🗳️ #EmergeAlums @jenagriswold.bsky.social & @shennabellows.bsky.social know election law — and they're using their authority to make sure it's followed. Both Secretaries have put DHS on notice: armed federal agents have no legal standing at polling places.
🙌Two #EmergeAlums were named to @thehill.com’s Top Women Shaping Policy list! @adelemcclure.bsky.social and New Mexico State Sen. Cindy Nava were featured for their community leadership, movement-building, and legislative wins. When #EmergeAlums win elections, they win for their communities.
Meet the four #EmergeAlums running for U.S. Senate this year: @colpamstevenson.bsky.social, @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social, @drannieandrews.com, & Lorita Copeland Daniels of Virginia. 💙 Are any of these candidates running to represent your state? Let us know!
#WomensHistoryMonth? At Emerge, we’re making women’s history all year long! #EmergeAlums have become the “firsts” in their new positions already in 2026, from Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, Griselda Arias in Washington, Erica Deuso in Pennsylvania, to Tiffany Thomas-Smith in Pennsylvania – & more.
Featuring three Emerge alums on the ballot this year 🙌 @votejocasta.bsky.social, @laurenforkansas.bsky.social, and Helene Neville of North Dakota are three of 58 Emerge alums running this year. Let's go! 💙 #EmergeAlums #ElectWomen
TODAY #EmergeAlums are on the ballot! Here are just a few of the incredible candidates:
Women are electable. Period.
Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social joined @momsrising.org Breaking Through Podcast with @rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social to discuss how women are electable, as proven by all the #EmergeAlums being elected and thriving in office.
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Tomorrow, join #EmergeAlums PA State Rep. Morgan Cephas & VA State Del. Adele McClure, alongside Emerge President & CEO A’shanti Gholar, for a #LeadersMatter salon in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth! RSVP: https://secure.ngpvan.com/3Gr51rOHOUuJtDpXvyFZfA2
VIRTUAL #LEADERSMATTER SALON EMERGE WOMEN ON THE FRONTLINES OF JUSTICE: A discussion with women on the ground fighting ICE. Thurs, Feb. 5 - 5PM-6PM ET - RSVP FOR LINK. Featuring Minneapolis Activist Wintana Melekin, Moderator
Joining our Thursday #LeadersMatter Salon is Minneapolis Activist Wintana Melekin, who will moderate the conversation of #EmergeAlums discussing what is happening on the ground with ICE, and what they’re doing to fight it. RSVP for our event this Thursday at 5pm ET: https://bit.ly/4bLDqqD
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Black women belong at every decision-making table. Pictured here are #EmergeAlums Fatmata Barrie and @replamonica.bsky.social at our 20th anniversary, two leaders making Black history.
Emerge women on the frontlines of justice. A discussion with #EmergeAlums on the ground fighting ICE. With: California State Sen. Renee Perez, U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver, and Maine State Rep. Deqa Dhalac. THURS, FEB. 5 - 5PM-6PM ET - RSVP FOR LINK
Next Thursday at 5pm ET, join #EmergeAlums for a discussion on what is happening on the ground with ICE in their communities, and actions they’re taking to stop it. Featuring #EmergeAlums @replamonica.bsky.social, Maine State Rep. Deqa Dhalac and @senatorsrp.bsky.social. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4bLDqqD
29 News: Virginia lawmakers return with record number of women. "About one-quarter of the 100 House of Delegates members will be Emerge alumni in the upcoming session, with five Emerge alumni in the Senate."
"About one-quarter of the 100 [VA] House of Delegates members will be Emerge alumni in the upcoming session, with five Emerge alumni in the Senate." When #EmergeAlums lead, communities are better represented. Read more from @29news.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/49POIaC
California #EmergeAlums Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and Assemblymember Dawn Addis are fighting back against Trump’s efforts to expand oil drilling off the California Coast. Read how from The Center Square's Madeline Shannon: https://bit.ly/3Noeuv1
35 #EmergeAlums are on the ballot this year for positions in Congress. Some of the candidates working to flip Republican-held seats include @maiforus.bsky.social , @tanyafortexas.bsky.social, Joanna Mendoza in Arizona, @shannonbird4co.bsky.social, and @drannieandrews.com.
Five years ago today, our nation witnessed the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, an act of domestic terrorism. When our democracy was challenged, #EmergeAlums like @repstansbury.bsky.social stepped forward with courage and commitment to safeguard our future.
Since '13, Emerge has been training women leaders in VA. In '17, we replaced 9 Rep. men with diverse Dem. women. On Nov 4, we did it again: All 8 Emerge women running in red-to-blue House races won. Congrats to Del.-elect @kimadamsforva.bsky.social (pictured) and all our #EmergeAlums.
Democratic women now outnumber ALL Republicans in Virginia's chamber. Nearly every county shifted blue. Congrats to Gov.-elect @abigailspanberger.com & Del.-elect @guzman4virginia.bsky.social (pictured), two of the Virginia #EmergeAlums who won their races this cycle.
Our Seated Together program helps #EmergeAlums like Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter step into their power ✨Now recruiting the Seated Together class of 2026! Apply by January 30: https://emergeamerica.org/seated-together/
Back by popular demand: an updated map of select #EmergeAlums running for federal and statewide office in 2026! 🗺️
From governors to members of Congress, Emerge-trained candidates are stepping up to lead in every corner of the country.
Find your training here: https://bit.ly/3pluFha
13 women breaking barriers as firsts in office:
So many “firsts” from #EmergeAlums across the country this year! Each of them will bring their unique life experiences to their roles representing their communities. We applaud these alums for being the first, but not the last to hold these seats!
Women step up in several Baltimore county political contests
Baltimore County is experiencing a historic wave of women candidates, and #EmergeAlums are leading the charge! 🗳️ From @elfreth.house.gov to MD Delegate Jen White, our graduates are transforming local politics and bringing diverse voices to the table. @thebaltimorebanner.com: https://bit.ly/48dGSrx
Celebrating 7,000 Women trained!
There are now 7,000 #EmergeAlums!
If you shook hands with each alum for 5 seconds, it would take you 9+ hours. Whether through a state affiliate or taking a national training, our alums have taken the integral first step to support their communities.
Are you one? Comment below!
@washingtonpost.com’s Gregory S. Schneider spoke to Emerge President & CEO, @ashantigholar.bsky.social, about how #EmergeAlums are critical to ensure a more representative democracy. Read the full piece: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Emerge Alums Flipped Every Republican Virginia Legislature Seat They Contested Here’s who won: -->
🎉 All of the #EmergeAlums won in red-to-blue elections for the Virginia House of Delegates.
That means all of these women will replace Republicans.
Since we launched Emerge Virginia in 2013, Emerge has continued to invest in the state, and the results speak for themselves: when we train, we win.
2025 Election Results: 80% Win Rate in Called Races for Emerge Alums!
When we train, we win!
Celebrating the #EmergeAlums who won across the country last night!
We are so proud of each and everyone one of you.
Is your new representative an #EmergeAlum? Tag them below!
