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Democrat Perlmutter Wins 5th Term In Congress

GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — Democratic Rep. Ed Perlmutter is returning to Congress for a fifth term from a district in Denver's western suburbs.

He defeated Republican Don Ytterberg.

Perlmutter is known for his work on banking issues. He has sponsored efforts to help marijuana businesses get access to banking services.

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Perlmutter also sponsored a measure to strengthen data confidentiality in communications among regulators.

The 7th District was created after the 2000 Census. Before Perlmutter, the seat was held by Republican Bob Beauprez, who resigned to run for governor and ran for governor again this year.

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