Polling Average
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Democrat
Chris Rabb
Democrat
Chris Rabb
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
$312.9K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
Age56 years old (Feb 21, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundPolitician
EducationB.A., Yale College (1992)
Notable personal detailsChristopher M. “Chris” Rabb is a Democratic politician who has represented Pennsylvania House District 200 (Philadelphia) since 2017. He has worked as a U.S. Senate legislative aide and as a writer, researcher, and trainer connected to the White House Conference on Small Business, and he has also taught as an adjunct professor. He is the author of "Invisible Capital: How Unseen Forces Shape Entrepreneurial Opportunity" (2010) and has been affiliated as a fellow with organizations including Demos, the German Marshall Fund, and the Poynter Institute.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate sponsors and authored legislation (House Bill 1773, the “Fair Share Tax Plan”) to make Pennsylvania’s income tax more progressive by lowering taxes on wages and interest while substantially raising taxes on passive income (dividends, rents, royalties, etc.), with options that would raise billions in additional revenue. The proposal targets higher taxes on nonwage and investment income to shift the tax burden away from lower-income wage earners.
Healthcare
Supports guaranteeing access to healthcare and aligns with progressive policies including Medicare for All. Campaign materials describe a commitment to guaranteeing access to healthcare, and local reporting and endorsements link him with Medicare-for-All–style priorities.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate sponsored legislation to make Pennsylvania a "sanctuary commonwealth," prohibiting local agencies from using resources to enforce federal immigration laws and emphasizing keeping families together and protecting community trust with police. This position prioritizes limits on local participation in immigration enforcement and protections for immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion access and describes abortion as health care; has co-sponsored Pennsylvania legislation to protect access to reproductive health services and has advocated publicly as a pro-choice lawmaker. Uses legislative and public messaging to oppose restrictions that would impede access to abortion services from other states.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including a transition to 100% renewable energy (by 2050), carbon pricing, environmental justice measures, and legislation to prohibit corporate “greenwashing.”
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and measures to reduce illegal firearm access and hold licensed dealers accountable; has proposed state-level regulatory approaches to restrict ownership of certain firearms and has sponsored legislation to improve reporting of seized firearms. Advocates working with law enforcement and state agencies to limit youth access to guns while urging conversation about gun law reform and public safety in affected communities.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Chris Rabb has won the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating his rivals and putting him in position for the seat being vacated by Dwight Evans. The result has been described as a boost for progressive Democrats and a setback for the Philadelphia party establishment. Earlier coverage also noted that Rabb led fundraising in the race and had reported unauthorized withdrawals by his former campaign treasurer.
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Articles
TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
Chris Rabb and the Democrats’ ‘double wave’ could change America for good
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
Chris Rabb’s election marked a big night for Philly progressives - and a rebuke of the Democratic establishment
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
Pro-Ala Stanford super PAC pulls ads from TV in final stretch of Philly congressional race
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer3 months ago
Chris Rabb in the Democratic primary for Pa. 3rd Congressional District | Endorsement
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Polls
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Chris Rabb for PA-03 Democratic nominee?
MoveOn
Public endorsement
MoveOn endorsed Chris Rabb for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Public endorsement
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Chris Rabb for Congress.
Democratic Socialists of America
Public endorsement
Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Chris Rabb for Congress in Pennsylvania's 3rd District.
Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America
Public endorsement
Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Chris Rabb for Congress.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Political organization
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Chris Rabb in the Pennsylvania House primary.
Our Revolution
Public figure
Our Revolution endorsed Chris Rabb for Congress in Pennsylvania's 3rd District.
Whyy.org editorial board
Public endorsement
WHYY editorial board endorsed Chris Rabb for Congress in the PA-03 Democratic primary.
Working Families Party
Public figure
The Working Families Party endorsed Chris Rabb for Congress.
One Pennsylvania
Public figure
One Pennsylvania endorsed Chris Rabb in the PA-03 Democratic primary.
Philadelphia DSA
Public endorsement
Philadelphia DSA endorsed Chris Rabb in the PA-03 Democratic primary.
Kendra Brooks
Public figure
Kendra Brooks endorsed Chris Rabb in the PA-03 Democratic primary.
Nicolas O'Rourke
Public endorsement
Nicolas O'Rourke endorsed Chris Rabb in the PA-03 Democratic primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.3M
$996.9K
$664.6K
$332.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.3M
$21.5K
$1.3M
$72.7K
Source: FEC