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Tonight, women didn’t just win elections.   Women won the elections that will help save democracy.

Across the country, voters showed up in record or near-record numbers. And when the ballots were counted, the story was clear: women led, and the people followed. From Virginia to Pennsylvania to California, we won — across the board — and we’re writing tonight with the deepest gratitude to everyone who helped make it happen.

Here’s what your organizing, your support, and your belief made possible:

For the first time since Patrick Henry was elected governor in 1789 — 236 years ago — Virginia has elected a woman to lead the state. Abigail Spanberger’s victory is not only historic, it is transformative. She has pledged to protect abortion access, support the Equal Rights Amendment, and govern on the kitchen-table issues that matter most to women and families.

In the House of Delegates, we expanded the pro-equality majority — flipping even tough districts. That means Virginia will remain the only Southern state with full abortion access, and now has the votes to protect it, advance economic and educational rights, and push back against MAGA-led gerrymandering schemes nationwide.

Justice Christine Donohue, Justice Kevin Dougherty, and Justice David Wecht have been resoundingly retained as Justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Their continued service ensures a 5–2 majority that will uphold abortion rights, ERA protections, and fair redistricting. This is the court that ruled in favor of abortion access for Medicaid recipients and will continue to serve as a firewall against dark money and political interference.

The far right spent millions trying to flip this court. But thanks to grassroots organizing — especially by young voters and students — they failed.

While final numbers may take another day or two, Prop 50 is on track to pass — a massive win for democracy and representation. This measure blocks the Trump–Texas gerrymandering plan that would have added five GOP seats in the U.S. House and hands the power back to voters.

A yes on Prop 50 means:

This victory wasn’t built in newsrooms, consultants’ offices or punditry.  It was built by our Feminist Majority’s Campus Mobilization on more than 30 campuses in Virginia and Pennsylvania, students were the margin of victory.

They knocked on dorm doors, hosted debate watch parties, planned Pride Fest tabling, and even brought puppies to campus to encourage voters. They ran on caffeine and conviction.

They did it because they believe in their futures — and they refused to let MAGA extremists take them away.

Here’s what the pollsters missed: While about 30% of voters say they identify with MAGA, a larger group — 43% — now describe themselves as part of the “No Kings” movement. That’s more than a sentiment. That’s a realignment. That’s a reckoning.

Donald Trump is certain to resort to his usual excuse of calling the results “a scam”. But tonight, women voters showed who the real scam is — and they stopped it at the ballot box.

Your support is what got us here. Every dollar funded field teams, every volunteer fueled turnout, and every note of encouragement lifted students who felt the weight of this moment. Thank you for standing with us.

Now, we want to hear from you.

What does this victory mean to you?
Send us one sentence — we’ll be sharing quotes from the movement throughout the week.
✉️ Send your message to [email protected]

And yes, we already know what’s next. We launch the 2026 Feminist Victory Fund tomorrow. Because we are not just defending progress — we are building the future.

We’ve proven that organizing works. That when feminists fight, we win.

And tonight, we didn’t just win offices — we made history.”

With fierce gratitude,

Ellie Smeal, President, Feminist Majority

Kathy Spillar, Executive Director

and The Vote for Equality Campus Mobilization Team