Delaware Women Legislators Endorse Lisa Blunt Rochester for CongressNEWARK – Delaware House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst and several of her Democratic colleagues from the Delaware House of Representatives endorsed Lisa Blunt Rochester and her campaign for Congress in front of a diverse crowd of women at the Women for Lisa kickoff event in Newark. “I’m proud to endorse Lisa Blunt Rochester for United States Congress,” said Longhurst. “Lisa won’t simply be the first woman or person of color to represent the First State in Congress, she will be a fierce advocate for the things that matter most – good jobs, strong families, safe communities and a diverse, healthy Delaware that reflects the best in all of us. She will bring a new, fresh perspective on these issues. We need Lisa in Congress.”
Click Here To Watch Endorsement. Representative Stephanie T. Boulden (Left), Representative Deb Heffernan and Delaware House Majority Leader Rep. Valerie Longhurst and several of her Democratic colleagues from the Delaware House of Representatives endorsed Lisa Blunt Rochester and her campaign for Congress in front of a diverse crowd of women at the Women for Lisa kickoff event in Newark.
“Lisa Blunt Rochester is a leader,” said Heffernan. “She led two of the most important agencies for Delawareans in state government, built a grassroots organization to champion issues for our most vulnerable citizens, expanded her efforts for women and families across the world, and is now vying to use all of that strength, leadership and background to represent all of us in Washington.”
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Lisa Blunt Rochester is a former Delaware Secretary of Labor and State Personnel Director. She is running for Congress to replace the open Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. John Carney.Supporters can follow the campaign on Facebook (@LisaBluntRochester) and on Twitter (@LisaBRochester).