Election Day is almost here! As voters across Philadelphia prepare to head to the polls this Tuesday, Nov. 3, attention naturally turns to statewide leadership, but local representation is where community impact hits closest to home.

For residents of West and Southwest Philadelphia, this year’s ballot features a marquee open congressional seat alongside vital state legislative races shaping policies on housing, criminal justice, public education, and community investment.

Key Races Impacting West Philadelphia

1. U.S. House of Representatives – 3rd Congressional District (Open Seat)

The Candidates: Chris Rabb (Democratic Party) vs. Dennis Mahoney (The Independent Party)

What to Know: With longtime U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans retiring, the 3rd District—covering West and Northwest Philadelphia—features an open congressional race. State Representative Chris Rabb won the Democratic nomination and faces independent candidate Dennis Mahoney in tomorrow’s general election.

2. Pennsylvania State Senate

District 8: Anthony Hardy Williams (Democratic Incumbent)

What to Know: Senator Williams represents a large swath of West and Southwest Philadelphia (as well as parts of Delaware County). A veteran lawmaker, he focuses heavily on community development, education reform, and economic opportunities for urban neighborhoods.

3. Pennsylvania House of Representatives (State Legislative Districts)

West Philadelphia is divided across several state house districts, featuring key incumbents running for re-election:

District 10: Amen Brown (Democratic Incumbent) — Representing neighborhoods like Mantua, Powelton Village and sections of Cobbs Creek, Brown focuses his platform on public safety, economic revitalization, and supporting working families.

District 188: Rick Krajewski (Democratic Incumbent) — Serving neighborhoods like Cedar Park, Spruce Hill, and Walnut Hill, Krajewski is a progressive community organizer and criminal justice reform advocate focused on housing security and tenant rights.

District 190: G. Roni Green (Democratic Incumbent) — Representing sections of West Philadelphia, Green focuses heavily on labor rights, community investment, and local educational support.

Top Statewide Races on Your Ballot

Governor & Lieutenant Governor: Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro and running mate Austin Davis head the ticket, challenged by Republican nominees State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Jason Richey, alongside Libertarian candidate Ken Krawchuk.

Quick Tips for Voting Tomorrow

Poll Hours: Polls across Pennsylvania will be open tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. As long as you are in line by 8 p.m., you have the right to vote.

Find Your Polling Place: If you aren’t 100 percent sure where your designated polling location is, you can look it up instantly using the official Philadelphia City Commissioners Polling Place Finder.

Mail-In Ballots: If you are voting by mail, your completed ballot must be received by your county election board by 8 p.m. tomorrow night to be counted. Dropping it off directly at an official city mail-in drop box is the safest bet to ensure it arrives on time.