Democrats Bet on Pastors and Ministers in Midterm Elections

In this PBS News segment, Lisa Desjardins discusses the trend of Democratic candidates with religious backgrounds running for office. This election cycle, 12 pastors, seminarians, and former clergy ran as Democrats, with about half securing nominations. While fusing faith and politics is common for Republicans, Democrats are now embracing this strategy. Desjardins speaks with NPR religion correspondent Jason Derose, who recently spent time on the campaign trail with several of these candidates. They explore the motivations, challenges, and potential impact of these faith-driven Democratic campaigns. PBS News offers insightful analysis of this political shift. Watch PBS News for more.