Philly-Area House Dem Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, JUN 30 – Dwight Evans, 71, will retire after a 45-year political career including 7 years in Congress, triggering a competitive Democratic primary in a strongly Democratic district.
- Dwight Evans announced he will not seek reelection to his Philadelphia seat, ending a 45-year career in public office.
- Evans stated that 'the time is right' for him to retire after serving five terms.
- At 71, Evans said he is in good health despite a minor stroke last year.
- A crowded Democratic primary in 2026 is expected to determine a successor, possibly including State Senator Sharif Street.
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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.


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…
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