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A fierce battle in Massachusetts’ congressional race is igniting a national debate: Can the Democratic Party balance its progressive future with its working-class roots? Incumbent Rep. Stephen Lynch, a moderate from public housing and union roots, faces a spirited challenge from young lawyer Patrick Roath, who’s rallying voters disillusioned by inequality and corporate influence. As gentrification reshapes the district and polls show a razor-thin race, this showdown reflects deeper tensions within the party—between old guard pragmatism and bold new ideals—and could shape the Democrats’ path forward for years to come.

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