EMILYs List Statement on Dana Balter’s Primary Victory in New York’s 24th Congressional District

For Immediate Release
June 25, 2020

EMILY's List Statement on Dana Balter Advancing to the General Election in New York’s 24th Congressional District 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Dana Balter on advancing to the general election in New York’s 24th Congressional District. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:  

“As an educator and advocate, Dana Balter is the champion that central and western New Yorkers deserve in Congress, and EMILYs List is thrilled to congratulate her on advancing to the general election. Dana is a common sense leader who meets problems with bold, progressive solutions that work for working families. After coming closer than anyone has before to beating Rep. John Katko in 2018, we know that Dana is prepared to finish the job this November, and we are proud to stand with her.” 

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