The Brief U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he won't seek reelection to his Philadelphia seat. Evans, a Democrat, said that he had decided that "the time is right" to retire after his term is up in early 2027. U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans said Monday that he will not seek reelection to his Philadelphia seat, capping a career in public office that stretches back 45 years. Evans is serving his fifth term. Dig deeper:Evans' Philadelphia district is heavily Democratic and a crowded 2026 Democratic primary — possibly including state Sen. Sharif Street, the state Democratic Party chair — is possible to determine a successor in the seat.