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Democratic candidates put faith front and center on election night

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On Tuesday night, several Democratic winners who made faith central to their campaigns carried it into their victory speeches. Their embrace of religion marked a shift from previous election cycles, when faith was more often a defining feature of Republican campaigns, while Democrats drew support fr…

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  1. America Magazine

    On Election night, the religious left is back (opens America Magazine)

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    Democratic victories in the midterms marked a striking moment for the religious left, which has long struggled to match the influence and visibility of conservative Christians.

  2. Salt Lake Tribune

    On election night, the religious left is back as Democratic winners lean into faith (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    From Texas to Kansas, Democratic candidates drew on their religious values, securing wins and signaling a shift in the relationship between faith and politics.

  3. Deseret News

    Democratic candidates put faith front and center on election night (opens Deseret News)

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    On Tuesday night, several Democratic winners who made faith central to their campaigns carried it into their victory speeches. Their embrace of religion marked a shift from previous election cycles, when faith was more often a defining feature of Republican campaigns, while Democrats drew support fr…

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