Gillibrand Win Marks a Pro-Choice Pick-Up in Congress

Washington, DC – Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, praised the voters of New York's 20th District for electing pro-choice-endorsed candidate Kirsten Gillibrand, who defeated anti-choice Rep. John Sweeney.

"Gillibrand's victory is a sign that voters are tired of divisive attacks on women's reproductive freedom," Keenan said. "They want leaders like Gillibrand who will defend our constitutional rights, while uniting behind commonsense, common-ground proposals, like better access to birth control, that would prevent unintended pregnancies and reduce the need for abortion. We look forward to working with Gillibrand in standing up for the pro-choice values that a vast majority of Americans support."

NARAL Pro-Choice America mobilized 1,606 pro-choice activists in this district.

NARAL Pro-Choice America, the nation's largest non-partisan pro-choice political organization, capitalized on the public's call for change with a comprehensive $2.5 million political program, which included independent expenditures in congressional races, direct contributions to candidates, and contributions to the efforts to defeat anti-choice ballot measures. The organization's one-million-strong network of member activists built on these financial investments by phone banking and going door-to-door on behalf of pro-choice candidates across the country.

Contact:
Ted Miller, 202.973.3032