Philly-Area House Dem Says He Won’t Seek Reelection
- 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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Congressman Dwight Evans will not seek reelection in 2026
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat who has represented Philadelphia in Congress since 2016, will retire at the end of his current term. His seat will be up for reelection in 2026. The politician suffered a stroke last year.
Pennsylvania Rep. Evans' Exit Ignites Dem Succession Scramble
Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans’ 2026 retirement fuels party debate over older lawmakers and opens a key Philly seat. Representative Dwight Evans (D-PA) announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2026, a reversal from his earlier intention to run and a move that intensifies the ongoing debate within the Democratic Party regarding the age of […] Pennsylvania Rep. Evans’ Exit Ignites Dem Succession Scramble
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