Esty's Run for Congress Nets National Attention (Update)

EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, announced Tuesday it is placing Elizabeth Esty, a candidate in Connecticut’s fifth congressional district “On the List.”

After learning of her inclusion on EMILY's List, Esty released a statement. “I am running for Congress to use my life’s experiences – as a mother, attorney and community advocate – to help Connecticut’s middle class, and I am grateful to have EMILY’s List’s support. With their help, I know we can win this campaign and start getting our country back on track."

“Elizabeth is an extraordinary leader and lifelong supporter of strong communities,” said Stephanie Schriock President of EMILY’s List. “As state representative, Elizabeth spearheaded legislation to defend victims of domestic violence and streamline government services for seniors.  In Congress, Elizabeth will bring her dedication and passion to fight against the Republican war on women. EMILY’s List is proud to stand with Elizabeth Esty for Congress.”

Esty previously represented Cheshire as a state representative from the 103rd District. Prior to her state election, Esty won a seat in 2005 on the  Cheshire Town Council with 70 percent of the vote. She was re-elected in 2007 by a similar margin. Esty lives in Cheshire with her husband, DEP Commissioner Daniel Esty, and three children.

 In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List raised more than $38.5 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 a community of more than 900,000 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 85 pro-choice Democratic women to the U.S. House, 16 to the U.S. Senate, nine governors, and hundreds of women to the state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and other key local offices. In the 2009-2010 cycle, EMILY’s List had the largest number of members and donors in our 25 year history.

For more information on EMILY’s List, please visit www.emilyslist.org.