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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-04 10:16 EST
updated: 2026-11-04 10:16 EST
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# Philly voters approve ballot questions on bid preferences for city contracts and the arts and culture agency

Philadelphia voters approved two ballot questions during the general election Tuesday. The first allows the city to award contracts to small businesses even if their bids aren't the lowest.

Section: [Elections](/philadelphia/section/politics.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [PhillyVoice](https://www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-ballot-question-results-2026-election/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pv-site), 2026-11-04 10:16 EST: Philly voters approve ballot questions on bid preferences for city contracts and the arts and culture agency

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