“Teresa Benitez-Thompson has spent her career standing up for families and turning compassion into action. Elect Democratic Women is proud to endorse her for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District,” said Liz Gallagher, Executive Director of Elect Democratic Women.
“Teresa’s fight for Nevada families began as a teenager, when she testified before the state legislature on behalf of her sister, a young mother who needed food assistance while pursuing her education. Her advocacy helped change the law, helping students put food on the table while earning a degree.
“She brought that same determination to her work as a social worker, helping find adoptive families for children with special needs and supporting terminally ill patients. After 12 years fighting for families, seniors, and workers as a member of the Nevada Assembly, including as Majority Leader, she’s ready to take that fight to Congress.
“Elect Democratic Women is working to elect more Democratic women like Teresa across the country, with the goal of reaching a historic 100 Democratic women in Congress and winning a Democratic House majority.”
“I have spent my career working to support Northern Nevada’s children, seniors, veterans, and families,” said Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Democratic candidate for Congress in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District. “From lowering the cost of groceries, healthcare and housing to keeping us safe, there is a lot of work to do in Congress. I’m grateful to have Elect Democratic Women standing with us to ensure Northern Nevadans have a representative in Washington who is from our district, knows our communities, and understands our issues and values.”
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Elect Democratic Women is a political organization led by current members of Congress and dedicated to electing more Democratic women to Congress. Since its founding in 2018, EDW has raised over $40 million and supported more than 200 women candidates and members.