Mara Macie is running against John Rutherford for Congress. Though well-liked, Rutherford, Macie told Steve Bannon, has been voting against constituents’ wishes. Macie said she decided to challenge him after he didn’t respond to military personnel concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The race reflects a growing dissatisfaction with establishment politics, particularly in St. John’s County, where she said and told Bannon that her campaign emphasizes grassroots efforts and awareness of Rutherford’s voting record. While Rutherford initially agreed to debate, he avoided it last time.