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2024100 minPGdocumentary

The Candidate

2024100 minPGdocumentary

Two congressional races unfold as Qasim Rashid, a progressive democrat, challenges well-funded incumbents in Virginia and Illinois.

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Two congressional races unfold as Qasim Rashid, a progressive democrat, challenges well-funded incumbents in Virginia and Illinois.

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Qasim Rashid campaigns for congressional seats in Virginia and Illinois. He runs against incumbents in 2020 and 2024. In Virginia, he challenges a Republican. In Illinois, he faces a Democratic opponent. The film tracks his strategies and experiences in both races. It illustrates the challenges of running against well-funded candidates. The documentary covers Rashid's efforts to connect with voters in two different states.

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