Scholten wins Dem primary in key Michigan congressional district

Hillary Scholten won the House Democratic primary in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District – one of the most critical races on the map when it comes to deciding control of Congress.

Scholten defeated Salim Al-Shatel with 87% of the vote according to a call by the Associated Press.

Scholten, who is finishing her freshman term in Congress, entered the race as the incumbent and sought to highlight a record that supporters say showed her fighting for change during her first two years on the Hill.