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Kara H. Eastman
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Kara H. Eastman (b. November 16, 1971) is an American Democratic politician born in Evanston, Illinois. Early Life Eastman was raised by her mother after her father left their family. Eastman suffered from losses early on in here life when she was 7 years-old and experienced the death of her grandfather. Eastman's inspiration to pursue a political career begun when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Eastman experienced firsthand through her mother, the effects of inadequate healthcare policies that left her mother with expensive prescriptions she could not afford. Education Eastman attended Pizer College in 1989 and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology in 1993. In 1995, Eastman continued her education at the Loyola University of Chicago, and graduated in 1997, with a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work. Political Career Eastman began her political career in the state of Nebraska in 2018, when she ran as one of the Democratic contenders for the 2nd Congressional District. Eastman won the primary election and was defeated in the general election by Republican Don Bacon. In 2020, Eastman won the Democratic primary for the U.S House to represent the 2nd congressional district and lost the general election in November of 2020. 
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