(Reuters) - Firebrand U.S. congressman Steve King, who was called out by his colleagues last year for using hateful rhetoric, lost his bid for reelection on Tuesday as a Republican rival defeated him for their party's nomination in an Iowa primary election.
Randy Feenstra, a state senator who had the backing of several major Republican organizations, was projected by several news organizations as the winner in Iowa's 4th congressional district. His victory increases the odds that Republicans will hold onto the seat in November.
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