EMILYs List Congratulates Shelley Buck on Her Victory in Minnesota State House District 47A Special Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Shelley Buck’s victory in the special election for Minnesota state House District 47A, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“As the Trump administration targets Minnesota communities, Shelley Buck’s special election win safeguards the power-sharing agreement in the Minnesota House at a critical moment for the state. EMILYs List congratulates Shelley Buck on her victory. We are proud to celebrate her historic achievement as the first Native woman elected to this seat. EMILYs List women have been and continue to be at the center of the fight to protect Democratic power in the chamber, and we’re ready to work with them to win in November and build a lasting governing majority.”

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