Election 2026 Philadelphia

State Sen. Sharif Street, left, and state Rep. Christopher Rabb, left, wait for the WHYY studio door to close Wednesday, April 29, 2026 before start of their debate in the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District in Philadelphia.

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Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way

Democrat Chris Rabb seemed to be a long shot running for a congressional seat in Philadelphia. The Democratic Party establishment backed his rivals, but the state representative had support from progressive groups. Rabb finished well ahead of his closest competitor Tuesday and is likely on his way to Washington because no Republican sought the GOP nomination. Rabb charted a path to victory partly by assailing his own party as listening more to donors than voters. He credits a grassroots movement that was inspired by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is alarmed by Republican President Donald Trump and hungers for a government responsive to their needs.