Voter guide: Who's on the 2024 ballot in Pennsylvania
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Here's everything you need to know for Election Day in Philadelphia.
Why it matters: While Pennsylvania is the top prize in the presidential race, the state also has a high-profile U.S. Senate race and statewide races that could drive up turnout.
🗳️ How to vote on Election Day
Polls are open between 7am-8pm. Find your polling place here.
- Mail-in ballots must be received by 8pm Tuesday.
✉️ Where to return mail-in ballots: There are more than two dozen drop box locations throughout the city, plus the Board of Elections office at City Hall.
- Ballots may only be picked up or returned by the voter, with exceptions.
- Voters can also return their ballots by mail. Visit your county election site for instructions.
Reminder: Tuesday is the final day for military and overseas ballots to be sent and postmarked.
Save this number: Voting complaints can be reported to the district attorney's election task force hotline at 215-686-9641.
- Voting issues can also be reported to the nonpartisan Election Protection's hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Keep reading for the state of play on the 2024 races.
U.S. President
ICYMI: Vice President Kamala Harris (Democrat) will face former President Donald Trump (Republican) in what's expected to be a nail-biter race.
- Also on the ballot: Chase Oliver (Libertarian Party) and Jill Stein (Green Party).
U.S. Senate
Former hedge fund CEO Dave McCormick is challenging Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat seeking a fourth term, in one of the most expensive Senate races in the country.
- McCormick, a Republican, is running for office again after losing the 2022 GOP Senate primary. Casey has held the seat since 2007.
- Cook Political Report has shifted the race to "toss-up" from "lean Democrat."
State Attorney General
Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday are vying for the state's open attorney general seat, an office that's a launchpad to running for governor.
- DePasquale is a former state House lawmaker and two-term state auditor general. Sunday, a U.S. Navy veteran, is currently the York County district attorney, a post he's held since 2018.
- DePasquale is running on issues that include new restrictions on guns and defending reproductive rights. Meanwhile, Sunday is pitching himself as the "tough on crime" candidate and has said he doesn't support legalizing recreational marijuana.
Third-party candidates on the ballot: Rob Cowburn (Libertarian), Justin Magill (Constitution), Eric Settle (Forward) and Richard Weiss (Green).
State Auditor General
Auditor General Tim DeFoor is seeking a second term for the state's top financial watchdog, facing a challenge by Democrat Malcolm Kenyatta.
- DeFoor, a Republican, was the first person of color to hold a statewide row office when he took over as auditor general in 2021. While in office, he's issued high-profile audits, including on pandemic waivers.
- Kenyatta is a progressive state representative in North Philly and the first openly LGBTQ+ member of color in the state Legislature. He's pledged to focus on school accountability.
Third-party candidates: Eric Anton (American Solidarity), Alan "Bob" Goodrich (Constitution) and Reece Smith (Libertarian).
State Treasurer
Democrat Erin McClelland is challenging Treasurer Stacy Garrity for the post of managing billions of dollars in state funds.
- Garrity, a Republican, took office in 2021. Since then, she's brought about reductions of fees and ended minimum deposit requirements for the state's college savings program.
- McClelland is a former substance abuse counselor who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2014 and 2016.
Third-party candidates: Troy Bowman (Constitution), Nickolas Ciesielski (Libertarian) and Chris Foster (Forward).
U.S. House
All three of Philadelphia's U.S. House seats are on the ballot, but only two are competitive.
- Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat in the 3rd Congressional District, is running unopposed. He's held the office since 2016.
2nd District: Brendan Boyle (D) vs. Aaron Bashir (R)
The district spans most of Northeast Philly along the Delaware River and parts of North Philly.
- Democrat Rep. Brendan Boyle is a five-term congressman who's a ranking member of the powerful Budget Committee.
- After emigrating from Pakistan more than two decades ago, Aaron Bashir has built a career as an accountant and been involved in community activism.
5th Congressional District: Mary Gay Scanlon (D) vs. Alfeia "Alfe" Goodwin (R)
The district covers portions of South and Southwest Philly, along with portions of Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
- Republican Alfeia Goodwin, an Army veteran and former Philadelphia police officer, is challenging Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democrat who took office in 2018.
- Goodwin is running on school choice and parental rights. Scanlon, who led an anti-trust effort against Big Tech companies while in office, is advocating for reproductive and voting rights.
State House of Representatives and Senate
All 203 state House seats across Pennsylvania are up for election.
- Plus: State senators in odd districts are up for election. The city's four state Senate seats are on the ballot, but only the 5th District in Northeast Philly is competitive.