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Stacey + 15 more gov candidates who need us

It’s been one week since Stacey Abrams announced she will run for Georgia governor this cycle—and thanks to you, the 2022 Governors slate hit our $3,000 day 1 fundraising goal! But Stacey isn’t the only gubernatorial candidate who needs our...
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On Leahy: Can we give women a chance to win in Vermont?

When Sen. Patrick Leahy announced his retirement yesterday, there was instant political consensus on who would replace him: eight-term Rep. Peter Welch.  We get it: Rep. Welch, at 74, has waited a long time for this seat, and he’s popular...
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More incumbent Dems at risk after last Tuesday

Last Tuesday’s statewide elections in Virginia and New Jersey have reshaped the political math for 2022—math that already predicts a strong Republican advantage.  In fact, the National Republican Congressional Committee was so energized by the GOP’s showing on Nov. 2...
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How our candidates did last week (not that bad, actually)

We are still waiting on results in some close races, but here’s a quick download on how WomenCount candidates did last Tuesday.  Topline: Overall, it was a rough night for Democrats, especially in Virginia. But not exactly terrible for women,...
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A week from Election Day, 10 women you should support:

There is less than one week until Election Day 2021, so we’ve compiled the most-consequential races in the country featuring women. Chip in $5 or more ASAP and help give these Top 10 candidates a last-minute surge. They are:  Three Virginia...
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7 mayors & prospective mayors need help now

Election Day 2021 is in less than two weeks, and while the national political energy is focused on Virginia, citywide elections are where most of the action will be on November 2.  That’s why WomenCount is watching six close races...
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New Slate: Elect Black Women in Virginia

We’re sending around our Elect Black Women slate again this week —with a twist.  We’re highlighting eight candidates who can hold or flip crucial seats up and down the Virginia ballot this year. Take a look and chip in $5 to...
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Losing Virginia

In less than four weeks, we could lose all of the progress we’ve made turning Virginia blue over the last four years.  According to polls, pundits and both campaigns, the governor’s race is now a tossup. Democrats are projected to...
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The other Thursday deadline

Things are coming to a head in Washington—and the US Senate is *again* the biggest hurdle. To recap, Republicans (and some “centrist” Democrats) are:  Threatening to shut down the government just as our economy is recovering Threatening to block the debt...
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Countdown to Elect Black Women

Six weeks before Election Day, we’re back in your inbox with an update on our Elect Black Women slate—which so far has raised more than $22,000 for Black women running in local races in 2021.  Our partnership with EBW includes 25...