Three women run for Congress in 2018, with Lauren Underwood winning her election while Jana Lynn Sanchez and Liz Watson lose theirs.
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Three women run for Congress in 2018, with Lauren Underwood winning her election while Jana Lynn Sanchez and Liz Watson lose theirs.
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Synopsis
Jana Lynn Sanchez, Liz Watson, and Lauren Underwood campaign for Congress in the 2018 midterm elections. Sanchez runs in Texas's 6th district, Watson in Indiana's 9th, and Underwood in Illinois's 14th. While Underwood wins her race, Sanchez and Watson do not. The documentary, produced by Alyssa Milano, premiered on Showtime on September 8, 2020, and focuses on the challenges faced by these first-time female candidates.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jana Lynn Sanchez and her campaign story.
- Follow Lauren Underwood's successful election journey.
- See the impact of women in GOP-held districts.
Did You Know
- Jana Lynn Sanchez lost her election but came closer than any Democrat in 36 years in her Texas district.
- Lauren Underwood won her election in Illinois's 14th congressional district.
- The film premiered on Showtime on September 8, 2020.
- Alyssa Milano served as the executive producer of Surge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the main subjects of the documentary Surge?
The main subjects are Jana Lynn Sanchez, Liz Watson, and Lauren Underwood, who ran for congressional seats in 2018.
What was the outcome of the congressional campaigns featured in Surge?
Lauren Underwood was elected, while Jana Lynn Sanchez and Liz Watson lost their general elections.
When did Surge premiere on Showtime?
Surge premiered on Showtime on September 8, 2020.
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