Source-The New York Times-
In a year notable for a wave of female candidates, Tuesday’s congressional primaries delivered big wins for women, particularly on the Democratic side. And nowhere was the enthusiasm more evident than in Pennsylvania, where at least seven Democratic women surged to primary victories this week, in districts that could help their party flip at least three House seats in November.
A victory by any of them would be a pivotal moment for Pennsylvania, which has had an all-male congressional delegation since 2015. But some face steep battles, and politics these days offers few guarantees.
“Several of them face a huge challenge because of the nature of the district,” said Terry Madonna, the director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster. “The Democratic wave would have to be beyond huge.”
On the Republican side, one woman, Pearl Kim, will be running for a House seat in the general election. Read more