Democratic Primary
Big money is striking back against "the Squad," but preparedness and a local focus are still within a candidate’s control.
George Latimer’s victory is a major defeat for the left.
The New York congressman was reelected with a narrow majority in 2022. The lightning-rod issue of Gaza and other missteps created a path for a popular challenger.
"This election is about whether billionaire super PACs can buy our democracy,” the Vermont senator said.
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The freshman congressman fended off Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, who tried to tie the younger Menendez to his father's corruption trial.
The winner, Maryland state Sen. Sarah Elfreth, benefited from the largesse of the highest-profile pro-Israel group.
The president's official victory comes after a contest in which he faced little serious competition.
The Democrat ran because he believes the sitting president will lose to Donald Trump.
Both parties held presidential primaries in the Golden State on Tuesday.
Jason Palmer won the American Samoa Democratic caucus.