WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Elect Democratic Women (EDW), the Congressional Member-led committee dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to higher office, congratulates our endorsed candidate Barbara Lee on being elected as Oakland’s next Mayor.
“Elect Democratic Women is proud to congratulate Barbara Lee on her victory in the Oakland Mayoral Special Election,” said EDW Chair, Rep. Lois Frankel. “As her colleagues in Congress, we saw the energy, capability, and dedication with which Barbara served her community. She is a champion for California’s families, and we are confident that she will bring her experience and leadership to her new role as the Mayor of Oakland.
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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 Congress that reflects the people they represent.
The Executive Board is made up of five sitting members of Congress: Chair Lois Frankel, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Julia Brownley, Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Rep. Norma Torres and the At-Large Board Members are Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Rep. Laura Friedman, Rep. Julie Johnson, Rep. Jennifer McClellan, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, and Rep. Jill Tokuda.