Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Works to Block Progressive Chris Rabb in U.S. House Primary
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is privately working to block progressive state lawmaker Chris Rabb's path to a U.S. House seat in a three-way Democratic primary. Rabb has received endorsements from prominent national progressives, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while Shapiro's allies are backing other candidates. The primary is scheduled for May 19, and the winner is expected to win the deep-blue seat in November.
Facts First
- Governor Josh Shapiro has privately told allies he disapproves of Chris Rabb and taken steps to block his path.
- The three-way Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat is on May 19, with the winner expected to win the deep-blue seat in November.
- Chris Rabb has been endorsed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who is rumored to be visiting Philadelphia to campaign for him.
- Shapiro's allies are backing other candidates: Representative Dwight Evans backs Ala Stanford, and many of Shapiro's labor friends support Sharif Street.
- A recent poll found Rabb trailing Stanford by five percentage points, with Street behind both candidates.
What Happened
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his team have privately told allies that he disapproves of progressive state lawmaker Chris Rabb and has taken steps to block his path to a U.S. House seat. The three-way Democratic primary for the seat is scheduled for May 19. Shapiro has advised Philadelphia's building trades unions to avoid running negative ads against... Ala Stanford to prevent inadvertently helping Rabb. Representative Dwight Evans (D-Pa.), an ally of Shapiro, is backing Ala Stanford. Many of Shapiro's friends in labor support Sharif Street.
Chris Rabb has received endorsements from prominent national progressives, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), California Representative Ro Khanna, and Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen. Ocasio-Cortez is rumored to be visiting Philadelphia this month to campaign for Rabb. A recent poll conducted by a group backing Ala Stanford found Rabb trailing Stanford by five percentage points, with Sharif Street behind both candidates.
Why this Matters to You
If you live in Pennsylvania's deep-blue 3rd Congressional District, you will likely be represented in Washington by the winner of this May 19 primary. The contest highlights a significant divide within the Democratic Party between its progressive and more traditional wings, which could influence the types of policies your representative champions. The outcome may also signal the strength of Governor Shapiro's influence over the party's direction in the state.
What's Next
The Democratic primary will be held on May 19. The winner of that primary is expected to win the seat in the November general election. The final weeks of the campaign may see increased activity from national progressive figures campaigning for Rabb and continued strategic maneuvering from Shapiro's allies to consolidate support behind his preferred candidates.