FIRST LOOK: ABC Releases 'Scandal' Season 3 Promo Photos

Our favorite political drama returns for season three on October 3rd — gladiators, that’s just three week away! And to boost the anticipation, ABC recently released new promo pics of our favorite characters.

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We’re sure the umbrellas and rain have some sort of symbolic meaning, but we won’t know the full story until the new season airs. Fortunately for us, E! Online did tease this sneak peak:

“Fitz is still going to be running for reelection in season three! Of course, that isn’t such an easy task now that his affair has not only been outed, but confirmed. And yes, you can expect to see his opponents have a field day with the scandal. Well, not a field trip, more like a debate where the issue comes up. Awkward!”

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Olivia Pope, played by Kerry Washington.

Click through the slides to find pics from the rest of cast, and be sure to tell us what you think.

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Harrison Wright, played by Columbus Short.

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Abby Whelan, played by Darby Stanchfield.

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Huck, played by Guillermo Diaz.

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Quinn Perkins, played by Katie Lowes.

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Fitzgerald “Fitz” Grant, played by Tony Goldwyn.

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Cyrus Beene, played by Jeff Perry.

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Mellie Grant, played by Bellamy Young.

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Jake Ballard, played by Scott Foley.

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David Rosen, played by Joshua Malina.

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