Northeast Wisconsin Democrats Unite to Endorse Kamala Harris for President |
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Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties |
Written by Kristin for Wisconsin Press |
Thursday, 25 July 2024 11:15 |
http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kamala-harris-vp-getty-s442.jpg Green Bay, WI – Dr. Kristin Lyerly, along with a coalition of Democratic state legislative candidates, are proud to announce their united endorsement of Kamala Harris for President. With this show of solidarity, Democrats in the Northeast region of Wisconsin at all levels emphasize their unrelenting commitment to securing a decisive win in this critical swing state.
Joining Dr. Lyerly in this endorsement are: Kelly Peterson - Senate District 2 Andi Rich - Senate District 12 Renee Paplham - Assembly District 1 Alicia Saunders - Assembly District 2 Jason Schmitz - Assembly District 3 Jane Benson - Assembly District 4 Greg Sampson - Assembly District 5 Shirley Hinze - Assembly District 6 Ben Murray - Assembly District 36 Kyle Kehoe - Assembly District 55 Emily Tseffos - Assembly District 56 William Switalla - Assembly District 87 Christy Welch - Assembly District 88 Ryan Spaude - Assembly District 89 Amaad Rivera-Wagner - Assembly District 90
“We are energized, organized, and ready to bring about the changes our state and country desperately need,” said Alicia Saunders, candidate for Assembly District 2. The energy and determination of these candidates, volunteers, and supporters drives these campaigns forward. Every day, more Wisconsinites join the movement, eager to make their voices heard and secure a future that aligns with their values. “We are building an unstoppable movement,” said Kelly Peterson, candidate for Senate District 2. “Together, we will get Vice President Harris across the finish line and hold Wisconsin for the Democrats. Our collective efforts will ensure a brighter future for everyone in our community.” Lyerly, Peterson, and Saunders, along with former candidate Julie Hancock, lead an initiative known as “Women Win Wisconsin” that encourages and supports women who run for elected office. The effort has borne fruit in this cycle: in Northeast Wisconsin, the majority of people who are running within the Democratic ticket are women. About Dr. Kristin Lyerly Dr. Kristin Lyerly is a sixth-generation Wisconsinite, OB/GYN physician, mother of four, and champion for women and families running to be the first woman elected to Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Kristin has practiced as an OB/GYN in Green Bay, Oconto, Marinette and Sheboygan, and regularly travels hundreds of miles to provide a wide range of health care services to rural and underrepresented communities in Minnesota and Arizona. She was the named plaintiff in the case that brought abortion care back to Wisconsin following the restoration of an antiquated 1849 Wisconsin abortion law post- Dobbs. Dr. Lyerly works with medical students at the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay and is an active and award-winning member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), known for her effective leadership and outstanding contributions. Kristin is running for Congress to bring a pro-patient, pro-choice champion of women’s healthcare to DC and to advocate for Wisconsin’s working families. |
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