Mary Jo Kilroy

WOMEN VOTE! to Mobilize Voters for Ohio Congressional Race

September 26, 2008

WASHINGTON -- The 2008 WOMEN VOTE! program, a nationwide voter mobilization and education project of EMILY's List, will be reaching out to voters through the mail and phones in Ohio's 15th congressional district.

Historic Election Night for EMILY's List Candidates

November 6, 2008

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.

EMILY's List Announces Endorsement of Mary Jo Kilroy in Ohio's 15th Congressional District

October 30, 2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. - EMILY's List, the nation's largest political action committee and financial resource for women running for elective office, today announced its endorsement of Mary Jo Kilroy in her bid for Ohio's fifteenth congressional district.

EMILY's List Celebrates the Victory of Mary Jo Kilroy in OH-15

December 7, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The following is a statement by Ellen R. Malcolm, president and founder of EMILY's List, on the victory of Mary Jo Kilroy in Ohio's 15th district:

Ohio Right to Life: Stivers is 'preferred candidate' in OH-15

Emily Wales
May 18, 2010

After an incredibly close 2008 contest, the GOP's Steve Stivers is looking for a rematch against Cong. Mary Jo Kilroy in Ohio's 15th congressional district. And, just like we saw in 2008, Stivers is hoping his ties to right-wing special interest groups will spell major finances for his campaign. And what better way to court the far-right than by moving in just that direction?

A clear message on financial reform: Expert women getting the job done

Emily Wales
June 11, 2010

When it comes to holding Wall Street accountable and reforming our financial institutions, Americans can rest easier knowing we have smart, earnest women at the helm.

We told you about the piece TIME did on the

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  • What We Learned: The Debate Edition Vol I

    Jess McIntosh
    October 15, 2010

    Debate season is in full swing, with match-ups almost every night across the country. And the way these things get hyped, you’d think the candidates were about to step into a literal boxing ring and start swinging, gloves off, no mercy.

    Usually that’s not at all what happens.

    We want your vote

    Jonathan Parker
    September 17, 2010

    As EMILY's List Political Director, I live and breathe polls: which candidate is up and which is down, which race is tightening, which congressional district is leaning Democratic this year.

    Stivers attacks Kilroy over health care vote

    Emily Wales
    November 10, 2009

    The attacks are already flying in Ohio's 15th congressional district and, oddly enough, they're about an issue on which some believe the candidates would agree -- in theory.

    NRCC's Young Guns program grows, aims at EMILY's List women

    Emily Wales
    October 30, 2009

    The GOP sure is trigger happy lately.

    We told you earlier about the NRCC's Young Guns program, which helps recruit and train GOPers in targeted open-seat and challenger races. And now we have news that the Young Guns are taking aim and increasing their numbers, adding 32 new GOP candidates to the program -- and using more gun analogies and references than ever!