EMILYs List Endorses Five Democratic Women Running For Secretaries of State to Defend Democracy & Protect Rights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Dr. Shirley N. Weber for California secretary of state, Amanda Gonzalez for Colorado secretary of state, Stephanie Thomas for Connecticut secretary of state, Amanda López Askin for New Mexico secretary of state, and Sarah Copeland Hanzas for Vermont secretary of state. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“Secretaries of state are on the frontlines of defending our democracy. As Donald Trump and his allies attack voting rights and spread lies about our elections, electing Democratic women to these offices has never been more important. Dr. Shirley N. Weber, Amanda Gonzalez, Stephanie Thomas, Amanda López Askin, and Sarah Copeland Hanzas are proven leaders committed to protecting election integrity, defending the freedom to vote, and ensuring every eligible voter can make their voice heard. EMILYs List is proud to support them in this critical fight.”

This cycle, EMILYs List has also endorsed Judge Penny Brown Reynolds for Georgia secretary of state and Allison Russo for Ohio secretary of state.

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