Candidate Name:
Melissa W. Watson

Candidate’s Preferred Pronouns
She/her/hers
What office are you running for?
US House of Representatives – SC7
With which party are you running for office?
Democratic Party
Election Date
June 9, 2020
Why are you running for office?
I want hardworking people to have an ally in Congress.
What is the biggest issue facing your community and how do you propose helping?
Poverty; voting to raise minimum wage; removing tax breaks for corporations
How do we fix the partisan divide in our country and start working together again?
By being civil towards each others
Who is your hero?
HRC, Michelle O, Kamala Harris, my mom, dad, uncles & grandma
What are your hobbies?
Running
What is the most recent book you read?
The Mueller Report
Do you have any kids/pets/talking houseplants?
Kids
How can our readers get involved in your campaign?
Phonebanking, canvassing, and donating
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