Related Clues:

• Many a candidate, briefly
• Martin or Harper
• Inside-the-Beltway expert
• One running races for a living?
• Capitol fig
• Capitol insider
• Back-room maneuverer (Abbr.)
• Legislator, in headlines
• D.C. lifer
• D.C. big shot
• Certain seat seeker
• Race participant
• Beltway insider
• One on the trail, for short
• Pro runner