Yes, We Elect Coroners: Sophia Garcia-Jackson in Chester County, PA

Run For Something by Amanda Litman

Nov 23, 202127:15Government & Organizations

In around 1300 counties across the country, we still elect coroners. Run for Something has worked with a handful of them over the years -- Sophia Garcia-Jackson of Chester County, PA, is our first winner! We talk about h...

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