USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyPennsylvania · 3rd congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Dwight Evans
Profile
Dwight Evans is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district since 2016. Before his tenure in Congress, he served for 35 years in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he notably chaired the House Appropriations Committee for two decades. A member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus, Evans has focused on urban development, gun violence prevention, and public health. He announced in June 2025 that he would not seek re-election in 2026, intending to complete his current term.
Details
- Born
- May 16, 1954 · 72 years old
- Birth place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Education
- Germantown High School, Community College of Philadelphia, La Salle University
- Career
- Teacher, employment counselor
