Northeastern Department of Political Science

Ayanna Pressley is poised to be the first black woman to represent Massachusetts in Congress. Here’s how she did it.

Her upset of 10-term U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano in a primary election garnered international attention.
- by Molly Callahan and Lia Petronio September 5, 2018

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Northeastern Department of Political Science

Ayanna Pressley is poised to be the first black woman to represent Massachusetts in Congress. Here’s how she did it.

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