EMILYs List on Joyce Craig’s Victory in the Manchester Mayoral Election

November 7, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, released the following statement on Joyce Craig’s win in Manchester’s mayoral race.
 
“We are proud to congratulate Joyce Craig on her history-making victory today,” said EMILYs List President Stephanie Schriock. “Joyce is a committed public servant and passionate education advocate who is clearly the right person to move Manchester forward. EMILYs List endorsed her because we know she will bring strong policy solutions and much-needed new leadership to her city.” 

Joyce Craig is a former school board member and alderman in the city of Manchester. During her time as alderman, Joyce worked in a bipartisan way to improve the city's schools, invest in infrastructure improvements, and reduce crime. She will be the first woman mayor of Manchester, NH.

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