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  "path": "/news/hard-numbers/hard-number-black-republican-exodus-from-the-us-house",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-27T15:40:01.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Political representation",
    "Republican party",
    "Diversity and democracy",
    "Kevin mccarthy",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nUS Reps. **Byron Donalds** of Florida, **Wesley Hunt** of Texas, and **John James** of Michigan all decided to run for statewide office – although Hunt lost in the Texas Senate primary. US Rep. **Burgess Owens** of Utah is retiring after his state redrew district lines, making it difficult for him to retain his seat. Some Republicans, notably former House Speaker **Kevin McCarthy** , have been trying to recruit a more diverse group of Republican candidates. That effort appears to be going backward, as US Sen. **Tim Scott** could be the only Black Republican left in Congress next year. “When you look at the Democrats, they actually look like America,” McCarthy said after leaving Congress in 2023. “When I look at my party, we look like the most restrictive country club in America.”",
  "title": "Hard Number: Black Republican exodus from the US House"
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