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EDWARD HERSHEY
Candidate for U.S. House
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Biography
Edward Hershey is a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools and a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Illinois' 4th Congressional District, as a member of the Working Class Party. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Hershey has been involved in advocating for teachers' and workers' rights, including participating in the 2012 teachers' strike and fighting against school closures.
Top Priorities
- Advocating for public education and preventing funding cuts to schools
- Championing workers' rights and supporting collective action
- Supporting community struggles against injustice, including police brutality and preserving community resources