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Weekly Wrap
October 22, 2020
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6 Competitive Races with a Strong GOP Woman Candidate
These six women are exceptional candidates who hope to unseat incumbents in
seats that lean blue. Learn more about them below.
U.S. House
Tiffany Shedd
Candidate, AZ-01
Tiffany is a bi-lingual kindergarten teacher, homeschool mom, shotgun coach,
and natural resource attorney. She is also a fourth generation farmer with
firsthand experience with our nation’s immigration issues. After dealing with
illegal drug traffickers on her land, Tiffany is running for Congress to secure
our border and keep Arizonans safe.
U.S. House
Young Kim
Candidate, CA-39
As a Korean-American immigrant, mother of four, and small business owner,
Young embodies the American Dream. She got her start in public service under
former Rep. Ed Royce and later went on to serve as the first Korean-American in
the California State Assembly.
U.S. House
Maria Elvira Salazar
Candidate, FL-27
The daughter of Cuban immigrants, Maria’s upbringing has shaped her life’s
work. Growing up knowing the dangers of socialism, she’s committed to fighting
against the Left’s socialist agenda. A fight she continued through her vast
career in journalism, including as a reporter at Univision, anchor at CNN
Español and Telemundo, and host of her own shown on Mega TV.
U.S. House
Karen Handel
Candidate, GA-06
Karen has extensive private sector and government experience. Her public
service credentials are vast — she was Chair of the Fulton County Board of
Commissioners, Georgia’s Secretary of State, a former gubernatorial candidate,
and most recently, Congresswoman. Karen’s time in Congress was marked by her
work on human trafficking and opioid addiction.
U.S. House
Lisa Scheller
Candidate, PA-07
Lisa has a unique story to tell. She is the CEO of a manufacturing company
that’s recognized as a world leader in the industry and employs over 500 people
globally. She is also a former opioid addict who has since become a leading
advocate for recovering addicts. Lisa was recognized as “Entrepreneur of the
Year” in her community after opening a coffee shop that employs people in
recovery.
U.S. House
Genevieve Collins
Candidate, TX-32
Genevieve is a 7th generation Texan and lifelong Republican who comes from a
long line of trailblazers. Her grandmother was the first woman elected to the
Dallas City Council, and Genevieve has built upon that legacy. She is the head
of a leading education technology firm, where her focus has been to bring a
world-class education to all students regardless of where they live.
In The News
A quick rundown of political news to keep you in the know.
Washington Examiner: Senate Judiciary advances Barrett Supreme Court
nomination, setting up Oct. 26 final vote.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy
Coney Barrett, setting up a final vote on Oct. 26.
FOX News: These congressional candidates in Texas raised crazy stacks of cash
for campaigning.
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Candidates for Congress in the suburban neighborhoods between Fort Worth and
Dallas are spending a record amount on campaigning.
The Gazette: Ashley Hinson again outraises Abby Finkenauer in Iowa's 1st
District race.
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For the second consecutive quarter, Republican challenger Ashley Hinson has
outraised Democratic Rep. Abby Finkenauer in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.
CNN Politics: Final 2020 presidential debate.
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Key moments from the final presidential debate between Trump and Biden.
CBS News: Coronavirus cases surge in the U.S.
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fall surge of coronavirus cases is here. Hospitals are now overwhelmed in parts
of the rural Midwest, unable to keep up with the crush of new patients sick
with COVID-19.
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