2023 Philadelphia mayoral election

In 2019, incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney was re-elected to his second and final term. Polling in March 2022 showed Kenney with a 55% approval rating among Philadelphia Democrats, while an equal percentage said the city was moving in the wrong direction.{{cite news|last=D'Onofrio|first=Mike|date=March 14, 2022|title= New poll suggests most Democrats worried Philly is on the wrong track|url=https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2022/03/14/a-greater-philadelphia-poll-police-public-safety|work=Axios}}

Gun violence and public safety were top issues in the election.{{cite news|last=Orso|first=Anna|date=January 11, 2023|title=Philly's next mayor will inherit an unprecedented gun violence crisis. Here's how it's defining the race.|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philadelphia-mayors-race-crime-safety-20230111.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} While Philadelphia saw 8% fewer homicides in 2022 than in 2021,{{cite news|last1=Caiola|first1=Sammy|last2=Searles|first2=Sam|date=January 9, 2023|title=Homicides are down 8% in Philly from last year, but shootings remain steady|url=https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-homicides-2022-gun-violence/|work=WHYY}} the city recorded more than 500 homicides for the second year in a row.{{cite news|last=Rushing|first=Ellie|date=December 20, 2022|title=Philadelphia records 500 homicides for second year in a row, a tragic milestone as the gun violence crisis continues|url=https://www.inquirer.com/news/homicides-philadelphia-2022-gun-violence-crisis-20221220.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} After a shooting at the city's July 4 celebration, Mayor Kenney told reporters he will "be happy" when he is no longer mayor,{{cite news|last=Orso|first=Anna|date=July 5, 2022|title=After police are shot, Philly mayor says he'll 'be happy' when he's not mayor anymore|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philadelphia-mayor-jim-kenney-comments-after-police-shot-20220705.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} prompting City Council members Derek S. Green and Allan Domb to call for his resignation.{{cite news|last=Orso|first=Anna|date=July 6, 2022|title=From 'asinine' to 'resign,' Philly's potential mayoral candidates were on the front lines of ripping Jim Kenney this week|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philadelphia-mayors-race-kenney-comments-resign-20220706.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}}

In August 2022, Allan Domb resigned from City Council ahead of an expected run for mayor but did not announce his candidacy until November of that year.{{cite news|last1=Orso|first1=Anna|last2=Walsh|first2=Sean Collins|date=August 15, 2022|title=Philly City Councilmember Allan Domb resigns ahead of expected run for mayor|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philadelphia-councilman-allan-domb-resigns-run-for-mayor-20220815.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}}{{cite news|last=Walsh|first=Sean Collins|date=November 15, 2022|title= Real estate magnate and former Councilmember Allan Domb is running for Philly mayor |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/condo-king-city-councilmember-allan-domb-mayors-race-20221115.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} In September, Derek Green, Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, and Cherelle Parker also resigned from City Council and announced their candidacies.{{cite news|last=MacDonald|first=Tom|date=September 6, 2022|title=Councilmember Derek Green resigns, enters race for Philly mayor|url=https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-councilmember-derek-green-resigns-enters-mayors-race/|work=WHYY}}{{cite news|last=MacDonald|first=Tom|date=September 6, 2022|title=Maria Quiñones Sánchez resigns from Philly council, launches bid for mayor|url=https://whyy.org/articles/maria-quinones-sanchez-resigns-philly-council-launches-bid-for-mayor/|work=WHYY}}{{cite news|last1=Orso|first1=Anna|last2=Walsh|first2=Sean Collins|date=September 7, 2022|title=Philly Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker has resigned and will run for mayor|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/cherelle-parker-resigns-run-for-mayor-20220907.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart joined the race in October, followed by ShopRite retailer Jeff Brown and City Council member Helen Gym in November.{{cite news|last=Orso|first=Anna|date=October 25, 2022|title=Philly City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart resigns to launch a run for mayor|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/rebecca-rhynhart-will-run-for-philadelphia-mayor-20221025.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}}{{cite news|date=November 16, 2022|title=Philadelphia grocer, businessman Jeff Brown announces run for mayor|url=https://6abc.com/jeff-brown-philadelphia-mayor-mayoral-race-philly-politics/12459345/|work=WPVI-TV}}{{cite news|last=Orso|first=Anna|date=November 30, 2022|title=Helen Gym makes it official and launches a run for Philadelphia mayor on a pledge to address gun violence|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/helen-gym-launches-run-for-philadelphia-mayor-20221130.html|work=The Philadelphia Inquirer}} State Representative Amen Brown announced his campaign in December.{{Cite web |last=Orso |first=Anna |date=2022-12-17 |title=And then there were nine: With Amen Brown officially in, the Philly mayoral field could be the largest in years |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philadelphia-mayors-race-field-amen-brown-20221217.html |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}

• Delscia Gray{{cite news |url=https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2023/03/09/philadelphia-2023-election-primary-mayor |title=Who's running for mayor?}}

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• Derek S. Green, At-large Philadelphia City Councilmember (2016–2022){{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |date=2022-09-06 |title=The race begins: Philly Council members Maria Quiñones-Sánchez and Derek Green are running for mayor |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philadelphia-mayors-race-maria-quinones-sanchez-derek-green-20220906.html |access-date=2022-09-06 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |date=2023-04-13 |title=Mayoral candidate Derek Green, who proposed publicly financed elections, is dropping out due to fundraising challenges |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/derek-green-drops-out-2023-philadelphia-mayor-race-20230413.html |access-date=2023-04-13 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}} (endorsed Parker){{cite news |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/2023-philly-mayor-race-cherelle-parker-derek-green-20230425.html |title=Derek Green endorses Cherelle Parker for mayor, adding to a growing list of support from city leaders}}
• Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, Philadelphia City Councilmember for the 7th district (2008–2022) (endorsed Parker){{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM0p6pn19Wk |title=Cherelle Parker Endorsed by North Philly Ward Leaders: USALA Exclusive - Philadelphia Mayor Race |website=YouTube |publisher=USALA Media Network, Radio, and Magazine |date=2023-04-24 |access-date=2023-04-24 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Nogueras |first=Carlos |date=May 1, 2023 |title=In the hotly contested race for Philly mayor, Latinos, national and local, are chiming in |url=https://aldianews.com/en/politics/women-politics/phillys-100th-mayor-0 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Al Día News |language=en}}
• John Wood, former Philadelphia police lieutenant and U.S. Marine Corps veteran{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |date=2023-03-22 |title=Ex-cop John Wood is out of the mayor's race. That gives Cherelle Parker top ballot position. |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayor-race-john-wood-drops-out-cherelle-parker-ballot-position-20230322.html |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}

• Joseph Anthony Tartaglia{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=2023 Candidate Committee Information|url=https://www.phila.gov/media/20230303164745/BOE-candidate-committee-info-2023.pdf |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=City of Philadelphia |language=en}}

• Cindy Bass, Philadelphia City Councilmember from the 8th district (2012–present){{cite news|last=Meyer|first=Katie|title=Philly council members are starting to resign to run for mayor. Here's what that means for your local representation|url=https://whyy.org/articles/philly-council-members-resign-mayor-campaign/|date=16 August 2022}} (running for re-election){{cite news |url=https://metrophiladelphia.com/mayor-city-council-signatures-primary-ballot/ |title=Mayoral, City Council candidates submit signatures to get on primary ballot}}
• Howard Eskin, sports radio personality on 94.1 WIP{{cite news|title=The Howard Eskin Show|url=https://www.audacy.com/94wip/authors/howard-eskin-show|date=28 January 2023}}
• Vincent Hughes, Pennsylvania state senator from the 7th district (1994–present){{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Larry |date=2022-12-23 |title=Thank You, Amen Brown |url=https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/thank-you-amen-brown/ |access-date=2022-12-26 |website=The Philadelphia Citizen |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Orso |first=Anna |date=2023-01-25 |title=Philly State Sen. Vincent Hughes says he won't run for mayor |url=https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-mayors-race-2023-vincent-hughes-20230125.html |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}
• Keith Leaphart, entrepreneur, philanthropist, physician and Executive on Loan to the city of Philadelphia (2007){{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-11-15 |title=Who's Running for Mayor of Philadelphia in 2023 |url=https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/philly-mayors-race-2023/ |access-date=2022-11-16 |website=The Philadelphia Citizen |language=en}}
• Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia (2008–2016){{Cite web |last=Orso |first=Anna |date=2023-01-17 |title=Former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter says he won't run again now 'or in any other year' |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/former-mayor-michael-nutter-wont-run-again-20230117.html |access-date=2023-01-18 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}} (endorsed Rhynhart)
• Mike Stack, former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania (2015–2019) (endorsed Domb){{cite news |last1=Ulrich |first1=Steve |title=Mike Stack "Announces" Run For Philly Mayor |url=https://www.politicspa.com/mike-stack-announces-run-for-philly-mayor/117625/ |access-date=21 January 2023 |work=PoliticsPA |date=January 19, 2023}}{{cite news |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/clout/mike-stack-mayor-philadelphia-comedy-acting-politics-20230221.html?outputType=default |title=Mike Stack leaves Philly voters wanting more}}

In November 2022, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that former city councilmember Cherelle Parker had the "competitive advantage as the race gets underway."{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |date=2022-11-19 |title=With the midterms over, the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral race is shifting into high gear|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/2023-mayors-race-field-cherelle-parker-helen-gym-allan-domb-derek-green-20221119.html |access-date=2022-12-01|website=The Philadelphia Inquirer|language=en}} The Inquirer credited her "competitive advantage" to her close ties to labor unions in Philadelphia and her role as the Democratic leader of Northwest Philadelphia's 50th Ward, which is home to older middle-class Black voters, who boast some of the highest voter turnout.

Helen Gym has been described as the favored candidate by progressive activists. She faced early attacks from fellow candidates, who have criticized her votes in City Council to oppose greater funding for the Philadelphia Police Department.

In December 2022, Jeff Brown became the first candidate to run TV ads. The ads highlight his work opening grocery stores in "underserved communities" and accuses his rivals from City Council of inaction.{{cite news |title=Mayoral candidate Jeff Brown is trying to define himself early. Here come the ads. |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayors-race-jeff-brown-campaign-first-ad-buy-20221213.html |date=13 December 2022 |last=Orso |first=Anna}} This coincided with Brown receiving endorsements from some of Philadelphia's most powerful labor unions including the chapters of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Transport Workers Union of America and United Food and Commercial Workers. Brown faced controversy when he aired an ad that showed an old clip of former First Lady Michelle Obama praising him. An advisor to Obama said that she does not get involved in Democratic primaries and criticized the ad for implying that she had endorsed Brown.{{cite news |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayors-race-jeff-brown-michelle-obama-20230204.html |title=Michelle Obama's office says ads boosting Jeff Brown for Philly mayor are 'manipulating old appearances'}}

Campaign finance reports, released in early April, showed Allan Domb and Jeff Brown as having raised the most money of the candidates.{{Cite web |last=Orso |first=Anna |date=2023-04-06 |title=What recent fundraising tells us about the state of the Philly mayor's race, in five charts|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayors-race-2023-who-leads-fundraising-20230405.html|access-date=2023-04-10 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}} The report showed that Domb had raised $2.6 million, with a $2 million being self-financed. In comparison, Brown raised $2 million with $800,000 being self-financed. The report also showed that more than half of the money donated came from outside of Philadelphia. Only Parker and Rhynhart raised a majority of their funds from Philadelphia donors.{{Cite web |last=Orso |first=Anna |date=2023-04-10 |title=Half the money collected by candidates for Philly mayor comes from outside the city|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayors-race-where-donations-come-from-20230410.html|access-date=2023-04-10 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}

Longtime city councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez was originally a candidate,{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |date=2023-04-09 |title=Maria Quiñones Sánchez is dropping out of the Philly mayor's race due to the 'obnoxious, obscene amount of money' |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/maria-quinones-sanchez-drops-out-mayors-race-suspend-campaign-20230409.html |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}} but withdrew on April 10, citing an "obnoxious, obscene amount of money that is shaping the race." Quiñones-Sánchez failed to win the endorsement of any labor unions and her $800,000 in campaign funds paled in comparison to other candidates in the race, who were primarily self-funding their campaigns.

On April 10, The Philadelphia Board of Ethics sued "For A Better Philadelphia", a super PAC and nonprofit, by the same name, supporting Jeff Brown's candidacy.{{Cite web |last=Brennan |first=cHRIS |date=2023-04-10|title=The Philadelphia Board of Ethics just sued a super PAC supporting Jeff Brown for mayor|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philadelphia-ethics-board-sued-super-pac-supporting-jeff-brown-mayor-20230410.html|access-date=2023-04-10 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}} The Board of Ethics investigation found an "extensive and elaborate scheme to circumvent the city's campaign contribution limits." In addition, the Board of Ethics said that Brown engaged in fundraising for "For A Better Philadelphia" by directing donors to give to the outside spending group. If Brown coordinated with the PAC, then the PAC's spending would be subject to the city's limits on political donations. The Philadelphia Board of Ethics asked a judge to issue an emergency order prohibiting the super PAC and nonprofit from spending money to support Brown.

In May 2023, two canvassers working for the group One PA, who were canvassing for Gym and a candidate for City Council, got into an altercation, which resulted in a fatal shooting.{{Cite web |last=Bunch |first=Jesse |date=2023-05-09 |title=Family mourns loss of canvasser, as gun violence intersects with a common campaign practice|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/canvasser-shooting-eddie-brokenbough-onepa-20230509.html|access-date=2023-05-10 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}

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Statewide officials

• George Bochetto, former Pennsylvania State Boxing Commissioner (1996–2002) and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2022 (Republican){{Cite web |last=Waring |first=Tom |date=2022-10-25 |title=Oh explores mayoral race |url=https://northeasttimes.com/2022/10/25/oh-explores-mayoral-race/ |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=Northeast Times |language=en-US}}

Pennsylvania state senators

• Vince Fumo, 1st district (1978–2008) and convicted felon

Pennsylvania state representatives

• John Perzel, former PA House Speaker (2003–2007) from the 172nd district (1979–2010) and convicted felon (Republican)

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Labor unions

• American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees – District Council 33 and Local 159{{Cite web |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/philly-mayoral-election-2023/sanchez-sanitation-and-transportation-workers-endorse-cherelle-parker-for-philly-mayor/3558204/ |title=Sánchez, Sanitation and Transportation Workers Endorse Cherelle Parker for Philly Mayor |last1=Chang |first1=David |last2=Mayk |first2=Lauren |website=NBC News 10 Philadelphia |date=May 2, 2023 |access-date=May 3, 2023 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/mayors-race-philadelphia-primary-campaign-final-stretch-gym-parker-rhynhart-domb-brown-20230515.html |title=A frenzy of campaign events descended on Philly as mayoral candidates make their final push |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |last1=Terruso |first1=Julia |last2=Orso |first2=Anna |last3=Walsh |first3=Sean Collins |date=May 15, 2023 |access-date=May 15, 2023 |language=en-US}}
• Fraternal Order of Police – Lodge 5{{Cite web |url=https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/jeff-brown-fraternal-order-of-police-endorsement-philadelphia-mayor|last=Loeb |first=Pat |website=KYW |title=Jeff Brown picks up Philadelphia police officers union endorsement in mayor's race|date=2023-04-12 |access-date=2023-04-13 |language=en-US}}
• International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 8{{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayors-race-helen-gym-education-20230406.html |last=Orso |first=Anna |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |title=Philly mayoral candidate Helen Gym's education plan includes a $10B 'Green New Deal' for schools |date=2023-04-06 |access-date=2023-04-06 |language=en-US}}
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters – Joint Council 53 and Local 830{{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/jobs/labor/jeff-brown-teamsters-liberty-coca-cola-strike-shop-rite-fresh-grocer-20230427.html |title=Jeff Brown: No more Coca-Cola at Shop Rites and Fresh Grocers because of Teamsters strike |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=April 27, 2023 |access-date=April 27, 2023 |language=en-US |last=McLellan Ravitch |first=Lizzy}}
• Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters
• Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union Local 108{{Cite web |url=https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-mayor-2023-candidate-tracker/ |website=WHYY-FM |title=Who's running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker |last1=Prihar |first1=Asha |last2=Jordan |first2=Levy |last3=Rinde |first3=Meir |last4=Jackson |first4=Clifton |date=2023-03-22 |access-date=2023-03-23 |language=en}}
• Temple University Police Association{{Cite web |url=https://www.fox29.com/news/philadelphias-next-mayor-highlights-democratic-debate |website=FOX 29 Philadelphia |title=Philadelphia's Next Mayor: Candidates vied for spot as race frontrunner in televised debate |date=2023-04-11 |access-date=2023-04-11 |language=en}}
• Transport Workers Union of America – Local 234{{cite news |url=https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia-transit-workers-endorse-democrat-jeff-brown-for-mayor/article_551bcc7e-80a2-11ed-9f21-bf07dbca2a78.html|date=20 December 2022 |title=Philadelphia transit workers endorse Democrat Jeff Brown for mayor}}
• United Food and Commercial Workers – Local 152, 360 and 1776{{cite news |url=https://billypenn.com/2023/01/24/whos-running-for-philly-mayor-your-regularly-updated-candidate-tracker/|date=24 January 2023|title=Who's running for Philly mayor? Your regularly updated candidate tracker}}

Organizations

• National Black Police Association Guardian Civic League - Philadelphia chapter{{Cite web |title=Philly Mayoral Race: FOP Endorses Brown, Clarke Endorses Parker |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/philly-mayoral-election-2023/philly-mayoral-race-fop-endorses-brown-clarke-endorses-parker/3545295/ |last=Chang |first=David |date=2023-04-13 |access-date=2023-04-12 |language=en-US |website=NBC News 10 Philadelphia}}

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Statewide officials

• Mike Stack, former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania (2015–2019) and former state senator from the 5th district (2001–2015){{Cite web |url=https://northeasttimes.com/2023/05/07/stack-supporting-domb-in-mayoral-race/ |title=Stack supporting Domb in mayoral race |last=Waring |first=Tom |date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=Northeast Times |language=en-US}}

Philadelphia mayors

• Bill Green III, former mayor of Philadelphia (1980–1984) and former U.S. Representative from {{ushr|PA|3|PA-3}} (1964–1977){{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/mayors-race-bill-green-iii-endorsement-allan-domb-rendell-street-nutter-20230503.html |title=Former Mayor Bill Green III is endorsing Allan Domb in Philly mayor's race |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=May 3, 2023 |access-date=May 3, 2023 |language=en-US}}

Organizations

• Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors{{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/mayorsrace/philadelphias-mayoral-race-this-week/article_5eb92729-0927-593e-8216-af7f044e8d88.html |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |last=Cerino |first=Marco |title=Philadelphia's mayoral race this week |date=May 5, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |language=en-US}}

Individuals

• Bernard Hopkins, former professional boxer{{Cite web |url=https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/05/09/helen-gym-steve-keeley-fox-29/|title=Helen Gym Campaign Not Very Happy With Steve Keeley Tweet|last=Fiorillo |first=Victor |website=Philadelphia Magazine |date=May 9, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |language=en-US}}

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• Ken Snyder, principal and co-founder of SnyderPickerill Media Group (Green's campaign spokesperson){{cite web|url=https://billypenn.com/2022/12/03/derek-green-philadelphia-mayor-campaign-negative/|title=In the race for Philly mayor, Derek Green is coming out swinging|date=December 3, 2022|first=Jordan|last=Levy|work=Billy Penn|accessdate=December 6, 2022}}

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U.S. Senators

• Bernie Sanders, U.S. Senator from Vermont (2007–present) and Democratic candidate for President of the United States in 2016 and 2020 (Independent){{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/bernie-sanders-helen-gym-2023-philadelphia-mayor-20230503.html|website=The Philadelphia Inquirer|title=Bernie Sanders endorses Helen Gym for Philly mayor|date=2023-05-03 |access-date=2023-05-03 |language=en-US|last=Orso|first=Anna}}

U.S. Representatives

• Jamaal Bowman, {{ushr|NY|16|NY-16}} (2021–present){{Cite web |url=https://www.blackstarnews.com/us-politics/elections/bowman-endorses-helen-gym-to-be-next-philadelphia-mayor.html |website=Black Star News |title=BOWMAN ENDORSES HELEN GYM TO BE NEXT PHILADELPHIA MAYOR |date=2023-04-24 |access-date=2023-04-24 |language=en-US}}
• Greg Casar, {{ushr|TX|35|TX-35}} (2023–present)
• Andy Kim, {{ushr|NJ|3|NJ-3}} (2019–present){{Cite web |url=https://newjerseyglobe.com/local/kim-wades-into-philly-mayoral-race/ |title=Kim wades into Philly mayoral race |website=New Jersey Globe |date=May 4, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |last=Fox |first=Joey}}
• Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, {{ushr|NY|14|NY-14}} (2019–present){{Cite web |title=EXCLUSIVE: AOC ENDORSES PROGRESSIVE HELEN GYM IN PHILADELPHIA MAYORAL RACE |url=https://theintercept.com/2023/04/30/aoc-philadelphia-mayor-helen-gym-ads/ |website=The Intercept |date=April 30, 2023 |access-date=April 30, 2023 |language=en-US |last=Lacy |first=Akela}}
• Ayanna Pressley, {{ushr|MA|7|MA-7}} (2019–present)

Pennsylvania state senators

• Nikil Saval, District 1 (2021–present){{Cite web |title=Philly progressives are building a new political machine. 2023 will test it. |url=https://www.inquirer.com/news/philly-progressives-mayors-race-council-helen-gym-20230228.html |last=Orso |first=Anna|date=2023-02-28 |access-date=2023-03-30 |language=en |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer}}

Pennsylvania state representatives

• Elizabeth Fiedler, District 184 (2019–present)
• Tarik Khan, District 194 (2023–present){{Cite web |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/philly-mayoral-election-2023/bernie-sanders-aoc-and-other-progressive-leaders-back-helen-gym-for-philly-mayor/3558747/ |title=Bernie Sanders, AOC and Other Progressive Leaders Back Helen Gym for Philly Mayor |last=Mcilwain |first=Kaleah |website=NBC News 10 Philadelphia |language=en-US |date=May 3, 2023 |access-date=May 3, 2023}}
• Rick Krajewski, District 188 (2021–present)

Other state legislators

• Yuh-Line Niou, former New York State Assemblymember from the 65th district (2017–2022)

Local officials

• Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (2023–present) and former Cook County Commissioner from the 1st district (2018–2023){{cite web|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/live/philadelphia-primary-election-2023-mayor-council-candidates-news-updates-20230512.html |title=Philadelphia Primary Election 2023 Timeline: Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson endorses Helen Gym |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513071734/https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/live/philadelphia-primary-election-2023-mayor-council-candidates-news-updates-20230512.html |url-status=live |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |date=May 12, 2023 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |language=en-US |last=Orso |first=Anna}}
• Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston, Massachusetts (2021–present){{Cite web |url=https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-mayors-race-endrosments-brown-fop-parker-gym/ |website=WHYY-FM by PBS and NPR |last=MacDonald |first=Tom |title=Groups continuing to line up behind candidates in race for Philly Mayor |date=2023-04-13 |access-date=2023-04-13 |language=en-US}}

Philadelphia city councilmembers

• Kendra Brooks, at-large (2020–present) (Working Families){{Cite web |url=https://billypenn.com/2023/04/04/cherelle-parker-mayor-endorsements-democratic-party-officials/ |website=Billy Penn at WHYY-TV |title=The region's elected officials have been lining up behind Cherelle Parker for Philly mayor |date=2023-04-04 |access-date=2023-04-04 |language=en-US |last=Levy |first=Jordan}}
• Jamie Gauthier, District 3 (2020–present){{Cite web |title=Penn's city councilmember Jamie Gauthier endorses 1993 College graduate Helen Gym for Phila. mayor |url=https://www.thedp.com/article/2023/04/penn-jamie-gauthier-endorsement-helen-gym |last=Wang |first=Diamy |date=2023-04-24 |access-date=2023-04-24 |language=en-US |website=The Daily Pennsylvanian}}
• Wilson Goode Jr., at-large (2000–2016){{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/helen-gym-2023-mayor-candidate-primary-election-20230327.html|title=Helen Gym wants to finish the fight she started 30 years ago. Would she be Philadelphia's activist-mayor? Meet the candidates |last=Orso |first=Anna |date=2023-03-27 |access-date=2023-03-30 |language=en |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer}}

Party officials

• Maurice Mitchell, musician and national director of the Working Families Party (2018–present) (Working Families){{Cite web |url=https://aldianews.com/en/politics/women-politics/aoc-bernie-join-gym-rally |title=Helen Gym leads final thrust into election day |website=Al Día |date=May 15, 2023 |access-date=May 15, 2023 |language=en-US |last=Nogueras |first=Carlos}}

Individuals

• Benjamin Abella, University of Pennsylvania professor
• Michael Coard, radio host on WURD and Temple University professor{{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/michaelcoard/coard-my-mayoral-and-other-election-endorsements/article_d0f0ef9a-e917-584a-b4a4-54015246d9ea.html |title=Coard: My mayoral and other election endorsements |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |date=April 29, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |language=en-US |last=Coard |first=Michael}}
• Jane Fonda, actress and former model{{Cite web |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/philly-mayoral-election-2023/actress-and-activist-jane-fonda-endorses-helen-gym-for-philly-mayor/3530901/ |title=Actress and Activist Jane Fonda Endorses Helen Gym for Philly Mayor |last=Mayk |first=Lauren |date=2023-03-23 |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=NBC News 10 Philadelphia |language=en}}
• Marc Lamont Hill, Temple University professor, host of UpFront (2021–present), and former CNN and Fox News commentator{{Cite web |url=https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/05/11/cherelle-parker-philadelphia-schools-year-round/ |title=Cherelle Parker Wants Mandated Year-Round Schooling In Philadelphia |last=Fiorillo |first=Victor |website=Philadelphia Magazine |date=May 11, 2023 |access-date=May 11, 2023 |language=en-US}}
• Cynthia Nixon, actress and theater director
• Eliza Orlins, lawyer and TV personality
• Mark Ruffalo, actor and producer{{Cite web |url=https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/04/28/mark-ruffalo-helen-gym-rebecca-rhynhart/ |title=Do We Really Care What Mark Ruffalo Thinks About Our Election? |last=Fiorillo |first=Victor |website=Philly Magazine |date=April 28, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2023 |language=en-US}}

Labor unions

• American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees – District Council 47, Local 397, and Please Touch Museum United{{Cite web |url=https://aldianews.com/en/education/education/helen-gym-rally |title=Helen Gym Rallied with Higher Education and Museum Labor Unions at Community College of Philadelphia |website=Al Día |last=Hernandez| first=Jennifer |date=2023-04-25 |access-date=2023-04-25 |language=en-US}}
• American Federation of Teachers – National, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Local 3, United Academics of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia, and Temple University chapters{{cite web|last=Waring |first=Tom |date=2023-03-16 |title=Organizing group endorses Gym |url=https://northeasttimes.com/2023/03/16/organizing-group-endorses-gym/ |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=Northeast Times}}{{Cite web |last=Orso |first=Anna |title=Philadelphia teachers' union endorses Helen Gym for mayor |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philadelphia-teachers-union-endorses-helen-gym-mayor-20230123.html |access-date=2023-01-23 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=January 23, 2023 |language=en}}{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/UAPhilly/status/1648391429566111761?s=20 |title=We are proud to announce that our FIRST EVER candidate endorsement as a Local is none other than @HelenGymPHL for Mayor! From UAP President Daniel Pieczkolon:"We are excited to join many of our Higher Ed Union siblings in Philadelphia in endorsing Helen Gym for Mayor!" |author=United Academics of Philadelphia (@UAPhilly) |date=2023-04-18 |access-date=2023-04-18 |language=en-US |website=Twitter}}{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/TAUP/status/1648008544384327680?s=20 |title=TAUP endorses Helen Gym for Mayor, Seth Anderson-Oberman and Isaiah Thomas for City Council! Don't forget to vote on May 16! @HelenGymPHL, @Seth4ThePeople, @candidateTHOMAS |author=Temple Association of University Professionals (@TAUP) }}
• Health Professionals and Allied Employees{{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/weekly-mayoral-race-round-up/article_5aa5f841-79ab-5e0f-b81a-50ddcc024919.html |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |title=Weekly mayoral race round-up: Gym endorsed by educators and healthcare workers |date=2023-03-31 |access-date=2023-03-31 |language=en-US |last=Cerino |first=Marco}}
• Teamsters Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division and Local 623{{Cite web |date=February 27, 2023 |title=Around Town: Concert benefits Sunday Love Project |url=https://southphillyreview.com/2023/02/27/around-town-21/ |access-date=March 3, 2023 |website=South Philly Review |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |url=https://southphillyreview.com/2023/05/08/around-town-31/ |website=South Philly Review |title=Around Town: Fiedler, Pisciottano 'Right to Organize' bill clears House Labor & Industry Committee |language=en-US|date=May 8, 2023 |access-date=May 15, 2023}}
• UNITE HERE Philadelphia – Local #54, #274, #634{{Cite web |last=Orso |first=Anna |title=Philly mayor's race: More labor unions are throwing their support behind Helen Gym and Jeff Brown |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayors-race-unite-here-helen-gym-teamsters-jeff-brown-20230215.html |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=February 15, 2023 |language=en}}

Organizations

• AAPI Victory Fund{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/AAPIVictoryFund/status/1644099380578856960?s=20 |title=We proudly endorse @HelenGymPHL for Mayor of Philadelphia. She's been leading the way in one of America's largest cities for decades and with Helen in leadership, the residents of Philadelphia will be safer, healthier, more educated & prosperous. Donate |website=AAPI Victory Fund via Twitter |date=2023-04-06 |access-date=2023-04-07 |language=en-US}}
• Asian American Action Fund
• Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund{{Cite web |url=https://foeaction.org/news/groups-endorse-candidates-fighting-fossil-fuels/ |website=Friends of the Earth Action Fund |title=National Environmental Groups Endorse Down-Ballot Candidates Fighting Fossil Fuels |date=May 3, 2023 |access-date=May 16, 2023 |language=en-US |last=Moger |first=Ariel}}
• Food & Water Action{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/fwaction/status/1649435432109719554?s=20 |title=Throughout her time in City Council, @HelenGymPHL has led on climate and worked to ensure all Philadelphians can thrive. We are so proud to endorse her campaign for Mayor! Let's work to build a safer and healthier Philly by voting for Helen Gym this May 16th. |website=Twitter |author=Food & Water Watch Action (@fwaction) |language=en-US |date=2023-04-21 |access-date=2023-04-21}}
• Friends of the Earth Action Fund
• League of Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania
• Our Revolution{{Cite web |url=https://www.politicspa.com/grassroots-progressive-group-endorses-gym-innamorato/120101/ |title=Grassroots Progressive Group Endorses Gym, Innamorato |last=Ulrich |first=Steve |website=PoliticsPA |date=2023-04-10 |access-date=2023-04-12 |language=en-US}}
• People's Action{{Cite web |url=https://peoplesaction.org/2023/04/peoples-action-proudly-endorses-amanda-mcillimurray-and-helen-gym-in-philadelphia-municipal-elections/ |title=PEOPLE'S ACTION PROUDLY ENDORSES AMANDA MCILLMURRAY AND HELEN GYM IN PHILADELPHIA MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS |date=2023-04-20 |access-date=2023-04-20 |language=en-US |website=People's Action}}
• Progressive Change Campaign Committee{{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/helen-gym-philadelphia-mayor-primary-progressive-endorsements-sanders-aoc-20230504.html |title=Big progressive names are lining up behind Helen Gym. Will it give her a boost in the Philly mayor's race? |last=Terruso |first=Julia |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=May 4, 2023 |access-date=May 15, 2023 |language=en-US}}
• Reclaim Philadelphia
• Sierra Club Pennsylvania and Southeastern Pennsylvania chapters{{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/mayorsrace/philadelphia-mayoral-race-roundup/article_efe52c29-7a8f-5089-8a67-baca5a5e1c30.html |title=Philadelphia Mayoral Race Roundup:Sierra Club endorses Gym |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |last=Cerino |first=Marco |date=2023-04-21 |access-date=2023-04-21 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.sierraclub.org/pennsylvania/2023-endorsements |website=Sierra Club Pennsylvania |title=2023 Endorsements |language=en-US |access-date=May 15, 2023}}
• Sunrise Movement Philadelphia{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/sunrisephilly/status/1646177897357475843?s=20 |title=I'm sure you have heard from our other socials! Sunrise Philly has chosen to endorse @HelenGymPHL for mayor! Helen Gym has been a people's champion for decades. She understands how greedy fossil fuel corporate interest affect young people every day. |website=Twitter |author=Sunrise Movement Philly (@SunrisePhilly) |date=2023-04-12 |access-date=2023-04-12 |language=en-US}}
• United We Dream Action{{Cite web |url=https://aldianews.com/en/politics/policy/united-we-dream-w-gym |website=Al Día |title=United We Dream Action endorses Helen Gym for Philadelphia Mayor |date=2023-04-26 |access-date=2023-04-26 |language=en-US |last=Nunez |first=Alan}}
• University of Pennsylvania Young Democratic Socialists of America{{Cite web |url=https://www.thedp.com/article/2023/04/penn-political-clubs-endorsements-mayoral-primary |title=College Republicans, Penn YDSA back mayoral candidates while Penn Dems abstain from endorsement |last=Miller |first=Jonah |date=2023-04-20 |access-date=2023-04-20 |language=en-US |website=The Daily Pennsylvanian}}
• Make the Road Action{{cite web | url=https://www.maketheroadaction.org/pa_endorsements | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524153038/https://www.maketheroadaction.org/pa_endorsements | archive-date=May 24, 2023 | title=Pennsylvania Endorsements }}

Political parties

• Working Families Party{{Cite web |last=Orso |first=Anna |title=The progressive Working Families Party is backing Helen Gym for Philly mayor |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayor-race-working-families-party-endorses-helen-gym-20230130.html |access-date=2023-01-30 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=January 30, 2023 |language=en}}

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U.S. representatives

• Brendan Boyle, {{ushr|PA|2|PA-2}} (2015–present){{Cite web |url=https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2023/04/24/philadelphia-mayor-primary-2023-endorsements|title=Who's endorsing who for mayor of Philadelphia|website=Axios |date=2023-04-24 |access-date=2023-04-24 |language=en-US |last=D'Onofrio|first=Mike}}
• Dwight Evans, {{ushr|PA|3|PA-3}} (2016–present){{cite web |last1=Terruso |first1=Julia |title=Congressman Dwight Evans joins growing list of Philly politicians to endorse Cherelle Parker |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/cherelle-parker-dwight-evans-endorsement-philadelphia-mayors-race-20230403.html |publisher=The Philadelphia Inquirer |access-date=4 April 2023 |date=3 April 2023}}

Pennsylvania state senators

• Jimmy Dillon, District 5 (2022–present)
• Art Haywood, District 4 (2015–present){{Cite web |url=https://www.politicspa.com/endorsements-philadelphia-mayoral-race/120770/ |title=Endorsements: Philadelphia Mayoral Race |last=Ulrich |first=Steve |date=May 1, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |language=en-US |website=PoliticsPA}}
• Vincent Hughes, District 7 (1994–present){{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/philly-mayors-race-endorsements-rhynhart-parker-inquirer-20230401.html |title=Inquirer endorses Rebecca Rhynhart for mayor as Cherelle Parker wins backing from elected Democrats |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=2023-04-01 |access-date=2023-04-01 |language=en-US |last=Orso |first=Anna}}
• Shirley Kitchen, District 3 (1996–2016)
• Sharif Street, District 3 (2017–present) and Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair (2022–present)
• Tina Tartaglione, District 2 (1995–present)

Pennsylvania state representatives

• Leslie Acosta, District 197 (2015–2017) and convicted felon
• Anthony Bellmon, District 203 (2023–present){{Cite web |url=https://northeasttimes.com/2023/04/26/boyles-bellmon-back-parker/ |title=Boyles, Bellmon, back Parker |website=Northeast Times |last=Waring |first=Tom |date=2023-04-26 |access-date=2023-04-26|language=en-US}}
• Kevin Boyle, District 172 (2011–present)
• Donna Bullock, District 195 (2015–present){{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/mayors-race-weekly-recap/article_b617354e-f1b4-5aed-bec6-fb1a06929ca8.html |title=Mayor's Race Weekly Recap |last=Cerino |first=Marco |date=2023-03-24 |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |language=en}}
• Danilo Burgos, District 197 (2019–present)
• Morgan Cephas, District 192 (2017–present)
• Angel Cruz, District 180 (2001–2022)
• Pat Gallagher, District 173 (2023–present)
• Jose Giral, District 180 (2023–present)
• Stephen Kinsey, District 201 (2013–present)
• Darisha Parker, District 198 (2020–present)
• Benjamin Ramos, District 180 (1995–2000)
• Emilio Vazquez, District 197 (2017–2019)

Other state legislators

• Dana Redd, former New Jersey state senator from the 5th district (2008–2010) and former Mayor of Camden, New Jersey (2010–2018)
• Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)

Local officials

• Alan Butkovitz, former City Controller (2006–2018){{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/rebecca-rhynhart-2023-mayor-candidate-primary-election-20230412.html |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |last=Klusener |first=Anton |date=2023-04-12 |access-date=2023-04-12 |language=en-US|title=Rebecca Rhynhart is promising to make government work. Does Philadelphia want a technocrat in a time of crisis? Meet the candidates}}
• Victor Carstarphen, Mayor of Camden, New Jersey (2021–present)

Philadelphia city councilmembers

• Cindy Bass, 8th district (2012–present)
• Darrell Clarke, 5th district (1999–present) and Philadelphia City Council President (2012–present){{Cite web |url=https://6abc.com/philadelphia-mayor-race-2023-mayoral-election-philly-cherelle-parker-jeff-brown/13123580/ |title=2 candidates for Philadelphia mayor get new endorsements, 1 drops out |date=2023-04-13 |access-date=2023-04-13 |language=en-US |website=ABC News 6 Philadelphia}}
• Michael Driscoll, 6th district (2022–present) and former Pennsylvania state representative from District 173 (2015–2022){{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/northeast-ward-leaders-endorse-parker-for-mayor/article_cba0f0fa-b9f7-51e5-9c67-0bad7082ae27.html |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |title=Northeast ward leaders endorse Parker for mayor |date=2023-04-03 |access-date=2023-04-03 |language=en-US |last=Cerino |first=Marco}}
• Derek S. Green, At-large Philadelphia City Councilmember (2016–2022) and former 2023 mayoral candidate
• Bill Greenlee, at-large (2006–2020)
• Kenyatta Johnson, 2nd district (2012–present) and former Pennsylvania state representative from District 186 (2009–2012){{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/mayorsrace/mayoral-candidate-cherelle-parker-gets-maria-qui-ones-s-nchezs-support/article_61493824-6f3d-5225-a782-1f5d6dad7fc4.html |title=Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker gets Maria Quiñones Sánchez's support |last=Williams |first=Stephen |date=May 2, 2023 |access-date=May 3, 2023 |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |language=en-US}}
• Curtis Jones Jr., 4th district (2008–present)
• Anthony Phillips, 9th district (2022–present){{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/mayorsrace/this-week-in-philadelphias-race-for-mayor/article_3c68d8af-5b32-5d76-a4c0-bcf494a389d8.html |last=Cerino |first=Marco |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |title=This week in Philadelphia's race for mayor |date=2023-04-15 |access-date=2023-04-15 |language=en-US}}
• Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, 7th district (2008–2022) and former 2023 mayoral candidate
• Mark Squilla, 1st district (2012–present)
• Marian Tasco, 9th district (1998–2016){{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Guide: Cherelle Parker |url=https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/03/27/cherelle-parker-philadelphia-mayor/ |date=2023-03-27 |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Philly Mag |last1=Lejeune |first1=Christine Speer |last2=Howard |first2=Brian |last3=Owens |first3=Owens |last4=Ajiwe |first4=Shaunice |last5=Fiorillo |first5=Victor |last6=Brey |first6=Jared |language=en-US}}

Individuals

• Freeway, rapper from the band State Property{{Cite web |url=https://whyy.org/articles/sanders-aoc-rally-for-gym-philly-mayoral-primary-elections/ |title=Helen Gym rallies with Bernie and AOC as Philadelphia's primary nears |website=WHYY-TV by PBS and NPR |language=en-US |last=Sharber |first=Cory |date=May 14, 2023 |access-date=May 15, 2023}}
• Peedi Peedi, rapper from the band State Property

Labor unions

• American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Locals 403 and 427
• Communication Workers of America District 2–13
• Eastern Atlantic States Council of Carpenters{{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/cherelle-parker-mayors-race-carpenters-union-endorsement-20230321.html |title=Carpenters union is endorsing former City Councilmember Cherelle Parker for mayor |date=2023-03-21 |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en |last=Wash |first=Sean Collins}}
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98{{Cite web |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/cherelle-parker-endorsement-local-98-ibew-electricians-johnny-doc-20230405.html |title=Philly's powerful electricians union has endorsed Cherelle Parker for mayor |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=2023-04-05 |access-date=2023-04-05 |language=en-US}}
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 21{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/dc21iupat/status/1656722190279008256?s=20 |title=We fight for working people in every arena. That's why it's important to elect leaders who fight for us every step of the way. DC 21 is proud to endorse Cherelle Parker, a champion of working people, for Mayor of Philadelphia. |website=Twitter |author=IUPAT District Council 21 (@dc21iupat) |language=en-US |date=May 11, 2023 |access-date=May 11, 2023}}
• Laborers' International Union of North America Local 332
• Philadelphia Building Trades Council{{Cite web|last=Walsh|first=Sean|title=Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker just picked up a major labor endorsement from the building trades|url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philadelphia-building-trades-council-mayors-race-endorsement-cherelle-parker-20230222.html|access-date=2023-02-22|website=The Philadelphia Inquirer|date=February 22, 2023 |language=en}}
• SEIU 32BJ{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |date=2023-03-02 |title=Philly mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker just snagged another big union endorsement from SEIU 32BJ |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/mayoral-candidate-cherelle-parker-city-council-seiu-endorsement-20230302.html |access-date=2023-03-03 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}
• Sprinkler Fitters Local 692

Newspapers and other media

• Philadelphia Gay News
• The Philadelphia Tribune{{Cite web |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/for-mayor-the-philadelphia-tribune-endorses-cherelle-parker/article_1817260a-2cac-54e3-8c23-d0179066abd6.html |title=For mayor, the Philadelphia Tribune endorses Cherelle Parker |date=May 6, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |language=en-US}}

Organizations

• Emgage PAC{{Cite web |url=https://emgagepac.org/endorsements/cherelle-parker/ |website=Emgage |access-date=2023-04-16 |language=en-US |title=Cherelle Parker: Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023}}
• National Organization for Women – Philadelphia chapter{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Sean Collins |date=2023-03-09 |title=Cherelle Parker is the third Philly mayoral candidate to air TV ads |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/cherelle-parker-mayors-race-tv-ads-20230309.html |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}

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Pennsylvania state representatives

• Danilo Burgos, 197th district (2019–present){{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Guide: Maria Quiñones-Sánchez |url=https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/03/27/maria-quinones-sanchez-philadelphia-mayor/ |date=2023-03-27 |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Philly Mag |last1=Lejeune |first1=Christine Speer |last2=Howard |first2=Brian |last3=Owens |first3=Owens |last4=Ajiwe |first4=Shaunice |last5=Fiorillo |first5=Victor |last6=Brey |first6=Jared |language=en-US}}
• Jason Dawkins, 179th district (2015–present)
• Ben Waxman, 182nd district (2022–present){{Cite web |last1=Walsh |first1=Sean Collins |last2=Brennan |first2=Chris |title=Three questions for every politician we could corner on Election Day |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/clout/clout-three-questions-mayor-2023-josh-shapiro-president-20221111.html |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=November 11, 2022 |language=en}}

Local officials

• Quetcy Lozada, Philadelphia city councilmember from the 7th district (2022–present)

Organizations

• Latino Victory Fund{{Cite web |url=https://latinovictory.org/latino-victory-fund-endorses-maria-quinones-sanchez-for-philadelphia-mayor/ |title=Latino Victory Fund Endorses Maria Quiñones Sánchez for Philadelphia Mayor |website=Latino Victory |date=2023-03-30 |access-date=2023-03-30 |language=en}}

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Statewide officials

• Ed Rendell, former Governor of Pennsylvania (2003–2011) and former mayor of Philadelphia (1992–2000){{cite web |last1=Orso |first1=Anna |title=Former Mayor Ed Rendell endorses Rebecca Rhynhart, becoming third former mayor to back her |url=https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/ed-rendell-rebecca-rhynhart-philly-mayors-race-2023-20230426.html |publisher=The Philadelphia Inquirer |date=26 April 2023}}

Philadelphia mayors

• Michael Nutter (2008–2016){{cite news |last1=Stamm |first1=Dan |last2=Mitman |first2=Hayden |date=2023-03-15 |title='Hire Rebecca': Former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter Endorses Rhynhart in 2023 Race| url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/philly-mayoral-election-2023/ex-philly-mayor-michael-nutter-endorses-rebecca-rhynhart-2023-race/3523575/ |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=NBC Philadelphia |language=en}}
• John Street (2000–2008){{cite news |url=https://www.phillytrib.com/former-mayor-john-street-endorses-rebecca-rhynhart/article_351b5ea7-4fb3-5d4e-8705-f469ac34c693.html |title=Former Mayor John Street endorses Rebecca Rhynhart |last=Williams |first=Stephen |website=The Philadelphia Tribune |language=en |date=2023-01-24 |access-date=2023-04-01}}

Organizations

• Temple College Democrats{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CrCA4eGJ_h1/ |title=Yesterday, our members voted to endorse @rrhynhart for mayor! We are confident that Rebecca's executive experience and vision for the city will make Philadelphia safer, cleaner and more prosperous for all of its residents. |website=Instagram |author=Temple College Dems |date=2023-04-14 |access-date=2023-04-16 |language=en-US}}

Newspapers and other media

• The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Philadelphia mayors

• Jim Kenney (2016–present) (voted for Parker){{Cite web|date=May 8, 2023 |title=Kenney to Establish Transition Team|url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/philly-mayoral-election-2023/kenney-to-establish-transition-team/3561681/ |access-date=2023-05-08 |website=NBC 10 |language=en}}
• Wilson Goode Sr. (1984–1992){{Cite web |last1=Orso |first1=Anna |last2=Walsh |first2=Sean Collins |date=May 2, 2023 |title=It's still (almost) anyone's game: 100th mayor newsletter |url=https://www.inquirer.com/newsletters/philadelphia-mayor-primary-unusual-close-race-five-candidates-20230502.html |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=The Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en}}

Political parties

• Philadelphia Democratic Party{{cite web|url=https://phldems.org/candidates/|title=Candidates}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = Cherelle Parker

| votes = 81,080

| percentage = 32.65%

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = Rebecca Rhynhart

| votes = 56,581

| percentage = 22.78%

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = Helen Gym

| votes = 54,705

| percentage = 22.03%

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = Allan Domb

| votes = 28,051

| percentage = 11.29%

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = Jeff Brown

| votes = 21,868

| percentage = 8.80%

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = Amen Brown

| votes = 3,321

| percentage = 1.34%

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = James DeLeon

| votes = 1,488

| percentage = 0.60%

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = Delscia Gray

| votes = 582

| percentage = 0.23%

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Democratic Party

| candidate = Warren Bloom

| votes = 499

| percentage = 0.21%

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 163

| percentage = 0.07%

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 248,338

| percentage = 100.0%

}}

{{Election box end}}

Results by Ward{{cite web|title=Past Election Results|url=https://vote.phila.gov/resources-data/past-election-results/|website=Philadelphia City Commissioners|access-date=2024-06-19}}

David Oh, a former longtime At-Large City Councilmember, was the only Republican to run for mayor. Despite Philadelphia being a heavily Democratic city, Oh has established a brand as a Republican willing to clash with both parties and his cultivated a unique base of supporters, particularly among immigrant voters.

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| title = David Oh

| colwidth =

| list =

Statewide officials

• Tom Ridge, former Governor of Pennsylvania (1995–2001) and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2003–2005)
• Ronald Castille, former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice (1994–2014) and former Philadelphia District Attorney (1986–1991)

Labor unions

• Fraternal Order of Transit Police - Lodge 109

Organizations

• Log Cabin Republicans
• University of Pennsylvania College Republicans

Political parties

• Philadelphia Republican Party

}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = 2023 Philadelphia mayoral election, Republican primary

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| party = Pennsylvania Republican Party

| candidate = David Oh

| votes = 15,355

| percentage = 95.46%

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 730

| percentage = 4.54%

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 16,085

| percentage = 100.0%

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

| title = Cherelle Parker (D)

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| list =

U.S. representatives

• Brendan Boyle, {{ushr|PA|2|PA-2}} (2015–present)
• Dwight Evans, {{ushr|PA|3|PA-3}} (2016–present)

Pennsylvania state senators

• Jimmy Dillon, District 5 (2022–present)
• Art Haywood, District 4 (2015–present)
• Vincent Hughes, District 7 (1994–present)
• Shirley Kitchen, District 3 (1996–2016)
• Sharif Street, District 3 (2017–present) and Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair (2022–present)
• Tina Tartaglione, District 2 (1995–present)

Pennsylvania state representatives

• Leslie Acosta, District 197 (2015–2017) and convicted felon
• Anthony Bellmon, District 203 (2023–present)
• Kevin Boyle, District 172 (2011–present)
• Donna Bullock, District 195 (2015–present)
• Danilo Burgos, District 197 (2019–present)
• Morgan Cephas, District 192 (2017–present)
• Angel Cruz, District 180 (2001–2022)
• Pat Gallagher, District 173 (2023–present)
• Jose Giral, District 180 (2023–present)
• Stephen Kinsey, District 201 (2013–present)
• Darisha Parker, District 198 (2020–present)
• Benjamin Ramos, District 180 (1995–2000)
• Emilio Vazquez, District 197 (2017–2019)

Other state legislators

• Dana Redd, former New Jersey state senator from the 5th district (2008–2010) and former Mayor of Camden, New Jersey (2010–2018)
• Stephen Sweeney, former president of the New Jersey Senate (2010–2022) from the 3rd district (2002–2022)

Local officials

• Alan Butkovitz, former City Controller (2006–2018)
• Victor Carstarphen, Mayor of Camden, New Jersey (2021–present)

Philadelphia city councilmembers

• Cindy Bass, 8th district (2012–present)
• Darrell Clarke, 5th district (1999–present) and Philadelphia City Council President (2012–present)
• Michael Driscoll, 6th district (2022–present) and former Pennsylvania state representative from District 173 (2015–2022)
• Derek S. Green, At-large Philadelphia City Councilmember (2016–2022) and former 2023 mayoral candidate
• Bill Greenlee, at-large (2006–2020)
• Kenyatta Johnson, 2nd district (2012–present) and former Pennsylvania state representative from District 186 (2009–2012)
• Curtis Jones Jr., 4th district (2008–present)
• Anthony Phillips, 9th district (2022–present)
• Maria Quiñones-Sánchez, 7th district (2008–2022) and former 2023 mayoral candidate
• Mark Squilla, 1st district (2012–present)
• Marian Tasco, 9th district (1998–2016)

Individuals

• Freeway, rapper from the band State Property
• Peedi Peedi, rapper from the band State Property
• Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, labor organizer and president of NextGen America PAC (2021–present) (general election)

Labor unions

• American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Locals 403 and 427
• Communication Workers of America District 2–13
• Eastern Atlantic States Council of Carpenters
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 21
• Laborers' International Union of North America Local 332
• Philadelphia Building Trades Council
• SEIU 32BJ
• Sprinkler Fitters Local 692

Newspapers and other media

• The Philadelphia Inquirer (general election){{cite news|url = https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/cherelle-parker-mayor-crime-education-taxes-endorsement-20231104.html|title = Cherelle Parker for Philadelphia’s 100th mayor|newspaper = The Philadelphia Inquirer|date = November 4, 2023|accessdate = November 4, 2023|url-access = limited}}
• Philadelphia Gay News
• The Philadelphia Tribune

Organizations

• Emgage PAC
• National Organization for Women – Philadelphia chapter
• NextGen America (general election){{Cite web |title=NextGen PAC Endorses Cherelle Parker for Philadelphia Mayor, Judge Daniel McCaffery for Supreme Court, among other Pennsylvania races |url=https://nextgenpac.org/press/nextgen-pac-endorses-cherelle-parker-for-philadelphia-mayor-judge-daniel-mccaffery-for-supreme-court-among-other-pennsylvania-races/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=NextGen Climate Action Committee}}

}}

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Statewide officials

• Tom Ridge, former Governor of Pennsylvania (1995–2001) and former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security (2003–2005)
• Ronald Castille, former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice (1994–2014) and former Philadelphia District Attorney (1986–1991)

Labor unions

• Fraternal Order of Transit Police – Lodge 109

Organizations

• Log Cabin Republicans
• University of Pennsylvania College Republicans

Political parties

• Philadelphia Republican Party

}}

A debate between Parker and Oh took place on October 26, 2023, at the studios of KYW NewsRadio.{{cite news|url = https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-mayor-debate-cherelle-parker-david-oh|title = Takeaways from the 2023 mayoral debate between Cherelle Parker and David Oh|work = KYW (AM)|date = October 26, 2023|accessdate = October 27, 2023}}

{{Election box begin|title=2023 Philadelphia mayoral election}}{{Election box winning candidate with party link|candidate=Cherelle Parker|party=Pennsylvania Democratic Party|votes=232,075|percentage=74.72%|change=-5.62%}}{{Election box candidate with party link|party=Pennsylvania Republican Party|candidate=David Oh|votes=75,677|percentage=24.36%|change=+4.95%}}{{Election box write-in with party link |votes=2,849|percentage=0.92%|change=+0.67%}}{{Election box total|percentage=100.0%|votes=310,601}}{{Election box hold with party link no swing|winner=Pennsylvania Democratic Party }}{{Election box end}}

Results by Ward

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Official campaign websites

• [https://davidoh.com/ David Oh (R) for Mayor]
• [https://cherelleparker.com/ Cherelle Parker (D) for Mayor]

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