Polling Average
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17.7%
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15.3%
7%
Democrat
Sharif Street
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
$312.9K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age52 years old (Mar 29, 1974)
GenderMale
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LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundAttorney
EducationMorehouse College — B.A., business administration (finance concentration)
Notable personal detailsSharif Street is an American politician and attorney who has served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 3rd District since 2017. He previously served as vice-chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party (2018–2022) and as chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party (2022–2025). He earned a B.A. in business administration (finance) from Morehouse College and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports using government revenue to fund public services like education and public safety and opposes large tax cuts that would reduce state funding for those services. Has advocated generating revenue (including from legalized cannabis) to address education and anti-violence programs rather than reducing tax rates. Views broad tax-cut proposals as unlikely to spur growth and harmful to local government services.
Healthcare
Supports increasing access to health care, reducing out-of-pocket costs, protecting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions and codifying essential health benefits, pursuing pharmaceutical price transparency, and strengthening Medicaid reimbursement to improve care for low-income patients.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting immigrants from aggressive federal immigration enforcement and emphasizes due process and community safety; has publicly opposed local cooperation with ICE raids and urged officials to defend immigrant rights. Focuses on limiting overreach by federal immigration authorities while encouraging continued access to civic life for immigrant communities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Sharif Street supports codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law and opposes Texas-style abortion bans; he has called for defending access to medication abortion and for federal action to protect abortion rights.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive emissions-reduction approaches that combine expansion of renewables with technology and market-based tools, including incentives for carbon capture, some nuclear power, and natural sequestration; accepts transitional use of fossil fuels while pursuing near-net-zero goals. Advocates policy incentives and updates to state clean-energy standards to include carbon-capture and sequestration measures alongside wind and solar. Serves on relevant state legislative committees addressing air and water pollution and conservation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger, evidence-based gun safety laws at the state and local level and criticizes Pennsylvania’s preemption that prevents cities from enacting local gun restrictions. Advocates investments in community violence-intervention programs alongside increased police staffing and community policing. Backs criminal-justice reforms tied to reducing violence and public-safety funding for non-law-enforcement violence interruption efforts.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Sharif Street ran in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, but recent reporting says Chris Rabb won the nomination. Street had been one of the main contenders in the crowded race to replace retiring Rep. Dwight Evans, with support from local unions and several elected officials. Earlier, he also received the Philadelphia Democratic Party’s endorsement, which boosted his profile in the race.
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Articles
UTUSA TODAY2 months ago
Pennsylvania's primary election excludes independent votes
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TIThe Intercept2 months ago
Philadelphia Could Add to the Squad
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer2 months ago
Philadelphia congressional candidates crisscrossed the city in a last-minute push for votes
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TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer3 months ago
Ala Stanford withdraws from key Philly congressional debate and accuses rivals of misogyny
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Polls
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Sharif Street for PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Cory Booker
Public figure
Cory Booker backed Sharif Street in the Pennsylvania 3rd District Democratic primary.
Philadelphia Democratic committee
Political organization
The Philadelphia Democratic committee endorsed Sharif Street in the 3rd Congressional District primary.
Philadelphia building trades unions
Public endorsement
Philadelphia building trades unions endorsed Sharif Street in the 3rd Congressional District primary.
Councilwoman Cindy Bass
Public figure
Councilwoman Cindy Bass endorsed Sharif Street for Congress.
Senator Anthony Hardy Williams
Elected official
Senator Anthony Hardy Williams endorsed Sharif Street for Congress.
Representative Jordan Harris
Elected official
Representative Jordan Harris endorsed Sharif Street for Congress.
Representative Regina Young
Elected official
Representative Regina Young endorsed Sharif Street for Congress.
Councilman Mark Squilla
Public figure
Councilman Mark Squilla endorsed Sharif Street for Congress.
Cherelle Parker
Public figure
Cherelle Parker endorsed Sharif Street in Philadelphia's 3rd Congressional District race.
Mayor Cherelle Parker
Elected official
Mayor Cherelle Parker endorsed Sharif Street in Philadelphia's congressional race.
District Council 33
Public endorsement
District Council 33 endorsed Sharif Street for Congress.
8th Ward Democrats
Public endorsement
The 8th Ward Democrats endorsed Sharif Street for Congress.
25 LGBTQ+ community leaders
Public endorsement
Twenty-five LGBTQ+ community leaders endorsed Sharif Street for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2022Total raisedCash on hand
$426.3K
$319.7K
$213.1K
$106.6K
$0
2022
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$426.3K
$52.6K
$375.8K
$15.7K
Source: FEC