After their October and November elections, The Takeaway checks back in with the first-time political candidates profiled as part of our series, "The Rookies."

One of six children from Mexican immigrants, Lorena González grew up as a migrant farm worker in a small town in Washington State. And now she is seeking political office in Seattle. 

Letty Hardi never thought of herself as having the qualities of a politician. She's just one of five candidates The Takeaway is profiling in our new series, "The Rookies."

In the hype of elections, the courts are often overlooked, and often overlooked in Pennsylvania, is the Commonwealth Court. That’s where Paul Lalley hopes to spend his next 10 years.

Last year, the politics of the local school board in Jefferson County, Colorado turned national. Parent Amanda Stevens was left with the consequences when she decided to take action.

Erich Caulfield, a former White House Fellow who's running for elected office for the first time, is vying for a seat in the Louisiana State Senate. But his aspirations go further.