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EMILYs List-Endorsed Candidates Secure Democratic Nominations in Critical Wisconsin Legislative Races

August 12, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following EMILYs List-endorsed Wisconsin state legislative candidates’ Democratic primary wins and their advancement to key general election races that will be critical to flipping the state Assembly and state Senate, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the below statement:

“EMILYs List women are at the center of the fight to flip the Wisconsin Legislature this November. We have stood with these candidates from the start, and are proud to continue fighting alongside them to hold Republicans accountable and build the governing power needed to move Wisconsin forward. EMILYs List is all in to elect these women and flip the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate.” 

EMILYs List congratulates the following candidates on securing Democratic nominations in Wisconsin:

  • Becky Nichols (WI-AD53)
  • Lori Palmeri (WI-AD54)
  • Brandy Tollefson (WI-AD88)
  • Jodi Emerson (WI-AD91)
  • Robyn Vining (WI-SD05)
  • Jenna Jacobson (WI-SD17)

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