[VT | May 15, 2026 | Philadelphia PA]
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) appeared in North Philadelphia on May 15 at a public campaign event for Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb ahead of Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary election.
The event was held at Garden of Prayer World Prayer in North Philadelphia from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Attendees included local residents, community organizers, labor advocates, elected officials, and voters from across the Philadelphia area.
In addition to Ocasio-Cortez and Rabb, speakers included:
- Nikil Saval
- Elizabeth Fiedler
- Kendra Brooks
- Nicolas O’Rourke
Representatives from labor organizations, the Working Families Party, and community groups also participated in the event.
According to remarks delivered during the program, speakers discussed issues including:
- housing affordability
- healthcare access
- education funding
- tenant protections
- workers’ rights
- community organizing
- voter participation
During her remarks, Ocasio-Cortez discussed public spending, corporate lobbying, and voter participation ahead of the Democratic primary election.
Rabb spoke about community service, civic participation, and his experience representing residents in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He said public service should remain focused on local community needs and issues affecting everyday residents.
Chris Rabb currently represents Pennsylvania’s 200th House District and is running for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, located in Philadelphia, is considered one of the most Democratic-leaning congressional districts in the state.
