Tina Shah raises nearly $1M, mostly self funded, in Democratic primary for New Jersey House seat
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Democrat Dr. Tina Shah raised nearly $1 million, mostly self-funded, for her New Jersey House seat campaign.
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A significant amount of self-funded money in a Democratic primary could influence the general election outcome for your congressional representation.
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Democrat and ICU physician Dr. Tina Shah raised nearly $1 million for her campaign to challenge Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) in the November election. Shah personally loaned $650,000 of this total to her campaign for the New Jersey House seat. This significant self-funding effort positions her as a contender in the Democratic primary for NJ-7. Her campaign aims to reach voters and counter President Donald Trump's political influence.
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Several key primary elections are taking place across the United States, including special elections and challenges to incumbents. Notable races include Georgia's 14th Congressional District, Mississippi's House and Senate primaries, and a competitive New York City House seat.
Mississippi Primary Elections for House and Senate
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Mississippi Primary Elections
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Mississippi Primary Election Results
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