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Jeremy Moss Elected Michigan's First Openly Gay Congress Member
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Democratic state Sen. Jeremy Moss has been elected as Michigan's first openly gay member of Congress, defeating Republican Troy Mayor Ethan Baker in the 11th Congressional District. With 77.5% of votes counted, Moss held a significant lead. He will fill the seat vacated by Rep. Haley Stevens. Moss, who is Jewish, has faced controversy related to pro-Israel rhetoric.
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- Jeremy Moss elected Michigan's first openly gay member of Congress.
- Moss defeated Republican Troy Mayor Ethan Baker in the 11th Congressional District.
- Unofficial results show Moss with 59.5% of the vote to Baker's 38%.
- Moss will succeed Democratic US Rep. Haley Stevens in the 11th District.
- Moss, who is Jewish, has been a proponent of expanding the Freedom of Information Act.
- Moss has faced criticism from streamer Hasan Piker regarding pro-Israel rhetoric.
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