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Gabe Amo, a former White House aide, has been elected as Rhode Island's first Black congressman, winning the special election to fill the seat vacated by former Representative David Cicilline. Amo defeated Marine veteran Gerry Leonard in Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. The seat, which went for Biden in 2020, had been held by Cicilline since 2011, making Amo the heavy favorite to win the race.
Democrat Gabe Amo is projected to win the election for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, becoming the first person of color to represent the state in Congress. Amo, the son of West African immigrants, campaigned on issues such as banning assault weapons, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and ensuring access to abortion.
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.
Democrat Gabe Amo has won the special election for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, becoming the first Black person to represent the state in Congress. Amo, a former White House staffer, defeated Republican Gerry Leonard and is expected to be sworn in by the end of next week. The special election was triggered by Congressman David Cicilline's resignation, and Amo will be up for reelection next year.
Gabe Amo, a former White House staffer, has won the Democratic nomination for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. Amo, who would become the first person of color elected to Congress in Rhode Island if he wins in November, emerged as the frontrunner, surpassing former state Rep. Aaron Regunberg, State Sen. Sandra Cano, and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos. Amo will face Republican Gerry Leonard in the special election on November 7th.