Lauren Underwood’s victory in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District is historic in many respects.

The 32-year-old registered nurse won the seat from a four-term Republican incumbent, Rep. Randy Hultgren, in a stunning upset on Tuesday night.

 

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Underwood will become the first woman and the first black person to represent her district. She won the nomination for the Democratic Party after she beat out six white male candidates in March.

Source: Lauren Underwood Beats 4-Term GOP Rep To Become District’s First Black Congresswoman

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