Politics & Government

Democrats Sweep Phoenixville Borough Council Races

Polls are closed and results are beginning to trickle in for local races around the Phoenixville area.

Polls are now closed and results for the Phoenixville borough council races are beginning to come in.
Polls are now closed and results for the Phoenixville borough council races are beginning to come in. (Patch Graphic)

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Both contested races in Phoenixville on Election Day were won by Democrats, according to unofficial results.

Democrat Koretta McGhee won huge over Republican David Wilmore, 762 to 301. And Democat Dana Dugan defeated Socialism and Liberation candidate John Parker Studebaker by a tally of 784 to 216.

Updates, 8:01 p.m.

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Chester County has announced that polling places will remain open until 10 p.m. due to the issues earlier in the day with third party voter information.

See details here: Polling Place Hours Extended In Chester County

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No election results will be available before 10 p.m.


Original story:

Polls have closed Tuesday night and results for the Phoenixville borough council races are beginning to trickle in from around the area.

Check back to this page for live results throughout the night as they become available.

Two borough council races feature a single candidate running unopposed, while two seats are being contested.

North Ward

Democrat Koretta McGhee is facing off against Republican David F. Wilmore.

West Ward

Democrat Dana Dugan is battling Socialism and Liberation candidate John Parker Studebaker.

Middle Ward

Beth Burkley, a Democrat, is running unopposed.

East Ward

Democrat Tanya Vogel is running unopposed.

Related: 2025 PA Election Guide

Peter Urscheler is also running unopposed for re-election as mayor of Phoenixville.

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