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PA-03 Democratic nominee?
$280.8K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyDemocratic Socialist
Age56 years old (Feb 21, 1970)
GenderMale
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LocationPennsylvania
BackgroundState Representative (Pennsylvania House of Representatives)
EducationYale College, B.A. (1992)
Notable personal detailsChristopher M. Rabb is a Democratic politician, educator, and author from Philadelphia. He has represented the 200th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2017 and won the 2026 Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. He is a Yale College graduate and earned a master’s degree in organizational dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate sponsors and authored legislation (House Bill 1773, the “Fair Share Tax Plan”) to make Pennsylvania’s income tax more progressive by lowering taxes on wages and interest while substantially raising taxes on passive income (dividends, rents, royalties, etc.), with options that would raise billions in additional revenue. The proposal targets higher taxes on nonwage and investment income to shift the tax burden away from lower-income wage earners.
Healthcare
Supports guaranteeing access to healthcare and aligns with progressive policies including Medicare for All. Campaign materials describe a commitment to guaranteeing access to healthcare, and local reporting and endorsements link him with Medicare-for-All–style priorities.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate sponsored legislation to make Pennsylvania a "sanctuary commonwealth," prohibiting local agencies from using resources to enforce federal immigration laws and emphasizing keeping families together and protecting community trust with police. This position prioritizes limits on local participation in immigration enforcement and protections for immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion access and describes abortion as health care; has co-sponsored Pennsylvania legislation to protect access to reproductive health services and has advocated publicly as a pro-choice lawmaker. Uses legislative and public messaging to oppose restrictions that would impede access to abortion services from other states.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including a transition to 100% renewable energy (by 2050), carbon pricing, environmental justice measures, and legislation to prohibit corporate “greenwashing.”
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and measures to reduce illegal firearm access and hold licensed dealers accountable; has proposed state-level regulatory approaches to restrict ownership of certain firearms and has sponsored legislation to improve reporting of seized firearms. Advocates working with law enforcement and state agencies to limit youth access to guns while urging conversation about gun law reform and public safety in affected communities.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 5, 2026
State Rep. Chris Rabb, a Democrat, is focusing on a run for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District and will not seek reelection to the Pennsylvania House. He has entered a crowded Democratic primary for the seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans and is known for a progressive profile that has clashed with the city’s Democratic establishment. Rabb also reported his former campaign treasurer, Yolanda Brown, for allegedly making unauthorized withdrawals and filed paperwork to replace her.
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Polls
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
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Endorsements
PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Chris Rabb for PA-03 Democratic nominee?
Working Families Party
Political organization
Working Families Party endorsed Chris Rabb in his 2026 congressional primary campaign.
Justice Democrats
Political organization
Justice Democrats endorsed Chris Rabb in his 2026 congressional primary campaign.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Public endorsement
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Chris Rabb in the 2026 Philadelphia-area congressional primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.0M
$750.8K
$500.5K
$250.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.0M
$373.0K
$628.1K
$39.3K
Source: FEC