Two proud Jews compete for Virginia Democratic congressional primary
Asked why they have been upfront with their Jewish identities while campaigning, both Helmer and Filler-Corn claimed they were driven by their personal experiences with antisemitism.
Democratic delegate Eileen Filler-Corn speaks after being sworn in as the first woman Speaker of Virginia's House of Delegates, as the General Assembly convenes in Richmond, Virginia, US.(photo credit: JONATHAN DRAKE / REUTERS)ByRON KAMPEAS/JTAUpdated: