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Progressive Anti-AIPAC Group Loses First Election Test

Progressive Anti-AIPAC Group Loses First Election Test

Summary

A progressive candidate, Nida Allam, lost the Democratic primary in North Carolina's 4th district. Despite support from anti-AIPAC groups and progressive leaders, Allam was defeated by incumbent Valerie Foushee by a narrow margin.

Key Facts

  • Nida Allam lost to Valerie Foushee in North Carolina's 4th district Democratic primary.
  • Foushee received 49.2 percent of the votes, while Allam got 48.2 percent.
  • The vote count was almost complete, with 99 percent counted.
  • Allam was supported by a super PAC opposing AIPAC, which spent over $500,000.
  • She also had backing from Bernie Sanders and several progressive organizations.
  • Allam criticized Foushee for previous ties to the pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC.
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