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EMILYs List Endorses 13 Democratic Women in Key State Legislative Races Across 2026 State Power Plan States

September 23, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is adding 13 races to our legislative targets across our 2026 State Power Plan states. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement on the 13 Democratic women putting these key races in play:

“This November, we have the opportunity to build Democratic power in critical state legislatures across the country, and EMILYs List women are at the center of that fight. As Republicans continue to push their billionaire-first agenda, Democratic women are fighting to make life more affordable and fair for all. EMILYs List is proud to endorse these 13 bold leaders in their state legislative races, as we work together to strengthen Democratic power in 2026 through flipping and expanding majorities in state legislatures.”

EMILYs List endorsed the following candidates for election: 

  • Julia Gusse (AZ-LD16 House)
  • Emilia Cortez (AZ-LD23 House)
  • Sara Fuchs (GA-HD49)
  • Tangie Herring (GA-HD145)
  • Amelia Wiederaenders (KS-HD30)
  • Kate Gallup (MI-SD37)
  • Joanna Whaley (MI-HD02)
  • Jess Rivera (NC-SD04)
  • Eileen Eady (NV-AD04)
  • Shenea Booth (NV-AD22)
  • Fern Leard (PA-HD120)
  • Meriam Sabih (PA-HD131)
  • Rachel Cuevas (PA-HD187)

This slate builds on EMILYs List’s 2026 cycle state legislative endorsements across Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

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