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Marisa Wood is a public school teacher, mother and grandmother, and has spent her last 20 years serving the Bakersfield community that she calls home. Marisa knows that this district – and all of its families – deserve someone fighting for them in Washington, not a career politician who cares about his rich donors and fighting partisan battles.
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A closer look at Kern’s candidates: Marisa Wood
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — This June and November, voters in Kern will face a slate of options. 17 News is sitting down with Kern’s candidates so the county can make informed decisions. We are turning to Kern’s 20th congressional district which stretches from Bakersfield to the Fresno suburb of Clovis. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) is […]
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California Democratic Party unveils endorsements; which Kern candidates got the official nod?
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The California Democratic Party held its three-day endorsing convention this weekend, handing out the official nod to blue candidates across the state. The virtual conference brought together some of the most powerful Democrats in the biggest and bluest state in the nation. Speakers included House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala […]
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Marisa Wood – Teacher for Congress Endorsed by California Democratic Party
Sunday, March 6, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BAKERSFIELD, CA – Today, public school teacher, mother, and grandmother Marisa Wood was endorsed by the California Democratic Party at their virtual Endorsing Convention. “I’m so honored to have received 100% of the delegates’ votes and proud to get the official endorsement of the Democratic Party today. I […]