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“I realized that I was waiting for someone to step up and do something,” said Ms. Eriksen, 39, a former humanitarian assistance officer, who is running as a Democrat for a seat on the Montgomery County, Md., council.
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Eriksen is running as a Democrat for a seat on the Montgomery County council
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Ms. Eriksen
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News Article
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{
    "age": "39",
    "person": "Allison Eriksen",
    "location": "Montgomery County, Md., council",
    "political_affiliation": "Democrat"
}
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Politics
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM (7 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM (7 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.

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