Axios Philly's cheat sheet to 2023 Primary Day

Kudos, you’ve nearly made it to primary day in Philly.

Why it matters: After a long campaign, voters will finally determine Tuesday who moves on to the November election.

What’s happening: If you’re still undecided or don’t know who’s running, we’re here to help.

• Tuesday features races for mayor, City Council, row offices like City Controller, and state and local judges.

✏️ Here are our Smart Brevity guides and links:

• At-large Council races
• District Council races
• City Controller race
• Judges: Visit the Philadelphia Bar Association website for their recommendations.

All our mayor’s race links:

• Meet the mayoral candidates
• Who’s endorsing who (and which celeb endorsements you wish you'd seen)
• What the would-be mayors of Philly earn
• Where they stand on "Savesies": Pro/con
• Where they stand on public potties
• Where they stand on 76ers arena bid
• The city policy your next mayor would ax

Between the lines: Primaries are the big election here.

• Democrats who win typically go on to land the general election due to their outsized registered voter advantage over Republicans.

When: Polls open 7am-8pm.

• Voting by mail? Your ballot must be submitted at the County Board of Elections Offices or at an official drop box by 8pm tomorrow.

📍 Where: Find your polling place.

Who: All Philly residents 18 and over and registered as Democrats or Republicans.

• Pennsylvania has closed primaries: Only registered party members can vote Tuesday.