[Presbyterian Reporter]

“”This is a district that has gone for the Republican candidate for president and congress by double digits for going on 20 years””

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So are you saying this is the first time in 20 years that this district has elected a Democrat Congressman?

[DoodleDawg]

So are you saying this is the first time in 20 years that this district has elected a Democrat Congressman?

The first time since 2000. Murphy was elected in 2002 and remained in office till his resignation. The district went for Bush twice, McCain, Romney, and Trump - all by double digits.