WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Elect Democratic Women (EDW), the Congressional Member-led committee dedicated to electing Democratic women to Congress, announced its endorsement of Yassamin Ansari for Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District.
“Yassamin has brought her unique perspective as a daughter of immigrants and the youngest woman ever elected to the City Council to serve Phoenix’s hardworking families,” said Rep. Lois Frankel, Chair of Elect Democratic Women. “She will bring to Congress her passion for climate change action and reproductive freedom for women.”
“I’m incredibly proud to have earned the endorsement of Elect Democratic Women and I’m looking forward to continuing my work with them in Congress,” said Yassamin Ansari. “It has always been a priority of mine to protect women’s rights in Arizona, especially when they are at risk as they are today, and in Congress I will do everything I can to continue fighting for women and families.”
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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.