EMILYs List Statement on Michelle De La Isla’s Primary Victory in Kansas’ 2nd District

For Immediate Release
August 4, 2020

EMILY's List Statement on Michelle De La Isla’s Primary Victory in Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Michelle De La Isla on her primary victory in Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:  

“EMILYs List is thrilled to congratulate Mayor Michelle De La Isla on her primary victory. Throughout COVID-19, Michelle has gone above and beyond for her community, converting school buses into portable WiFi hotspots for kids to do their homework and hosting live video chats to read to children in quarantine. Having overcome extreme adversity growing up, she has dedicated her career to empowering others as a mentor and a single mother. Michelle is a proven leader who will champion the interests of Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District, and we look forward to helping her flip this seat in November.” 

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