Chris
Rabb
Five-term PA state rep and Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 general election
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Background
Chris Rabb is a Democratic politician from East Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a B.A. from Yale College in 1992 and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006. 12
Before entering elected office, Rabb worked as a U.S. Senate legislative aide, a trainer for the White House Conference on Small Business, an author, and an adjunct professor at Temple University's Fox School of Business (2012–2016). He also served as faculty at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. 12
First elected in 2016, Rabb has served as a Pennsylvania state representative for the 200th District, and his campaign identifies him as a five-term representative. 18 He won the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026 for Pennsylvania's open 3rd Congressional District seat, which became available due to the retirement of incumbent U.S. Representative Dwight Evans, and is the Democratic nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election. 9104
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Pennsylvania
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Pennsylvania State Representative, 200th District
- Website
- chrisrabb.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 9newsWorking Families Party PAC reports $457,000 in independent expenditures supporting Rabb
An October 9 report on FEC data revealed the Working Families Party PAC reported $457,000 in independent expenditures supporting Rabb, including $250,000 for two television ads before the May primary. Rabb's own committee reported $1,329,253 raised, $1,307,802 spent, and $21,452 cash on hand through June 30, with $42,000 in debts.
Progressives' small-donor image meets big money - Yahoo · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1endorsementCenter Action Fund endorses Rabb for PA-03 in 2026 midterms
The Center Action Fund listed Chris Rabb as an endorsed candidate for PA-03 on its 2026 midterm general election endorsements page, dated October 1.
2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29pollPoll: PA Democrats have mostly positive views of socialism; Rabb race highlighted
The Philadelphia Inquirer published a poll showing Pennsylvania Democrats have mostly positive views of socialism, with Rabb's progressive candidacy in PA-03 referenced in the context of progressive candidates securing wins.
Pa. Democrats have mostly positive views of socialism as ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsPennsylvania certifies primary results; Rabb listed as Democratic nominee for PA-03
Pennsylvania's Department of State's general-election listing names Rabb as an approved Democratic candidate for PA-03. Dennis Mahoney is listed as the approved Independent candidate. Election Day is November 3.
Christopher M Rabb (D) — U.S. Representative, PA-03 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsRabb expresses support for Puerto Rico independence
El Nuevo Día reported that Rabb expressed support for Puerto Rico's independence in a video with Puerto Rican activists marking the anniversary of the Grito de Lares.
Pennsylvania Democratic congressional candidate supports Puerto Rico independence · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17endorsementCWA District 2-13 endorses Rabb for PA-03
The Communications Workers of America District 2-13 listed Chris Rabb as their endorsed candidate for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District on their 2026 Pennsylvania endorsements page.
2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 19filingRabb wins PA-03 Democratic primary with 65,753 votes
Rabb received 65,753 votes in the May 19 primary, according to Pennsylvania's certified returns, securing the Democratic nomination for PA-03.
Christopher M Rabb (D) — U.S. Representative, PA-03 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Apr 20debateRabb participates in contentious PA-03 primary forum
A primary forum took place on April 20, referenced by City & State Pennsylvania. This was a general primary debate/forum, not a general-election debate.
City & State Pennsylvania · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Community College of Philadelphia staff and faculty union, AFT Local 2026 unionReported as an endorser; announcement date not established. peoplesworld.org
- State Sen. Nikil Saval officialReported as an endorser; announcement date not established. inquirer.com
- State Rep. Rick Krajewski officialReported as an endorser; announcement date not established. inquirer.com
- U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna officialReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal officialReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman officialReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- NRDC Action Fund organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Common Defense organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Philly Neighborhood Networks organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Progressive Voter Network organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Christopher Street Project organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Citizens Against AIPAC Corruption organizationListed on Rabb campaign endorsements page; date not provided. chrisrabb.com
- U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin officialReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Congressional Progressive Caucus organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Peace Action organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- If Not Now Philadelphia organizationReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- Jane Fonda Climate PAC organizationListed on Rabb campaign endorsements page; date not provided. chrisrabb.com
- U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost officialReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar officialReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- U.S. Rep. Summer Lee officialReported as an endorser; announcement date not established. inquirer.com
- State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler officialReported as an endorser; announcement date not established. inquirer.com
- U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon officialReported as an endorser in the City & State PA tracker; announcement date not established. cityandstatepa.com
- U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez officialCampaigned with Rabb and endorsed him at a Philadelphia rally on May 15, 2026. inquirer.com · May 15, 2026
- The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board newspaperEndorsed Rabb on April 20, 2026, writing that it 'endorses Chris Rabb' in the Democratic primary for PA's 3rd Congressional District. inquirer.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Philadelphia DSA organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Sunrise Movement organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Ward 39A Democrats organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks officialNamed as an endorser in the joint Working Families Party announcement dated March 19, 2026; also reported by the Inquirer. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Reclaim Philadelphia organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Muslims United PAC organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Justice Democrats organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- One Pennsylvania organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- First Ward Democrats organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Mt. Airy Democrats organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Philadelphia City Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke officialNamed as an endorser in the joint Working Families Party announcement dated March 19, 2026; also reported by the Inquirer. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Vote the Ridge organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
- Working Families Party organizationPart of joint announcement on March 19, 2026. workingfamilies.org · Mar 19, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.33M
- Spent
- $1.31M
- Cash on hand
- $21K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6PA03203(opens in a new tab)
Sources 21
- [1] Progressives' small-donor image meets big money - Yahoo(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] City & State Pennsylvania(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Chris Rabb For Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Platform - Chris Rabb For Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] 2026 Midterm General Endorsements - Center Action Fund(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [6] Pa. Democrats have mostly positive views of socialism as ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [7] Christopher M Rabb (D) — U.S. Representative, PA-03(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [8] Pennsylvania Democratic congressional candidate supports Puerto Rico independence(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [9] 2026 Pennsylvania Election Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [10] Transcript: Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026(opens in a new tab) Aug 16, 2026
- [11] Socialist House nominee's radical law-and-order vision(opens in a new tab) Aug 7, 2026
- [12] Rabb congratulates Philadelphia City Council on passing ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
- [13] Chris Rabb and the Democrats’ ‘double wave’ could change America for good | Will Bunch(opens in a new tab) May 26, 2026
- [14] PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement(opens in a new tab) May 18, 2026
- [15] Candidate questionnaire: Chris Rabb - City & State Pennsylvania(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2026
- [16] Chris Rabb in the Democratic primary for Pa. 3rd Congressional District | Endorsement(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
- [17] Congressional candidate Chris Rabb talks labor organizing and ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
- [18] Meet the 4 Democrats vying to replace Dwight Evans in Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 11, 2026
- [19] PAWFP, Progressive Groups, Elected Officials Endorse ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 20, 2026
- [20] Rabb highlights environmental sustainability legislation during Earth ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 21, 2023
- [21] Chris Rabb: Incumbent seeks second term on record of ...(opens in a new tab) May 10, 2018