Nadler's Gen Z primary challenger raises over $340K on first day
'In just one day, Liam didn't just outraise a 32-year incumbent's entire last quarter, he eclipsed their entire war chest,' Elkind's campaign adviser David Epstein said in a statement.
'That's not just momentum, it's a movement. It's no secret that New Yorkers are demanding bold, new leadership. This surge of grassroots support shows that Liam's unapologetically progressive vision is striking a powerful chord. This is just the beginning,' he continued.
The Hill was the first outlet to report on Elkind's fundraising haul.
Nadler reported raising over $91,000 in the second quarter of the year and has over $243,000 cash on hand.
Elkind, 26, launched his challenge against Nadler, 78, on Wednesday, focusing explicitly on the issue of age.
In his launch video, Elkind said he appreciates Nadler's service in office, noting that he grew up voting for him.
'But we need new leaders to meet this moment, because we can't wait,' Elkind said. 'We can't wait to fight Trump, end corruption, ban corporate PAC money, impose term limits, build more housing and serve our neighbors in need.'
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Nadler, who was first elected to Congress in 1992, has a strong record of defeating past primary challengers and won reelection in 2022 after he faced off against another incumbent following redistricting.
The debate surrounding the age of elected officials in the Democratic Party has grown in recent months. Former President Biden came under scrutiny for initially running for reelection amid questions about his own fitness for office, while a number of Democratic lawmakers, most recently Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), have died in office.
Additionally, former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg made waves when he launched his group Leaders We Deserve in an effort to elect a new generation of lawmakers and drew headlines for the group's $20 million effort to primary safe House Democrats.
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mRNA mayhem
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The Hill
22 minutes ago
- The Hill
Law scholars say Gov. Abbott's bid to oust Rep. Wu is unprecedented, lacks legal basis
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Politico
25 minutes ago
- Politico
Sayegh considers Pou challenge
Good Thursday morning! Democrats have been girding for a competitive challenge to freshman U.S. Rep. Nellie Pou after her shockingly narrow win last year. Now, there may be a primary as well. . Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, who's been the subject of speculation in Paterson that he may challenge Pou in the primary next year instead of seeking reelection to a third term as mayor, confirmed to me that he's thinking about it. Or at least something along those lines. 'I do keep my options open,' Sayegh told me on the phone. As Sayegh said this, he was on his way to a golf outing fundraiser for his mayoral campaign. He declined to elaborate further. But Sayegh can't run in both elections. Not realistically, at least. Paterson's municipal election is in May 2026 — a month before the House primary. And Pou recently told New Jersey Globe she plans to run for reelection. 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Allocco has morphed from congressional candidate to political forecaster via a tech company called Zoose. Here is how he describes it: 'Zoose® is a tech company leveraging advanced AI and human-to-human solutions to solve real-time challenges. While Zoose remains focused on enhancing global communication and support, we also apply our AI-driven insights to critical areas like election analysis - bringing data-backed clarity to complex political landscapes.' What does all that mean regarding the race for governor? 'I am the only forecaster who has Jack up ... right now,' he said when we met Wednesday morning in this Morris County town.' 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Lowe removed the deer from her property for fear that he would be euthanized, but state officials still went after her.' —'Seal pup that washed up on Brigantine beach is healing, vets say'
