EMILYs List Statement on Abigail Spanberger’s Victory in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

For Immediate Release
November 9, 2020

EMILY's List Statement on Abigail Spanberger’s Victory in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Abigail Spanberger on being reelected to represent Virginia’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement: 

“Virginia voters know they need smart, effective leaders in Washington, and EMILYs List is thrilled that they have chosen to reelect Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger. Abigail is an independent leader who continues to work across the aisle to deliver for central Virginia. She is a champion for affordable health care and expanding economic opportunity. We are proud to stand with Abigail and we look forward to all that she will accomplish in her next term.” 

Women Vote, the independent expenditure arm of EMILYs List, ran a six-figure, seven-week Black radio program with BlackPAC. Women Vote also ran a GOTV mail program targeting nearly 45,000 low-propensity Democratic women in the district.

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