Article snippet: Conor Lamb, a 33-year-old Democrat Marine Corps captain has mounted a surprisingly competitive bid deep in Trump country as he seeks to win a House seat in the Pennsylvania 18th Congressional District's special election. If Lamb wins, he could become one of the most conservative Democrats in office. It is also a race that has nabbed national attention and is seen as a bellwether for the 2018 midterms, President Democratic party's ability to deliver a message that their candidates can be competitive anywhere in the country. In a district Trump won by nearly 20 points in 2016 some polls show the race within 5 points. What he stands for The former assistant U.S. attorney has vocally expressed his personal views on abortion and gun control and supported President Trump’s recent steel and aluminum tariff legislation. He says he is a proud Catholic who opposes abortion but doesn’t believe his personal views should impact legislation. Lamb supports affordable health care and as a federal prosecutor worked closely with families whose loved ones were victims of the opioid crisis. Lamb has also said he would work with the current administration to get the job done and that he won't support House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to lead Democrats in that chamber if he is elected. On the campaign trail Lamb fundraising prowess has helped him maintain a competitive edge. He has raised nearly $3.3 million during the first two months of the year. By contra... Link to the full article to read more