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Kent’s raised a million-plus dollars for his campaign in the 3rd Congressional District, the most by far of any nonincumbent House challenger in the state.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2022

Of the eight nonincumbent Democratic and GOP nominees since 2000, only two selected primary rivals as running mates: John Kerry picked John Edwards in 2004, and Barack Obama tapped Biden in 2008.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2019

Several nonincumbent candidates talked about improving local transparency and restoring trust in government.

From Washington Post • Jun. 6, 2018

Ordinarily, a nominating convention for a nonincumbent is about telling a new story.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2016

“Hillary for America set a new record for the best off-year fundraising of any nonincumbent in history,” notes campaign manager Robby Mook.

From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2016