Elections

Bernie Weighs In on Tough Illinois Race, Backs Progressive Against Incumbent Democrat

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Progressive candidate Marie Newman will look to unseat anti-abortion, conservative Democratic incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in Illinois’ 3rd district.

Gideon Resnick
Gideon Resnick 

Political Reporter

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Gideon Resnick

Gideon Resnick

Political Reporter

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