Lois Frankel
U.S. Representative, Florida 22nd Congressional District · Candidate for Florida 23rd Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Florida 23rd Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Florida Division of Elections — Candidate Tracking System, 2026 election extract: United States Representative 023, status 'Qualified' after the 08/18/2026 primary · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Florida 23rd Congressional District covers
Covers part of Palm Beach County.
382 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "Plan EOGPCRP2026 (Congressional)" (HB 1-D, 2026 Special Session D; passed Apr 29, 2026; signed by Gov. DeSantis May 4, 2026); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: Leon County Circuit Court denied a preliminary injunction May 26, 2026; Florida Supreme Court let the map stand June 10, 2026. Official file https://www.edr.state.fl.us/Content/redistricting/2026redistricting/EOGPCRP2026.zip
Results
Certified results for Florida 23rd Congressional District
Representative in Congress District 23
2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared MoskowitzDemocrat | Democrat | 196,311 | 52.4% |
| Joseph "Joe" KaufmanRepublican | Republican | 178,006 | 47.6% |
Official results (Florida Division of Elections precinct-level file, compiled from county SOE submissions) · Florida Department of State, Division of Elections — Precinct-Level Election…
Representative in Congress District 23
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared MoskowitzDemocrat | Democrat | 143,951 | 51.6% |
| Joe BuddRepublican | Republican | 130,681 | 46.8% |
| Christine ScottNo party affiliation | No party affiliation | 3,079 | 1.1% |
| Mark NapierNo party affiliation | No party affiliation | 1,338 | 0.5% |
Official results (Florida Division of Elections precinct-level file, compiled from county SOE submissions) · Florida Department of State, Division of Elections — Precinct-Level Election…
Representative in Congress District 23
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat | Democrat | 221,239 | 58.0% |
| Carla SpaldingRepublican | Republican | 158,874 | 41.7% |
| Write-in | 1,081 | 0.3% |
Official results (Florida Division of Elections precinct-level file, compiled from county SOE submissions) · Florida Department of State, Division of Elections — Precinct-Level Election…
Key Votes
The record
S. 2: Secure America Act — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 214–212 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 214
Jun 9, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 2913: Ukraine Support Act — voted Yes
On Passage · tally 226–195 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 207
Jun 4, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act — voted No
On Passage · tally 224–200 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 154
Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 1689: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status — voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 224–204 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 120
Apr 16, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.J.Res. 72: Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025 — voted YesClose vote
On Passage · tally 219–211 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 65
Feb 11, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted NoClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · tally 217–214 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 53
Feb 3, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted Yes
On Passage · tally 341–88 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 2nd, roll call 45
Jan 22, 2026 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 6703: Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 216–211 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 349
Dec 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · source
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H.R. 2550: Protect America’s Workforce Act — voted Yes
On Passage · tally 231–195 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 332
Dec 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act — voted Yes
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · tally 427–1 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 289
Nov 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — voted NoClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 222–209 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 285
Nov 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 217–212 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 281
Sep 19, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 3838: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 — voted No
On Passage · tally 231–196 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 262
Sep 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 4016: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 221–209 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 212
Jul 18, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceS. 1582: GENIUS Act — voted Yes
On Passage · tally 308–122 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 200
Jul 17, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — voted NoClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 218–214 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 190
Jul 3, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 4: Rescissions Act — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 214–212 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 168
Jun 12, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 1: One Big Beautiful Act — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 215–214 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 145
May 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.J.Res. 87: Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “CA Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty — voted No
On Passage · tally 231–191 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 111
Apr 30, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 22: SAVE Act — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 220–208 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 102
Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.Con.Res. 14: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary leve — voted NoClose vote
On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment · tally 216–214 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 100
Apr 10, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceH.R. 1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 — voted NoClose vote
On Passage · tally 217–213 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 70
Mar 11, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceS. 5: Laken Riley Act — voted No
On Passage · tally 263–156 (Passed) · 119th Congress, session 1st, roll call 23
Jan 22, 2025 · Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — roll call · sourceRoll-call position (DW-NOMINATE)
Score -0.3940 over 547 recorded votes. Negative left, positive right, −1 to +1. A computed statistic, not a government record.
OSINT · Voteview (Lewis et al.) · source
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Scorecards
Club for Growth scorecard, 2025: 18%
18% on the Club for Growth's 2025 congressional scorecard; lifetime score 5%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · Club for Growth · sourceAFL-CIO Legislative Scorecard, 2025: 92%
92% on the AFL-CIO's 2025 Legislative Scorecard; lifetime score 99%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · AFL-CIO · sourceLeague of Conservation Voters scorecard, 2025: 100%
100% on LCV's 2025 National Environmental Scorecard; lifetime score 98%. The organization's own rating.
Self-published · League of Conservation Voters · sourceHeritage Action for America scorecard, 119th Congress: 0%
0% on Heritage Action's 119th Congress scorecard (key votes and co-sponsorships, updated weekly while Congress is in session). The organization's own rating.
Self-published · Heritage Action for America · source
Committees and Appointments
Committee on Appropriations — Member
U.S. House, 119th Congress · Member · Subcommittees: National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives — Member Data (committee assignments) · sourceCommittee seats — 119th Congress (2025–2026)
U.S. House: Committee on Appropriations (subcommittees: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs)
Official · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House — member profile · source
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $2,311,137cycle to date through Jul 29
- Cash on Hand
- $1,212,162cycle to date through Jul 29
- Spent
- $1,404,601cycle to date through Jul 29
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle to date through Jul 29
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 29, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- SYMMETRY MEDIA · media buy$310.9K
- MOTHERSHIP STRATEGIES · list rental and texting$266.2K
- STRATHDEE GROUP · fundraising consulting fee$126.9K
- BLUEBIRD TECH · texting services$86.8K
- 4C PARTNERS, LLC · media production$60.0K
Campaign finance — Lois Frankel for Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Lois Frankel for Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 29, 2026
Raised $2,311,137.20 this cycle · spent $1,404,601.42 · cash on hand $1,212,162.38 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jul 29, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $1,661,701.34 (72%); PACs and other political committees $533,250.00 (23%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media/ad buying $371.0K; digital $341.0K; fundraising $139.2K; other $130.9K; compliance/treasurer $48.0K; individuals (staff, contractors, reimbursements) $28.7K.
Jul 29, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinancial disclosure — Annual report 2025
Annual report for 2025; filed 05/12/2026. Reports 36 assets; highest reported ranges: Morgan Stanley Insti Liq Fds, Treasury Sec Ptf Insti Cl (MSUXX) $500,001–$1,000,000; T Rowe Price Cap Apprec Adv $250,001–$500,000; Blue Owl Credit Inc Corp $100,001–$250,000; FS Credit REIT Cl I $100,001–$250,000; 32 others at or below $100,001–$250,000. Liabilities: Mortgage on Personal Residence Property 1 (Truist Bank (FKA BB&T Mortgage)) $100,001–$250,000; Share of co-op mortgage on Personal Residence Property 1 (housing cooperative (residence)) $100,001–$250,000; Mortgage on Personal Residence Property 2 (Morgan Stanley Private Bank, NA) $250,001–$500,000; 1 more. Earned income: Retirement Plan Distribution, Empower Trust Company LLC $7,511.05; IRA Distribution, Morgan Stanley $120,164.24; IRA Distribution, Morgan Stanley $61.65; 4 more. Also: 45 transaction(s); 4 agreement(s); 1 sponsored trip(s) (Center for US Global Leadership; The Rockefeller Foundation).
May 12, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesFinancial disclosure — Annual report 2024
Annual report for 2024; filed 05/15/2025. Reports 38 assets; highest reported ranges: Morgan Stanley Insti Liq Fds, Treasury Sec Ptf Insti Cl (MSUXX) $500,001–$1,000,000; T Rowe Price Cap Apprec Adv $250,001–$500,000; Blue Owl Credit Inc Corp $100,001–$250,000; FS Credit REIT Cl I $100,001–$250,000; 34 others at or below $100,001–$250,000. Liabilities: Mortgage on Personal Residence Property 1 (Truist Bank (FKA BB&T Mortgage)) $100,001–$250,000; Share of co-op mortgage on Personal Residence Property 1 (housing cooperative (residence)) $100,001–$250,000; Mortgage on Personal Residence Property 2 (Morgan Stanley Private Bank, NA) $250,001–$500,000; 1 more. Earned income: Retirement Plan Distribution, Empower Trust Company LLC $7,699.63; IRA Distribution, Morgan Stanley $86,482.36; IRA Distribution, Morgan Stanley $28.26; 2 more. Also: 47 transaction(s); 4 agreement(s).
May 15, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesFinancial disclosure — periodic transaction reports 2024–2024 (list)
1 periodic transaction reports filed with the House Clerk for 2024–2024; most recent filed 5/14/2024. Listed with links; individual transactions not summarized here.
May 14, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Lois
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $48,000 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $151,713. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Aug 19, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — LOIS FRANKEL FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (LOIS FRANKEL FOR CONGRESS). 10 ads since Nov 2024; Google-reported $48,000 since Nov 6 2024 (exact, advertiser-wide).
Aug 19, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $151,713 supporting, $0 opposing, across 3 reports.
Protect ProgressSupporting · $151,713
3 reports, newest Aug 12, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“I think the biggest challenge is making America more affordable. People can't afford their gas, their rent, putting food on the table”
“My focus will remain where it has always been: protecting Social Security and Medicare, lowering the everyday costs that are squeezing families and seniors, and defending our democracy and voting rights from Donald Trump’s dangerous attacks.”
“The General Election in November will come down to a fundamental question: Whose side are you on? Are we going to build an affordable America that works for everyone, or an economy and government that only works for the wealthy and well-connected?”
“I believe that everybody should have access to healthcare. Everybody. And I am open to any, really, reasonable way to get there”
“I have to live not only in the future, but in the here and now”
“In our democracy, the most important title is not President or Representative—it is citizen.”
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“President Trump’s address last night was another attempt to distract the American people with falsehoods and long-debunked conspiracy theories about our elections instead of addressing the issues families care about most”
“Foreign assistance is not charity—it is a strategic investment in our national security. When America steps back, our adversaries—including China—step in.”
“This bill should have been our moment to strengthen America and show the world that American leadership still matters.”
“I strongly oppose this new Florida map, which silences voters and undermines their rights, and I support efforts in the courts to challenge it.”
“It’s a challenging time for our democracy. Florida’s governor has redrawn Congressional maps to curry favor with Donald Trump, and the U.S. Supreme Court has gutted hard-fought voting and civil rights”
“Naming a major public asset should reflect community consensus and respect local voices. That is not happening here.”
“Airports named after presidents have traditionally been designated once they leave office and through decisions made by local communities and local authorities—not imposed from above”
Interviews and Published Statements
Lois Frankel wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Florida 23rd Congressional District
TV segment · WFLX Fox 29
Aug 19, 2026 · Press · WFLX Fox 29 · sourcePalm Beach Post voter guide for US House District 23 primary
Written Q&A · The Palm Beach Post — voter guide
Aug 5, 2026 · Press · The Palm Beach Post — voter guide · source
In the News
Press coverage
- Lois Frankel banks on seniority against progressive challenger Victoria Doyle in CD 23 PrimaryAug 24, 2026 · Press · Florida Politics
- Democrat Lois Frankel, Republican Deborah Adeimy win primaries in Florida 23rd Congressional District - WPBFAug 19, 2026 · Press · WPBF
- Lois Frankel wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Florida 23rd Congressional DistrictAug 19, 2026 · Press · WFLX
- Lois Frankel to face Republican challenger Deborah Adeimy for control of new CD 23 seatAug 18, 2026 · Press · Florida Politics
- Incumbent Rep. Frankel holds off progressive challenger, Victoria Doyle, in FL-23 primary | WLRNAug 18, 2026 · Press · WLRN
- Redistricting shuffle: Lois Frankel officially shifts candidacy to new CD 23May 7, 2026 · Press · Florida Politics
- Frankel running for reelection in reconfigured Palm Beach County, faces primary challengerMay 7, 2026 · Press · South Florida Sun Sentinel
- Democrat Lois Frankel says she’ll run in Congressional District 23 this year | WLRNMay 7, 2026 · Press · WLRN
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Official Websitefrankel.house.govFull-page capture of https://frankel.house.gov/ taken 2026-09-24 12:33 UTC. Websites carry no public follower metrics.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · frankel.house.govOfficial
- Campaign Websiteloisfrankel.comFull-page capture of https://www.loisfrankel.com/ taken 2026-09-24 12:33 UTC. Websites carry no public follower metrics.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · www.loisfrankel.comSelf-published
- Xx.com/RepLoisFrankelX @RepLoisFrankel: 31.8K followers · 1,727 following · joined January 2013 (as displayed). Captured 2026-09-24 12:47 UTC.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · XSelf-published
- Facebookfacebook.com/RepLoisFrankelFacebook 'Rep. Lois Frankel': 38K followers · 386 following (as displayed). Captured 2026-09-24 12:47 UTC.Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · FacebookSelf-published
- Instagraminstagram.com/reploisfrankelSelf-published
- YouTubeyoutube.com/@reploisfrankelSelf-published
Public social accounts
X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Self-published · Public accounts posted by the subject
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Florida 23rd Congressional District
- Deborah AdeimyRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
U.S. Representative · FL-23
Democrat · Holds FL-22 (U.S. Representative) · Running in FL-23 · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Florida Division of ElectionsSponsored travel — World Vision International and International Justice Mission
Peru, 7/6/2026 to 7/11/2026. Original filing, filed by Jennifer Miller.
Jul 6, 2026 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — United Nations Foundation and Eleanor Crook Foundation
Philippines, 6/14/2025 to 6/21/2025. Original filing, filed by Rebecca Flikier.
Jun 14, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — US Global Leadership and the Rockefeller Foundation
Italy, 5/25/2025 to 5/30/2025. Original filing, filed by Lois Frankel.
May 25, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Jobs for the Future, Lumina Foundation for Education, Inc., and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Las Vegas, NV, 3/18/2025 to 3/20/2025. Original filing, filed by Carolyn Perlmutter.
Mar 18, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — American Israel Education Foundation
Israel, 2/16/2025 to 2/24/2025. Original filing, filed by Daniel Kaufman.
Feb 16, 2025 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Farm Foundation
St. Louis, MO, 8/6/2024 to 8/8/2024. Original filing, filed by Khya Nelson.
Aug 6, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — United Nations Foundation
New York, NY, 7/25/2024 to 7/26/2024. Original filing, filed by Jennifer Miller.
Jul 25, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — American Israel Education Foundation
Israel, 6/29/2024 to 7/7/2024. Original filing, filed by Jennifer Miller.
Jun 29, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — United Nations Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Atlanta, GA, Colombia, 6/16/2024 to 6/22/2024. Original filing, filed by Rebecca Flikier.
Jun 16, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Aspen Institute, Inc. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Montgomery, AL, 4/2/2024 to 4/4/2024. Original filing, filed by Richard Martin.
Apr 2, 2024 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Israel Policy Forum
Israel, 6/23/2023 to 7/9/2023. Original filing, filed by Shir Attias.
Jun 23, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation (F/K/A National Biodiesel Foundation), ADM, Ag Processing, Inc., Clean Fuels Alliance America, Darling Ingredients, Inc., Innovative AG Services, Incobrasa Industries, Ltd., Minnesota Soybean Processors, Renewable Energy Group, Inc., Western Dubuque Biodiesel, LLC, and Western Iowa Energy, LLC
Baltimore, MD, 6/16/2023. Original filing, filed by Jaqlyn Alderete.
Jun 16, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — United Nations Foundation and Eleanor Crook Foundation
Madagascar, 4/1/2023 to 4/8/2023. Original filing, filed by Jaqlyn Alderete.
Apr 1, 2023 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSponsored travel — American Israel Education Foundation
Israel, 9/1/2022 to 9/11/2022. Original filing, filed by Shir Attias.
Sep 1, 2022 · Official · Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives
Not on file for Lois yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_kh48v52ss.
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