Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass, a three-term incumbent in Northwest Philly's 8th District, has won the Democratic primary against challenger Seth Anderson-Oberman, according to the Associated Press. Bass held a margin of just over 400 votes with about 95% of the vote counted. The district covers neighborhoods including Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, Germantown, Nicetown-Tioga and Wissahickon. The 8th District race was the closest Democratic primary contest in 2023.
Incumbents Isaiah Thomas, Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Jim Harrity and newcomers Rue Landau and Nina Ahmad won the Democratic nominations Tuesday, May 16.