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Weekly Wrap
December 11, 2020
Getting Ready for 2021 Republican women continue to win big!
The newly elected House members have arrived in Washington and are preparing to settle into their new offices. Over the upcoming weeks, winners from across the country will come together for lunches, briefings, and orientations, forging relationships with new colleagues.
Meet 10 of our endorsed candidates who will soon be members of Congress! Stephanie Bice, OK-05 ![]() Stephanie was elected by her peers to serve as the Republican Freshman Class President, and will be the first woman to do so in the U.S. House. An Iranian-American by heritage, Stephanie grew up in Oklahoma City and served in various senior marketing roles in the private sector. Once elected to the state Senate in 2014, Stephanie quickly rose to leadership, serving for two years as Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Lauren Boebert, CO-03 ![]() Lauren grew up in Colorado and is an avid gun rights activist who believes strongly in citizen rights. She is the founder and owner of Shooters Grill, a Colorado restaurant that gained national attention for allowing its staff to open carry at work. Lauren also counsels at-risk women to help ease the transition from incarceration without government assistance. Kat Cammack, FL-03 ![]() Kat grew up on a cattle ranch. She's a small business owner, third generation sandblaster, and an alumnus of the U.S. Navy War College. She and her husband live in Florida and are the co-founders of a nonprofit organization that supports local law enforcement, first responders, and our veterans. Michelle Fischbach, MN-07 ![]() Michelle is an attorney and dedicated public servant to the people of Minnesota. She made history as the first woman in Minnesota to serve as President of the Senate. Most recently, she served as the state’s 49th Lieutenant Governor. Diana Harshbarger, TN-01 ![]() Diana was the first one in her family to graduate from college. After earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, Diana has been a licensed pharmacist and successful business owner for more than 30 years. An active member of her community, she is heavily engaged with her church, local non-profits, and multiple business-related associations, including her local Chamber of Commerce. Yvette Herrell, NM-02 ![]() A lifelong New Mexico resident, Yvette is a member of the Cherokee Nation and a successful entrepreneur. Yvette built a realty business until she won a seat in the New Mexico State House, a position she held from 2010 until she ran for Congress. Ashley Hinson, IA-01 ![]() Ashley is a familiar face to Iowans. She was an award-winning journalist and local TV reporter before moving on to a career in public service. Ashley was the first woman elected to serve her district in the Iowa House, where she focused on cutting taxes, improving K-12 education, and enhancing rural and mental health care facilities. Young Kim, CA-39 ![]() As a Korean-American immigrant, mother of four, and small business owner, Young embodies the American Dream. She got her start in public service under former Rep. Ed Royce and later went on to serve as the first Korean-American in the California State Assembly. Nancy Mace, SC-01 Nancy Mace grew up in South Carolina and speaks often of her journey from dropping out of high school to graduating magna cum laude from The Citadel. Nancy was the school’s first female graduate from its Corps of Cadets and wrote a book about the experience. She went on to start her own public relations marketing company before running for the South Carolina State House in 2017. During her tenure in the State House, she shared her experience as a survivor of rape and has been an advocate for women experiencing similar trauma. Nicole Malliotakis, NY-11 ![]() The daughter of Greek and Cuban immigrants, Nicole is currently the only Republican woman and the only Hispanic-American Republican elected in New York City, has been coined "Brooklyn's last standing Republican." Must Reads: Click on the headlines below Check out must reads from Winning For Women, happy reading!
In The News
CNN: After record-breaking victories, this is what newly elected GOP women had to say about the future of their party. In the wake of a record number of Republican women winning seats in Congress, two of the newly elected lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stressed the importance of building representation in the Republican Party to serve as a check on their Democratic counterparts. Roll Call: Signs of life for coronavirus relief as bipartisan plan wins key backing. Incoming congresswoman Stephanie Bice on Tuesday downplayed the effect that QAnon and other conspiracy theories are having on GOP politics. Associated Press: AP-NORC poll: Only half in US want shots as vaccine nears. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows about a quarter of U.S. adults aren’t sure if they want to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Roughly another quarter say they won’t.
CNN: After record-breaking victories, this is what newly elected GOP women had to say about the future of their party. In the wake of a record number of Republican women winning seats in Congress, two of the newly elected lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stressed the importance of building representation in the Republican Party to serve as a check on their Democratic counterparts.
The Washington Post: Judge orders votes retallied in N.Y. House race with 12-vote margin. Counting votes has been a roller-coaster in the 22nd Congressional District, where former congresswoman Claudia Tenney is seeking to reclaim her seat held by Rep. Anthony Brindisi.
Washington Times: It's official: GOP's Nicole Malliotakis ousts Democratic Rep. Max Rose in New York. A final tally of absentee ballots has confirmed that Republican Nicole Malliotakis has defeated U.S. Rep. Max Rose, denying the Democrat a second term representing one of the few conservative-leaning parts of New York City. Social Highlights Check out what's been happening in the socialsphere!
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