Another House Democrat faces Bernie Sanders-backed primary challenge

Add Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.) to the rapidly expanding list of House Democratic incumbents being challenged by the left in the primary next year, with 2022 primary rival Nida Allam launching a rematch bid Thursday.Why it matters: Progressives are going big this election cycle, with efforts to knock off moderate and establishment-oriented incumbents in House districts across the country.New York City Comptroller Brad Lander also launched a primary challenge against Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) this week with the backing of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and the group Justice Democrats.Allam similarly has the support of Sanders and Justice Democrats, as well as other progressive groups including the Sunrise Movement and the Working Families Party.Driving the news: Allam, a county commissioner in Durham, N.C., said in a statement, "We need leaders in Washington who will actually fight to deliver the brighter future we deserve and desperately need.""We cannot wait three more years pretending that a status quo that is failing us today will protect our communities tomorrow," she said.The other side: "You can look at my record to show that I am not just paying lip service to our shared progressive values," Foushee said in a statement."Over the next few months I look forward to earning the support of the voters of the Fourth District and continuing to serve as their voice in Washington for another term."Foushee's campaign noted she has been endorsed by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and former Gov. Roy Coooper.Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional reporting.