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In rural states’ “citizen” legislatures, ordinary citizens can’t afford to serve

by Savannah Maher
Jan 31, 2023
For many who consider seeking office, the low pay is outweighed by the costs. As a result, legislatures may not be truly representative.
Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena with one of her children at the New Mexico Capitol. "I put my family in a compromising situation by deciding to serve in an unpaid body,” she said.
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