EDW-backed candidates flip Republican-held seats, defend competitive districts, and help Democrats reclaim control of the House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic women helped Democrats reclaim the U.S. House in the midterms, flipping Republican-held seats and defending competitive districts nationwide. Through its Win With Women campaign, Elect Democratic Women (EDW), the congressional member-led political action committee dedicated to electing Democratic women, backed candidates in key races that secured the majority.
“Tonight, Elect Democratic Women is incredibly proud to have helped deliver a new Democratic majority in the U.S. House of Representatives – and make history by electing more than 100 Democratic women and counting to Congress,” said Congresswoman Lois Frankel (FL-23), Founding Chair of Elect Democratic Women. “Across the country, extraordinary women stepped forward, ran tough campaigns, and won by focusing on the issues that matter most to American families: lowering costs, protecting our freedoms, and fighting corruption. Their victories will build a Congress that truly reflects the people we serve.”
As of 12:15am ET, Democratic women are safely projected to win more than 100 House seats nationwide – a historic milestone. Among the key victories contributing to the new Democratic majority are Rebecca Bennett (NJ-07), Christina Bohannan (IA-01), Paige Cognetti (PA-08), Pia Dandiya (FL-22), Lindsay James (IA-02), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Denise Powell (NE-02), Janelle Stelson (PA-10), and Sarah Trone Garriott (IA-03), along with critical wins by incumbents defending competitive seats, including Congresswomen Kathy Castor (FL-14), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), and Emilia Sykes (OH-13).
With additional races still outstanding, EDW remains focused on ensuring every vote is counted. The final number of Democratic women elected to Congress will grow in the days ahead.
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About Elect Democratic Women
Elect Democratic Women (EDW) is the congressional member-led political action committee dedicated to electing Democratic women to Congress. Founded in 2018, EDW has raised more than $40 million and supported more than 200 women candidates and members.
Led by Democratic women serving in Congress, EDW provides its endorsed candidates with financial support, mentorship, valuable relationships, and practical guidance drawn from its members’ firsthand experience running for office, winning elections, and serving in Congress. www.electdemocraticwomen.org