Join us for a conversation with the author of Philadelphia Battlefields: Disruptive Campaigns and Upset Elections in a Changing City, Professor John Kromer, of the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania.

In his book, Professor Kromer delves into key local campaigns in Philadelphia from 1951 to 2019 that were extraordinarily successful despite the opposition of the city's political establishment. Using data-mapping tools, he examines these upset elections and the social, economic, and demographic trends that influenced them. He analyzes urban political dynamics through case studies of successful campaigns, such as Rebecca Rhynhart's landslide victory over a veteran incumbent for Philadelphia City Controller, activist Chaka Fattah's effective use of grassroots organizing skills to win a seat in Congress, and Maria Quiñones-Sánchez's hard-fought struggle to become the first Hispanic woman to win a City Council seat, among others.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion with Professor Kromer and learn more about the insights and analysis he has gained from his extensive research into these campaigns. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in local politics, campaigns, and elections to gain a deeper understanding of Philadelphia's political landscape.

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