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With the September primary just over two months away, progressive groups across Western Western Massachusetts and beyond are coming out in support of Democrat Tahirah Amatul-Wadud’s congressional run.
The Springfield attorney, who is looking to unseat longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Richard Neal this fall, has picked up endorsements from Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution, Indivisible Williamsburg, Rise Up Western Massachusetts Indivisible, and -- most recently -- Indivisible Project and Progressive Democrats of America.
Russell Freedman, the Progressive Democrats of America state coordinator, said his organization was “delighted” to announce its support for Amatul-Wadud, contending that she’s “a progressive who understands the needs of the people in the 1st Congressional District” when it comes to jobs, health care and other issues.