EMILYs List Statement on Nicole Galloway’s Primary Victory for Governor of Missouri

For Immediate Release
August 4, 2020

EMILY's List Statement on Nicole Galloway’s Primary Victory for Governor of Missouri

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Nicole Galloway on her primary victory for governor of Missouri. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:  

“As the only Democrat currently holding statewide office in Missouri, Nicole Galloway has proven that she is the champion Missourians need in Jefferson City. Throughout her tenure as state auditor, she has worked tirelessly to create a more transparent government that is accountable to the people. A mother and champion for working families, she has uncovered $350 million in wasted or stolen taxpayer money. In contrast, Republican Governor Mike Parson’s callous disregard for the truth and gambling 0f children’s and families’ lives amid the pandemic has made it exceedingly clear that Missouri needs a true leader like Nicole. EMILYs List looks forward to replacing Mike Parson’s ineptitude with Nicole’s leadership this fall.”

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