Press Releases

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August 6, 2009

WOMEN VOTE! to Mobilize Voters in California Special Election

WASHINGTON D.C. – EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest financial resource for women candidates, today announced a new WOMEN VOTE! project in support of Joan Buchanan in California’s 10th congressional district. As the nationwide voter mobilization and education project of EMILY’s List, WOMEN VOTE! will reach out to key voters in the district through a targeted mail program.

August 6, 2009

Statement from Ellen R. Malcolm on Senate's Confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ellen R. Malcolm, president and founder of EMILY’s List, issued the following statement on the United States Senate’s confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor as associate justice of the Supreme Court:

July 23, 2009

EMILY's List Announces Endorsement of Joan Buchanan in California's 10th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, today announced its endorsement of Joan Buchanan in the special election to replace former Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher in California's 10th congressional district. Tauscher was recently confirmed as Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security in the Obama administration.

July 21, 2009

Ellen R. Malcolm to become the Chair of the EMILY’s List Board

WASHINGTON, DC -- After 25 years as founder and President of EMILY's List, Ellen R. Malcolm will become the chair of the EMILY's List board of directors, a newly created position. EMILY's List is beginning the search for a new president to run the day-to-day operations and to help chart the strategic course of the organization dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to office.

July 15, 2009

Statement from Ellen R. Malcolm on Judy Chu's Special Election Victory in CA-32

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest financial resource for women candidates, celebrated Judy Chu’s victory in the special election last night for California’s 32nd congressional district, marking the 80th pro-choice Democratic woman that the organization has helped elect to the U.S. House of Representatives since its inception.

June 26, 2009

EMILY's List Announces Endorsement of Diane Denish for Governor of New Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, today announced its endorsement of Diane Denish for Governor of New Mexico.

June 26, 2009

EMILY's List Announces Endorsement of Alex Sink for Governor of Florida

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, today announced its endorsement of Alex Sink for Governor of Florida.

May 31, 2009

Statement from Ellen R. Malcolm on the murder of Dr. George Tiller

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY's List, issued the following statement on the murder of Dr. George Tiller: "I am shocked and saddened by the murder of Dr. George Tiller. Dr. Tiller was a courageous man who was determined to give women their rightful medical options, even though he faced constant threats of personal danger and legal and political harassment. I send my deepest condolences to Dr. Tiller's wife, his family and his co-workers."

May 26, 2009

Statement from Ellen R. Malcolm on President Obama's Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY's List, issued the following statement on President Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court:

May 20, 2009

Statement from Ellen R. Malcolm on Dr. Judy Chu's Victory in California's 32nd Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY's List, issued the following statement on Dr. Judy Chu's victory in the May 19th special election primary for California's 32nd congressional district: