WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Elect Democratic Women (EDW), the Congressional Member-led committee dedicated to electing Democratic women to Congress, congratulates Mary Peltola (AK-Sen), Leela Gray (FL-13), Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20), Pia Dandiya (FL-22), and EDW Chairwoman Lois Frankel (FL-23) on their success in the primary elections in Alaska and Florida.
“Voters in Alaska and Florida made their voices heard – they want leaders who show up, tell the truth, and fight for the opportunity for all families to succeed. Mary Peltola is one step closer to flipping a critical Senate seat, and across Florida, our Members and endorsed candidates proved they know what their communities want in a Representative. They will all be champions for lower costs and accessible health care, and won’t back down from fighting corruption. EDW is proud to have backed these women from the start, and we’ll be with them every step of the way,” said EDW Executive Director Liz Gallagher.
Mary Peltola, AK-Sen: Rep. Peltola has spent her life fishing, protecting the Alaskan way of life, and serving her community. She was elected to Congress in 2022, and now she will advance in her bid to flip this critical Senate seat in November, finishing among the top vote-getters under Alaska’s top-four primary system.
Leela Gray, FL-13: Leela Gray is a retired Army Brigadier General, third-generation veteran, small business leader, lawyer, and mom. She won her primary and will advance to the general election in November to flip this critical seat.
Rep. Kathy Castor, FL-14: Rep. Kathy Castor has dedicated her career to serving the Tampa Bay community, building a record of results that has earned trust across the region and across party lines. She won her primary and will fight to hold this crucial seat in November, following redistricting that made her district more favorable for Republicans.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, FL-20: Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has spent her career fighting for Broward County to protect Social Security and Medicare, defend reproductive freedom, strengthen public schools, and lower healthcare costs. She won her primary and will advance to the general election to hold this safe blue seat in November.
Pia Dandiya, FL-22: Pia Dandiya is a first-generation American who has dedicated her career to strengthening communities as a high school principal, policy leader, and technology innovator. She won her primary and will advance to the general election in November to hold this newly redistricted competitive seat.
Rep. Lois Frankel, FL-23: EDW Chairwoman Rep. Lois Frankel has been a community leader, state legislator, Mayor, and now serves in Congress as the lead Democrat on the National Security and Department of State Appropriations Subcommittee. She is a founding Member of EDW, founded and chaired the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and now serves as Chair Emerita. Rep. Frankel won her primary and will advance to the general election in November.
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Elect Democratic Women is a political organization led by current members of Congress, focused on electing more Democratic women to Congress. Since its inception in 2018, EDW has raised over $40 million and supported more than 200 women candidates.