Sen. Sharif Street to step down as Pa. Democratic Party chairman

State Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), who is seeking his party’s nomination to run for Congress, announced Monday he will step down from his role as Pennsylvania Democratic Party chair.

“This was not an easy decision–but it is the right one,” Street wrote in a post on social media. “I took on this role to build a Democratic Party that was more inclusive, more united, and more powerful.”

“Together, we’ve done exactly that — delivering historic victories, strengthening our grassroots, and expanding our coalition across Pennsylvania,” he added. “I’m proud of the progress we’ve made and confident the party is strong, energized, and ready to meet the challenges ahead. Now it’s time to make space for the next chapter of leadership so we can keep building on that progress.”

Street is one of several Democrats in the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Philadelphia), who declared he would be retiring at the end of his current term. Street announced his candidacy for the 3rd District seat in July along with state Rep. Chris Rabb (D-Philadelphia).



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