Republicans shatter records for candidate filings ahead of midterm elections

Published July 13, 2022 12:00am ET



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Republicans shattered records for the number of candidates running for Congress this year, far surpassing Democrats’ roster heading into the 2022 midterm elections, in another indication of the grassroots energy building for a red wave this November.

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