HARRISBURG, Pa. – January 13, 2026 – On Monday, February 9, PoliticsPA will host the first-ever congressional forum in Philadelphia in partnership with the Center City Residents Association (CCRA) and sister news site PhillyDaily, where candidates for the 3rd Congressional District will discuss the day’s issues at 7 p.m. at Trinity Church at Rittenhouse Square.
The Third District covers several areas of Philadelphia – America’s sixth-largest city – including West Philadelphia, most of downtown and parts of North Philadelphia.
Twelve candidates, including Democrats, threw their hats into the PA-03 ring State Senator Sharif Street, State Representative Chris Rabb, State Representative Morgan Cephas, Dr. Dave Oxman, Dr. Unfortunately, Stanford, Karl Morris, Cole Carter, Jahmiel Jackson, Pablo McConnie-Saad, Isaiah Martin, Robin Toldensand republican Sheila Armstrong.
Candidates vying to replace Representative Dwight Evanswho announced his retirement from the US House of Representatives at the end of this term. Evans was elected to the position in a 2016 special election after decades as a Pennsylvania state representative.
The forum is expected to last approximately 90 minutes and will feature candidates who have registered the highest number of available fundraisers and the highest number available in public polls.
PoliticsPA and PhillyDaily, both operated by Fideri News Network, will simulcast the event on the network’s local newscasts, radio and multimedia platforms.
Since 1947, the Center City Residents Association has been the voice of Center City West and promoted urban living; advocates for a tidy, diverse and supportive community; strives for responsibility; and encourages responsible development while preserving the area’s historic heritage.
PoliticsPA is Pennsylvania’s leading source of unbiased political news and analysis. Since its founding in 2001, PoliticsPA has been a resource for elected officials, campaign specialists, journalists and politically engaged citizens across the Commonwealth.
Fideri News Network boasts the largest native digital media audience in Pennsylvania. The network supports events that stimulate forceful community engagement, foster civil dialogue, and advance the uniquely American ideals of a free and independent press.
The event is open to all media.
What: PA-03 Congress Forum
When: Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m
Where: Trinity Church, 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
Communication: Gina Ceisler Shapiro, CCRA Executive Vice President ([email protected])
Steve Ulrich, Editor-in-Chief of PoliticsPA ([email protected])
