EMILYs List Congratulates Amanda Edwards on Advancing to the Runoff in Texas’ 18th Congressional District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Amanda Edward’s strong finish in Texas’ 18th Congressional District race, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“EMILYs List congratulates Amanda Edwards on advancing to the runoff. While the battle against a political power grab by Republicans is still underway, it is imperative that we elect battle-tested leaders like Amanda Edwards to fight back against the chaos coming out of Washington. EMILYs List looks forward to working with Amanda to win the runoff and finally give the people of Texas’ 18th Congressional District a voice in Congress.”

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