Salem Snow
www.salemforcongress.comKensington-based activist and former social worker (Puerto Rican/Romani heritage). Bernie Sanders 2016/2020 campaign volunteer, Philly For Bernie original member. Challenged Boyle in the 2022 Democratic primary unsuccessfully; running again in 2026, rejecting corporate PAC money.
Chance of winning5%
Grassroots challenger without significant funding in a D+20 district against an entrenched Ranking Member.
Background
Kensington-based activist and former social worker (Puerto Rican/Romani heritage). Bernie Sanders 2016/2020 campaign volunteer, Philly For Bernie original member. Challenged Boyle in the 2022 Democratic primary unsuccessfully; running again in 2026, rejecting corporate PAC money.
Stated positions · 5
- Medicare for All and Housing for All
- $2,000/month universal stimulus
- Cancel rent and mortgage debt; public high-speed internet as utility
- No corporate PAC or dark-money contributions
- Green New Deal climate investment
Pros & cons, honest read
Reasons to support
- Authentic Kensington roots and lived experience
- Clean donor profile — refuses corporate PAC money
- Forces Boyle to defend record on corporate money and Laken Riley
Reasons to be skeptical
- Lost 2022 primary badly
- Platform items viewed as unrealistic by mainstream Dems
- Minimal campaign infrastructure against an incumbent with $5M cash
Sources
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