Rep. Summer Lee beats back primary challenge in Pennsylvania


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WKBN.com— 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 []

dailym.ai—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

Washington Post—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.

NBC News—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...