Yvette Clarke wins re-election to US House of Representatives

NEW YORK:

Jamaican-American United States congresswoman Yvette Clarke successfully defended her Brooklyn congressional seat in Tuesday’s election which saw the re-election of former president Donald J Trump.

Clarke, who was unopposed in the Democratic primary earlier in the year, easily beat her Republican opponent to retain her House seat, winning 74 per cent of the votes to her opponent’s 26 per cent.

She represents the 9th congressional in Brooklyn in the US House of Representatives.

In a message following her victory, the congresswoman thanked the people of New York’s 9th District.

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“I have devoted my life to public service for the families of Brooklyn, and I consider myself incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to fight for you – addressing the issues closest to your hearts, and delivering the futures you deserve.

“This community has been my home since the day I was born. Over my lifetime, we’ve witnessed great change take root. From the era of Shirley Chisholm to the days of Major R. Owens, we’ve met new neighbours with bold new ideas, and we have confronted and overcome countless hurdles. And, over the years, we have held fast to Brooklyn’s immovable identity.

“It has been a true privilege to serve you, and I look forward to my 10th term as your representative. Together, we will continue to advance our progressive agenda and serve as a bulwark against oppressive actions and regressive ideologies – fulfilling the highest ideals of all those who built this borough into the special and diverse community it is today,” she said in a statement.