PBS NewsHour: Why the sudden surge in veteran candidates?

Written By Charlene Lee

Military veterans are running for Congress this year in record numbers, many for the first time. In New Jersey's 11th district, no fewer than four veterans, two in each party, are running for the open congressional seat. Lisa Desjardins reports from the competitive district and explains what's behind this new national trend.

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