Mondaire Jones, One of the First Black Gay Men in Congress, Seeks to Win Back Seat
Redistricting helped cost Jones his seat representing a New York district last year. Now he's running again.
July 5, 2023
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Redistricting helped cost Jones his seat representing a New York district last year. Now he's running again.
The first out congressman from New York is now the first out chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
The congressman from New York's Hudson Valley is eyeing the midterms at a time of unrest over reproductive freedom, mass shootings, and right-wing attacks on LGBTQ+ people.
Maloney and fellow representatives were set to strike back during the January 6 riot.
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