Rep. Summer Lee beats back primary challenge in Pennsylvania
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Rep. Summer Lee beats back primary challenge in Pennsylvania
Rep. Summer Lee has won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a primary challenge amid frustrations over her views on the Israel-Hamas war. A first-term member of the Squad and a rising star within the progressive coalition, Lee will go on to compete in the blue []
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Summer Lee beats primary challenger after facing pressure over Israel-Gaza
The race in Pennsylvania's 12th District was considered a first test for the “Squad” of left-wing, progressive Democrats in Congress.
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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...