EMILYs List Endorses Senator Tina Smith for Re-Election

For Immediate Release
January 31, 2019

EMILYs List Endorses Senator Tina Smith for Re-Election

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota for re-election. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:

“Senator Tina Smith’s successful first year in office proves that when it comes to fighting for Minnesota working families, she’s just getting started. She has been a leader in improving access to quality health care and rural broadband internet, and has worked across the aisle to achieve bipartisan solutions. Senator Smith is a hardworking, effective lawmaker who will continue to be a strong voice for Minnesotans when re-elected.

“Currently serving a two-year term, Senator Smith successfully held this critical seat in a special election in 2018 and has shown she has what it takes to win again. EMILYs List is proud to continue standing with this champion for Minnesota families. Let’s send Senator Smith back to Congress to serve a full term that she’s shown she deserves.”

Raised in a family with a strong tradition of public service, Senator Tina Smith volunteered for campaigns and causes and has served as a vice president of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. Before that, Tina started her own small business in Minnesota. Tina has served as chief of staff to the mayor of Minneapolis, and after a devastating bridge collapse in 2007 she worked tirelessly to secure fast-track funding and rebuild in record time. Before being elected lieutenant governor of Minnesota in 2014, Tina served as chief of staff to Governor Dayton and managed the daily operation of Minnesota state government. Tina lives in Minneapolis with her husband of more than 30 years, Archie, and they are the proud parents of two sons.

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