EMILYs List Statement on Chrysta Castañeda’s Primary Victory for Texas Railroad Commissioner

For Immediate Release
July 14, 2020

EMILY's List Statement on Chrysta Castañeda’s Primary Runoff Election Victory for Texas Railroad Commissioner 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Chrysta Castañeda on advancing to the general election for Texas railroad commissioner. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:  

“EMILYs List is excited to congratulate Chrysta Castañeda on advancing to the general election. Chrysta has dedicated her career to empowering women and serving her community as a lawyer. Once elected to the Texas Railroad Commission, she will fight to ensure the public health and safety of all Texans, and bring new leadership and much-needed progress to the Commission. We look forward to helping her cross the finish line in November.” 

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