A Jewish woman lost her bid for a U.S. congressional seat, but another House race with a Jewish candidate is still undecided. Elaine Bloom conceded defeat to Republican incumbent Clay Shaw in Florida last week. But in New Jersey, former U.S. Rep. Dick Zimmer is calling for a recount in his race to unseat Democrat Rush Holt, who has already declared victory.
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