Jerry Nadler Defeats Carolyn Maloney , in Democratic Primary.
AP reports that Rep.
Nadler beat Rep.
Maloney on Aug.
23 after the lawmakers were forced to run in the same congressional district.
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AP reports that Rep.
Nadler beat Rep.
Maloney on Aug.
23 after the lawmakers were forced to run in the same congressional district.
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Maloney's loss puts an end to her 30 years of service in Congress.
The veteran lawmakers spent decades working together prior to the redistricting process that forced them to become opponents.
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Upon winning, Nadler said that the two of them , “have spent much of our adult lives working together to better both New York and our nation.
I speak for everyone in this room tonight when I thank her for her decades of service to our city.”.
Upon winning, Nadler said that the two of them , “have spent much of our adult lives working together to better both New York and our nation.
I speak for everyone in this room tonight when I thank her for her decades of service to our city.”.
Nadler was previously elected to Congress in 1992.
While serving on the House Judiciary Committee, he led the two impeachments of former President Trump.
AP reports he promised to return to Congress “with a mandate to fight for the causes so many of us know to be right,” such as abortion rights and climate change.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi congratulated Nadler and said he “has been a commanding force for freedom and justice.”.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi congratulated Nadler and said he “has been a commanding force for freedom and justice.”.
Pelosi also said Maloney was “a champion for integrity” and “her longtime public service will be profoundly missed in the Congress.”.
Pelosi also said Maloney was “a champion for integrity” and “her longtime public service will be profoundly missed in the Congress.”.
AP reports that the primary winner will run against Republican Michael Zumbluskas in November.
