Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer's bid for Congress {Maryland 3rd Distrist}

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Pelosi, Clyburn back Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer's bid for Congress
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/19/nancy-pelosi-jan-6-harry-dunn-congress





Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and former Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Friday endorsed former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn's bid for a congressional seat in Maryland.

Why it matters: It's the latest signal of the Jan. 6 veteran's frontrunner status in the race as he heavily outpaces his opponents in fundraising and endorsements from members of Congress.

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Pelosi, a Maryland native, said she "saw Officer Dunn's courage firsthand in the face of unprecedented violence and insurrection on January 6th, when he stood firm to protect the Capitol."
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By the numbers: Dunn has raised $3.7 million so far and had nearly $1.7 million in cash-on-hand as of the start of April, making him one of the most well-funded House candidates in Congress.

State Sen. Sarah Elfreth, one of his top opponents in the Democratic primary, has raised $915,000 over the same period.

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https://images.axios.com/Qgebf4uf5gK45z63IvIMgTN474k=/0x181 523x4413/1600x900/2024/04/19/1713552270828.jpg?w=1600
Harry Dunn, wearing a dark blue suit and blue shirt, sitting in front of a Maryland flag.

Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images.