PA-03 Democratic nominee?
23dHigh ImpactVerified reporting says Rabb won the nomination in Pennsylvania’s safely Democratic 3rd District, effectively resolving the main market question and forcing traders to reprice the seat around him.
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High Impact23d
Chris Rabb
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Verified reporting says Rabb won the nomination in Pennsylvania’s safely Democratic 3rd District, effectively resolving the main market question and forcing traders to reprice the seat around him.
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
BackgroundState Representative (Pennsylvania House of Representatives)
EducationYale College — B.A. (1992)
Notable personal detailsChristopher M. “Chris” Rabb is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 200th District in Philadelphia since 2017. He has worked as an educator and author, including teaching at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and at Drexel University. Rabb earned a B.A. from Yale College and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2026, he won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District.
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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.
Latest Insights
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
23dHigh ImpactVerified reporting says Chris Rabb won the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District, which effectively resolves the main market question and forces traders to reprice the safely Democratic general-election contest around him.
66%
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
23dHigh ImpactVerified reporting says Rabb has won the nomination, resolving the main PA-03 market and forcing traders to reprice the general-election outlook around the Democratic nominee.
66%
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Chris Rabb has won the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, putting him in position to become the next member of Congress from the open seat. The result was seen as a setback for the Philadelphia Democratic establishment and a boost for progressive groups. Reports also say Rabb led fundraising in the primary, and his campaign had earlier dealt with unauthorized withdrawals from a former treasurer. The nomination win has also intensified local Democratic leadership tensions in Philadelphia.
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Articles
TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer16 days ago
Letters to the Editor | May 27, 2026
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer21 days ago
Philly DA Larry Krasner calls on city committee chair Bob Brady to resign
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer21 days ago
Chris Rabb and the Democrats’ ‘double wave’ could change America for good
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer22 days ago
Chris Rabb’s election marked a big night for Philly progressives - and a rebuke of the Democratic establishment
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Polls
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Polling Average
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Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.0M
$750.8K
$500.5K
$250.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.0M
$373.0K
$628.1K
$39.3K
Source: FEC
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