Progressive Democrat Rashida Tlaib Wins Primary as She Seeks Second Term
- ‘Squad’ member wins over council president she beat in 2018
- Primary vote in Democratic district makes re-election likely
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Representative Rashida Tlaib, who gained notoriety as part of the group of four progressive women in the House known as “the Squad,” easily beat back a challenge from Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones to gain a Democratic primary victory that positions her to win a second term serving Michigan’s 13th Congressional District.
“Voters sent a clear message that they’re done waiting for transformative change, that they want an unapologetic fighter who will take on the status quo and win. We have a resounding mandate to put people before profits,” Tlaib said in a statement Wednesday. “If I was considered the most vulnerable member of the Squad, I think it’s safe to say the Squad is here to stay, and it’s only getting bigger.”