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Coverage dated November 7, 2023

Democrat Gabe Amo projected to win open House seat in Rhode Island

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard, a Naval War college graduate who served in the Marines for three decades.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Democrat Gabe Amo projected to win open House seat in Rhode Island (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard, a Naval War college graduate who served in the Marines for three decades.

  2. The Boston Globe

    In historic win, Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black congressman (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Amo, a former White House aide in the Obama and Biden administrations, beat Republican Gerry W. Leonard Jr. in Tuesday’s special election to fill Rhode Island’s First Congressional District seat.

  3. The Guardian

    Rhode Island elects its first Black representative to Congress, Gabe Amo (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Democratic contender defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win the state’s first congressional district

  4. Boston

    Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island's first Black candidate elected to Congress (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    “For Rhode Island it’s been interesting to have an immigrant story that everyone can relate to,” Gabe Amo said.

  5. News Nation Now

    Democrat Gabe Amo projected to win Rhode Island congressional seat (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    The special election follows the resignation of former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline, who resigned after seven terms.

  6. NBC News

    Former Biden aide Gabe Amo wins House special election in Rhode Island (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Democrat will be the first person of color to represent the state in Congress, NBC News projects, succeeding former Rep. David Cicilline.

  7. CNN

    CNN Projection: Democrat Gabe Amo will be first Black person to represent Rhode Island in Congress (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Voters in several states headed to the polls Tuesday to decide key races that shed light on what's fueling the American electorate ahead of 2024. Follow here for the latest live news updates, results and analysis.

  8. New York Times

    Gabe Amo Is Elected Rhode Island’s First Black Member of Congress (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Mr. Amo, Democrat and the son of West African immigrants, served in the Biden and Obama administrations.

  9. WHDH Boston

    Democrat Gabe Amo becomes Rhode Island’s first Black candidate elected to Congress - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Democrat Gabe Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard to win Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District seat Tuesday, becoming the state’s first Black candidate elected to Congress.Amo,

  10. Fox News

    Rhode Island Democrat Gabe Amo elected, becoming state's first Black congressman (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rhode Island Democrat Gabe Amo became the state's first Black candidate elected to Congress. He succeeds former Democratic Rep. David Cicilline in the position.

  11. Roll Call

    Rhode Island picks former Biden aide Gabe Amo for open House seat (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    The son of African immigrants who worked in the Biden White House, Democrat Gabe Amo won an open seat in Rhode Island's 1st District.

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