This is why strong Democratic holds matter

DLCC
DLCC
Aug 25, 2017 · 1 min read

On Tuesday, Dawn Euer won the special election for the Rhode Island Senate District 13.

Euer, a community organizer who helped lead the successful campaign for marriage equality in Rhode Island, is a lawyer and owner of a successful law firm with a focus on supporting social entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses. Euer’s win is just the latest in a series of Democratic special election wins as DLCC lays the groundwork for substantial gains in 2017 and 2018 in statehouses across the country.

And while the seat was a strong Democratic hold in a Democratic legislature, Euer’s win is still extremely laudable for this reason: Strong Democratic legislatures lead to strong Democratic policies and outcomes.

Here’s how:

)

    DLCC

    DLCC

    The official account of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, the organization dedicated to winning state legislative seats and chambers for Democrats.

    Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
    Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
    Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade