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Dennis
Mahoney

Independent candidate Dennis Mahoney challenges Democrat Chris Rabb for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District in 2026

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sources
9
positions
6
endorsements
2
mahoneyforcongress.com ↗(opens in a new tab)
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Background

Dennis Mahoney is an independent candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. A South Philadelphia resident, he is challenging Democratic nominee Chris Rabb for the seat left open after Rep. Dwight Evans chose not to seek reelection. 11415

Mahoney earned a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from the University of Vermont (2014), an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania (2020), and an Executive MPA from Penn's Fels Institute of Government (2023). 11

His career spans cyber insurance, community ministry at The District Church in Washington, D.C., and humanitarian work. He spent five years at Food for the Hungry, where he developed a corporate-partnerships program, before founding AOI Solutions, a disaster-relief and international-development firm, after completing his Fels degree. 710111314

Mahoney is running as an independent; the Forward Party endorsed his candidacy in September 2026. He has no prior elected office on record. 1310

At a glance

Party
The Independent Party
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Pennsylvania
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Founder, AOI Solutions
Website
mahoneyforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    endorsement
    Pennsylvania Forward Party endorses Mahoney for PA-03

    iVoterGuide's profile (updated October 9, 2026) lists the Pennsylvania Forward Party as an endorser of Mahoney, though the endorsement was received after the guide's evaluation deadline and no specific endorsement date is available.

    Dennis Mahoney · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 28
    news
    Spotlight PA identifies Mahoney as independent challenger to Rabb in PA-03

    Spotlight PA's September 28 congressional race guide identified Mahoney as the independent challenging Democrat Chris Rabb in PA-03, noting that incumbent Dwight Evans is not seeking reelection.

    Election 2026: Complete guide to PA's congressional races · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 25
    poll
    No public polls found for the PA-03 race featuring Mahoney

    A candidate-tracking page reported that no public polls of the PA-03 race had been found as of September 25, 2026.

    Dennis Joseph Mahoney (I) — U.S. Representative, PA-03 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    filing
    Mahoney confirmed on November general election ballot as independent in PA-03

    Pennsylvania Department of State information listed 'MAHONEY, DENNIS JOSEPH' as an approved candidate for the November 3 general election in the 3rd Congressional District under 'The Independent Party,' running against Democratic nominee Chris Rabb.

    Dennis Joseph Mahoney (I) — U.S. Representative, PA-03 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 10
    news
    Philadelphia Inquirer profiles Mahoney as independent challenger in PA-03

    The Philadelphia Inquirer profiled Mahoney, a South Philadelphia resident with a background in humanitarian aid and disaster relief, including work with Food for the Hungry. He described his campaign rationale: 'Let's build bridges and partnerships and bring results,' and acknowledged it would be 'a hard fight and a hard run.'

    Dennis Joseph Mahoney (I) — U.S. Representative, PA-03 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 30
    filing
    Mahoney campaign raised ~$10,800 through June 30, with ~$8,252 cash on hand

    FEC-reported figures showed Mahoney's campaign had raised approximately $10,800, spent about $2,548, and held roughly $8,252 cash on hand with no reported debt as of the June 30 reporting period.

    Dennis Joseph Mahoney (I) — U.S. Representative, PA-03 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Black clergy of Philadelphia other
    Listed as an endorser in the Philadelphia Citizen election guide; no individual clergy members named, no date or endorsement statement provided. thephiladelphiacitizen.org
  • Forward Party organization
    The Forward Party announced its endorsement of Dennis Mahoney for Congress in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District. forwardparty.com · Sep 8, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$11K
Spent
$2,548
Cash on hand
$8,252

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6PA03369(opens in a new tab)

Sources 9

  1. [1] Dennis Mahoney(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Dennis Mahoney for Congress · Independent · PA District 3(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] End the Benefits Cliff - Dennis Mahoney for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Election 2026: Complete guide to PA's congressional races(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  5. [5] Dennis Joseph Mahoney (I) — U.S. Representative, PA-03(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  6. [6] Your Guide to the 2026 General Election - The Philadelphia Citizen(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  7. [7] Dennis Mahoney seeks to represent Pennsylvania's Third District as ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2026
  8. [8] Forward Party Endorses Dennis Mahoney for Congress in PA(opens in a new tab) Sep 8, 2026
  9. [9] Housing Is Economic Infrastructure(opens in a new tab) Aug 16, 2026
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