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From Maine to Michigan, progressive candidates scored big wins for the Democratic Party

In states like Maine and Michigan, Progressives delivered major wins that helped return Democrats to power in Washington. NPR's Elena Moore discusses what comes next.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.
Elena Moore is a political reporter assigned to NPR’s Washington Desk. She covers breaking news at the White House, Congress and other government agencies for all NPR platforms.

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