#NextMayorPHL – Temple Update

Landslide Victory for Mayor-Elect Jim Kenney, Poor Voter Turnout

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:30:14 +0000

Philadelphia has a new mayor. Former City Councilman Jim Kenney won in a landslide victory against Republican candidate Melissa Murray Bailey on Nov. 3. His victory was called early on, with less than 10% of the votes counted. In the end, the councilman took home 85.39% of the vote, amassing 201,163 votes alongside Bailey’s 13.21% and 31,117 votes. Although he cruised to victory…

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Exclusive Interview with Melissa Murray Bailey

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:08:12 +0000

Temple Update’s Tennyson Coleman interviews Mayoral Candidate Melissa Murray Bailey (R) after the November 3 election. At the United Republicans Club in Old City, Bailey gave a concession speech thanking her campaign members, parents, and the city of Philadelphia. Bailey remained positive despite the runaway vote to her competitor Jim Kenney (D). She stated, “My mom used to tell me always…

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Jim Kenney Elected as Mayor of Philadelphia

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 02:46:25 +0000

Former councilman Jim Kenney has won the title of Mayor of Philadelphia, defeating Republican Marissa Murray Bailey in a landslide vote. Kenney will take the place of current mayor, Democrat Michael Nutter in January 2016. Kenney celebrated at the Democratic headquarters in Old City at the National Museum of American JewishHistory. During the acceptance speech, Kenney attributed some of his…

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#NextMayorPHL: The Importance of Voting

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 01:51:15 +0000

In Philadelphia, locals share their opinions on why voting in Pennsylvania elections matters. To many, voting represents basic human rights. Minorities, such as women and African Americans, worked extremely hard to have their voices heard. From abolishing grandfather clauses to achieving women’s suffrage, Americans have fought for their beliefs in order to partake in what defines democracy…

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#NextMayorPHL: Election Day Information

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:21:34 +0000

Today is election day in Philadelphia, and after several months of debates and campaigns, voting is underway. The mayoral candidates include Democrat Jim Kenney and Republican Melissa Murray Bailey, along with Independent candidates Boris Kindij and Jim Foster, and Socialist Osborne Hart. In addition to the mayoral race, there are also 17 City Council seats and three vacant justice seats for…

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#NextMayorPHL: A Look at Owl Voters

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:00:46 +0000

Last week, Temple’s Center for the Performing Arts hosted a mayoral debate between candidates Melissa Murray Bailey (R) and Jim Kenney (D), but only a small number of students were in attendance of the event. Some students told Temple Update they feel they are not educated enough about the candidates to vote, and that there are actions that can be taken to correct this.

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Bailey, Kenney Go Head to Head at TPAC

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 16:10:59 +0000

Temple’s Performing Arts Center was the main stage for a third round of debates between mayoral candidates Melissa Murray Bailey (R) and John Kenney (D). Monday night’s hour-long event centered around the city’s economic status, and how each candidate proposed to solve the deficit facing the City of Brotherly Love. Each candidate had 90 seconds to respond to the questions, and then the chance…

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Bailey & Kenney to Face Off at TPAC

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:38:56 +0000

After squaring off in two previous debates, mayoral candidates Jim Kenney (D) and Melissa Murray Bailey (R) will go head to head on Monday night at Temple’s Performing Arts Center. This debate will specifically focus on business and economic development. According to her campaign website, Bailey is currently the President of the Americas team of Universum, and her plan for Philadelphia’…

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