EMILYs List Endorses Rebecca Holcombe for Vermont Governor

For Immediate Release
June 23, 2020 

EMILYs List Endorses Rebecca Holcombe for Vermont Governor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Rebecca Holcombe for Vermont governor. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:

“EMILYs List is excited to endorse Rebecca Holcombe for Vermont governor. Rebecca is a tireless advocate for education who understands the importance of investing in Vermont’s children and working families. As secretary of education, Rebecca brought people and political parties together to create progress across the state’s school districts. EMILYs List is confident that Rebecca will continue to unite Vermonters in the fight for affordable health care, quality public schools, and environmental protections, and we are proud to endorse her campaign.” 

Rebecca Holcombe is an experienced educator and leader running for Vermont governor to continue her outstanding career of public service. Most recently, she served as Vermont’s secretary of education, and advocated for students, families, and teachers across the state. Rebecca began her career in outdoor education before becoming a high school and middle school teacher, then a principal, then a district leader. Rebecca is inspired by how powerful young people are when we give them skills, opportunity, and support. She and her husband live in the community of Norwich, and they are the proud parents of two young adults. 

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