Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib wins Democratic primary race

By MICHELLE L. PRICE
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a Michigan Democrat and member of the progressive “Squad” in Congress, sailed through a primary election Tuesday. Tlaib faced three Democratic challengers as she seeks a third term in office this year. She’s running in a newly drawn Detroit-area district that favors Democrats. She is expected to easily carry the 12th Congressional District seat in November. Tlaib’s main competition was longtime Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey, who had strong name recognition in the city. Another of Tlaib’s “Sqaud” colleagues, Missouri Rep. Cori Bush won her Democratic primary Tuesday.