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# Graham Platner Inspired Another Left-Wing Veteran to Take On an Establishment Dem

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** July 5, 2026  
**Original:** https://theintercept.com/2026/07/05/washington-primary-strickland-scheel-dsa/  

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## Overview

Alex Scheel is running an anti-war campaign to unseat incumbent Rep. Marilyn Strickland. He’s also a longtime member of the DSA in Washington state. The post Graham Platner Inspired Another Left-Wing Veteran to Take On an Establishment Dem appeared first on The Intercept.

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