Happy Women’s Equality Day, friends!

Today we celebrate those who fought to make progress in the fight for women’s rights, but it’s also an opportunity to reflect upon how much work is ahead of us to achieve true equality in our country.

As the first woman to represent Illinois’ 13th Congressional District, Nikki is committed to working across the aisle to deliver legislation addressing the challenges women in our district and across our country face.

But Nikki can't do this work alone. That’s why we wanted to make sure you have a chance to see the message she sent last week on the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Friend, please take a look at Nikki’s message below and then add your name to her petition to show your support for her work to achieve true equality and opportunity for all >>

Thanks!

Team Nikki

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Nikki Budzinski
Date: Friday, Aug 18, 2023
Subject: On this day in 1920

Hello,

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment, which granted women the constitutional right to vote, was ratified.

I have immense gratitude for the generations of women who paved the way to expand voting rights through years of organizing — and as the first woman to represent Illinois’ 13th district, I’m proud to be an example for the next generation of young women and encourage them to become politically involved.

Even though we’ve come a long way over the last 103 years, I would be remiss if I didn’t say that our work to achieve true democracy is far from over.

Despite the passage of the 19th Amendment, people of color, including women of color, are still denied the right to vote today through coordinated voter suppression tactics.

GOP-led state legislatures have targeted Black and brown folks across our country by passing restrictive voting laws that limit their ability to vote by mail, cutting early voting hours, purging voters from the voter rolls, and even criminalizing organizers who hand out water to voters waiting in line in some states.

I am committed to making progress in our fight to expand and protect the fundamental right to vote for every American, but I need to know your standing with me in this fight.

That’s why I’m asking today: Will you add your name to show your support for my efforts to fight for equal voting rights in Washington?

Thank you for standing with me.

— Nikki