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·Oct 3, 2018

What It’s Like Being a Latina Running for Congress in 2018

An anonymous candidate on spending her days smiling as her opponents insult her heritage and mortify her mother — It’s no secret that not enough women, particularly women of color, run for office, but I wasn’t sure exactly why until I quit my job to become part of the surge of female candidates on the ballot for the first time in November. …

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What It’s Like Being a Latina Running for Office in 2018
What It’s Like Being a Latina Running for Office in 2018
Anonymous Candidate

Anonymous Candidate

First-time Congressional nominee, proud Latina, wife, mother and daughter

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