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Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP

Rick Brattin won the Republican primary in the newly redrawn district.

Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
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Rick Brattin won the Republican primary for Missouri’s redrawn 5th Congressional District, setting up a general-election contest with Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. The district’s new boundaries favor Republicans, and a Brattin victory could help the party retain its narrow House majority.

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Rick Brattin Wins Republican Primary in Missouri’s Redrawn 5th District

Rick Brattin won the Republican primary in Missouri’s redrawn 5th District, setting up a November contest with Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. Center outlets connect the result to the district’s Republican-friendly redraw and the coming matchup; they also highlight either the dispute over the map or its potential implications for the House majority.

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