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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez: “This seat is not for sale. Everyday people doing the quiet, necessary work to build community: that’s how we push back…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2026
This seat is not for sale. Everyday people doing the quiet, necessary work to build community: that’s how we push back against powerful people who think a seat in Congress is something you can buy.
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Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Addressing supporters about the election and community efforts.

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