Progressive Chris Rabb wins closely watched Democratic primary in Pennsylvania: ‘We are indomitable’
Summary
Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district, defeating state senator Sharif Street and surgeon Ala Stanford. His progressive campaign focused on issues like universal healthcare and ended with strong support from grassroots groups and progressive organizations.Key Facts
- Chris Rabb received about 45% of the vote in the Democratic primary.
- Sharif Street, the early frontrunner, fell behind with less than 30% of the vote.
- Rabb was supported by groups like the Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America and the Working Families Party.
- The district is strongly Democratic, with Kamala Harris winning 88% in the 2024 presidential election.
- Rabb supports policies such as universal healthcare, universal basic income, public grocery stores, and stopping US military aid to Israel.
- He describes the war in Gaza as genocide and calls Israel an apartheid state.
- Rabb is endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Justice Democrats, and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- He will succeed Dwight Evans, who chose not to run again and had backed Stanford.
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