Philly-Area House Dem Says He Won’t Seek Reelection

Pa. state Sen. Sharif Street launches campaign for Congress, vying to replace retiring Dwight Evans

PHILADELPHIA — State Sen. Sharif Street, Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party chairman, launched his campaign for Congress on Tuesday, pitching himself as the son of a hot dog vendor-turned-mayor who could bring his experience from North Philadelphia to Washington.

Philly’s U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he’ll retire at end of term

Evans, who had a stroke last year, won’t leave office until 2027. His announcement will likely set off a primary scramble to find his successor.

House Democrat announces he won't seek re-election in 2026

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, announced that he will not run again in 2026, but will complete his current term in office.

Pa. Congressman Dwight Evans won’t seek reelection in 2026, announces plans to retire

Multiple Democratic lawmakers have expressed interest in potentially joining the race to succeed him.

US Rep. Dwight Evans of Pa. announces his retirement from Congress in 2027

Rep. Dwight Evans announced Monday that he will not seek reelection, capping the end of a 45-year career in elected office and setting up a potentially heated primary to represent the Philadelphia seat in Congress.

US Rep. Evans announces last term in Congress

HARRISBURG — U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans said Monday that he will not seek reelection to his Philadelphia seat, capping a career in public office that stretches back 45 years. Evans, a Democrat, said in a statement that he decided that “the time is right” to retire after his term is up in early 2027. Evans, 71, said he is in good health and capable of serving, a year after he suffered what he has called a minor stroke. Evans is serving his fifth term…