Rep. USA Dwight Evans (D-3rd District)
US representative Dwight Evans (D-3RD District) announced on Monday that he would not apply for re-election in 2026.
“After some discussions this weekend and thoughtful reflection, I decided that it was time to announce that I would not look for re-election in 2026,” he said. “Serving to the inhabitants of Philadelphia was an honor of my life. I am deeply proud of what I managed to achieve for 45 years in a selected office – from the revitalization of district blocks to the fight for justice, economic possibilities, investments in infrastructure and education.”
“I cannot express gratitude for the trust that voters put me as a voice in a state and federal office,” he added. “He was the privilege of life to serve as their lawyer in the government.”
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In May 2024, Evans suffered a stroke AND He did not vote for several months during his recovery. He was re -elected for another term last year. In his statement, Evans said he was in “good health and can still serve.” Intends to serve the rest of his current term, which ends on January 3, 2027.
Evans career in the selected office covers several decades. He served in the General Assembly of Pennsylvania for many decades The accused defeated the current Congressman Chak Fattah In the Democratic Party in 2016 to get a place in an American home.
According to the National Ratings Outlets, re -election four times and represents a safe and sound democratic district.
Evans is a member The Ways and Home Funds Committee, in which the Health Podkomtest sits and support for employees and family.
. Philadelphia Inquirer He informed in December that many Democrats would be interested in applying for a place if Evans decided not to look for re -election in 2026. A few confirmed interests in the headquarters after the announcement of Evans. Evans at the beginning of this year ‘ Collecting funds in the first quarter Together, it was the lowest in the Congress Delegation.
State Senator Sharif Street, who is also the chairman of the State Democratic Party, said: “Tomorrow we will submit documents that will answer this question.”
State Rep. Chris Rabb (D-D-Liladelphia) Earlier I created the Mandate Exploration Committee in October 2023, but decided against the challenge of Evans.
“I was not going to run against Congresmen, but now that he announced that he did not apply for re-election. I am seriously considering it,” said Rabb on Monday The Capital-Star.
State representative of Morgan Cephas, who is the chairman of the Philadelphia club at the State House, said Politico On Monday, “I and my team are definitely considering the offer”.
Dave Oxman, a doctor and Robin, who tells Inquirer Reports are a former employee and real estate agent, there are both democrats who already had submitted to apply for the 3rd Congress District of Pennsylvania
Peter Hall and Ian Karbal contributed to this report.
