These Teachers Went On Strike. Now They're Running For Elected Office.

Most have no political experience. They lack name recognition and fundraising bona fides. Some are not even on the ballot, having missed filing deadlines, and are instead waging write-in campaigns. They’re the longest of shots.

But in upcoming elections in Oklahoma, Arizona, and Kentucky — all red states where school staff have walked out in recent months over austerity funding — teachers are running for office.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/coralewis/teachers-strike-running-elected-office-oklahoma-arizona?utm_term=.utmv6mmr2#.rfMMxPPLj