Grounded in working-class roots, makes her a true representative, not just another politician.
Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez stands out for her focus on issues that impact the middle class and rural America. She is dedicated to solutions, such as universal healthcare and tuition-free community college, and has no problem bucking the establishment in order to vote for what will help her constituents. Recently, she opposed President Biden's student debt relief program, arguing for equal investments in career and technical education alongside traditional college pathways, showcasing that she's willing to take moderate stances that defy party lines.
With an MPP from Harvard Kennedy School, she has the policy chops to drive meaningful change. Her roots in a working-class family and her experience as an educator at Social Justice High School make her not just a candidate, but a true representative of the people.