Democratic Pastors Head to the Ballot Box as Faith Takes on a New Political Role

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For years, the words "pastor" and "political candidate" in the same sentence tended to describe a Republican. This year is different, with more than a dozen faith leaders running as Democrats for federal and state office, far more than in previous elections. At least a half-dozen ordained clergy have made it through the primary onto congressional general-election ballots. "I'm Lindsay James. I became a chaplain to serve people in their hardest moments," said Democratic congressional candidate and Presbyterian Minister Lindsay James in one of her Iowa campaign ads. "In scripture, it's taught to be quick to listen and slow to speak. Well, Congress could stand to hear a verse or two," said Democratic congressional candidate and Lutheran Minister Sarah Trone Garriott in her campaign ad in Iowa as well. Read the full story from CBN's David Brody: https://cbn.com/news/politics/democratic-pastors-head-ballot-box-faith-takes-new-political-role Become a partner with CBN: https://go.cbn.

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