Can clergy candidates help Democrats win in red states?
A growing number of Democratic clergy are running for Congress, framing their campaigns around faith-based values like compassion and justice, while navigating fierce Republican attacks questioning their religious authenticity. Their message—rooted in parables like the Good Samaritan and
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