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Ayanna Pressley's Surprise Upset Shows Women Of Color's Power In Democratic Politics
by francopoli

    In a surprise defeat that reflects a changing Democratic party, Boston City Council member Ayanna Pressley has defeated 10-term Democratic Rep. Mike Capuano in Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District.

    Pressley is poised to become the first African-American woman to represent Massachusetts in the state's congressional history.