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Avlon Says He Will Not Mount Congressional Challenge in 2026

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Former CNN anchor John Avlon will not run for Congress in 2026. COURTESY JOHN AVLON

Former CNN anchor John Avlon will not run for Congress in 2026. COURTESY JOHN AVLON

authorStephen J. Kotz on Aug 1, 2025
Former CNN anchorman, author and political commentator John Avlon, who ran unsuccessfully on the Democratic ticket in 2024 for the 1st District congressional seat held by Republican Nick LaLota, announced... more

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