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Supporters cheer for Patty Pansing Brooks (left) before she announces her run for the 2022 Democratic nomination for the 1st District House seat Monday at Lincoln Station. 

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Patty Pansing Brooks waves to the crowd after announcing she will run for the 2022 Democratic nomination for the 1st District House seat.

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Supporters cheer for Patty Pansing Brooks (left) before she announces her run for the 2022 Democratic nomination for the 1st District House seat Monday at Lincoln Station. 

Patty Pansing Brooks waves to the crowd after announcing she will run for the 2022 Democratic nomination for the 1st District House seat.

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