A progressive candidate has launched a primary challenge to a House Democrat from North Carolina, seeking a redo of the candidates’ 2022 contest that saw significant interference by the pro-Israel lobby and corporate interests.

Nida Allam announced her campaign on Thursday, with backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and a slate of progressive groups on launch. She’s running on a platform supporting issues like Medicare for All and affordable housing, and has pledged to reject funding from corporate PACs, billionaires, and other major influences like AIPAC — spending that her opponent, Rep. Valerie Foushee, embraced during their last head-to-head.

In 2022, AIPAC’s PAC spent $2.1 million supporting Foushee , with Democratic Majority for Israel chipping in an additional $300,00

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