"EMILY's List is excited to endorse three remarkable women for statewide office in California," said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List. "They represent a new generation of women to serve California's families and communities. Janice Hahn's background in public service and economic development will help lead California through these challenging times. Kamala Harris will continue her lifelong effort for justice by cracking down on violent crime and getting guns and drugs off the street. Gloria Romero will work to strengthen schools and bolster teacher training to give students the best shot at a bright future. Together, these women will play a vital role getting California back on track. EMILY's List is thrilled to endorse these experienced and capable leaders in 2010."

With a background in business, community activism, and public service, Janice Hahn has the experience necessary to tackle the tough problems facing California. She is currently serving in her third and final term on the Los Angeles City Council representing the 15th district.

In 2003, Kamala Harris was elected as the first woman District Attorney in San Francisco. Harris has spent her professional life in the trenches as a courtroom prosecutor. Under her leadership, the San Francisco District Attorney's office has sent 50 percent more serious and violent offenders to state prison, and convicted more than 1,200 domestic violence offenders.

A lifelong public servant, California State Senator Gloria Romero was elected to the 24th Senate District, encompassing greater Los Angeles County, in 2001. Soon after she was elected by her peers to serve as Democratic Caucus Chair and then as Majority Leader; the first and only woman to ever hold that leadership position in the California State Senate.

EMILY's List has already endorsed U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer's 2010 re-election campaign. Over the years, EMILY's List has had much success in California, helping elect the state's two U.S. Senators, 21 Congresswomen and 39 women to state and local office.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"EMILY's List is proud to endorse Linda Chavez-Thompson for Lieutenant Governor," said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List. "A former community organizer and lifelong advocate for working families, Linda understands the challenges people face everyday. As Lieutenant Governor, Linda will work to improve Texas' economy and to create jobs and opportunity for all. Linda's lifetime of service gives her the experience necessary to help lead Texas into the future."

"I am honored to receive the EMILY's List endorsement," said Chavez-Thompson. "With EMILY's List's support, I know we will build a strong campaign across Texas."

Chavez-Thompson has spent much of her life as a labor activist, rising to the top ranks of the national AFL-CIO, where she served as Executive Vice President, the first woman and first person of color to hold that office. Born in Lubbock, TX, she rose from an impoverished childhood where she picked cotton and cleaned homes to support her family and became a seasoned campaigner, fighting on behalf of working people across Texas. Chavez-Thompson currently serves on the Board of the Advanced Transportation District in San Antonio.

Over the years, EMILY's List has had much success in Texas, helping elect Ann Richards as the first woman elected governor in her own right in Texas. EMILY's List has also helped elect two Congresswomen and 18 women to state and local office in Texas.

EMILY's List's Political Opportunity Program (POP) was created in 2001. POP recruits, trains, and supports pro-choice Democratic women running for state legislative, constitutional and key local offices. Since then, POP has helped elect hundreds of women across the United States.

EMILY's List is the nation’s largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"While we are sorry to see Diane Watson retire, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to support Karen Bass for U.S. Congress," said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List. "Karen has been an innovative Speaker of the Assembly in California. In the legislature, Karen has been a champion for better schools and health care reform. Under her leadership, the Assembly has worked to jumpstart projects that are stimulating California's economy. EMILY's List is proud to endorse Karen Bass for Congress."

"When I became Speaker of the California State Assembly -- the first African-American woman elected to such a post in any state -- I was only there because I stood on the shoulders of others, especially all the women who had for so long fought and sacrificed for civil rights and equal rights," said Bass. "EMILY's List has added another dimension to furthering the cause of equality: leading the effort to elect women to office. I'm extremely honored to have earned EMILY's List support, and my campaign for Congress is strengthened tremendously as a result."

In 2008, Assemblywoman Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) was sworn in as the 67th Speaker of the California Assembly -- the first African American woman to serve as Speaker of any state Assembly and the first Democratic woman to hold this prestigious role in California. Prior to her career in elected office, Speaker Bass founded and ran Community Coalition, a community-based social justice organization in South Los Angeles to empower residents to get involved in bringing about change.

EMILY's List has supported Bass from the start of her career. In 2004, EMILY's List backed her campaign for California State Assembly through our Political Opportunity Program (POP) that helps women win down-ballot and state legislative races.

In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"We are excited to support Gina Raimondo in her campaign to become Rhode Island's next General Treasurer," said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List. "Gina's background in business, balancing budgets and managing money will help lead Rhode Island through these tough economic times. As Treasurer, she will put her investment and small business experience to work for all Rhode Islanders. EMILY's List is proud to endorse Gina Raimondo to be the next General Treasurer of Rhode Island."

Raimondo is a successful business leader and actively involved in her community. She co-founded Point Judith Capital, a Providence-based investment company that invests in start-up companies in high-growth industries, primarily in the IT, healthcare, and internet industries. Under her leadership, Point Judith has grown to $100 million of assets under management and has invested in over 20 start-up companies, including Narragansett Brewing Company and NABsys in Rhode Island.

"I'm thrilled to earn the EMILY's List endorsement," said Raimondo. "The support from EMILY's List will help us build a strong statewide campaign across Rhode Island."

Raimondo currently serves as Vice Chair of the board of Crossroads RI, the state's largest homeless services organization and she played a key role in launching a new shelter for women. Raimondo is also a trustee at Women and Infants Hospital, and has served on the boards of Family Service RI and LaSalle Academy.

Raimondo received her BA in Economics from Harvard University, where she was recognized as the top economics student in the Class of 1993. She earned a doctorate from Oxford University (1999) where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. She earned her law degree in 1998 from Yale Law School, where she served as co-head of its Housing and Economic Development clinic, and received an Olin Scholarship for law and economics. After law school, she began her career as a judicial clerk for the Hon. Kimba M. Wood on the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

EMILY's List created the Political Opportunity Program (POP) in 2001. POP recruits, trains, and supports pro-choice Democratic women running for state legislative, constitutional and key local offices. Since then, POP has helped elect hundreds of women across the United States. In 2006, the Political Opportunity Program helped elect Elizabeth Roberts as Rhode Island's first woman Lieutenant Governor.

In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"EMILY's List is proud to endorse Terri Sewell for U.S. Congress," said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List. "As a successful attorney and community leader, Terri has dedicated herself to making life better for all Alabamians. At her law firm, she worked with Alabama's historically black colleges and universities to finance campus improvements. As a candidate, she's focused her campaign on economic development that will create jobs and opportunity for hard-working Alabama families. Those are the qualities that will set her apart in this crowded field of candidates in the June Democratic primary."

"I am honored to receive the EMILY's List endorsement," said Sewell. "We've got the momentum in this race, and with the help of EMILY's List, we'll continue building a strong campaign across the seventh district."

Following in the path of her mother, Nancy Gardner Sewell, the first African American woman elected to the Selma City Council, Terri Sewell began breaking barriers at a young age. She was the first African American valedictorian of her high school and the first African American female to make partner at the Birmingham law firm where she currently works. Now, she's poised for another "first": the first African American woman elected to Congress from Alabama.

In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. EMILY's List and its members directly contributed more than $9 million to EMILY's List candidates for federal and gubernatorial office. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"Suzan DelBene is an accomplished businesswoman and will be an excellent member of Congress," said Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List. "Suzan understands that the stakes for Washington State families could not be higher. People are facing tough times. That's why in Congress, Suzan will work to create jobs, promote innovation, and provide quality, affordable health care for Washington State families. Her vast business experience and her work with nonprofit organizations set her apart from her competition and make her a great fit for the district. EMILY's List is proud to endorse Suzan DelBene for U.S. Congress."

DelBene has been a leader in the technology industry for over 20 years. She has served in both the private and public sectors, as a senior executive at Microsoft, and as a consultant for public and nonprofit organizations.

"I am honored to receive the endorsement of EMILY's List and its members across the country," said DelBene. "With EMILY's List's help I know we can move this seat to the Democratic column in November."

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"Every one of us who believes in President Obama's agenda and progressive change got a real wake-up call today. Voters' frustration and anger, especially among independents, led to the Republican victory tonight. It was a bitter result for EMILY's List members, who hoped Martha Coakley would become the first woman senator from Massachusetts."

"I am so very proud of the work EMILY's List did in this election. We sounded the alarm, our members responded and their support was overwhelming."

"The shift of independents toward the Republican candidate was the major factor in Martha's loss. Polling showed that independents had a favorable view of Coakley, yet Brown had a significant advantage in support among those voters. This same shift among independents was a factor behind recent Democratic losses in Virginia and New Jersey."

"EMILY's List is conducting a thorough analysis of the race to help us understand how to better help our women candidates running this November. However, one message already is crystal clear: November promises to be a tough election and Democrats must work together to win."

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

EMILY's List's Massachusetts WOMEN VOTE! program is spending approximately $250,000 on a heavy radio buy targeting women across Massachusetts with a strong emphasis on the Boston market. The 60-second spot, titled "Say Anything," highlights Scott Brown's record of voting with the Republican leadership 90% of the time and siding with special interests over Massachusetts families. The program will run through Election Day.

EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! has worked for more than a decade to inform and engage women voters in the electoral process on the premise that when women vote, women win. "It’s important that women get to know the real Scott Brown," said Denise Feriozzi, EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! Director. "Throughout his career, Brown has voted 90% with his Republican leadership on Beacon Hill and just last week introduced legislation to stop requiring insurance companies cover mammograms and maternity care."

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

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"We are thrilled to support Felecia Rotellini and Penny Kotterman -- two great Arizona women running for statewide office," said Jonathan Parker, EMILY's List Political Director. "For years, both women have been at the forefront of the issues critical to Arizona families. I know that they will make great public servants for the people of Arizona."

"As Superintendent of the state banking department, Felecia Rotellini earned a reputation as a tireless advocate and a voice for victims of consumer fraud. Working with then-Governor Janet Napolitano, Felecia worked to confront the developing crisis in home mortgage lending by beefing up enforcement and making loan officers more accountable. She also gained notoriety for her work as the state's lead litigator in its investigation of Arthur-Andersen returning a $217 million settlement to investors who had been swindled in a ponzi scheme. As Attorney General, Felecia will always put the safety of the people of Arizona first."

"With over 30 years in education, Penny Kotterman is clearly the best choice for Superintendent of Public Instruction," said Parker. "As President of the Arizona Education Association for six years, she worked with Governors Janet Napolitano and Jane Hull to build the policies that are central to education in Arizona today, including AZ Learns, Arizona's school accountability system. Penny's accomplishments and experience in education clearly set her apart from her opponents."

Felecia Rotellini is a veteran prosecutor and consumer advocate with over 23 years of experience in private and public law. In 1992, after six years in private practice as a trial attorney, Felecia joined the Arizona Attorney General's Office where she gained experience in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions. An early voice warning of the home mortgage lending crisis, Felecia cracked down on the banking industry. She partnered with HUD and formed the Mortgage Fraud Task Force that united regulatory agencies and city, state and federal law enforcement. In August 2009, Felecia received the "Excellence in Cooperative Law Enforcement" Award, from the U.S. Attorney's Office, for her agency's participation in "Operation Cash Back" that indicted 36 individuals involved in mortgage fraud.

Penny Kotterman is a lifelong teacher, teacher trainer, and teacher mentor. She served as the President of the Arizona Education Association for six years. Currently, Kotterman is the Associate Director of New Programs and Policy at the Arizona K-12 Center, where she develops and oversees professional development for educators statewide. In this capacity she has provided policy advice and support for former Governor Napolitano's committee on teacher quality, the Arizona P-20 council, and the State Board of Education, among others.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. EMILY's List's Political Opportunity Program (POP) helps pro-choice Democratic women run and win for state and local office. Since the program started in 2001, POP has helped elect hundreds of women across the country.

In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY’s List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Stephanie Schriock was named the new President of EMILY's List by the Board of Directors today. Current President and Founder Ellen R. Malcolm will remain as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. Schriock will take over as President on February 1, 2010.

"Stephanie Schriock brings not only the experience and dedication we were looking for, but she also comes with a burning passion to help elect pro-choice Democratic women candidates to office," said Ellen R. Malcolm. "We look forward to the energy and new ideas she will bring to EMILY's List."

Stephanie Schriock comes to EMILY's List from her position as Chief of Staff to United States Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana) and is widely respected for her role as manager of the closely watched campaign and recount effort of Senator Al Franken (D-Minnesota).

"I am deeply honored to join this trailblazing organization," said Schriock. "The dedicated members of EMILY's List, two decades of courageous women candidates and the amazing Ellen Malcolm have fundamentally changed the face of Congress and of leadership in our country. I look forward to growing the organization and reaching out to the millions of young women who will further change the future of politics and America."

"Stephanie very quickly earns the respect of everyone she meets because she's a darn good leader and a great person to work with," said U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana). "She's got the drive, the smarts and the work ethic it takes for success in anything she does. Although she'll be sorely missed in my office, her passion for doing what’s right will serve our entire country -- and our kids and grandkids -- for the better."

The naming of Schriock to head EMILY's List, a membership-driven organization dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women candidates, kicks off a special year for the groundbreaking organization as it prepares to celebrate its 25-year anniversary.

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Since its founding by Ellen Malcolm, EMILY's List has helped elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women U.S. members of Congress, 15 U.S. Senators, nine governors, and hundreds of women to state and local office. EMILY's List has also become one of the largest financial resources for minority women seeking federal office. The organization is vital to the future success of women in politics and will only continue to grow under Schriock's leadership.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation.

"EMILY's List is proud to support Tarryl Clark in her campaign for U.S. Congress," said Ellen R. Malcolm, President of EMILY's List. "As a State Senator, Tarryl spearheaded major bipartisan initiatives on a number of issues, including education, veterans' affairs, domestic violence, consumer protection, and affordable housing. Her strong reputation of getting things done for Minnesota families is what sets her apart from her opponents and has enabled her to be such a powerful voice for her constituents."

"Tarryl is a proven vote getter in what is traditionally rough territory for Democrats," continued Malcolm. "Her candidacy puts this district in play and gives Democrats the best shot at picking up this swing-seat in November."

After winning in a Republican-leaning state Senate district in a 2005 special election and getting re-elected in 2006, Clark was chosen by her colleagues to serve as Assistant Majority Leader, the number two leadership position in the Minnesota State Senate -- recognition that speaks to her legislative skills. With her strong record of leadership and bipartisan legislative accomplishments, Tarryl has been dubbed a "rising star" by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Well before she was in the legislature, Clark was making a positive difference in her community. An attorney with a graduate degree in educational counseling, she was the founding staff person for Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity and has been recognized for her work on the organization's "Women Build" program. She was public policy director for the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota, developed a teen outreach program to mentor young girls through the Girl Scouts, and led a teen pregnancy prevention program for the YWCA. Clark, her husband Doug, and two sons are active in their church, where she's been a lay reader and youth minister.

In 2006, EMILY's List helped elect Amy Klobuchar, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Minnesota. EMILY's List also helped elect Congresswoman Betty McCollum in 2000. McCollum was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota in a generation.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"EMILY's List is proud to endorse Robin Kelly for Illinois State Treasurer," said Ellen R. Malcolm, President of EMILY's List. "As a State Representative, she sponsored landmark legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and has worked to prevent consumer fraud and predatory lending. As a top aide in the Office of the State Treasurer, Robin has hands-on experience managing Illinois’s finances and looking out for families across the state. Robin is clearly the best candidate for State Treasurer and we are thrilled to support her campaign."

In her current role, as the chief of staff for the State Treasurer, she directly supervises and oversees all departments of the Treasurer's Office, managing approximately $17 billion in state and local funds and administers financial programs within the State of Illinois. Before joining the Treasurer's Office, Kelly served as a member of the Illinois General Assembly. First elected in 2002, Kelly defeated an incumbent state representative, and was reelected with wide margins in all her campaigns. As a state representative, she worked to protect victims of consumer fraud, supported economic development, and worked to improve mass transit. Kelly received awards from numerous organizations, including SEIU Local 880, the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization, the Illinois Environmental Council, and the Sierra Club award for a 100% voting record.

"EMILY's List has been a part of so many successful campaigns for great women here in Illinois and across the country," said Kelly. "I am proud to have their support and guidance in my campaign to become Illinois's next State Treasurer."

Robin Kelly attended Bradley University where she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees and served on the Board of Trustees. Kelly later received her Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University.

EMILY’s List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. EMILY's List's Political Opportunity Program (POP) helps pro-choice Democratic women run and win for state and local office. Since the program started in 2001, POP has helped elect hundreds of women across the country.

In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

For more information on EMILY's List, please visit www.emilyslist.org. For more information about Robin Kelly’s campaign for Illinois State Treasurer, please visit www.robinfortreasurer.com.

"We are thrilled to endorse Deb Markowitz for Governor of Vermont," said Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY's List. "Deb has been an all-star Secretary of State working to make government more transparent, promoting citizenship and streamlining paperwork for new businesses. She has been a champion for small businesses, making it easier to create and sustain jobs. As Governor, she’ll bring her energy and passion to fight for all the things that make Vermont such a special place – its environment, vibrant communities, and its hard working people. EMILY's List is proud to support Deb Markowitz in her bid to become Governor of Vermont."

"I am honored to have earned the EMILY's List endorsement," said Markowitz. "The support of EMILY's List and its members will help me build a strong, winning campaign in 2010."

Deb Markowitz entered politics in 1998, defeating a two-term incumbent to become the first female elected Secretary of State in Vermont. She has served on the advisory board of the Federal Election Assistance Commission and is past president of the National Association of Secretaries of State. Deb was recently honored as a Rodel Fellow by the Aspen Institute. As a mother of three, Markowitz takes a family-centered approach to obstacles facing Vermont. Her goal is simple: to keep Vermont a safe, strong community for generations to come.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"Last night Annise Parker made history and was elected Mayor of Houston, Texas – the fourth largest city in the nation," said Ellen R. Malcolm, President of EMILY's List. "As a city councilor, city comptroller, and a successful businesswoman, Annise earned a reputation as a hard working and thoughtful leader. As Mayor, she'll continue that tradition and work to build Houston's economy creating jobs and opportunity for its people."

"Last night's victory is a demonstration that even when faced with ugly, negative campaigning, the best candidate can triumph," continued Malcolm. "It is important to celebrate these milestones and marvel at how far we've come, but also to remember all the work we have ahead of us. EMILY's List is proud to have been part of this historic and successful campaign."

EMILY’s List endorsed Annise Parker for Mayor earlier this year and has long supported her campaigns for City Comptroller in Houston. EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. EMILY's List's Political Opportunity Program (POP) helps pro-choice Democratic women run and win for state and local office. Since the program started in 2001, POP has helped elect hundreds of women across the country.

In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"EMILY’s List is proud to endorse Margaret Anderson Kelliher for Governor," said Ellen R. Malcolm, President of EMILY's List. "As Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Margaret has earned a reputation as a coalition builder, reaching across the aisle and working to make life better for all Minnesotans. She is a champion for women and families and has exactly what it takes to be elected Minnesota's first female Governor. EMILY's List is thrilled to support Margaret's campaign and stand with her as she makes history in 2010."

"I am honored to receive the EMILY's List endorsement," said Kelliher. "Their members support will be critical to help me build a strong and winning campaign across Minnesota."

Kelliher was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1998. In her first term, she was named "Freshman Legislator of the Year." Kelliher guided the passage of a nation-leading renewable energy standard. When the safety of Minnesota roads and bridges was at stake, Kelliher built the coalition of Democrats and Republicans that overrode Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty's transportation bill veto. Over the course of the past three legislative sessions -- all of which ended on time -- Kelliher oversaw an agenda that provided health care coverage for 40,000 uninsured children, provided for property tax relief for Minnesota families, and fulfilled a commitment to increase school funding.

In the face of historic economic challenges, Kelliher created a Jobs Task Force, recognizing the need to invest in job creation and training skilled workers for the new economy. She has been a relentless leader on choice, reproductive rights and women's health.

In 2006, EMILY’s List helped elect Amy Klobuchar, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Minnesota. EMILY’s List helped elect Congresswoman Betty McCollum in 2000. McCollum was the first woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota in a generation.

EMILY's List is the nation’s largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

For more information on EMILY's List and Margaret Anderson Kelliher, please visit www.emilyslist.org.

"Tonight Martha Coakley took a great big step on her way to making history and EMILY's List is proud to be a part of it," said Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY’s List. "EMILY’s List members were energized behind Martha's campaign making contributions and working to get out the vote today. This is not just an opportunity to add a highly qualified pro-choice Democratic woman to the Senate. Given the climate in Washington right now surrounding a woman's right choose, the importance of Martha winning this election has been amplified. We look forward to working with her to win the general election in January, making her the first woman to ever represent Massachusetts in the United States Senate."

"It is important to celebrate these milestones and marvel at how far we've come since 1986, when there were no Democratic women in the Senate at all," continued Malcolm. "Our work is far from done. At 17 percent, women are still far from parity in the U.S. Congress, but every victory brings us one step closer."

In its first election cycle (1985-1986) EMILY's List helped elect Barbara Mikulski to the Senate from Maryland -- the first woman elected to the Senate in her own right. In the more than two decades since those key victories, EMILY's List and its members across the country have been dedicated to building a progressive America by electing pro-choice Democratic women to all levels of office.

If Martha Coakley wins the January 19th Special General Election she will be the 16th pro-choice Democratic woman that EMILY's List has helped elect to the U.S. Senate. When sworn in, Coakley will make 18 women currently serving in the Senate. To date, out of the 1,913 people who have served in the Senate (elected or appointed), only 38 have been women -- just two percent.

EMILY's List in the Massachusetts Special Election

EMILY's List endorsed Martha Coakley on September 9th, shortly after Coakley declared her candidacy for the seat held by the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. EMILY's List members from across the country contributed to her campaign and EMILY's List staff worked to support the campaign's strategy. Additionally, the Massachusetts WOMEN VOTE! program ran an extensive mail and phone program to reach out to 39,000 households throughout the state. The program highlighted Coakley's record of delivering results to the people of Massachusetts and targeted voters that were key to Coakley's success: college-educated women between the ages of 30 and 60 with a history of voting in Democratic primaries.

In a 2007 special election, EMILY's List helped elect Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, the first woman elected to the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts in a generation.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

The Massachusetts WOMEN VOTE! program will run through the special election on December 8th and hopes to reach approximately 39,000 households throughout the state. The program will highlight Coakley's record of delivering results to the people of Massachusetts and will target voters that are key to Coakley's success: college-educated women between the ages of 30 and 60 with a history of voting in Democratic primaries. The first in a series of four mailings and phone calls will reach voters next week.

EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! has worked for more than a decade to inform and engage women voters in the electoral process on the premise that when women vote, women win. "Voters in Massachusetts want a candidate who has a proven record of getting things done," said Denise Feriozzi, EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! Director. "So the more voters learn about Martha Coakley and her record of accomplishment, the more excited they are going to be about going to the polls on December 8th to support her."

Launched in 1995, the historic EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! project combines polling and research, advanced information technology, sophisticated message testing, and precinct-by-precinct field work to mobilize millions of women voters across the country. EMILY’s List designed WOMEN VOTE! to build a progressive political base that will elect more Democrats, especially women, by helping to increase turnout among women voters year after year.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"EMILY's List is proud to support Ann McLane Kuster in her campaign for U.S. Congress," said Ellen R. Malcolm, President of EMILY's List. "Annie is a long time community activist, attorney, author and public policy advocate with deep roots in New Hampshire. She has what it takes to make life better for Granite State families and will work to make health care affordable for every American, protect a woman’s right to choose, and look for new opportunities for renewable energy."

"Annie is running a great campaign and already has the support of hundreds of grassroots activists in New Hampshire. She is clearly the strongest candidate to keep this seat in the Democratic column," said Malcolm.

"I am thrilled to have earned the EMILY's List endorsement," said Kuster. "The support of EMILY's List members will help me continue to build a strong and winning campaign."

Kuster has served as a board member and advisor to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the Trust for Public Lands, Child and Family Services of New Hampshire, and many other community groups. She is also the recipient of the distinguished Eleanor Roosevelt Award for service to the New Hampshire Democratic Party. Kuster worked with New Hampshire colleges to create the UNIQUE 529 College Savings Program to help families save for their children to attend college, and worked with a coalition of health care providers to create the Medication Bridge Program that distributes free medication to New Hampshire families and seniors who cannot afford the high cost of prescription drugs.

EMILY's List has had much success in New Hampshire over the years, working to help elect Jeanne Shaheen the first woman governor and U.S. Senator from the state as well as supporting Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, State Senate President Sylvia Larsen and other great women serving in the legislature.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

"EMILY's List is proud to support Congresswomen Debbie Halvorson, Ann Kirkpatrick, Carol Shea-Porter and Dina Titus in their 2010 re-election campaigns," said Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY's List. "In Congress, these women have stood out as strong and effective advocates for their districts. They are helping bring real change to Washington and are fighting for women and families everyday. We look forward to their continued service and hard work for years to come."

Time and again, Debbie Halvorson has demonstrated a deep commitment to the people of Illinois. Halvorson's work on the Agriculture and Small Business Committees ensures that she influences policies that directly address the concerns of her district. In Congress, Halvorson is making renewable energy a priority for her district. She recently helped secure a multi-million dollar grant for the Illinois Institute of Technology to study wind turbines as a renewable energy resource of the future.

Ann Kirkpatrick is a tireless advocate for northern Arizona's families. Working to get the economy back on track, she supported the economic recovery act which has already brought more than $285 million in funding for important infrastructure projects in greater Arizona. Kirkpatrick serves as a member of the House Committees on Homeland Security, Veterans’ Affairs and Small Business.

Carol Shea-Porter is the first woman elected to represent New Hampshire in Congress. Shea-Porter understands issues important to women and families, and has supported programs to end domestic violence, increase early childhood education and to make colleges and universities more accessible. She serves as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the Natural Resources Committee.

A lifelong teacher and leader, Dina Titus has proven to be a strong representative for the people of Nevada. Titus has been a passionate voice for the nation’s most vulnerable citizens, sponsoring the Medicare Premium Fairness Act, which protects seniors and people with disabilities, and allows them to get the health care they need. In the House, Titus serves on the Education and Labor Committee and was elected by her House colleagues as a regional whip.

EMILY's List is the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates. In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY's List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY's List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY's List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.

“EMILY’s List is proud to support U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski, Barbara Boxer and Patty Murray in their 2010 re-election campaigns.” said Ellen R. Malcolm, president of EMILY’s List. “In the Senate they have been strong and effective advocates for women and families. I know that they will continue to make us proud on Capitol Hill for years to come.”

Barbara Mikulski, the dean of the Senate women, is seeking her 5th term as U.S. Senator from Maryland. In 1986, EMILY’s List helped her become the first Democratic woman elected to the Senate in her own right. Among many accomplishments, Mikulski authored the law requiring federal standards for mammograms and fought for uninsured women to get screenings and treatment for breast and cervical cancer. She currently serves as a senior member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP), the Appropriations Committee, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and is the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. As a member of the Senate HELP Committee, Mikulski chaired the workgroup on quality and helped write the Affordable Health Choices Act which ends insurance company discrimination practices and ensures Americans can keep their current health coverage.

Barbara Boxer was elected to the Senate in 1992, the “Year of the Woman.” In 2004 she was re-elected to her third term with more than 6.9 million votes, the highest total for any Senate candidate in history. Boxer was the first woman to chair the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and is currently co-sponsoring landmark legislation to fight global warming and create clean energy jobs while addressing the threat of climate change. A vocal and effective leader for women’s rights, Boxer authored the Freedom of Choice Act in 2004 ensuring that every woman has the fundamental right to choose. In addition to her Chairmanship of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, Sen. Boxer also serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and Commerce Committee, and is the chief deputy whip in the Senate.

Another “Year of the Woman” alumni, Patty Murray was the first woman elected to the Senate from Washington State. Murray been called “a workhorse, not a show horse” by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer for her intense, behind-the-scenes efforts to get the job done on issues ranging from health care reform to education to economic development. Since her first term, Murray has earned a reputation as a tireless advocate for the people of Washington State and for women across the country. In 1994 she helped write and pass the Violence Against Women Act, and worked with then-Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to fight for FDA approval of the contraception drug Plan B. Her service extends to the Senate Veterans Affairs where - as the first woman to sit on that committee - she has recently worked on legislation to improve care for women veterans and the Appropriations and Budget Committees. She was elected by her colleagues to serve as Democratic Conference Secretary, the highest ranking woman in the Senate Democratic caucus.

In the 2007-2008 cycle, EMILY’s List raised more than $43 million to support its mission of recruiting and supporting women candidates, helping them build strong campaigns, and mobilizing women voters to turn out and vote. EMILY’s List and its members directly contributed more than $9 million to EMILY’s List candidates for federal and gubernatorial office. With more than 100,000 members across the country, EMILY’s List is one of the largest political action committees in the nation. Since its founding in 1985, EMILY’s List has worked to elect 80 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 15 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices.