WASHINGTON, DC –– Today, Elect Democratic Women (EDW) announced an Independent Expenditure in OH-13, the seat currently held by Frontline Member Rep. Emilia Sykes. The group is investing $350,000 in digital ads that will run from today, Wednesday, September 11th through election day.
The digital ads run by Elect Democratic Women’s Independent Expenditure arm will highlight Kevin Coughlin’s extreme position on abortion. The first ad, entitled “Proudly”, hits Coughlin on his endorsements from anti-abortion groups and his votes on state restrictions of abortion rights using a recording of Coughlin saying “I either co-sponsored or voted for every allowable Roe v. Wade state restriction.”
“The path to taking back the House majority and restoring Roe v. Wade depends on Democrats’ ability to re-elect members like Emilia Sykes,” said Elect Democratic Women Chair, Rep. Lois Frankel. “Emilia, who holds one of the most competitive seats in the country, is a fierce champion for women’s reproductive rights and policies that uplift women and families. We will not let extreme Republican Kevin Coughlin into Congress. Elect Democratic Women is proud to support Rep. Sykes’ campaign.”
Script: “Proudly”
It’s no wonder the most extreme anti-abortion groups have endorsed Kevin Coughlin.
Just listen– [Recoding of Kevin Coughlin] “I either co-sponsored or voted for every allowable Roe v. Wade state restriction.”
And Congress would be his chance to pass a national ban.
He’s too extreme.
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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. We believe that democracy is best served by a diverse Congress that reflects the people they represent.