WASHINGTON, DC –– Today, Elect Democratic Women (EDW), the Congressional Member-led committee dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to Congress, congratulates the following women on their success in this week’s primary elections in Michigan, Kansas, and Washington:
- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, MI-Sen
- Rep. Hillary Scholten, MI-03
- Kristen McDonald Rivet, MI-08
- Rep. Sharice Davids, KS-03
- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, WA-03
- Emily Randall, WA-06
- Rep. Kim Schrier, WA-08
“Elect Democratic Women is proud to congratulate Rep. Slotkin, Rep. Scholten, Kristen, Rep. Davids, Rep. Gluesenkamp-Perez, Emily, and Rep. Schrier on their incredible success in their primaries,” said EDW Chair, Rep. Lois Frankel. “These women have unparalleled track records of advocating for women and families, including the fight to protect women’s reproductive rights. The stakes this November couldn’t be higher, and these EDW endorsed candidates in Michigan, Kansas, and Washington are leading successful campaigns to flip the House and hold our Democratic majority in the Senate.”
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, MI-Sen: Rep. Elissa Slotkin has served Michigan in Congress since 2019. During her time in Congress, she has been a champion for lowering the cost of prescription drugs, creating good paying jobs, and protecting women’s reproductive freedom. Rep. Slotkin will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election to ensure Democrats continue to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
Rep. Hillary Scholten, MI-03: Rep. Hillary Scholten is a first-term Member of Congress, former DOJ attorney, and mother of two. Rep. Scholten will face Republican Paul Hudson in November to hold this crucial Democratic seat.
Kristen McDonald Rivet, MI-08: Kristen McDonald Rivet is a Michigan state Senator who has worked as the Executive Director of Michigan Head Start and the Chief of Staff for Michigan’s Department of Education. In the general election, Kristin will face Republican Paul Junge in November to hold this crucial Democratic seat.
Rep. Sharice Davids, KS-03: Rep. Sharice Davids has represented KS-03 since 2019. She has been a champion for lowering the cost of living, bringing good jobs to Kansas, and protecting women’s reproductive freedom. Rep. Davids will face Republican Prasanth Reddy in November to hold this crucial Democratic seat.
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, WA-03: Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez is serving her first term in Congress. She is a small business owner, mother, and fifth-generation Washingtonian. Rep. Gluesenkamp-Perez will face Republican Joe Kent in November to hold this crucial Democratic seat.
Emily Randall, WA-06: Emily Randall is a Washington state Senator who has been a champion for protecting abortion access, expanding Medicaid, and improving apprenticeship programs for high school graduates. Emily will face Republican Drew MacEwen in November to hold this safe Democratic seat.
Rep. Kim Schrier, WA-08: Rep. Kim Schrier has served in Congress since 2019 and has been a champion for reproductive rights, increasing access to affordable health care, and lowering costs for working families. In November’s general election, Rep. Schrier will face Republican Carmen Goers to hold this crucial Democratic seat.
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Elect Democratic Women was formed in 2018 by Democratic members of Congress with the purpose of electing more pro-choice Democratic women to Congress and higher office, based on the understanding that democracy is best served by a diverse Congress that reflects the people they represent.
The Executive Board is made up of six sitting members of Congress: Chair Lois Frankel, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Julia Brownley, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, Rep. Annie Kuster, and Rep. Norma Torres.