Daily News | Philly’s Democratic establishment and progressives again facing off over state House seats
under former President Donald Trump’s administration but has since faced vocal opposition from more centrist Democrats.Three progressive representatives who won their seats against establishment-backed candidates are in tense reelection fights this year.
In South Philadelphia, State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, who represents the 184th District, is up against Michael Giangiordano II, a real estate professional and self-described moderate Democrat who won the backing of local ward leaders. In the 10th District, Rep. Amen Brown is being challenged by Cass Green, who has won endorsement from numerous progressive groups and elected officials, and community radio personality Sajda Blackwell, whose husband is the grandson of former Councilmember Jannie Blackwell.Brown became a target for progressives after introducing legislation in 2021 that would have increased mandatory minimum sentences for gun-related crimes.
Former city LGBTQ care coordinator Deja Lynn Alvarez, who if successful would be the first trans woman elected to the General Assembly, has won the backing of many party leaders and is close with Sims. In an open race for the 173rd District, which is being vacated by Rep. Mike Driscoll, Democratic ward leader Pete McDermott faces Pat Gallagher, Driscoll’s chief of staff.Philly’s mail ballot drop boxes are easier to get to for white residents than Black and Hispanic ones
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