By Matthew Cunningham-Cook, The Intercept

The largest donor to the super PAC backing centrist Democratic candidate Shontel Brown in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District special election is an oil and gas executive who belongs to a billionaire family. Activists worry the donations could compromise Brown’s support for progressive climate policy.

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BROOKLYN, NY - June 18, 2026: Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and Mayor Zohran Mamdani headline a Get Out The Vote Rally at the Kings Theatre in the Flatbush neighborhood. The political event gathered supporters to campaign for progressive and Democratic Socialist congressional candidates ahead of the upcoming New York primary elections. Candidates Brad Lander, Assembly member Claire Valdez, and Darializa Chevalier addressed the attendees alongside the prominent leaders. The evening program also featured a musical performance by artist Sara Bareilles. The public gathering highlights the ongoing push by anti establishment Democrats to mobilize voters and address economic issues before the midterm races.

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