Meet the Democrats Who Took the House

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Meet the Democrats Who Took the House

Podcast, Episode 128

Democratic Representatives-elect Kendra Horn of Oklahoma, Antonio Delgado of New York and Lucy McBath of Georgia. Photos courtesy of the campaigns.

By Shawn Zeller

Posted November 9, 2018 at 3:19pm

The Democrats who won a House majority on Election Day are a diverse group with compelling life stories. Two CQ reporters, Mary Ellen McIntire and Greg Tourial, profile three of the most interesting members of the class of 2018.

Show Notes:

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