End Citizens United (ECU) President Tiffany Muller issued the following statement congratulating the following Congressmembers-elect who were newly elected to open seats while rejecting corporate PAC money:
- Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03)
- Lateefah Simon (CA-12)
- Laura Friedman (CA-30)
- Sarah McBride (DE-AL)
- Kelly Morrison (MN-03)
- Maggie Goodlander (NH-02)
- LaMonica McIver (NJ-10)
- Emily Randall (WA-06)
“Congratulations to these champions of democracy who rejected corporate PAC money on their election wins. Their victories are a testament to campaigns that put the needs of the people ahead of corporate special interests. These newly elected leaders understand the importance of fixing our broken campaign finance system, protecting our freedoms from extremists, and putting everyday Americans first. We’re excited to work alongside them as they fight for good government reforms and deliver results for their constituents.”
ECU is dedicated to combating the two biggest challenges facing our democracy: the corrosive impact of Big Money and attempts to block access to the ballot box. Since its founding in 2015, the group has had over 1 million donors and raised $200 million, with an average donation of just $14. The group has more than four million members nationwide.
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