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Philadelphia Republicans in danger of being wiped out on City Council
Republicans in Philadelphia are in real danger on Tuesday of losing their representation on the City Council, fighting to hang on to two seats set aside for the opposition party but facing a tough challenge by a far-left splinter party.
Four years ago, a Working Families Party candidate took a seat from Philadelphia Republicans, winning one of two at-large council seats reserved for the minority party, which in the past had gone to Republicans given the Democratic stronghold over the city.
This year, there are seven at-large City Council seats up for election. Five are reserved for the "majority" party, per the city's charter, which has gone to Democratic candidates for decades. The two remaining are for the minority party, which means either Republican candidates or Working Families Party candidates will win the spots. Working Families Party has put up two extremely well-funded candidates this year, and the party wants both traditionally held GOP seats.
Philadelphia Republicans in danger of being wiped out on City Council - Washington Examiner
Republicans in Philadelphia are in real danger on Tuesday of losing their representation on the City Council, fighting to hang on to two seats set aside for the opposition party but facing a tough challenge by a far-left splinter party.Four years ago, a Working Families Party candidate took a...
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