Original sentence: Because no Republican has garnered over 26% of the vote in the last three elections, Democrat Keith Ellison is favored, but Independence  Party candidate Tammy Lee could pull an upset.In fact, Sabo recently posed with Lee in a photo and has given her permission to use it in her campaign materials.Sabo's long time district director, Kathleen Anderson, has also endorsed Lee over Ellison
Edited sentence: However, Sabo has recently posed with Independence Party candidate Tammy Lee in a photo and has given her permission to use it in her campaign materials.Sabo was a lifelong smoker who quit in 2003.The 5th is so heavily Democratic that DFL candidate Keith Ellison is considered to be a heavy favorite to win in November