In NJ-9 primary, incumbent Pascrell's stance on Gaza an opening for challenger Khairullah

WNYC News | May 29, 2024

The Democratic primary is usually a cakewalk for Rep. Bill Pascrell, who has been in Congress for more than 25 years.

But this year, he faces a rare competitive race in his Passaic County district — with a challenger seizing on Pascrell’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza, and without the help of a New Jersey ballot system that gives establishment candidates a huge advantage.

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