Folks, we did it!

I’m so incredibly honored the people of North Carolina’s 2nd District have elected me to represent them for a second term in Congress.

I want to thank you for being by my side since Day One of this campaign, for stepping up time and again to chip in a few dollars or take action when it was needed most to fuel our movement. Most of all, I want to thank you for voting and making your voice heard.

This campaign has always been about fighting for equality, justice, and progress — together. The people of Wake County and our supporters from across North Carolina and the country worked tirelessly to protect this seat. Members of ALL communities came together to move us forward.

It’s clear the people of Wake County want to continue our work that rises above the partisan bickering to put people first.

In Congress, I’ve worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get things done to improve people’s lives, and that’s exactly what I plan to continue doing these next two years. I will never lose sight of our district’s communities or our priorities.

Tonight, we celebrate. But tomorrow, we get right back to work to keep fighting for affordable health care and to lower the costs of prescription drugs. We’ll fight to restore reproductive rights and protect our fundamental right to vote.

We’ll fight to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, to ensure economic security for future generations. To address systemic inequities that have plagued our communities.

I cannot wait to get back to Congress, roll up my sleeves, and continue our work to improve the lives of the people of Wake County, our state, and our country.

We couldn’t have done this without you, folks. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

— Deborah