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EMILYs List Endorses Four Democratic Pro-Choice Women for Reelection to the North Carolina General Assembly

December 11, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is announcing our first round of endorsements in the 2026 North Carolina state legislative races. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“EMILYs List is proud to endorse Lisa Grafstein, Woodson Bradley, Beth Helfrich, and Lindsey Prather for reelection in North Carolina. Lisa, Woodson, Beth, and Lindsey work tirelessly to deliver for their communities and make life more affordable for working families across the state. In 2026, these Democratic women will be critical to breaking the Republican supermajority in the state Senate and holding veto power in the state House. EMILYs List is committed to electing women to build and secure lasting Democratic power in North Carolina.”

EMILYs List endorses the following candidates for reelection:

  • Lisa Grafstein (NC-SD13)
  • Woodson Bradley (NC-SD42)
  • Beth Helfrich (NC-HD98)
  • Lindsey Prather (NC-HD115)

EMILYs List has supported each of these battle-tested leaders in previous election cycles, and Prather was recognized by EMILYs List as a 2025 Rising Star Award nominee. 

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