9 of the Best Congressional Campaign Ads of 2016

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9 of the Best Congressional Campaign Ads of 2016

By Thomas McKinless

Posted November 7, 2016 at 7:02pm

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As the election season finally comes to a close, Roll Call takes a look back at some of the most effective, touching and bizarre congressional campaign ads of 2016. Look for cowboys, motorcycles and even a Ferris Bueller parody.

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