Lee Beats Back Patel in Pittsburgh-Area Democratic Primary

U.S. Representative Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat, has retained her seat representing Pittsburgh-area in a primary election, overcoming criticism that she was too far to the left for the district and overly critical of President Biden. Lee’s victory is seen as an early test of progressive strength against outside spending and a microcosm of the ongoing debate between moderates and progressives within the Democratic party.

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