Anti-Muslim candidate Laura Loomer loses U.S. House race
Nov. 4, 2020
Far-right conspiracy theorist and self-described “proud Islamophobe” Laura Loomer has lost her House race to Democratic incumbent Rep. Lois Frankel, AP reports.
Why it matters: Loomer has been banned from Facebook and Twitter over controversial statements, including anti-Muslim remarks about Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). While her candidacy gained national attention, Florida’s 21st Congressional District, where she ran, is heavily Democratic.
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Far-right Jewish Activist Laura Loomer Loses Congressional Race in Trump’s Home District
Nov. 4, 2020
Far-right Jewish activist Laura Loomer lost her bid, as expected, on Tuesday night to unseat veteran Democratic Congresswoman Lois Frankel in Florida’s 21st Congressional District – U.S. President Donald Trump’s home district which includes Palm Beach. Frankel beat Loomer 59% to 39% with 90% of the vote counted.
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