The Rookies: Stories of Candidates Running Democracy's First Lap

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    The Rookie Candidate: Lorena González

    One of six children from Mexican immigrants, Lorena González grew up as a migrant farm worker in a small town in Washington State. And now she is seeking political office in Seattle.  Sep 25, 2015

  • The Takeaway /

    The Rookie Candidate: Letty Hardi

    Letty Hardi never thought of herself as having the qualities of a politician. She's just one of five candidates The Takeaway is profiling in our new series, "The Rookies." Sep 24, 2015

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    The Rookie Candidate: Paul Lalley

    In the hype of elections, the courts are often overlooked, and often overlooked in Pennsylvania, is the Commonwealth Court. That’s where Paul Lalley hopes to spend his next 10 years. Sep 23, 2015

  • The Takeaway /

    The Rookie Candidate: Amanda Stevens

    Last year, the politics of the local school board in Jefferson County, Colorado turned national. Parent Amanda Stevens was left with the consequences when she decided to take action. Sep 22, 2015

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    Running Democracy's First Lap

    Erich Caulfield, a former White House Fellow who's running for elected office for the first time, is vying for a seat in the Louisiana State Senate. But his aspirations go further. Sep 21, 2015