Electing moms.
”Congress wasn't built for members like me. For those of us who have young children, which is a minority, there's definitely the built-in assumption of a two-parent model... There is no template for how to do this in my situation as a single mom.”
-Katie Porter, CA-47
”My family instilled in me the importance of activisim, of speaking out, of telling the truth and also hearing about other people’s stories and where they come from.”
-Sydney Kamlager, CA-37
“As a mother, I know the barriers women face to achieving economic success in their professional lives and in running for elected office. I look forward to addressing these challenges in Sacramento to better the lives of working women and mothers across California.”
-Christy Holstege, Former Mayor of Palm Springs
“Families in our country are over worked, underpaid, and still forced to choose between paying their bills and paying for the care of a loved one. Affordable, quality childcare is just the beginning of addressing these issues. I will fight to invest in strong federal infrastructure ensuring that quality childcare, paid family and medical leave, and long-term care are a reality for those who need it.”
-Nikema Williams, GA-05
Become a moms in office candidate
“This single mom who immigrated to the U.S. from Hungary at age 18 knowing not one word of English is making real change—all because she had a vision and didn’t listen to anyone who tried to get in her way.”
