Chris Rabb, a progressive state lawmaker who is staunchly critical of Israel, is poised to become the newest member of Congress’s “Squad” after winning a Democratic primary Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Since no Republican sought that party’s nomination, Rabb is a shoo-in to succeed retiring Democratic Representative Dwight Evans.

Rabb was endorsed by progressive stalwarts US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and far-left online streamer Hasan Piker and drew financial backing from the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Rabb had made opposition to Israel and AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group, a focal point of his campaign in Pennsylvania’s Third Congressional District.

He also recently made headlines when it was reported that his Instagram account had shared a post saying the Bondi Beach massacre was a false flag by “Zionists.” he disavowed the post and said it was shared by a former staffer.

NBC News called the election on Tuesday night.

“They told me this wasn’t possible. That’s what they said,” Rabb said during a victory speech. “I don’t know who they are, but I know who we are. I’m looking at we the people. And I’m not talking about we the people 250 years ago. That was a much smaller we. I’m talking about the aggressive fabulosity of this we.”

Rabb’s top two opponents were Sharif Street, a state senator who garnered support from J Street and figures in the political establishment, including Philadelphia’s mayor and Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey; and Ala Stanford, a pediatric surgeon who has faced scrutiny for being boosted by a group that’s alleged to be a shell organization for AIPAC.

With about 84 percent of expected votes in, Rabb held a strong lead with 44% of the vote; Street received 29.5% of counted votes, and Stanford was in third with 24.1%.

Rabb will be the Democratic nominee for a November general election that he is almost assured to win in the country’s “bluest House district.”

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