FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 14, 2019
Contact: Emily Phelps | press@indivisible.org
Washington, DC — Today, Indivisible announced its endorsement of Marie Newman in the race for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District.
“In 2018, we saw progressive challengers change the face of the Democratic Party by taking on entrenched incumbents and bringing a new wave of leadership to Congress. In 2020, Marie Newman will continue that fight, and Indivisible is proud to stand with her,” said María Urbina, Indivisible’s National Political Director.
“Marie is taking on the Democratic establishment and a conservative incumbent with an unapologetically progressive message focused on expanding health care, standing with immigrants, and protecting working families. Her campaign is a beacon of political courage and Indivisible is eager to stand with the people of Illinois’ third district to fight for better representation.”
Newman narrowly lost the Democratic primary to incumbent Dan Lipinski in the 2018 midterm elections. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the campaign arm of House Democrats, has signaled its support for Lipinski despite his conservative voting record in Congress while Newman’s strong progressive platform has garnered the support of Indivisible groups across the state.
“Marie is committed to making the economy work for all, guaranteeing health care as a human right--including sexual and reproductive health--protecting and expanding immigrants’ rights, and much more in alignment with our members’ values and the district’s needs,” said Darcey Regan, leader of Indivisible Chicago Alliance, a coalition of Indivisible groups in the 3rd Congressional district. “Marie embodies the mission of the Indivisible movement: to cultivate and elect leaders to realize bold progressive ideals.”
To earn Indivisible’s national endorsement, a candidate must clear a tough three-stage process that requires broad support from local Indivisible group members at multiple points. All endorsed candidates must have a strong progressive platform aligned with our movement’s values and the enthusiastic support of informed energized voters in their district.
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ABOUT INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO ALLIANCE
Indivisible Chicago Alliance is a locally-led progressive grassroots group responsible for nominating Marie Newman for Indivisible Action's national endorsement. The group is led Darcey Regan. To learn more about their work, future events, and their endorsement process, please contact:
Indivisible Chicago
Darcey Regan
darcey@indivisiblechicago.com
ABOUT INDIVISIBLE ACTION
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