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Many Silicon Valley Jews fret as Rep. Ro Khanna is favored to win primary

Agarwal is campaigning as a pro-Israel alternative and is expected by analysts to finish near the top of the primary field.

Many Silicon Valley Jews fret as Rep. Ro Khanna is favored to win primary
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Ethan Agarwal is challenging Rep. Ro Khanna in California’s 17th District, drawing support from some Jewish and Israeli-American voters who favor his pro-Israel stance. Political analysts expect Khanna and Agarwal to lead the June 2 primary field, though no public polling has been conducted.

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