Progressive Chris Rabb wins closely watched Democratic primary in Pennsylvania: ‘We are indomitable’

Tight primary victory in Philadelphia district bolsters Democrats’ left flank, seen as test of progressive momentum

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Chris Rabb, an unflinching progressive state representative, declared his campaign for Pennsylvania’s third congressional district was “indomitable” after winning the Democratic primary in a race that became a proxy battle over the direction of the Democratic party.

In a significant victory for the party’s left wing, Rabb took roughly 45% of the vote in Tuesday’s contest, comfortably ahead of early frontrunner state senator, Sharif Street, who fell to under 30%, and surgeon Ala Stanford.