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Floridians are fed up with the extreme partisanship and special interests that run Tallahassee. It's time for new leadership. Alex Sink will fight for a stronger economy, accountable state government, and will be no one's governor but yours.

Ann McLane Kuster's first television ad.

When foreign corporations threatened to take jobs from Washington state, Patty Murray went to bat for our aerospace workers.

Stop motion photography and video compiled by Sandra Markowitz to show support for her mother, Deb Markowitz , who's running for governor in Vermont.

Libby Mitchell -- the first woman in America elected to serve as speaker of the state house and president of the state senate -- highlights her work for Maine and her dedication to its future.

Cong. Chellie Pingree speaks out against BP following the May 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and says that the company should pay royalties on the gallons spilled into the Gulf.

Roxanne Conlin announces her candidacy for Iowa Senate, and outlines her plans to bring prosperity back to the state.

Republican California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina was caught on a live mic, talking about work, her fellow Republicans, and even Sen. Barbara Boxer's hair -- not a great way to launch a general election campaign. But what's worse, her gaffe distracted voters from what's important -- Carly's record on the issues, her history of failed leadership, and how disastrous she'd be as a U.S. senator.

When Kathleen Sebelius took part in her father's campaigns, there were very few women on the trail -- as candidates, staffers, or donors. "But girls growing up now see everything from women governors, women in the U.S. Senate, women in the House…" she says."We live in a very different world today, in large part, thanks to an organization like EMILY’s List."

As the first woman press secretary at the White House, Dee Dee Myers knows what it’s like to blaze a trail. “They hadn’t seen a woman standing behind the podium at the White house before,” she says. But that soon changed. Early in her time in the White House, Dee Dee met the newly elected Democratic women senators – all elected with EMILY’s List’s help – and remembers feeling she was witness to history in the making. “I’ll never forget the sense of, you know, we’re changing the world.”

A high school counselor recommended Hilda Solis opt for a job after graduation rather than going on to college -- but Hilda had other ideas. She challenged herself, chose public service, was elected to Congress, and now serves on President Obama’s cabinet. "EMILY's List is known for taking risks, for betting on people that might not otherwise be the conventional candidate," she says. "And clearly that made the difference for me when I ran for Congress."

Former President Bill Clinton's administration worked to ensure that women had a seat at the table as they never had before, appointing women to top spots and seeking their input in major policy decisions. But, as President Clinton says, "EMILY's List Founder and Chair Ellen Malcolm knew we could do better. Ellen was always pushing me to do more, to do better," he says. "And that's exactly what EMILY's List continues to do today."

At nine years old, Salon.com writer Rebecca Traister joined her dad in the voting booth as he cast his ballot for vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro. The experience made an impression and, years later, Rebecca says women candidates continue to break barriers and make history – with EMILY’s List leading the way.

Cong. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL) knew she wanted to run for office and when she decided to take the leap at 25 years old, she knew EMILY's List's trailblazing had helped pave the way. The reason that I could, the reason that I was able to believe it was possible is because of all the groundwork that EMILY's List laid, she says.

As a college senior, Kenny Thompson applied for Campaign Corps to learn the basics of working for candidates but, according to Kenny, he got more than he bargained for.

For Christina Henderson, a 2008 graduate of an EMILY's List training program, candidates like Hillary Clinton were the inspiration for her decision to turn a passion for progressive politics into a career.

Rosie Mendez knows how important early money can be. According to the New York City councilwoman, EMILY’s List’s Political Opportunity Program, which helps elect pro-choice Democratic women at the state and local level, made it clear that an early start would make all the difference in her race – and it did.

When the founding members of EMILY's List gathered in Ellen Malcolm's basement to start a grassroots network for pro-choice Democratic women, they came with the best fundraising tools they had: their rolodexes. Anne Kolker was there when EMILY's List took shape, and she describes how that early meeting turned into the nations largest financial resource for women candidates.

When Simone Ward was told by a teacher that she wasn't cut out to run for president, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Now the campaign manager for the first woman EMILY's List helped elect, Sen. Barbara Mikulski (MD), Simone joined EMILY's List staff in 2007 determined to make sure young women in America knew they could do whatever they wanted -- including running for president.

New York City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin won election in 2005 with the help of EMILY's List's Political Opportunity Program (POP), which supports pro-choice Democratic women running for state and local office. For Jessica, POP's backing meant getting the training and the confidence to help her run a winning campaign. As Jessica points out, POP is there through every step of the campaign process and when our POP candidates celebrate victory, were right there with them.

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro is no stranger to EMILYs List. Not only is she one of our success stories, having been elected to represent Connecticut's third district in 1990, she also served as our first executive director. Emily's List has changed the face of politics in America, she says.

As the president of Medical Students for Choice, EMILY’s List member Megan Evans understands that when voters go to the polls, reproductive freedom is at stake. Our women in office “can be the voice that many of us don’t have,” Megan says. And if we’re electing them to speak for us, it’s crucial we elect the women leaders who share are values and are willing to fight for change.

"When we started, it was a grim world for women candidates," says Ellen Malcolm, founder of EMILY's List. "We had high hopes that we could make a difference, but we had no expectations... No one treated women candidates seriously." But in 1986, after Sen. Barbara Mikulski (MD) became the first Democratic woman senator elected in her own right, all that changed.

"I bet your mom did." That's what Senator Debbie Stabenow (MI) had to say when Sen. Jon Kyl (AZ) said he didn't need maternity care, so it shouldn't be required health care coverage. Debbie has been standing up for women's rights throughout her time in the House and Senate -- and, as she's quick to say, she wouldn't be there without the support of EMILY's List.

As a former campaign staffer for EMILY's List candidates, Democratic activist Maura Brueger understands exactly what EMILY's List resources can mean for a candidate. And she knows how powerful EMILY's List’s message is for women nationwide -- after 60 Minutes aired a piece about EMILY's List, membership grew exponentially, expanding EMILY's List efforts and ensuring increased resources for women candidates around the country.

When Kirsten Gillibrand's 2006 opponent for the U.S House said she was "just another pretty face," Kirsten knew different -- and so did the members of EMILY's List.

As part of the Political Opportunity Programs team, former EMILY's List staffer Cristina Uribe helped our women candidates win critical races at the state and local level with big effects. From turning state legislatures blue to setting the stage for candidates future congressional campaigns, Cristina knows first-hand the difference EMILYs List can make on the ground.

EMILY's List President Stephanie Schriock sums up her goals for the future of EMILY's List in one word: growth. "We are going to double in size, and we are going to win more races," she says. In order to continue with our mission, Schriock says its crucial that EMILY's List increases our network nationwide and shares our message with the next generation of supporters.

"They said I didn't look the part," says Senator Barbara Mikulski (MD) of her first run for Senate. "Of course, now this is what the part looks like." When EMILY's List helped elect Barbara in 1986, she became the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right.

EMILYs List founding mother Judy Lichtman knew the founding members were set on making change and electing more women to office and that's exactly what they did. By creating a national network of activists, women were empowered not only as candidates but also as political donors, proving they could play a significant role in electoral politics.

Joanne Howes was there when Ellen Malcolm gathered the founding members of EMILYs List in her basement to start a movement. As far as women candidates have come since that 1985 meeting, Joanne knows there's still a long road ahead. Were still at only 17 percent in terms of women in Congress, so the mission remains the same.

What was one motivator for Cong. Gwen Moore (WI-04) during the tough moments of her race? "That I was going to be on the wall of fame at the EMILY's List office," she says, referring to a wall of pictures featuring winning EMILY's List candidates throughout our 25-year history. Moore, who was elected with EMILY's List support in 2004, knows how important it is for pro-choice Democratic women to have a voice in Congress.

During the twelve years Joe Solmonese worked at EMILY's List, the staff increased from 16 people to nearly 100 to support a growing grassroots network and increasing numbers of pro-choice Democratic women candidates running for office. According to Joe, who now serves as the president of Human Rights Campaign, there's been no turning back. "I think that EMILY's List has fundamentally changed the way that electoral politics works," he says.

What did interning at EMILY’s List teach Nancy McMurray? It “made the idea of running for Congress seem a lot more real, like something that I could do,” she says. Since her stint at the EMILY’s List offices, Nancy has stayed connected to the mission of electing pro-choice Democratic women.

"EMILY's List gives women a seat at the table -- a permanent seat at that table," says actress Erika Alexander, a long-time activist for women's rights. "And when we have a seat at that table, there’s change -- real change. That’s EMILY’s List."

Terri Sewell's Al-07 campaign just released a new ad , describing Terri's background in the district and how she'll work with President Obama and the Democratic leadership to help make change in Washington.

EMILY's List candidate Colleen Hanabusa is up with a new ad in her race to fill the seat of outgoing Cong. Neil Abercrombie. Colleen is in a tight winner-take-all special election that's just weeks away -- and polls show a tight race among all three candidates.

Rep. Betty Sutton (OH-13) explains her support for the health care reform bill.

Colleen Hanabusa is the candidate who stands for reform in Washington and hope for Hawaii.

Tarryl Clark is the only candidate that will stand up for working Minnesotans and defeat Michele Bachmann.

Diane Denish shares her values and vision for a greater New Mexico

EMILY's List candidate Terri Sewell (AL-07) is on the air with her first television ad.

Mary Jo Kilroy voted yes on giving Americans better health insurance coverage.

On February 1, 2010, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand appeared on The Rachel Maddow Show to discuss Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal and to announce the launch of her new Don't Ask Don't Tell Story Project.

Carolyn Maloney speaks on the House floor about the importance of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.

On March 22, 1992 EMILY's List was featured on the news magazine, "60 Minutes." This is part 2 of 2 segments.

On March 22, 1992 EMILY's List was featured on the news magazine, "60 Minutes." This is part 1 of 2 segments.

Congresswoman Halvorson speaks in support of her amendment to H.R. 2352, the Job Creation through Entrepreneurship Act that ensures surviving spouses of armed forces members, national guardsmen, and veterans are eligible for training and counseling from the newly created Small Business Administration Veterans Business Center.

Senator Gillibrand stands up to the restrictive Stupak health care measure that undercuts womens' right to choose.

Ann Kirkpatrick announces that legislation for the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area designation is underway while at the Sedona Community Fair.

Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter speaks on the floor of the House about the importance of the Paycheck Fairness Act.

Representative Betsy Markey discusses her support of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act on the House floor.

Senator Patty Murray gives a speech on the Senate floor regarding the importance of health care reform, particularly for women and their families.

Senator Barbara Mikulski speaks about EMILY's List programs at the EMILY's List 20th anniversary celebration.

In the Education and Labor Committee's video series "Meet the Freshman," Dina Titus explains what her seat on the committee means to her and what she hopes to accomplish during her tenure in Congress.

Ann McLane Kuster explains why she's running for Congress as well as her record and accomplishments for the people of New Hampshire.

Senate President Colleen Hanabusa speaks to her fellow legislators at the 2009 Hawaii Legislature Opening Day Ceremony.

Mary Jo Kilroy, OH-15, discusses the importance of health care reform and addressing medical debt.

Senator Barbara Boxer talks with CNN's John King about health care, the climate change bill, and the "party of no."

Jane Harman speaks out in support of health care reform at a Los Angeles rally.

Get to know Suzan DelBene, candidate for the GOP-held seat in Washington's 8th district, and hear about what she plans to do as a Congresswoman.

Speaker of California's Assembly Karen Bass marks her first year as speaker and highlights the success California had over the past year, and her plans for the time to come.

EMILYs List celebrated Judy Chu's victory in the special election last night for California's 32nd congressional district, marking the 80th pro-choice Democratic woman the organization has helped elect to the U.S. House of Representatives since its inception.

EMILY's List is excited to announce two major endorsements for governor in 2010: Alex Sink in Florida and Diane Denish in New Mexico.

EMILY's List celebrates the election of Judy Chu in the CA-32 special election. Chu marks the 80th woman EMILY's List has helped elect to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Diane Denish, running to serve as New Mexico's next governor, brings the experience and commitment to better the lives of the state's residents.

Alex Sink announces her decision to run for Florida's governor, citing her experiences as a businesswoman, working mother, and the state's chief financial officer.

Diane Denish will fight for New Mexican families.

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) responds to a question about her position on choice.

This month, Rep. Kosmas took action to make sure one of her constituents, who's currently serving in Iraq, will be reunited with his family when he arrives at a U.S. base in Germany. Watch this heartwarming video to find out exactly the kind of work our women in Congress are doing to help American families.

Robin Carnahan speaks at the Democratic Unity Day Rally in Independence, Missouri last summer.

Robin Carnahan explains why she has decided to run for the U.S. Senate in Missouri.

Watch Sen. Gillibrand speak at Gov. Paterson's press conference announcing her Senate appointment.

Watch our collection of snapshots and speeches celebrating this historic inauguration.

Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) speaks on the House floor in support of the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Watch this clip of Representative Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-20) celebrating her victory on election night.

Watch this clip of Congresswoman-elect Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-01) celebrating her victory on election night.

Watch clips of Congresswoman-elect Dina Titus (NV-03) giving her victory speech on election night.

Watch clips of Governor-elect Bev Perdue (NC) giving her victory speech on election night.

Minnesota State Senate Assistant Majority Leader explains why she is running for Congress.

Watch clips of Congresswoman-elect Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) giving her victory speech on election night.

Watch clips of Congresswoman-elect Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) giving her victory speech on election night.

Newly elected Rep. Marcia Fudge is sworn in to Congress to represent Ohio's 11th congressional district.

Watch our collection of snapshots from election night and post-election coverage from some of our most exciting races.

Watch clips of Congresswoman-elect Betsy Markey (CO-04) giving her victory speech on election night.

Watch clips of Senator-elect Jeanne Shaheen (NH) giving her victory speech on election night.

Watch clips from the victory speech of Senator-elect Kay Hagan (NC) on November 4, 2008.

Ellen R. Malcolm, president and founder of EMILY's List, thanks members of EMILY's List for all their efforts to elect Democrats this year.

Hear from EMILY's List volunteers, staff members, and interns who are on the ground in New Hampshire to get out the vote.

Watch Melissa Bean's victory speech!

Gov. Chris Gregoire discusses her commitment to Washington's working families in this video from her reelection campaign.

Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15) is on the air with a new ad about the experience and vision she'll bring to Congress.

Kay Hagan, running for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, is on the air with a new ad about the major North Carolina newspapers that have endorsed her.

Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report speaks with Chris Matthews about the strong challenge Sen. Elizabeth Dole faces from EMILY's List candidate Kay Hagan.

Mary Jo Kilroy, running for Congress in Ohio's 15th congressional district, is on the air with an ad about her middle-class roots.

Betsy Markey, running for Congress in Colorado's fourth congressional district, is on the air with a new ad about fiscal responsibility.

Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) is on the air with her first TV ad.

Momocrat Julie Pippert interviewed EMILY's List candidate New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen for both Momocrats & BlogHer.

Watch the press conference announcing EMILY's List 2008 Women's Monitor Study entitled, "From 18 to 80: Women on Politics and Society."

Watch the opening remarks of the EMILY's List 2008 Women's Monitor press briefing. To watch the entire video, click here.

Sheriff Bill Pribil of Coconino County describes why he supports former prosecutor and state legislator Ann Kirkpatrick in her bid for Congress.

Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (1949-2008) at the EMILY's List Majority Council Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on June 13, 2008.

Betsey Markey, running for congress in Colorodo's 4th congressional district, is on the air with her first ad.

Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, running for re-election in New Hampshire's first congressional district, is on the air with an ad about taking care of America's veterans.

Mary Jo Kilroy, running for Congress in Ohio's 15th congressional district, is on the air with a new ad.

Mary Jo Kilroy, running for Congress in Ohio's 15th congressional district, is on the air with a new ad.

Congresswoman Gillibrand states her positions on military health care in her new campaign ad.

Running for Congress in Arizona's first congressional district, Ann Kirkpatrick is on the air with her first television ad.

Watch this video to learn more about Kay Hagan’s ties to North Carolina and the experience she brings to her U.S. Senate race. Click here to read more.

Newly elected Congresswoman Donna Edwards makes her remarks after being sworn in.

After winning her special election on June 17, Donna Edwards has been elected the first African American woman to represent Maryland in Congress. Listen as she thanks EMILY's List for supporting her race.

EMILY's List Executive Director Ellen Moran talks about the role women will play in the 2008 general election on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews.

EMILY's List candidate Chellie Pingree speaks about her commitment to an energy policy focused on renewable resources.

Suzanne Kosmas, running for Congress in Florida's 24th congressional district, announces her candidacy on June 10, 2008.

Suzanne Kosmas, FL-24, reviews some of her achievements during her first term in Congress and how she's working for Florida.

Congresswoman Donna Edwards (MD-04) speaks at the 2008 Majority Council Conference luncheon.

Sandra Bishop, EMILY's List marketing director, delivered nearly 4,700 petitions signed by EMILY's List members in support of Rep. Hilda Solis's nomination as secretary of labor.

Media Matters reports on biased news coverage of Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

Debbie Halvorson, running for Congress in Illinois' 11th congressional district, speaks about her plans to bring change to Washington.

President Barack Obama signs the State Children's Health Insurance Program on February 4, 2009.

Watch Donna Edwards' speech to those who attended the Power Shift '09 environmental conference in Washington, DC.

Watch as Laura Richardson is sworn into the 110th Congress.

Judy Chu won her special primary election on May 19th, 2009 in California's 32nd congressional district. After winning the July 14th general election in this heavily Democratic seat, Judy will be the 80th pro-choice Democratic woman EMILY's List has helped elect to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Suzanne Kosmas, running for Congress in Florida's 24th congressional district, speaks about her plans for the environment.

Newly elected Rep. Jackie Speier is sworn in to the House to represent California's 12th congressional district.

EMILY’s List candidate Bev Perdue -- running to become North Carolina’s governor -- recently started airing ads about her strong record of working for women and families.

EMILY's List helped elect Niki Tsongas as the first woman to represent Massachusetts in Congress in over 25 years. Tsongas says she would not be serving in Congress today without the professional advice, the financial help, and the attentive support provided by EMILY's List.

Chellie Pingree, running for the U.S. House from Maine, discusses her position on the war in Iraq.

EMILY’s List is a powerful force in politics and has helped make history for the last 22 years.

Newly elected Rep. Niki Tsongas is sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Massachusetts' fifth district.

Watch Niki Tsongas's biographical video and hear how her life has shaped her values.

EMILY's List helps pro-choice Democratic women run and win for federal, state and local office.

Terri Sewell explains why she is qualified to represent Alabama's 7th congressional district and what she will do once elected.

President Ellen R. Malcolm addresses EMILY's List members on 20 years of electing pro-choice Democratic women to political office.

The many different faces of EMILY's List members.

EMILY's List president Ellen R. Malcolm on the leadership of elected women.

Then-Michigan Attorney General Jennifer Granholm defining EMILY at our 2002 Majority Council Conference.

2000 Women in the Lead Lunch