I have two friends giving serious consideration to running for Congress. One ran and lost in the General election last year. The other is a total newbie.
The problem with anyone starting a new career is resume. If they are going from no leadership or legal background into politics and they are running against someone who has a decent resume and some accomplishments then it’s a tough slog. If they have no resume then I’d suggest starting at a state office; state senator or representative. However, if they have even, say, a successful small business and the competition has been an unpaid aide to Senator such-an-such, go for it. And, of course, resume and accomplishments are all tied up with funding. Years ago a successful Senate campaign ran ten million dollars. A successful House average ran three million. My guess is it takes a lot more money now. Party backing would help, but it’s going to go to the person who has been very active in the party already.
I agree. one is a newbie in an open seat due to an announced incumbent retirement. The other is a well known Conservative state delegate in a very liberal state.
He ran and lost last time. Has excellent name recognition and a very easy to remember name at that.
He’s in a Dem +6 district so it’s a hard slog.