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Alderwoman Pat Dowell Discusses Run for U.S Congress with the Southland Journal

Quinton R. Arthur - January 6, 2022

“The issues that I care about are issues that I can work on, in Washington, for the benefit of my constituents who reside in the first congressional district,” said Dowell. #PatDowell

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Pat Dowell Announces Run for U.S. Congress to Replace Bobby Rush

Silence DoGood - January 5, 2022

"In Congress, I will work every day to ensure Chicago and all the communities of the 1st district receive their fair share of federal resources, safeguard voting rights and access, be a strong voice for gun control, protect Social Security and Medicare, and provide healthcare for all." #PatDowell

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