Ayanna Pressley Shatters Huge Congressional Glass Ceiling

Boston city councilor Ayanna Pressley, a 44-year-old rising star in the Democratic party, trounced Mike Capuano on Tuesday. With no Republican challenger, Pressley will be Massachusetts's first African-American woman elected to the House.

Ayanna Pressley Shatters Huge Congressional Glass Ceiling

In an upset victory, the Boston city councilor unseated a longtime Massachusetts congressman.

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Ayanna Pressley Shatters Huge Congressional Glass Ceiling

In an upset victory, the Boston city councilor unseated a longtime Massachusetts congressman.

Latest Stories

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