Character

47th District Candidate

resilient campaign-committed medically vulnerable

The 47th District Candidate suffers a heart attack and requires hospitalization, thrusting his situation into White House campaign strategy talks. Sam cites the candidate's health crisis during a late-night session at the Saybrook Institute, where it influences President Bartlet's choice to redirect funds to Ohio races. This development underscores the candidate's role in shoring up regional Democratic efforts amid national debate fallout and resource strains.

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Also known as: 47th district candidate

47th District …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

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S4E5 · Debate Camp

Owning Rooker and Rallying for Debate Damage Control

Not present; functions as a narrative catalyst whose illness sharpens the stakes for resource allocation.

The 47th district candidate is referenced by Sam as being in the hospital (fourth heart attack) and by Bartlet as having died; his condition shapes urgent campaign resource discussions.

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