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Democrat Gabe Amo Wins Rhode Island’s 1st District Congressional Seat

Christian Winthrop
By Christian Winthrop
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Democrat Gabe Amo has won the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st District Congressional seat over Republican rival Gerry Leonard.

With 98% of the votes in, Amo defeats Leonard 64% to 35%.

Amo replaces replaces former Congressman David Cicilline who resigned last spring to lead the Rhode Island Foundation. Cicilline had held the seat since 2011.

Amo will be Rhode Island’s first Black representative to Congress.

 

 

 

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Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop
Christian Winthrop is a media publisher and journalist and the founder and editor of Newport Buzz, the leading news platform covering Newport, Rhode Island. He is also the creator of Palm Beach Buzz, expanding the same community-focused journalism model to South Florida. A fifth-generation Newporter, Winthrop previously worked in national politics and later as an entertainment producer in New York City before returning home to launch Newport Buzz in 2011.
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