Summer Lee beats primary challenger after facing pressure over Israel-Gaza
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‘Squad’ member Summer Lee survives primary challenge despite Israel comments
Freshman Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) survived a primary election for her House seat in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, giving a glimpse of hope to other progressive Democrats facing similar reelection challenges over their calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. Lee defeated primary opponent Bhavini Patel, a local councilwoman in Edgewood who challenged Lee for her […]
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Rep. Summer Lee fends off a primary challenge in a race that tested Democratic sentiment over Israel
Progressive Rep. Summer Lee fended off a primary challenge from Edgewood Borough Council member Bhavini Patel, NBC News projects, in a race that served as an early test of how Democratic voters feel about the Israel-Hamas war and concerns over rising antisemitism at home. With 99% of the expected vote counted, Lee held a 21-point edge over Patel. In a victory speech in Pittsburgh, Lee said, "This movement is stronger than whatever they want to throw at us" and is "stronger than every GOP...
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Israel-Gaza war is central to battleground state seat as progressive 'Squad' Rep. Summer Lee tries to edge out challenger: Pennsylvania primary key indicator of how the foreign conflict could impact balance of power in 2024
Pennsylvania voters cast ballots in the state's primary on Tuesday. Rep. Summer Lee is facing a challenge in the primary from Bhavini Patel. Candidates in the race are on separate ends of Democratic party with their stance on Israel's war in Gaza