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Richmond, Louisiana’s lone US House Democrat, re-elected

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Incumbent Cedric Richmond has won re-election to the U.S. House in his New Orleans-area district.

He is the only Democrat and the only Black member of the Louisiana congressional delegation. Richmond defeated five little-known challengers Tuesday.

He has served in the House since 2011.

Before he won his congressional seat, Richmond was a state representative from New Orleans.

He’s a co-chair of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.