drop boxes online here.

Registration

Check your voter registration online here.

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