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Democrat
Ala Stanford

Ala Stanford

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Overview

Current rolePhysician

PartyDemocratic

GenderFemale

LocationPennsylvania

BackgroundPhysician

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EducationPennsylvania State University (biology; Penn State Erie/Behrend, then University Park)

Notable personal detailsAla Stanford is a Philadelphia physician and pediatric surgeon known for founding the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium during the COVID-19 pandemic. She served as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 3 director from 2021 to 2024 and later joined the University of Pennsylvania as a professor of practice and community outreach leader. She was a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Ala Stanford emphasizes health equity and expanding access to primary and preventive care for underserved communities, and has advocated using public programs and federal resources to address disparities. Her work centers on creating community-based clinics, increasing vaccination and testing access, and using federal health roles to support Medicaid/Medicare programs and public health initiatives.

Public Safety & Guns

Ala Stanford has participated in intergovernmental efforts and meetings focused on addressing gun violence in Philadelphia in her role as HHS Region 3 director, and has said the goal is to prevent and reduce gun violence through collaboration and shared resources. There is no clear, detailed public statement on her specific federal policy positions (for example: universal background checks, assault weapons bans, red flag laws, or other specific gun-regulation proposals) available on her campaign or public pages found in this search.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedFeb 11, 2026

In the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, Ala Stanford is among the candidates who have self-funded a significant portion of their campaign. The race so far is driven mainly by individual donors with limited outside PAC activity. The Democratic primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026, with ten candidates competing for the nomination.

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Articles
TPThe Philadelphia Inquirer4 months ago

Here’s who is funding Philly’s crowded race for Congress

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Polls

PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Polling Average
20%15%10%5%0%
15.3%
17.7%
15.3%
7%
Ala Stanford
A. Stanford
Sharif Street
S. Street
Chris Rabb
C. Rabb
Morgan Cephas
M. Cephas
David Oxman
D. Oxman
Date (Start - End)SpreadStanfordStreetRabbCephasOxman
Polling Average
Street+2.3
15.3%17.7%15.3%7.0%2.0%
Public Policy PollingApr 1 - 2
Stanford+5.0
28.0%16.0%23.0%––
Lake Research PartnersNov 17 - 20
Street+11.0
11.0%22.0%17.0%7.0%2.0%
brilliant corners Research & StrategiesAug 6 - 12
Street+8.0
7.0%15.0%6.0%––

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$756.5K
$567.4K
$378.3K
$189.1K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$756.5K
$210.7K
$545.8K
$34.1K

Source: FEC

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