How Philadelphia’s Democratic primary tests the bounds of US progressivism
Key takeaways
- The race for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.
- Four candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s primary.
- On the whole, all four campaigns are markedly progressive, focusing on issues such as expanding healthcare, affordability and housing.
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The race for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district reveals divisions between Democrats closely aligned on policy.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Pediatric surgeon Ala Stanford is one of three Democratic candidates locked in a tight race for the US House [Matt Rourke/AP Photo]By Chris Hughes Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026On Tuesday, voters in Pennsylvania’s third congressional district — which encompasses much of Philadelphia’s urban core — will decide what kind of progressive champion they want representing them in the United States House of Representatives.
Four candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s primary. They include state Representative Chris Rabb, state Senator Sharif Street, pediatric surgeon Ala Stanford and lawyer Shaun Griffith.