Seven-term incumbent Dan Lipinski faced first serious challenge from progressive Marie Newman,who has refused to concedeIncumbent Democrat Dan Lipinski won a narrow victory after a fierce challenge from progressive Marie Newman on Tuesday in Illinois’s third congressional district. With 95% of the vote reporting, Lipinski, and one of the few remaining anti-abortion Democrats on Capitol Hill,edged out Newman by 51% to 49%.
A seven-term incumbent, Lipinski had not faced a serious challenge in a decade. However, and in a district that backed Hillary Clinton by 15 points in 2016,he faced criticism not just for his views on abortion but his opposition to the Affordable Care Act and refusal to endorse Barack Obama in 2012. Related: Illinois primary pits scarce 'pro-life' Democrat against progressive wing Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com