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Teachout, who ran for governor against incumbent Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in 2014, said that she is organizing her campaign team and traveling throughout the district to meet people and listen to their stories, ideas and priorities.
During her tenure in politics, Teachout has actively spoken out against political corruption, while voicing support for public education and renewable energy technologies.
“Throughout my career, I’ve never been afraid to stand up for ordinary citizens whose voices are drowned out by special interests, big corporations and powerful insiders,” she said. “I’m running for Congress to give people their voices back, so together we can address the real concerns facing our communities.”
Teachout grew up in a rural Vermont county a few hours from her home in Dutchess County.
She is currently an associate law professor at Fordham University.
The 19th congressional district consists of all of Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, Schoharie, Otsego, Delaware and Greene counties and parts of Montgomery, Dutchess, Rensselaer and Broome counties.
It is currently represented by U.S. Representative Chris Gibson, who is not seeking re-election.
For more information on Teachout's bid for office, click here.
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