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Russell has previously run for office, making a run for governor in 2022 and losing to Chris Jones in the Democratic primary.
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Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
According to the group's website, the organization aims to recruit young voices to the GOP, before training them and encouraging them to run for office.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Barrett told Fox News the 22nd Amendment says a president can only run for office twice.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
The businessman who has never run for office before portrayed Kansas as a state that has stagnated under the leadership of ineffectual Republicans and radical Democrats.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2025
According to the group's website, the organization aims to recruit young voices to the GOP, before training them and encouraging them to run for office.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
On Monday, Barrett told Fox News the 22nd Amendment says a president can only run for office twice.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
The businessman who has never run for office before portrayed Kansas as a state that has stagnated under the leadership of ineffectual Republicans and radical Democrats.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Run for office.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20for%20office. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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