EMILYs List Endorses Hillary O’Connor Mueri in Ohio’s 14th Congressional District

For Immediate Release
August 28, 2020

EMILYs List Endorses Hillary O’Connor Mueri in Ohio’s 14th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Hillary O’Connor Mueri in Ohio’s 14th Congressional District. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:
 
“Hillary O’Connor Mueri is a fearless public servant and EMILYs List is thrilled to stand with her campaign to turn Ohio’s 14th Congressional District blue. A Navy veteran who was part of one of the first generations of women flight officers trained to fly in combat, Hillary knows how to win tough fights. She is a formidable lawyer and champion for middle class families who will voice the interests that matter most to Ohioans in Congress. Earlier this cycle, EMILYs List placed Hillary’s opponent, incumbent GOP Rep. Dave Joyce, “On Notice” for voting against equal pay and reproductive freedom for women. We look forward to helping Hillary flip this seat in November.” 
 
Hillary O’Connor Mueri is a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a flight officer and an attorney. After studying aviation engineering at The Ohio State University, Hillary realized she didn’t want to just design fighter aircrafts — she wanted to fly them. She went on to become a Naval flight officer. As part of the first generation of women flight officers trained to fly in combat, Hillary flew 12 combat missions over Iraq. After her military service, Hillary married her husband, Simon, earned her law degree, and was hired by one of the nation’s biggest law firms. Hillary took on pro bono work on behalf of women survivors of domestic abuse, and, to continue her outstanding career of service, stepped up to run for the first time to give hardworking northeastern Ohio families a new voice in Congress. 
 
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