2003 Philadelphia mayoral election

The 2003 Philadelphia mayoral election was a contest between Democratic incumbent John F. Street and Republican businessman Sam Katz.

Pennsylvania Governor and former Mayor of Philadelphia Ed Rendell played a key role for Street by ensuring that business interests did not support Katz.

The race was covered in the documentary film The Shame of a City. This was the last election prior to the 2019 election that saw a Republican nominee carry a ward, with Katz carrying several.

Declared

 * John F. Street, incumbent Mayor

Results
Mayor John Street was unopposed for renomination by the Democratic Party.

Declared

 * Sam Katz, candidate for Mayor in 1991 and 1999

Results
Sam Katz was unopposed for the Republican nomination.