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Year of the Woman? Maybe not in Philly-area congressional races

The Year of the Woman narrative is being tested in Philadelphia-area congressional races, even as national Democrats look to Pennsylvania as ground zero in their bid to take control of the House. In competitive Democratic primaries here, some of the men running have built name recognition over long careers in public office or are supported by groups with the ability to raise a lot of money in quick order. Some of the women, by contrast, are first-time candidates with less experience in politics.

Kristyn Stickley, 22, of West Chester, PA, at right, holds a sign during the Women's March on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA on Jan. 20, 2018.
Kristyn Stickley, 22, of West Chester, PA, at right, holds a sign during the Women's March on the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA on Jan. 20, 2018.Read moreDAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer