Gabe Amo Secures Victory in Rhode Island House Special Election

Democrat Gabe Amo, a former Biden and Obama administration official, has won a special congressional election in Rhode Island, becoming the first person of color elected to represent the state in Congress. Amo, a moderate candidate, positioned himself as a success story of the American Dream and heavily emphasized his ties to President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama. His Republican opponent, Gerry Leonard, struggled to gain traction in the heavily Democratic district. Amo's victory represents a shift in Rhode Island's political landscape, with a newer generation of diverse candidates taking center stage.