Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois, one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, narrowly won a primary Tuesday over a progressive newcomer who argued the congressman's views no longer reflect the Chicago-area district he has represented for seven terms. Lipinski was first elected in 2004, taking over a seat his father held for more than two decades. He faced little serious competition since then in the heavily Democratic district, which includes parts of Chicago's southwest side and several suburbs. Lipinski described himself as a "workhorse" who delivered for the district, bringing in federal transportation dollars and jobs. "I don't think Lipinski has our best interest at heart as a democrat and for what we want, what we the people have been asking for.

Source: ABC News March 21, 2018 02:53 UTC