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The May 16 primary elections for Philadelphia City Council featured races for all 17 seats, including seven at-large seats and 10 seats determined by geographic voting districts. On the Democratic side, the race for five at-large nominations is led by Isaiah Thomas, Katherine Gilmore-Richardson, Rue Landau, Nina Ahmad and Jim Harrity. Six district races were uncontested. Incumbents Cindy Bass, Quetcy Lozada and Anthony Philips lead their respective races. In the Republican at-large race, the lea...

She is one of 29 at-Large Democratic candidates on the ballot, and has a long history as a public servant.

As the race for Philly mayor heats up, Parker continues to build on her momentum with the city’s Latino elected officials.

Quiñones Sánchez was the first Latina elected to City Council, something North Philly's Latino neighborhoods said helped them surge forward.

As the race for Philly mayor heats up, Parker continues to build on her momentum with the city’s Latino elected officials.

Key to her efforts may be what she calls the Agenda Latina, a plan to increase Latino representation in politics, improve language access in government, and launch a new affordable housing program.

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Today, Latinos make up 15% of the city’s population, but hold just one of 17 Council seats. This year presents an opportunity for Philadelphia’s Latino community to increase its representation.

Latino Victory, a group with hands in crucial races across the country, dropped their latest endorsement for a Philly candidate.

Almirón, a lifelong activist and organizer, ran an unsuccessful bid in 2019. She’s not looking for a rerun.