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Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd District, a major win for the party's left flank and a blow to the city's political machine. He defeated state Sen. Sharif Street and Ala Stanford, and is likely to succeed retiring Rep. Dwight Evans. This victory signals a shift in the era of establishment politics.

Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb is projected to win the Democratic primary in the Keystone State’s 3rd Congressional District. Rabb faced off against state Sen. Shariff Street and pediatric surgeon Ala Stanford. The primary was for the district spanning parts of west and north Philadelphia.

The Democratic primary in Philadelphia's 3rd Congressional District is a tight four-way race between state Rep. Chris Rabb, state Sen. Sharif Street, Dr. Ala Stanford, and Shaun Griffith. The winner is heavily favored to win in November. The race has unfolded along fault lines animating the broader Democratic Party.

Democrats are divided over the issue of abolishing ICE in primary races, with candidates struggling to articulate clear positions on immigration enforcement. The debate has intensified following killings by ICE agents in Minnesota, creating vulnerability for Democratic candidates as Republicans exploit the issue in competitive races.

Democratic primary candidates across multiple states are emphasizing their 'fighter' label in campaign ads, driven by liberal frustration with Trump's policies and the party's response. The term appears in ads from both progressive and moderate candidates, with examples from Illinois, Texas, and Pennsylvania highlighting confrontations with ICE and Trump.