Dr. Ala Stanford, a nationally celebrated public health leader and founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, announced her run for Congress.
During a press conference on Wednesday, October 1, in her hometown of Germantown, Stanford, along with family, friends, and supporters, kicked off her campaign for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district.
“As a doctor and a community leader in Philadelphia, I go to work every day to serve our most vulnerable neighbors and families, but we’re up against a system that simply doesn’t work for working families and people in need. That’s why I’m running for Congress, because when I see a problem in our city, I take action to fix it,” said Dr. Stanford. “The people I serve every day at 21st and Lehigh in North Philadelphia deserve so much more than the status quo. They deserve safe streets, affordable housing, good schools, jobs that pay living wages, and basic, quality health care. I know what it means when our supposed leaders like Donald Trump fail us. I’ve seen it, I’ve lived it, and I’ve stepped up to lead when he turned his back on our city. That’s why this campaign is about stepping up and continuing to fight for Philadelphia.”
Stanford enters a crowded primary race with the backing of longtime U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans, who will retire at the end of his sixth term next year.
“Dr. Ala Stanford is a compassionate and dedicated public servant, and I am proud to endorse her campaign for Congress,” U.S. Representative Dwight Evans shared in a news release. “Dr. Stanford was born and raised in Philadelphia, and like so many of our neighbors, she faced significant challenges growing up, but every step of the way, she overcame those challenges, succeeded through hard work, and never forgot where she came from. At this moment in history, Congress needs more fighters to push back against this administration and I know Dr. Stanford is ready to represent Philadelphia and be that champion for the people of this city and the region.” […]