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  • Kate Powell, MPA, CFRE

    An administrative juggernaut who fundraises and runs non-profits for a living. In my spare (ha!) time, I bother our legislators and public administrators into (maybe?) doing their jobs. Learn the dark arts of advocacy and become an ABSOLUTE MENACE!

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    Proudly serving Virginia's 10th district

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    Mom. 4th Generation Beef Farmer. Democrat. Running for Congress in Virginia's 9th District!

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    Running for SD7 to build a movement for a Georgia we can afford \ud83c\udf51 | Early Voting: October 13 - 30 | Election Day: November 3

  • Melissa Walker

    Former ELLEgirl and YA author flipping state legislatures

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  • Yasmin For Herndon

    Working for Herndon's future.

  • Tom Perriello

    Proud Democrat for VA-05 | Fighting for working families Former diplomat / Neighbor / Community Advocate Let’s build a stronger Virginia together

  • Stop AAPI Hate Action

    Stop AAPI Hate and Stop AAPI Hate Action fight to stop racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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    I am a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, retired VCU School of Education Professor, former RPS Teacher, and 6th District School Board candidate.

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