That’s how many former federal workers have launched political campaigns this year, according to the New York Times. Many, though not all, are Democrats who say attacks on the federal bureaucracy pushed them to seek office after leaving government service. Of those candidates, 23 are running for Congress, including 14 attempting to unseat incumbents. While many face steep odds, the surge underscores how efforts to undermine the civil service have also mobilized former federal employees to pursue elected office.
