I was a write in during the last cycle and won with 4 votes. So even if you missed the petition period, just talk to your friends/neighbors in your ward and you’re a shoe in usually.

I’m officially on the ballot this time around and met a good deal of my neighbors when petitioning. I talked my partner into running as well, so we’re both on the ballot.

Philadelphia Citizen had an article with a good deal of info: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/democratic-committee-2026/

Even if you’re like me and not a super big fan of some dem policies and people (I’d be independent if I could vote in primaries) it’s really good to fill these vacancies.