The 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election was held on November 7, 2023 to elect the mayor of Philadelphia. Nominees for the Democratic and Republican parties were selected through primaries on May 16, 20
Councilmember Parker Hosts Street Renaming to Honor Vanita Cruse 10 29 2021
Maria Quinones Sanchez and David Oh
Philadelphia city councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez dropped out, citing the "obnoxious, obscene amount of money that is shaping the race."
Philadelphia city councilmember, Derek S. Green withdrew from the race in April 2023.
Cherelle Parker
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Cherelle Lesley Parker is an American politician and former educator serving as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman to hold the office.
2023 Philadelphia mayoral election
…mayor who never served in the Philadelphia City Council. Notable Democratic candidates included former city councilmembers Allan Domb, Helen Gym, and Cherelle Parker; state representative Amen Brown; former municipal judge James DeLeon; former city controller Rebecca Rhynhart; businessman Jeff Brown; and pastor…
Parker in 2021
Parker in 2016
Parker with President Joe Biden, Bob Brady, and Monica Taylor in 2024