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Maryland's Rep. Wynn Resigns for Law Job
Associated Press
Relates to: Donna Edwards

Maryland Congressman Albert Wynn says he's leaving Congress before his term ends to take a job at a Washington law firm.

The Democrat was defeated in a primary election last month. He said in a statement Thursday that he'd leave Congress in June to enter "another phase of my life."

The eight-term incumbent was soundly defeated by activist Donna Edwards in the primary for Maryland's heavily Democratic 4th District.

Wynn says his resignation will allow for a special election that would give Edwards more time for transition into office. Edwards is favored to win the general election.


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