JUST IN: 'Squad' member Rep. Rashida Tlaib defeats Democratic primary challenger Brenda Jones, CNN projects
In Michigan's 13th Congressional District, Tlaib faced a rematch in Tuesday night's Democratic primary against Jones, who beat her once before to serve out the remainder of former Rep. John Conyers' term, but lost to Tlaib in the full-term election for the seat in the heavily Democratic district.As a member of the so-called progressive"Squad," Tlaib, who made history in 2018 along with Minnesota Rep.
"Money helps in an election, but money doesn't win an election," Jones said, arguing that she has deep ties to the district and the community."The people of the 13th Congressional District know me, they know my work."Tlaib told CNN in April that her focus is on"protecting my constituents and my residents" during the coronavirus pandemic when asked for reaction to Jones getting into the race.
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