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Jun 6, 2008: Donna Edwards wins historic special election
Donna Edwards recently won the special election for Maryland’s 4th congressional district, defeating Republican Peter James with 80 percent of the vote.
Jun 6, 2008: Candidates court Clinton supporters
With the Democratic presidential primary process now completed, both Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain will be vying for voters who supported Sen. Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.
Jun 6, 2008: Clinton presidential bid paved way for future women candidates
In her historic presidential campaign, Sen. Hillary Clinton paved the way for the next woman to run for the United States’s top elected position.
Jun 6, 2008: Message from Ellen R. Malcolm to EMILY's List members
For months we have watched two extraordinary, history-making Democratic candidates battle it out for the presidential nomination. Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton competed in every state, unleashing a tidal wave of enthusiasm and support.
May 30, 2008: House Majority Leader Hoyer lauds Jennings’s economic platform
Christine Jennings received support from both House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and former Florida Sen. Bob Graham over recent weeks.
May 28, 2008: Hagan within striking distance of Dole in North Carolina
Recent statewide polls have revealed that EMILY’s List candidate state Sen. Kay Hagan is within single digits of Republican incumbent Sen. Elizabeth Dole.
May 28, 2008: Byrne primary only days away
After serving as the first woman to represent Virginia in the U.S. House, Leslie Byrne is running to represent the state’s 11th congressional district.
May 28, 2008: POP scores major wins in CA, IA, MT, NM
EMILY’s List’s Political Opportunity Program (POP) candidates had impressive June 3rd primary results in four states, for a total of 18 winning candidates in California, Iowa, Montana, and New Mexico.
May 28, 2008: Kirkpatrick earns key endorsement
With a recent endorsement from Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, EMILY’s List candidate Ann Kirkpatrick’s campaign is picking up steam.
May 22, 2008: Pingree leads in crowded male field
In a crowded seven-way primary, former Maine Senate Majority Leader Chellie Pingree stands out for a number of reasons.
May 22, 2008: POP candidate wins in OR
Political Opportunity Program candidate state Senator Kate Brown has won the Democratic nomination for secretary of state in Oregon.
May 22, 2008: Barnes’s opponent launches negative attacks
Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes is already facing negative attacks from her Republican opponent, Rep. Sam Graves.
May 22, 2008: Fitz-Gerald’s opponent self-funds to the tune of $1.5 million
Just last week, Joan Fitz-Gerald’s primary opponent put another $500,000 into his campaign, bringing his total contributions to his campaign to over $1.5 million.
May 22, 2008: Poll reveals Markey leads opponent
A recent poll shows that challenger Betsy Markey leads Republican incumbent Rep. Marilyn Musgrave in Colorado’s fourth congressional district.
May 22, 2008: EMILY’s List candidates in North Carolina prepare for general election
Fresh from their primary victories, EMILY’s List candidates Bev Perdue and Kay Hagan already are looking to the general election.
May 22, 2008: Democrats look for major Senate gains in 2008
Among the most watched potential upsets this year are two EMILY’s List races, Kay Hagan of North Carolina and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire.
May 14, 2008: POP picks up wins in West Virginia
Working for progressive change at the state level, EMILY’s List’s Political Opportunity Program (POP) had a big night in West Virginia’s primary.
May 14, 2008: Statement from Ellen R. Malcolm on NARAL Endorsement in the Democratic Presidential Primary
“I think it is tremendously disrespectful to Sen. Clinton..."
May 13, 2008: EMILY's List Congratulates Karen Bass, the New Speaker of the California Assembly
This afternoon, Assemblywoman Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) was sworn in as the 67th Speaker of the California Assembly – the first African American woman to serve as Speaker of any state Assembly and the first Democratic woman to hold this prestigious role in California.
May 12, 2008: EMILY’s List endorses Betsy Markey
EMILY’s List has endorsed Betsy Markey in Colorado’s fourth congressional district.
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