Progressives seek another big primary win in the nation's bluest House district

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The article draws on candidates’ statements, campaign supporters, elected officials and advocacy groups, and includes responses to disputed claims about outside spending. Some key assessments come from interested supporters or an unnamed source, and the candidates’ own perspectives are not equally developed.

The article includes perspectives from all three campaigns’ supporters and responses to allegations about outside spending. The candidates themselves are not heard equally, and some coverage of campaign controversies relies on supporters or an unnamed source.

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The article reports competing candidates’ support, criticisms and policy positions in largely neutral language. It presents both progressive and center-left perspectives without an evident partisan verdict.

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• ▸Source selection — The article includes voices associated with the candidates and different sides of the race.
• ▸Framing — The contest is framed as a race among candidates and factions rather than as a case for one side.