Melissa Bean

We are still tracking races and counting votes here at EMILY's List, and drawing strength from the election of five new women to the U.S. House of Representatives. While some may say there is a cloud over the Democrats, there was a significant silver lining for women candidates in this cycle. Though we suffered some defeats, our women ran stronger and more competitive races than ever before and many were victorious. Some of the highlights for us in this election cycle include:

It was a historic election night for EMILY's List candidates. EMILY's List helped defeat Republicans and elect more pro-choice Democratic women than in any year since 1992. EMILY's List candidates ousted two Republican senators in nasty, expensive races and won the two most competitive governors races in the country. We added at least 11 new Democratic women to the U.S. House, and possibly as many as 13.

Washington, DC -- EMILY's List, the largest financial resource for women running for elected office, today announced its support for Rep. Melissa Bean in her bid for re-election to the United States House. EMILY's List will recommend Melissa Bean to its members nationwide, opening the door to tens of thousands of donors who consider it extremely important to send this hard-working Congresswoman back to Washington for a third term.