Sarah Hughes, Olympic gold medalist, enters politics with congressional run.

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Sarah Hughes, Olympic gold medalist, enters politics with congressional run.
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Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes is running as a Democrat for Congress in New York's 4th Congressional District, currently held by Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito. Hughes aims to tackle the rising cost of living, restore the SALT deduction, and keep communities safe. Her campaign comes amid heightened attention surrounding New York politics as Democrats attempt to recoup from a disappointing performance in the last election and Republicans navigate the legal woes of freshman Rep. George Santos.

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