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Brittany Pettersen: Unfortunately, I wasn't given the opportunity to vote remotely after giving birth, but I wasn't going to let that stop…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2025
Unfortunately, I wasn't given the opportunity to vote remotely after giving birth, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from representing my constituents.
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Brittany Pettersen
Democratic · Colorado
Source
bbc.com

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Pettersen emphasizes her commitment to constituents despite challenges after childbirth.

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