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Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester announces run for Senate seat in Delaware

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware's lone representative in the U.S. House, has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Tom Carper.
Blunt Rochester was favored by Carper as his replacement and is the first person to announce a bid to succeed him in the Senate.
Blunt Rochester's focus during her House tenure has been on improving or expanding access to healthcare, especially for women and minorities. She is the only woman and only person of color to represent Delaware in Washington.

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Delaware congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announces bid for US Senate

DOVER, Del. — Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware's lone representative in the U.S. House, announced Wednesday that she is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by fellow Democrat Tom Carper.

3 years ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Lisa Blunt Rochester Launches Senate Campaign In Delaware

If elected, Blunt Rochester would be the third Black woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate.

3 years ago·United States

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Lisa Blunt Rochester Makes Senate Bid Official

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has officially announced her campaign to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate.

3 years ago

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Lisa Blunt Rochester Announces Senate Bid

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) is running for Delaware’s open Senate seat to succeed Sen. Tom Carper, who’s not seeking reelection next year, CNN reports.

3 years ago·New York, United States

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Rep. Blunt Rochester of Delaware enters Senate race as heavy favorite

Blunt Rochester, 61, is seeking the seat being vacated by Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.). She would be only the third Black woman ever elected to the Senate.

3 years ago

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