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Every day, this month, I'll be posting a very short thread on one of the 493 (and counting) black women running for office in 2018.

Today, meet Natashia Burch (@electburch), who is running for the House seat in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District.

#BlackHistoryMonth
Remember that friend of yours in college who was impossibly put-together but authentic? The one who was well-rounded, that everyone liked, and got shit done? That's Natashia Burch. She's running as an Independent, which, all things considered, makes you like her even more.
Her story is, of course, pretty great. She's a U.S. Air Force veteran, a small business owner, and a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

She's been working hard her whole life. This is not a person who is accustomed to letting life happen. She makes it happen.
She understands the big issues, but this is a candidate who is focused on her district. Among her top priorities are sustainable economic development, food insecurity, and health literacy. She believes investing in people.
If you've ever wanted a "real" candidate in Congress who clearly cares about people but knows the value of service to country and hard work, Natashia Burch is your person. Donate here: electburch.com/product/donate…

And for yesterday's candidate:

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