District 3 candidates flush with cash ahead of Democratic primary
By Mike D'Onofrio
Published on April 23, 2026.
Candidates vying for Philadelphia's District 3 congressional seat are generating significant amounts of cash ahead of the May 19 Democratic primary. Political newcomer Ala Stanford holds a significant advantage with nearly $450,000 on hand, compared to state Sen. Sharif Street with over $263,000 and state Rep. Chris Rabb nearly $237,000. The primary has divided the Democratic Party's establishment in the district, which runs from South to Northwest Philly. The final weeks of the race could determine who wins the Democratic primary and the November election.
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