Cherelle Parker now moves on to face Republican David Oh in the general election this coming November after he ran unopposed for the GOP nomination.
But political experts say you can't rule out the fact that Parker has deep roots professionally, politically, and personally.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker takes part in a Democratic primary debate at the WPVI-TV studio in Philadelphia, April 25, 2023."Cherelle has a record and experience with people that she represents," he says. "An area of the city that is active voting, and Black women especially wanted to see a Black woman as mayor."
Former City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart came in second and former Councilmember Helen Gym, the only true progressive in the race, came in third.
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