Progressives seek another big primary win in the nation’s bluest House district
Progressives are aiming for a significant primary victory in Philadelphia's 3rd District, which is known as the bluest House district in the nation. State Rep. Chris Rabb is a leading candidate, supported by prominent figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while facing competition from Dr. Ala Stanford and state Sen. Sharif Street. The outcome of this race could further solidify the progressive movement's influence in Pennsylvania.
- ▪Chris Rabb is a favorite among progressives in the race to succeed retiring Rep. Dwight Evans.
- ▪The district overwhelmingly supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, indicating its strong Democratic leanings.
- ▪Rabb's campaign is bolstered by endorsements from key progressive figures and organizations.
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2026 ElectionProgressives seek another big primary win in the nation’s bluest House districtProgressives aligned with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are looking at the race to succeed retiring Rep. Dwight Evans in Philadelphia as another turning point.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Congressional candidate Chris Rabb at a campaign event at Garden of Prayer World Prayer Center in Philadelphia.Joe Lamberti / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 19, 2026, 9:07 AM EDTBy Allan SmithProgressives are cautiously optimistic that they can capture the nomination for a congressional seat in Philadelphia in a race against the Democratic Party’s center-left establishment on Tuesday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free…
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