Coverage dated May 15, 2023 to May 16, 2023

Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor

Headline from La Crosse Tribune

Voters in Philadelphia have chosen Cherelle Parker as their Democratic nominee for mayor. In the heavily Democratic city, that makes Parker likely to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor and the first

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  1. CNN

    CNN projects Cherelle Parker will win Democratic nomination for Philadelphia mayor (opens CNN)

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    Philadelphia Democrats on Tuesday will nominate Cherelle Parker to be the city’s next mayor, CNN projects, the 100th in its history and the first Black woman to hold the top job.

  2. La Crosse Tribune

    Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor (opens La Crosse Tribune)

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    Voters in Philadelphia have chosen Cherelle Parker as their Democratic nominee for mayor. In the heavily Democratic city, that makes Parker likely to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor and the first

  3. PhillyVoice

    Cherelle Parker wins Democratic nomination for Philly mayor (opens PhillyVoice)

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    The former councilmember is likely to become the first female mayor in the city's history; David Oh ran unopposed in the Republican primary

  4. NPR

    Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia's mayoral primary (opens NPR)

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    Philadelphia is expected to have its first female mayor after Cherelle Parker won today's Democratic primary in the city's mayoral election.

  5. New York Times

    Cherelle Parker Wins Democratic Mayoral Primary in Philadelphia (opens New York Times)

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    If she wins the general election in November, she will be the first woman to lead the city.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Philadelphia mayoral race: Cherelle Parker wins Democratic primary as party spars over crime approach (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Cherelle Parker won the Democratic primary for the Philadelphia mayoral race, setting her up to likely be elected in the general election in November.

  7. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Parker wins in Philadelphia primary (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Cherelle Parker, a Democrat with a long political history in Pennsylvania, won Philadelphia's mayoral primary on Tuesday, likely setting her up as the city's 100th mayor and the first woman to serve in the role.

  8. Fox News

    Democrat Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia's mayoral primary (opens Fox News)

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    Democrat Cherelle Parker won Philadelphia's mayoral primary on May 16, 2023. She will likely become the city's 100th mayor. She previously served as a state representative for 10 years.

  9. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A guide to Cherelle Parker: What to know about the person Philly Democrats just picked for mayor (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Former City Councilmember Cherelle Parker is the Democratic nominee for mayor. Here's what you need to know about her background, policy positions, and more.

  10. Politico

    Cherelle Parker wins Democratic primary for Philadelphia mayor (opens Politico)

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    She is in excellent position to become the city's first female mayor.

  11. Governing

    Cherelle Parker Is the Likely Next Mayor of Philadelphia (opens Governing)

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    The city councilmember won the Democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia on Tuesday. She’s also the heavy favorite to win the general election in November and to become Philadelphia’s first woman mayor.

  12. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Cherelle Parker won the Democratic nomination for mayor (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Former City Councilmember Cherelle Parker came out on top of the crowded race for mayor in Philadelphia's Democratic primary that also included Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Rebecca Rhynhart, and Helen Gym.

  13. New York Times

    After Historic Primary in Philadelphia, a New Mayor Will Face Old Problems (opens New York Times)

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    Cherelle Parker’s win in the Democratic primary is a sign of how the city has changed. But Philadelphia’s challenges remain deep and daunting.

  14. CBS News

    Cherelle Parker wins crowded Democratic Philadelphia mayoral primary; Dems keep Pennsylvania House majority (opens CBS News)

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    Parker, a former Philadelphia City Council member, had been endorsed by many of the ward leaders and other local political leaders.

  15. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Cherelle Parker is poised to make history as Philly’s first female mayor (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Former City Councilmember Cherelle Parker is well-positioned to be the first female mayor of Philadelphia, one of only a few major American cities that has only ever elected men.

  16. Washington Times

    Philadelphia mayoral primary returned Democrats to familiar themes of crime, inequality (opens Washington Times)

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    Democrat Cherelle Parker turned back challenges from the left Tuesday to win Philadelphia’s mayoral primary, a contest that serves as the nation’s latest barometer of the mood of big cities in dealing with issues such as crime, poverty and inequality.

  17. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Election Results: Democrat Cherelle Parker wins primary for Philadelphia mayor (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Philadelphia Democrats outnumber Republicans 7 to 1, so Tuesday night's Democratic winner is likely the next mayor.

  18. NBC10 Philadelphia

    'Incredibly Honored': Cherelle Parker Wins Primary, Expected to Become Next Philly Mayor (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Cherelle Parker is widely expected to become the next mayor of Philadelphia after winning the 2023 Democratic primary.

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