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Can Clergy Candidates Help Democrats Win Red States?

Original: Can clergy candidates help Democrats win in red states? https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1-5981134/can-clergy-candidat

NPR examines whether clergy running for office could help Democrats become competitive in Republican-leaning states. The report explores how candidates with religious backgrounds may connect with conservative voters on moral and community terms, testing a new electoral strategy for the party ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Why now: Democrats are searching for new strategies to compete in red states ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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