The coming election is the most consequential in our lifetimes. The stakes couldn’t be higher — not only do we need to take back the White House, it’s clearer than ever that we also need to flip the Senate and build our majority in the House of Representatives.
Yesterday, I endorsed a dynamic group of candidates who will bring a diversity of lived experiences to the halls of Congress and carry with them the voices of the people they represent. I am proud to endorse Mike Espy, Marquita Bradshaw, Cori Bush, Kara Eastman, Julie Oliver, Pam Keith, and Desiree Tims.
As our communities face overlapping crises of public health, economic inequality, and racial injustice, and as we look ahead to an election that will shape the future of our democracy, we need bold, principled voices in Washington, DC.
Mike Espy acutely understands the critical urgency of the fight for racial justice and equity. Mike has advocated for progress his entire life and, as the first Black congressman from Mississippi since the Reconstruction Era and the only Black Secretary of Agriculture, he is no stranger to history-making campaigns. I look forward to watching him do it again to become the first Black Senator from Mississippi in over a century.
Marquita Bradshaw has seen firsthand the devastating impacts of racial, economic, and environmental injustice in her community. After watching loved ones and neighbors get sick and die as a result of the deeply toxic Army Defense Depot down the street, she dedicated her life to advocating for safe environmental and public health policies. Marquita will be a bold, activist leader for the people of Tennessee in the United States Senate.
Cori Bush personifies activism and principled leadership. A nurse, a mother, and a community builder, in 2014 Cori took to the streets in Ferguson as a medic and soon emerged as a leader in the movement for Black lives. The Missouri 1st, and all of our communities, will be well served by Cori’s tireless, unwavering advocacy in the fight for racial, economic, education, and environmental justice.
Kara Eastman’s career has been guided by selfless service to the children and families of Nebraska. As an advocate, a mother, a social worker, and a small business owner, Kara will bring an enormously important perspective and determination to the critical policy fights happening in Congress. I can’t wait for her to represent the NE-02.
Julie Oliver’s lived experience reflects many of the same struggles that touch the lives of people in the Texas 25th. In the face of continued Republican attacks on healthcare and other basic human rights, we need leaders like Julie in Congress, who will uplift the voices of residents in her district and be a tireless champion for policies that help people, not corporations and special interests.
The residents of Florida’s 18th district deserve a representative like Pam Keith, who is dedicated to public service, clear about what’s at stake, and committed to fighting for progress. Since entering politics, Pam has been an outspoken advocate for students, workers, seniors, and veterans, and hers will be an important voice in the next Congress. As Pam says, ‘This is the most important election of our lives. If we win here in Florida 18, we win Florida, and with it the White House.’ I’m proud to be in this fight alongside her.
I have such deep respect for Desiree Tim’s energy, her commitment to service, and her belief in the power of policy and advocacy. Desiree has spent her career fighting to lift up her community and, in the House of Representatives, she’ll be a bold advocate for public education, workers, clean water and air, comprehensive gun safety, and more. I am proud to support Desiree’s campaign to represent OH-10.
By supporting these seven candidates we can help flip the Senate and expand our Democratic majority in the House.
Thank you so much for your support. Together we will take back the White House, flip the Senate, and expand our House majority in order to make real change for our communities.
In solidarity,
Ayanna Pressley
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