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'A mandate for change': Progressive Democrat William Lawrence flips House seat in Michigan

In Michigan's 7th Congressional District, progressive activist William Lawrence unseated Republican Tom Barrett in one of the year's most competitive House races. Lawrence joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the win and what comes next.

'A mandate for change': Progressive Democrat William Lawrence flips House seat in Michigan

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Trump Endorsement, Omar Raid Hurt Tafoya in Minnesota Senate Race: Expert

The race was considered the GOP's best chance in years at flipping the Senate seat, but Democrat Peggy Flanagan won by 10 points.

  • President Trump's endorsement misfired for Michele Tafoya in Minnesota's Senate race.
  • Federal raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's home energized Democrats ahead of the election.
  • Democrat Peggy Flanagan won with 53.7%, becoming first Native American woman US Senator.

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