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2 special election primaries underway in Ohio

Voters in Ohio are heading to the polls to cast their ballots in a pair of special election primaries Tuesday. The top contenders in the Democratic primary in the state's 11th Congressional District are Nina Turner and Shontel Brown. In the heavily-Republican 15th Congressional District, coal lobbyist Mike Carey has the backing from former President Trump. Andrew Tobias, a statehouse reporter for Cleveland.com, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with his analysis.

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Jim Clyburn reflects on his life and legacy

This Black History Month, CBS News is reflecting on and recognizing change makers and their contributions to America. South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn was elected to the House in 1992. He became majority whip in 2006, making him the highest-ranking African American in Congress. The congressman is considered a mentor to many Democrats in South Carolina, including CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright. The pair sat down for a conversation to mark this moment in history.

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