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From [HERE] Black members of Congress are 5 and 0 so far this primary season. Challenges to five senior members who had primary opponents sporting impressive resumes have all been defeated by the senior members. Many lopsided results indicate the difficulty of unseating incumbent members of Congress. Though the string of victories for senior Black members is likely to end on Tuesday as Rep. Laura Richardson (D-CA) (in photo with Fidel Castro) faces Rep. Janice Hahn (D-CA) for the Democratic nomination for California’s new 44th district.

Of 43 African Americans currently serving in Congress, 11 are over the age of 70 and 22 are 65 or older. Though the turnover of senior members would appear to be around the corner, retirement may end up being the primary reason for that turnover.

Several longshot challengers attempting to unseat longterm incumbents have failed by large margins.

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