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Fox News
an hour ago
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- Fox News
House Democrat announces he won't seek re-election in 2026
Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania announced that he will not pursue re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives next year, but noted that he will finish his current term. According to a press release, the congressman indicated that he is "in good health and fully capable of continuing to serve," but has "decided that the time is right to announce that I will not be seeking re-election in 2026." The lawmaker disclosed last year that he had a minor stroke. Evans, who began serving in the U.S. House in November 2016, had previously served in the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives since 1981. "After careful consideration and deep reflection over this past weekend, I have decided that I will not seek re-election in 2026. It has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime to serve the people of PA-03. I will forever be grateful to the residents of Philadelphia for the trust they placed in me," he said in a statement. He indicated that he will work to help Democrats reclaim the House majority. "I intend to spend the months ahead focused on increasing voter turnout in Philadelphia. Our voices matter, and our votes are our power. I will also do everything I can to help Democrats take back the majority in the House of Representatives," he said in the statement. "Finally, I want to say this to my fellow elected officials: We must do a better job of listening — truly listening — to the people we represent. The challenges our constituents face are real, and they deserve leaders who are present and willing to act boldly on their behalf," he noted. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., also noted in a press release issued on Monday that he will not run in 2026. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., indicated in a statement issued on Sunday that will not seek re-election.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Pa. Congressman Dwight Evans won't seek reelection in 2026, announces plans to retire
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-3rd District) U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-3rd District) announced on Monday that he will not run for reelection in 2026. '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,' he said. 'Serving the people of Philadelphia has been the honor of my life. 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,' he added. 'It has been a privilege of a lifetime to serve as their advocate in government.' In May 2024, Evans suffered a stroke and did not vote for several months during his recovery. He was reelected to another term last year. In his statement, Evans said that he is in 'good health and fully capable of continuing to serve.' He intends to serve the remainder of his current term that ends on Jan. 3, 2027. Evans career in elected office spans several decades. He served in Pennsylvania's General Assembly for multiple decades before he defeated indicted incumbent Congressman Chaka Fattah in the Democratic Party primary in 2016 to win a seat in the U.S. House. He has cruised to reelection four times and represents a safe Democratic district, according to national ratings outlets. Evans is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, where he serves on the Subcommittees on Health, and Worker and Family Support. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in December that multiple Democrats would be interested in running for the seat, if Evans decided to not seek reelection in 2026. A few confirmed interest in the seat following Evans announcement. Earlier this year, Evans' first quarter fundraising total, was the lowest in the state's congressional delegation. State Sen. Sharif Street, who also serves as the chairman of the state's Democratic Party, said 'We'll be filing paperwork tomorrow that will answer that question.' State Rep. Chris Rabb (D-Philadelphia) previously set up an exploratory committee for the seat in October 2023, but decided against challenging Evans. 'I had no intention of running against the congressman, but now that he has announced that he's not running for re-election. I'm seriously considering it,' Rabb told the Capital-Star on Monday. State Rep. Morgan Cephas, who serves as the chair of the Philadelphia caucus in the state House, told POLITICO on Monday that 'me and my team are strongly considering a bid.' Dave Oxman, a physician, and Robin Toldens, who the Inquirer reports is a former city government employee and real estate agent, are both Democrats who have already filed to run for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District Peter Hall and Ian Karbal contributed to this report.
NBC News
18 hours ago
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- NBC News
Trump administration live updates: Senate votes on Republican agenda bill amendments
Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., announced in a statement this morning that he won't seek re-election next year. "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," said Evans, who made clear that he's in good health. "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," he added. "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, 71, has served in the House since 2016, representing Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, which covers parts of Philadelphia. He's the 10th House Democrat to announce plans not to seek re-election next year or seek other office.
19 hours ago
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US Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia says he won't run for reelection
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans said Monday that he will not seek reelection to his Philadelphia seat, capping a career in public office that stretches back 45 years. Evans, a Democrat, said in a statement that he decided that 'the time is right' to retire after his term is up in early 2027. Evans, 71, said he is in good health and capable of serving, a year after he suffered what he has called a minor stroke. Evans is serving his fifth term. He originally ran for Congress in 2016 against then-U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah, a fellow Democrat who had been seeking a 12th term in Congress while under federal indictment. Prior to that, Evans served for 36 years in the state House of Representatives, rising to become Appropriations Committee chairman, and the first Black chairman of the powerful committee. He was first elected when he was just 26. Evans' Philadelphia district is heavily Democratic and a crowded 2026 Democratic primary — possibly including state Sen. Sharif Street, the state Democratic Party chair — is possible to determine a successor in the seat.
UPI
19 hours ago
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- UPI
Democrat Dwight Evans won't seek re-election in U.S. House
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania speaks during a news conference the U.S. Capitol building in February 2022. On Monday, the Democrat said he would not run for another term. File Photo by Leigh Vogel/UPI | License Photo June 30 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. House member Dwight Evans said Monday he won't run for election again in 2026 after representing Philadelphia in the chamber since 2016. Evans, 71, suffered a stroke last year and has missed several months of votes. Until his announcement, he said he intended to run again in Pennsylvania's heavy Democratic Third Congressional District in Philadelphia. "Serving the people of Philadelphia has been the honor of my life," Evans said in a statement. "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." He succeeded Chaka Fattah, who resigned after being indicted on federal corruption charges. "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," he said. "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 was elected as the Democratic chairman of the House Appropriations Committee in 1990, serving 20 years. Evans said he has remained "rooted in his neighborhood" throughout his career, and lived just blocks from where he grew up in the city. He was a public school teacher and community organizer with the Urban League until he began working in government at 26 in 1980. He was elected to the state's House of Representatives. State Sen. Sharif Street on Monday posted on X his intention to run for Evans' seat, writing "I'm in." Two state representatives, Chris Raab and Morgan Cephas, told WCAU-TV they are considering seeking the seat. The U.S. House currently has a breakdown of 220 Republicans and 212 Democrats with three vacancies after the death of three Democrats. Longtime Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an 81-year-old Democrat from Illinois, said earlier this year she wouldn't run again. Republican Mark Green of Tennessee said he will retire after the budget policy bill goes through Congress. Another Republican, Don Bacon of Nebraska, plans to retire at the end of the 119th Congress.
