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Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus Endorses Candidates

Posted by Mike on Thursday, September 13

September 4, 2007
Contact: Rachel Rifkind 703.941.9574

The Executive Board of the Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus has endorsed 23 women candidates for the General Assembly.

The Democratic women candidates who received the VDWC endorsement are:

For the House of Delegates:
Susie Garner - 5th district
Peggy Frank - 7th district
Shannon Valentine - 23rd district
Margaret Vanderhye -34th district
Vivian Watts - 39th district
Kris Amundson - 44th district
Jeanette Rishell - 50th
Connie Brennan - 59th district
Roslyn Dance - 63rd district
Jennifer McClellan - 71st district
Roslyn Tyler - 75th district
Paula Miller - 87th district
Jeion Ward - 92nd district
Mamye BaCote - 95th district

For the Senate:
Mamie Locke - 2nd District
Yvonne Miller - 5th District
Maxine Roles - 26th district
Karen Schultz - 27th district
Janet Howell - 32nd district
Janet Oleszek - 37th district
Toddy Puller - 36th district
Patsy Ticer - 30th district
Mary Margaret Whipple -31st district

"Our mission is to support women candidates. We are pleased that there are so many strong, qualified women whose campaigns have an excellent chance of winning," said Rachel Rifkind, Chairman of the Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus. "In addition to making a financial contribution, our members will also volunteer their time to each of these campaigns to help ensure victory in November."

The VDWC has nearly 300 members across the Commonwealth. The organization recruits, trains and supports female candidates for public office. For more information about the VDWC, visit our website at www.vadwc.org.


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