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Triumphs in Colorado Democratic Primary
Gay Millionaire
Triumphs in Colorado Democratic Primary
Triumphs in Colorado Democratic Primary
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Jared Polis won a historic victory in Tuesday's Democratic primary for Colorado's second congressional district, edging out rival Joan Fitz-Gerald 42% to 38%. Based on the Democratic leanings of the district, Polis, 34, is in line to become the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a nonincumbent.
August 14 2008 12:00 AM EST
November 17 2015 5:28 AM EST