Susheela Jayapal, Sister of Pramila, Announces Run for Congress
Posted on AllSides November 1st, 2023
From The Center
Susheela Jayapal, a county commissioner from the Portland area and sister of Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, announced on Wednesday, her bid for Oregon’s third congressional district. “We need a progressive champion in Washington to carry on Congressman Blumenauer's legacy, stand up to MAGA ideologues, and get things done for our community, without compromising our values. Today, I'm proud to announce my candidacy for Congress,” Jayapal said in a social media post. The news of her candidacy comes just days after Democratic Rep. Earl Blumenauer announced that he would not run...