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John Dingell, Dean of the U.S. House, Will Keep His Seat (Again)

John Dingell being sworn in
John Dingell's website
Congressman John D. Dingell won his 28th term last night. Here he's being sworn in by Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn in 1955.

John Dingell has declared his victory in a closer-than-expected race against Republican Robert Steele.  Dingell has served 56 years, and he will go on to a 28th term.

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