'Squad'-backed Summer Lee projected winner in Pennsylvania contest

Democrat Summer Lee projected to win her House race against Republican opponent Mike Doyle.

The Associated Press projects that Democratic state Rep. Summer Lee will defeat GOP challenger Mike Doyle in the race forLee is a former civil rights attorney currently serving as a state representative for Pennsylvania’s 34thLee supports erasing all student debt, ending the filibuster and packing the Supreme Court, viewpoints that align heavily with the progressive group of House Democrats labeled"the Squad." The Democrat socialist was backed by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

Doyle shares a name with the Democrat who currently holds the seat, current Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pa., who announced his retirement at the end of this term — confusing many voters. The campaign site for the Republican Doyle included the hashtag #TheRightMike, but Democratic Rep. Doyle clarified:"My name is on the ballot, but it's not me."

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