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Republican Jim Bognet to challenge Pennsylvania Rep. Matt Cartwright

by Tal Axelrod - 06/03/20 4:51 PM ET

Republican Jim Bognet has won the GOP primary in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, winning the chance to challenge Rep. Matt Cartwright (D) in November.

Bognet, a consultant and former Trump administration official, defeated his nearest competitor by less than 3 points in results released Wednesday.

Cartwright won reelection to his northeastern Pennsylvania seat by about 9 points in 2018. The race is rated as a “Toss Up” by the Cook Political Report.

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