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Marie Newman, a progressive Democrat, is up for a Congressional seat in Illinois.
- Marie Newman, a progressive newcomer and businesswoman, recently beat incumbent Dan Lipinski in a primary bid for a Congressional seat in Illinois.
- Newman described herself in an interview with Business Insider as a "suburban mother" who supports "working families, healthcare for all, and everybody's rights."
- She had the support of progressive political action group Justice Democrats and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in opposing Lipinski, a long-time incumbent and one of the few anti-abortion access Democrats.
- Newman is set to face-off against Michael Fricilone, her Republican opponent, in November.
- Here's a look at her political career so far.
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