The “off-year” elections belong to the Democratic party. This is due to lack of voter interest and the sheer number of judicial positions that come up for election. If I am doing my math correctly, there are about nine positions on Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court that will come up for election, and three on Municipal…
Category: Elections
Happy New Year – 2025
Happy New Year to everyone in Ward 55. 2025 will bring a number of opportunities and challenges for the Democratic Party, including: The District Attorney’s Race in Philadelphia: Current incumbent Larry Krasner is still popular in some quarters of Philadelphia, but faces an uphill climb in other sections of the city, including Northeast Philadelphia. In…
…And We’re Back!
I can’t believe I have not posted since September. How time flies. The Democratic Party experienced quite a loss on November 5. It is clear we have work to do to bring a message of inclusion and economic opportunity to the communities that abandoned us. The task ahead is a big one. I still believe…
Canvassing, Canvassing, Canvassing
Knocking on doors is not very efficient. I canvass approximately three times per week, and I can tell you that the majority of time, people are not home, or do not answer their door. For better or worse, canvassing by volunteers is still the most effective way to talk to voters, and to persuade them…
Ward 55 Democratic Voter Registration Drive
Ward 55 Democratic Executive Committee is sponsoring a voter registration drive for Philadelphia’s 55th Ward. The drive begins Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the law office at 3200 Magee Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The drive ends on Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the same location. All…