Melvin Prince Johnakin
Melvin Prince Johnakin (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[sources: 1, 2]
Elections
2026
See also: Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5
Incumbent Mary Gay Scanlon (D), Melvin Campbell (D), and Melvin Prince Johnakin (D) are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5
Joshua Brown (R) and Nick Manganaro (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 5 on May 19, 2026.
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 3
Incumbent Dwight Evans defeated Christopher Hoeppner in the general election for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dwight Evans (D) | 95.1 | 251,115 |
| Christopher Hoeppner (Socialist Workers Party) | 4.9 | 12,820 | ||
| Total votes: 263,935 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 3
Incumbent Dwight Evans defeated Alexandra Hunt and Michael Cogbill in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 3 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dwight Evans | 75.7 | 97,709 |
 | Alexandra Hunt | 19.9 | 25,712 | |
 | Michael Cogbill | 4.4 | 5,728 | |
| Total votes: 129,149 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2026 Elections
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