Rep. Summer Lee, a member of the far-left 'Squad,' survived a tough Democrat primary challenge that focused on her anti-Israel stances in Congress.
A member of the far-left 'Squad' survived a challenge from a centrist Democrat on Tuesday despite her sharp criticism of Israel that threatened her effort to win re-election in a district with a sizable Jewish community. Rep. Summer Lee, a first-term congresswoman, will once again be the Democrat nominee to represent Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, after defeating local councilwoman Bhavani Patel. Lee's victory follows that of fellow 'Squad' member Rep.
The race was viewed as an early test of how progressive Democrats critical of Israel might perform with voters as the party faces a continued divide over support for one of America's closest allies in the Middle East amid continued Gaza military operations in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack. Since the attack and the war's escalation, Lee had called for a ceasefire and opposed sending more funding to Israel.
Lee's victory helped her avoid being the first House Democrat incumbent to lose a primary this year. Other 'Squad' members are also expected to face tough primary challenges from centrist Democrats, including Reps. Cori Bush, D-Mo., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. Fox News' Emma Colton and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.
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