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Rachel Porter, a political science professor at the University of Notre Dame, said there has been a rise in the past decade of what she calls “amateur” candidates — those without previous political experience — running for Congress.
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Rachel Porter said there has been a rise in the past decade of amateur candidates running for Congress
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Rachel Porter
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Rachel Porter",
    "occupation": "Political science professor",
    "time_period": "Past decade",
    "organization": "University of Notre Dame"
}
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Politics
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM (6 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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