For some candidates, winning truly isn’t everything. Their odds might be long in deep red or blue districts, but they keep running anyway.
That’s the case for hopefuls across the country this cycle, including two who decided to run for Congress themselves after working on the Hill.
Experience on the Hill can build connections and knowledge, which can translate to a successful campaign. The 118th Congress, for example, welcomed over a dozen former staffers as new members. But it can also help a candidate find purpose where others might see an exercise in futility.
