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Twenty-one of the former civil servants are running for Congress this year, and of them, 13 are trying to unseat incumbents.
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Twenty-one former civil servants are running for Congress this year and 13 are trying to unseat incumbents
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News Article
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{
    "statistic": "21 former civil servants running for Congress",
    "statistic_2": "13 trying to unseat incumbents",
    "time_period": "This year"
}
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Politics Government
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM (3 months ago)

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Former Federal Workers Are Running for Office, Fueled by Trump’s Attacks on the Bureaucracy
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/politics/federal-workers-candidates.html

Numerous former federal employees are running for office at various levels, motivated by the Trump administration's actions. Many are Democrats, seeking to challenge incumbents and bring their expertise to Congress. The article highlights their motivations and the challenges they face.

Politics Federal Government Elections Trump Administration Civil Servants Candidates Congress

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