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

    Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley defeated Rep. Michael Capuano, 10-term incumbent, in a Massachusetts congressional primary.
    by Asma Khalid Sep 04, 2018 1 minute
    Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley greeted family, friends and supporters after beating Rep. Michael Capuano in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 7th Congressional District.

    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

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