Cherelle Parker, the Democratic mayoral nominee in Philadelphia, detailed her policy proposals for stop and frisk policing, year-round schooling and trash collection Monday during her first press conference since winning the primary election. She will face Republican David Oh in November's general election. Parker is poised to become the first woman elected mayor in Philly.
Cherelle Parker won of the Democratic primary on Tuesday night, making her the presumptive 100th mayor of Philadelphia. Parker, most recently a member of City Council, held a 10 percent margin over her nearest competitor, Rebecca Rhynhart. In the November election, Parker with run against another former councilmember, David Oh.
In the Democratic primary election for Philadelphia mayor on May 16, there are nine candidate running for the city's top job, but there is only one Republican, David Oh, who is running uncontested in his election. This guide links to profiles and other campaign related information about each.
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