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Ph: (651)251-0719/sarahtn@womenwinning.org
Women Winning Endorses an Unprecedented 67 Candidates for the 2010 Election Cycle
Largest and Most Influential Statewide Women’s PAC has Contributed $1.5 Million to more than 2,000 Women’s Campaigns since 1982
Saint Paul, Minnesota, Oct. 20, 2010 – womenwinning announced today an unprecedented number of endorsed candidates for the 2010 state and federal election cycle. womenwinning, the only non-partisan, pro-choice women’s organization with both a State and Federal Political Action Committee (PAC) in the state of Minnesota, raises and spends money to elect pro-choice women candidates at every level of office, from Park Board to United States Senate.
“womenwinning is proud to announce its list of endorsed candidates for the 2010 federal and state elections who will champion policies to better the lives of women and families across the state of Minnesota,” said Sarah Taylor-Nanista, Executive Director of womenwinning. “Whether working to improve the quality of school lunches, ensuring the safety of infant products we give to our children, defending the quality of our water or fighting for comprehensive sexual education in our schools – these candidates are making Minnesota a better place for women and families.”
womenwinning’s endorsement makes a big impact on campaigns. The vast majority of endorsed candidates receive the maximum financial contribution. But womenwinning does more than just write a check. In 2010, womenwinning raised more than $200,000 in direct contributions to its endorsed candidates. The organization trained candidates and their staffs on how to be effective fundraisers, brought members out to vote in the candidates’ caucuses, knocked on doors, and called likely voters.
"The support of womenwinning has been a big part of our campaign's success to date,” said Senator Tarryl Clark, womenwinning endorsed candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District. “The collective power of thousands of women coming together to support other women is not only inspiring, it's empowering – and it has generated tangible results across Minnesota, in every level of government."
“Nationally, pundits are predicting this will be the first year since 1976 that the number of women holding federal office will decline. We’re committed to holding our fourth place ranking of women’s representation in government in Minnesota. That’s why we are so proud to have such an extensive and impressive list of candidates.” said Taylor-Nanista.
womenwinning State and Federal PAC
2010 Endorsements as of October 19, 2010
U.S. HOUSE
- Betty McCollum (CD 4)
- Tarryl Clark (CD 6)
STATEWIDE RACES:
- Rebecca Otto - State Auditor
- Lori Swanson - Minnesota Attorney General
MN HOUSE:
- Katie Rodriguez – District 32B
- Laurie Olmon – District 48A
- Kim Kang – District 33B
- Rena Moran – District 65A
- Jannaya LaFrance – District 35B
- Jen Peterson – District 57A
- Marion Greene – District 60A
- Audrey Britton – District 43A
- Nora Slawik – District 55B
- Julie Bunn – District 56A
- Meg Bye – District 4B
- Cindy Erickson – District 17B
- Sigrid Iversen - District 36B
- Carolyn Laine – District 50A
- Diane Loeffler – District 59A
- Robin Brown – District 27A
MN HOUSE (continued):
- Phyllis Kahn – District 59B
- Sandra Masin – District 38A
- Christine Brazelton – District 19B
- Tina Liebling - District 30A
- Sandra Peterson – District 45A
- Mindy Greiling – District 54A
- Denise Bader – District 33A
- Jeanne Poppe – District 27B
- Marsha Swails – District 56B
- Melissa Hortman – District 47B
- Bev Scalze - District 54B
- Kim Norton – District 29B
- Kate Knuth – District 50B
MN SENATE:
- Laura Helmer - District 34
- Terri Bonoff - District 43
- Barbara Goodwin - District 50
- Ann Rest - District 45
- Monica Dawson - District 33
- Sandy Rummel - District 53B
- Linda Berglin – District 61
- Sandy Pappas - District 65
- Katie Sieben - District 57
SCHOOL BOARD:
- Jenny Arneson - Minneapolis School Board
- Chanda Smith Baker - Minneapolis School Board, City Wide
- Rebecca Gagnon - Minneapolis School Board, City Wide
COUNTY COMMISSIONER:
- Janice Rettman - Ramsey County Commissioner - District 3
- Sally Fineday - Beltrami County Commissioner - District 1
- Kathleen Gaylord - Dakota County Commissioner - District 2
- Gail Dorfman - Hennepin County Commissioner - District 3
- Toni Carter - Ramsey County Commission - District 4
- Lorrie Janatopoulos - St. Louis County Commission - District 6
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (continued):
- Becky Fink - Anoka County Commission - District 5
- Victoria Reinhardt - Ramsey County Commissioner - District 7
COUNTY ATTORNEY
- Melanie Ford - St. Louis County Attorney
CITY COUNCIL:
- Sally Lorberbaum - Mendota Heights City Council
- Elizabeth Knight – Brooklyn Park City Council
- Suzie Nakasian - Northfield City Council, Ward 1
- Sherry Butcher Wickstrom - Eden Prairie City Council
- Sylvia Allen - Minnetrista City Council
- Debbie Siakel - Shorewood City Council
- Melissa Martinson - Medina City Council
- Joni Bennett - Edina City Council
- Angela Chambliss - Cottage Grove City Council
MAYOR
- Marian Clennon – Mayor of Austin
- Deborah Goettel - Mayor of Richfield
- Susan Banovetz - Mayor of Vadnais Heights
- Christine Lizee - Mayor of Shorewood
About womenwinning
The mission of womenwinning is to encourage, promote and support pro-choice women's leadership in all political parties and levels of public office. womenwinning was established in 1982 by 25 non-partisan pro-choice women who wanted to increase the number of women in public office. Twenty eight years later, womenwinning is the largest and most influential statewide women’s PAC. Since 1982, it has given one million dollars to more than 2000 women’s campaigns through direct contributions and support for candidate training and recruitment.
Since its inception, the percentage of women state legislators, county commissioners and mayors has doubled. womenwinning is the only non-partisan, pro-choice women’s organization with both a State and Federal Political Action Committee (PAC) in the state of Minnesota. The organization raises and spends money to elect pro-choice women candidates at every level of office, from Park Board to United States Senate.
womenwinning identifies pro-choice women ready to run for office and women at all levels of office that have a proven track record to fill the pipeline for higher office. Once candidates are identified, womenwinning helps them secure the funds they need to win their race. The organization endorses and provides funds at the maximum campaign finance limit; holds fundraisers among its membership of over 5,000 people; and trains candidates and their staff on ways to raise the money necessary to win.
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Contact: Sarah Taylor-Nanista
Executive Director
Office: 651-251-0719
Cell: 612-240-6571
sarahtn@womenwinning.org
www.womenwinning.org
For Immediate Release
August 26th, 2010
WOMENWINNING SMASHES FUNDRAISING RECORDS
