Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announces bid for Congress
Source: CNN Politics
Published 5:50 AM EST, Fri January 5, 2024
One of the most prominent and outspoken figures in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, attack hopes to return to the US Capitol with a new job title: Congressman. Former US Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who was on duty during the January 6 attack and who later testified to the House January 6 select committee, confirmed to CNN that he is running for Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District.
Dunn is one of just a handful of officers who have publicly spoken out about the violence he and other members of law enforcement experienced that day, and the profound and lasting impact it’s had on him. “Obviously, my experiences on January 6 I saw firsthand democracy under attack,” Dunn told CNN. “It’s no exaggeration to say we are one election away from the extinction of our democracy as we know it right now.”
Despite the trauma, Dunn, a 15-year veteran of the force, continued to work as a Capitol Police officer until he stepped down several weeks ago. He says part of the reason he’s running is because former President Donald Trump could be reelected.
“I believe that as a Capitol Police Officer, I’ve exhausted everything that I could do in that role, in that capacity to fight, for accountability, to fight for justice, to preserve our democracy, to fight for a democracy,” Dunn said.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/05/politics/capitol-police-officer-harry-dunn-announces-bid-for-congress/index.html
This is John Sarbanes' seat (and he is not running for re-election).
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Do it, beat them! and then show them what a true Patriot is!
This article doesn't say, but I tend to think the Dem voters will turn out for Harry Dunn. It's going to be a crowded primary.
I saw where there will probably be a bunch of people running for that seat along with him so it will be interesting to see how it turns out. 
You can imagine how much I wish he was running in my district! BTW, I talked with my cousin in Colorado last night and she's pretty unhappy that Boebert is now running in her district... 
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Hey – Harry Dunn here.
3 years ago today, I was defending the Capitol, the Constitution, the Members of Congress who you and I both may not agree with, and my own life from MAGA insurrectionists. Now, I’m announcing my campaign to serve as the next Congressman Maryland’s 3rd District.
On January 6, 2021, we were inches from watching democracy crumble right before our eyes.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that democracy is on the brink of extinction. We’re one administration from it. And if we lose it, we’ll never get it back.
I refuse to stand by and watch. I’m prepared to fight to protect our rights, our fragile democracy – and to be honest, I’m prepared to win.
In Congress, I’ll be one of the loudest voices defending democracy – but I need your help to get there. I’m humbly asking you to make a split donation between Leaders We Deserve and my campaign to be the next Congressman from Maryland’s District 3.
Here’s the cold hard truth:
All across our great nation, rights are being stripped-back one-by-one by Trump’s MAGA army who would rather oppress folks than treat them as human beings. They cry “freedom,” fight tooth-and-nail to dismantle our democracy to protect their power, and dictate the choices people are allowed to make.
That’s where everyday Americans like you come in:
$5 will help me have a vote to protect and expand voting and reproductive rights.
$5 will be able to conduct investigations and hold folks accountable.
$5 will help me fight for democracy through legislation.
If you’re ready to get in Good Trouble and redeem the soul of America, as my hero, John Lewis, urged us all to do, I need you to join this movement today.
I’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $500,000 within the first 24 hours of my campaign, and I need your help to reach it. Please, will you make a split donation between Leaders We Deserve and my campaign right now to send me to Congress and flip the House blue?
Donate $5 »
Thank you,
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And you definitely need someone different in your district. Will have to see how the NY districts are redrawn. I know many of us will be following that. 
And I think Boebert might be toast. Seems the GOP there have had enough of her. 
Her predecessor was a moderate Democrat who retired so I went to the meetup where he introduced his chosen successor and I liked him a lot! 
And I don't know how she keeps getting re-elected, in the beginning there were constant protests against her and she's only gotten worse - especially after she appeared on national TV along with Gym Jordan during the impeachment hearings, there were billboards throughout the district calling for her resignation.
As for my cousin, she's looking into duel citizenship if things get worse, since her husband's grandfather came from Ireland. And not so much for herself, but they have two young girls. 
Here's the billboard I used to see on my way home:
