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Nida Allam mounts progressive primary challenge to Rep. Valerie Foushee in North Carolina
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Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam has announced a primary challenge against Rep. Valerie Foushee in North Carolina's 4th Congressional District. The 31-year-old progressive enters the race with backing from several national left-leaning groups and Sen. Bernie Sanders, positioning her campaign as a bid to bring more aggressive resistance to Donald Trump’s agenda and stronger representation for working-class voters.
Rep. Jared Golden, a centrist Democrat from Maine’s 2nd District, announced on Nov. 5 that he will not seek re‑election in 2026, citing rising threats and Congressional dysfunction. The decision lands as he faces a primary challenge from the left and as progressives make gains from New York City to Maine’s Senate primary.
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A fresh generation of young progressive Democrats, inspired by Donald Trump's return to the White House, is rising to challenge the party's direction. Figures like Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are seen as the future by activists at a recent summit. This group aims to push bold policies on affordability, housing, and opposition to Trump's agenda.