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Incumbent Jim Harrity wins at-large council seat in 2023 Philadelphia primary: AP

Incumbent Jim Harrity wins primary in race for Philadelphia city council seat: AP
Incumbent Jim Harrity wins primary in race for Philadelphia city council seat: AP 00:31

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --  It took a few days but there is a winner in the close race for the fifth at-large Philadelphia city council seat in the Democratic primary.

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The Associated Press says incumbent Jim Harrity will prevail when all the votes are counted. He leads by about 4,900 votes, with 97% of the precincts reporting.

The other top four finishers include incumbent councilmembers Isaiah Thomas and Katherine Gilmore Richardson.

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