More than 120 Emerge Alums Win On Election Night in Critical Year for Democrats

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November 6, 2019

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MORE THAN 120 EMERGE ALUMS WIN ON ELECTION NIGHT IN CRITICAL YEAR FOR DEMOCRATS

As Democrats take control of the Virginia State Legislature for the first time in 20 years, women helped change the face of political power up and down the ballot

Washington, D.C. – Emerge, the nation’s premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office, announced today that more than 120 Emerge alumnae and counting have won their races. Even as votes continue to be tallied, there are already important victories at all levels of government, including state legislatures and local offices. Notably, several Emerge alums won races in the historic state legislative elections in Virginia last night when Democrats flipped both chambers for the first time in 20 years, as well as in states like Massachusetts where for the first time ever, women will occupy the majority of Boston City Council seats.

“Last night’s election is further proof that women are the answer to changing the face of politics in America and ensuring that people have the representation they deserve,” said Amanda Renteria, Interim President of Emerge. “There is no such thing as an “off-year” election–every year is critical to helping build infrastructure for the Democratic Party, electing candidates who can broaden the electoral base and educating voters about public policies that will impact families and communities. As we head into 2020, we will only continue to see this movement grow.”