Five-Term Dem Rep. Dwight Evans Won’t Run In 2026

June 30, 2025 Democrats, Politics

Just in via press release:

Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) today announced that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, concluding a distinguished career in public service spanning over four decades.

“Serving the people of Philadelphia has been the honor of my life,” said Evans. “And I remain in good health and fully capable of continuing to serve. After some discussions this weekend and thoughtful reflection, I have decided that the time is right to announce that I will not be seeking re-election in 2026. I will serve out the full term that ends Jan. 3, 2027.

“I am deeply proud of what I have been able to accomplish over my 45 years in elected office — from revitalizing neighborhoods block by block to fighting for justice, economic opportunity, investments in infrastructure and education.

“I cannot express the gratitude that I have for the trust that voters put in me as their voice in both state and federal office. It has been a privilege of a lifetime to serve as their advocate in government.”

Evans emphasized that he will continue to serve his constituents fully until the end of his term, that his offices will remain open, and that he will support a smooth transition for his successor.

Read the full press release.

Former Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims endorsed Evans in 2016 after dropping out of the Democratic primary in which Evans defeated incumbent Rep. Chaka Fattah by eight points. Later in 2016, Fattah was sentenced to ten years on corruption charges. Evans ran unopposed in 2024 and won reelection in 2022 by 95 points.



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