Ex-Navy helicopter pilot plans to challenge Rep. Frelinghuysen

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By Justin Zaremba | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

on May 11, 2017 at 6:00 AM, updated May 11, 2017 at 8:26 AM

MONTCLAIR -- A township woman who piloted helicopters in the Navy and worked as a federal prosecutor will throw her hat into the 11th Congressional District race next year, with the goal of unseating longtime incumbent U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen.

Mikie Sherrill, a mother of four, told NJ Advance Media on Wednesday she plans to run in the Democratic primary next year.

"I've always fought hard for this country for my entire adult life," Sherrill said. "I think after 22 years in Washington, Rodney Frelinghuysen has stopped listening and stopped talking to his constituents."

In response to criticism from constituents over his support of President Donald Trump's agenda, Frelinghuysen has been dodging their requests for an in-person town hall for months.

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[mopinko]

1. the future is female.

wonder if she owns a pussy hat.

[NewRedDawn]

2. Good!