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The winner of a special House election in northeast Ohio is almost certain to be one of two Black women. But the Congressional Black Caucus is intervening with an unusual goal: playing favorites between them. #Ohio11
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The Democratic primary features 13 candidates, but in reality it’s a two- woman race: Nina Turner vs. Shontel Brown.

And the race will be a showcase of whether the CBC remains a potent political force, writes @brakktonbooker.
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Turner is a cable news darling and former Ohio state senator who catapulted to national prominence with her push to win Bernie Sanders the Democratic nomination in 2016 and 2020.

She’s got the endorsement of both Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. politico.com/newsletters/th…

Brown, meanwhile, is being painted as the anti-Nina Turner: a good foot soldier who won’t distract from the CBC’s agenda.

She chairs the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, serves on the county council, and has the CBC’s backing.
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If Brown wins, the CBC gets a younger establishment member into the fold.

If Turner wins, it’s a sign the progressive wing of the CBC has to be reckoned with.
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As votes roll in, we’ll have live updates and analysis for you here: politi.co/3yr8gy3

Follow @politicoelex to get the #Ohio11 results as soon as they’re called.