These Democrats are running for Congress on Christian faith. Will it pay off?

NPR News Sunday 27 September 2026, 10:00 UTC By Jason DeRose 1 min read

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It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that. (Image credit: Getty Images, AP)

It's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.

(Image credit: Getty Images, AP)

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