Former Pence staffer Olivia Troye launches bid for House seat in Virginia
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Former Pence staffer Olivia Troye launched her bid for a House seat in Virginia.
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Olivia Troye, a former top aide to former Vice President Pence, announced on Tuesday her bid for the newly redrawn 7th Congressional District in Virginia. Troye is known as a prominent critic of President Trump, setting up a potentially high-profile primary or general election contest. Her entry into the race adds a new dynamic to the Virginia district, which will likely draw national attention given her background. This move signals a continued effort by former Trump administration critics to seek political office.
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