Axios - Dozens of white clergy are signing up to run as Democrats in 2026, as progressive faith leaders push back on the political dominance of the Christian right. Democrats have a track record of Black clergy running for office, including Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.). But when white pastors have run, it's usually been as Republicans...
"We're tracking about 30 white clergy who are running for office as Democrats around the country. That's shocking," said Doug Pagitt, a pastor and executive director of the progressive Christian group Vote Common Good. Keep reading.
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