2022–23 Philadelphia City Council special election

2022 Philadelphia City Council 9th district special election
← 2019 2023 →
	Results by precinct; Phillips: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Councilmember before election; Cherelle Parker; Democratic	Elected Councilmember ; Anthony Phillips; Democratic

2022 Philadelphia City Council 7th district special election
← 2019 2023 →
	Results by precinct; Lozada: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Councilmember before election; Maria Quiñones-Sánchez ; Democratic	Elected Councilmember ; Quetcy Lozada; Democratic

2022 Philadelphia City Council special election
← 2019 May 17, 2022 (6th District Special); November 8, 2022 (2 At Large, 7th, and 9th District Specials) 2023 →
4 Seats on the Philadelphia City Council; 9 seats needed for a majority
Council President before election; Darrell L. Clarke; Democratic	Elected Council President ; Darrell L. Clarke; Democratic

The 2022 Philadelphia City Council special elections were planned special elections in 2022. The reason for the special elections was at least five resignations from the Philadelphia City Council.

Resignations

Allan Domb, resigned from his at-large (Democratic) seat on August 15, 2022, to explore a run in the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election^[1]
Derek S. Green, resigned from his at-large (Democratic) seat on September 6, 2022, to run in the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election^[2]
Bobby Henon, resigned from his 6th District (Democratic) seat on January 20, 2022, due to being convicted on corruption charges^[3]
Cherelle Parker, resigned from her 9th District (Democratic) seat on September 7, 2022, to run in the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election^[4]
Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, resigned from her 7th District (Democratic) seat on September 6, 2022, to run in the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election^[5]

6th District

Bobby Henon resigned due to conviction of corruption charges, leading to a special election. City Council President Darrell L. Clarke announced a special election to fill Henon's seat on May 17, 2022. The Democratic nominee ran unopposed.

Democratic Party

Michael Driscoll, state representative^[6]

Results

District 6, 2022 special election
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Michael Driscoll	10,668	98.00
	Write-in		220	2.00
Total votes			10,888	100.00
	Democratic hold

7th District

Maria Quiñones-Sánchez resigned due to her run for mayor, leading to a special election. City Council President Darrell L. Clarke called a special election to fill Quinones-Sanchez's seat on November 8, 2022.

Democratic Party

Quetcy Lozada, community organizer and chief of staff for incumbent Maria Quiñones-Sánchez^[7]

Republican Party

James Whitehead^[8]

Libertarian Party

Randall Justus^[9]

Results

District 7, 2022 special election^[10]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Quetcy Lozada	17,675	84.85
	Republican	James Whitehead	2,690	12.91
	Libertarian	Randall Justus	392	1.88
	Write-in		73	0.35
Total votes			20,830	100.00
	Democratic hold

9th District

Cherelle Parker resigned due to her run for mayor, leading to a special election. City Council President Darrell L. Clarke called to call a special election to fill Parker's seat on November 8, 2022.

Democratic Party

Anthony Phillips, community organizer^[11]

Republican Party

Roslyn Ross^[9]

Libertarian Party

Yusuf Jackson^[9]

Results

District 9, 2022 special election^[10]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Anthony Phillips	33,851	88.83
	Republican	Roslyn Ross	2,975	7.81
	Libertarian	Yusuf Jackson	1,222	3.21
	Write-in		59	0.15
Total votes			38,107	100.00
	Democratic hold

At-large seats

Allan Domb and Derek S. Green both resigned due to their possible runs for mayor, leading to a special election. City Council President Darrell L. Clarke was expected to call a special election in 2023. However, the seats may only be filled at the regular scheduled election.

Seat 1

Democratic Party

Jim Harrity, former aide to state senator Sharif Street^[8]

Republican Party

Drew Murray, ward leader for the Philadelphia Republican Party^[8]

Libertarian Party

Poetica Bey^[9]

Results

Philadelphia City Council Member At-Large District 1, 2022 special election^[10]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Jim Harrity	383,852	80.37
	Republican	Drew Murray	81,862	17.14
	Libertarian	Poetica Bey	10,987	2.30
	Write-in		891	0.19
Total votes			477,592	100.00
	Democratic hold

Seat 2

Democratic Party

Sharon Vaughn, chief of staff for incumbent Derek S. Green^[8]

Republican Party

Jim Hasher, realtor and bar owner^[8]

Libertarian Party

Marc Jurchak, chair of the Libertarian Party of Philadelphia^[9]^[12]

Results

Philadelphia City Council Member At-Large District 2, 2022 special election^[10]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Sharon Vaughn	388,423	81.31
	Republican	Jim Hasher	81,537	17.07
	Libertarian	Marc Jurchak	7,061	1.48
	Write-in		684	0.14
Total votes			477,705	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

↑ Walsh, Anna Orso and Sean Collins. "Philly City Councilmember Allan Domb resigns ahead of expected run for mayor". inquirer.com. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
↑ "Councilmember Derek Green becomes second official candidate for Philly mayor". WHYY. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
↑ "City Councilmember Bobby Henon resigns, two months after bribery conviction". WHYY. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
↑ Walsh, Anna Orso and Sean Collins. "Philly Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker has resigned and will run for mayor". inquirer.com. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
↑ "Maria Quiñones Sánchez resigns from Philly council, immediately launches bid for mayor". WHYY. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
↑ "Philly Democrats pick state rep to replace convicted Councilmember Bobby Henon". WHYY. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
↑ "Quetcy Lozada's rise to power: How the North Philly organizer snagged a City Council nomination". BillyPenn. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
1 2 3 4 5 "Sharon Vaughn and Jimmy Harrity are the Democratic nominees to fill two City Council vacancies". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
1 2 3 4 5 "Candidates for Office". Retrieved September 30, 2022.
1 2 3 4 "Philadelphia Election Results". Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
↑ "Philly City Council is about to have an unusual fall session. Here's what to expect". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
↑ "County Affiliates - LP Pennsylvania Philadelphia County". Retrieved September 30, 2022.

[1] Walsh, Anna Orso and Sean Collins. "Philly City Councilmember Allan Domb resigns ahead of expected run for mayor". inquirer.com. Retrieved September 7, 2022.

[2] "Councilmember Derek Green becomes second official candidate for Philly mayor". WHYY. Retrieved September 7, 2022.

[3] "City Councilmember Bobby Henon resigns, two months after bribery conviction". WHYY. Retrieved September 7, 2022.

[4] Walsh, Anna Orso and Sean Collins. "Philly Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker has resigned and will run for mayor". inquirer.com. Retrieved September 7, 2022.

[5] "Maria Quiñones Sánchez resigns from Philly council, immediately launches bid for mayor". WHYY. Retrieved September 7, 2022.

[6] "Philly Democrats pick state rep to replace convicted Councilmember Bobby Henon". WHYY. Retrieved September 7, 2022.

[7] "Quetcy Lozada's rise to power: How the North Philly organizer snagged a City Council nomination". BillyPenn. Retrieved September 30, 2022.

[ALD-8] 1 2 3 4 5 "Sharon Vaughn and Jimmy Harrity are the Democratic nominees to fill two City Council vacancies". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 30, 2022.

[Candidates-9] 1 2 3 4 5 "Candidates for Office". Retrieved September 30, 2022.

[results-10] 1 2 3 4 "Philadelphia Election Results". Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners. Retrieved November 17, 2022.

[11] "Philly City Council is about to have an unusual fall session. Here's what to expect". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved September 30, 2022.

[12] "County Affiliates - LP Pennsylvania Philadelphia County". Retrieved September 30, 2022.

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