Hey there,

When I was sworn-in for the first time in 2017, my sisters and I wanted to make it special. After all, I was making history as the first woman and person of color elected as the Congressperson for Delaware.

My sister Thea is the historian of the family, and she had found this document from our great-great-great grandfather giving him the right to vote in 1867. Thea is also the crafty one of the family and she kindly printed the document onto a scarf for me.

The day I was sworn-in, I carried that scarf.

It was surreal – knowing how far my family, and so many families of color, had come. All the way from being enslaved, to finally getting the right to vote, to being elected to represent the First State.

I also carried that scarf on the day of the January 6th insurrection. On such a dark day for our democracy, my scarf served as a reminder that every effort to undermine our democracy has been met with voices of power and reason.

Let’s be clear: blatant attempts to spread lies about the integrity of our democracy are rooted in racism. That’s why electing a Congress that is representative of our country is crucial, and people of color are at the forefront of that mission.

Chipping in to my campaign means chipping in to create a truly diverse and inclusive Congress, and I sincerely hope that you’ll get on board:

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All my best,

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester for Congress
PO BOX 9767
Wilmington, DE 19810
United States

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