Two Democratic super PACs giving $600,000 to try to turn Virginia General Assembly blue
RICHMOND, Va. -- Two national Democratic political action committees will pour a combined $600,000 into Virginia this year to try to wrest control of the legislature from Republicans.
Priorities USA and Emily's List announced Monday that they will back 36 female candidates around the state who support abortion rights, in part with a $600,000 digital campaign "focused on voter persuasion and mobilization."
Democrats picked up 15 seats in the House in 2017, riding a wave of antipathy toward President Trump. This year, both the House and Senate will be on the ballot, and the GOP is defending narrow majorities in both chambers.
"Women made history in 2017 when they were elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in record numbers, helping break the Republican supermajority," said Stephanie Schriock, president of Emily's List, which backs Democratic women who support abortion rights. "This year, with both chambers up for election, redistricting around the corner, and ongoing Republican attacks on women and families, the stakes could not be higher, which is why Emily's List is doubling down on its effort to turn the Virginia Assembly blue by making our largest-ever investment in a state legislative effort."
Read more: https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/state/two-democratic-super-pacs-giving-to-try-to-turn-virginia/article_3259294d-a838-52eb-808a-5221b706fda1.html
(Charlottesville Daily Progress)
