Philadelphia City Council – District 5
District 5, Philadelphia, PA
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Jeffery Jay Young Jr.
Democratic
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Mar 10, 2027 - Aug 2, 2027
Term Length
4 years
Salary
$9,000 per year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the city for at least one year.
Filing information
Elections office
Rm. 142, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-686-3469
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee is $0; signature requirement of 750.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
May 18, 2027
Primary Filing
Feb 16, 2027 - Mar 9, 2027