Ex-Biden aide bids to become first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress

Gabe Amo, 35, wins crowded primary contest for right to replace David Cicilline in safe Democratic congressional seat

Gabe Amo, a former aide to US president Joe Biden, could soon become the first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress.

The Democrat, who is Black, won a crowded primary against 10 other candidates vying for the party nomination on Tuesday in a special election to replace former congressman David Cicilline, who resigned earlier this year to lead the Rhode Island Foundation, a large funder of non-profits.