PORTLAND — Democrats will hold onto an Oregon congressional seat left vacant when David Wu resigned in a sex scandal.
Democrat Suzanne Bonamici defeated Republican Rob Cornilles Tuesday night. With 75 percent of the vote counted, Bonamici led Cornilles 55 percent to 38 percent.
“I am truly honored to represent such an important and diverse district,” Bonamici told cheering supporters in downtown Portland.
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