Four More! WUFPAC Endorses Candidates in Colorado, D.C., Maryland, and Michigan

“This is a banner year for women candidates across the board. We are so pleased to see so many qualified, dynamic women forty and under running for federal, state, and local offices, and couldn’t be more pleased to announce our new round of endorsements,” stated WUFPAC President, Katie Vlietstra. “Today, we offer our enthusiastic support to Crisanta Duran (State Representative, District 5- Colorado), Melissa Rohan (State Board of Education, Ward 6- District of Columbia), Rebekah Warren (State Senate, 18th District-Michigan), and Nicole Williams (State Delegate, District 23A- Maryland); and I encourage the WUFPAC community to directly reach out to these candidates and find ways to support them in their respective races.”

Crisanta Duran for Colorado State Representative, District 5

A proud sixth generation native of Colorado, Crisanta is focused on representing the people of the 5th District and working to ensure that the people’s voice is heard. The importance of public service was fostered during her childhood days and was re-enforced during 2008, when she served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

“Crisanta is an energetic, community leader, who learned at a young age the importance of compassion, understanding, and advocacy. She will bring an amazing voice to the Colorado State House and we will be excited to see what the future holds for Crisanta,” stated Katie Vlietstra, WUFPAC President.

To learn more about Crisanta Duran and to support her campaign, please visit her website at www.duranforcoloarado.com.

Melissa Rohan for DC State Board of Education, Ward 6

As a young mother, Melissa is passion about ensuring DC provides an educational environment that is productive and safe for our children. Running for DC State Board of Education, Ward 6, Melissa has the opportunity to impact education in all four of the D.C. wards (N.W., N.E., S.W., & S.E.) and challenging, but yet, exciting prospect.

“Melissa understands the importance of ensuring all children receive not just an education, but an excellent education that ensure our young people develop, engage, and achieve. WUFPAC is pleased to support Melissa’s campaign, serving on your local school board is an important aspect of community involvement and provides an opportunity to affect change in your community,” stated WUFPAC President, Katie Vlietstra.

Find ways to support Melissa by visiting her website: www.melissarohan.com

Rebekah Warren for Michigan State Senate, 18th District

“As a two-term State Representative, Rebekah has the proven track record. In addition to serving as an elected officials, Rebekah worked as a legislative staffer, leader of NARAL Pro-Choice Michigan. During her tenure in the Michigan State House, she chaired As the chair of the House Great Lakes and Environment Committee, she has shepherded several major policies to the Governor’s desk, including the Great Lakes Compact to limit water withdrawals and the rescue of Michigan’s wetlands protection program,” said Katie Vlietstra, WUFPAC President, “WUFPAC believes strongly that the way to increase the number of women serving in federal office starts with building a strong, robust pipeline of women serving in their communities on the state and local level. We are thrilled to see Rebekah run for State Senate after a very successful career in the State House.”

Please visit Rebekah’s website and find ways to support her candidacy: www.rebekahwarren.com

Nicole Williams for Maryland State Delegate, District 23A

As a bankruptcy attorney, Nicole has first-hand knowledge of the challenges facing Americans, especially those in the 23A District. She is running a campaign, focused on finding ways to assist those currently unemployed, ensuring the Maryland education system is preparing its students for the 21st century, and making sure Maryland residents are safe and secure in their community.

“Nicole is dynamic, engaging young woman, and is passionate about her community and ensuring that state government continues to find innovative ways to do its job. She is a well-respected community leader and will continue be an outstanding advocate for her community when elected,” said Katie Vlietstra, WUFPAC President, in this group’s endorsement, “Nicole is a role-model for young women and we know she will be strong, respected public servant.”

Visit Nicole’s website to find ways you can support her campaign, www.williams4delegate.com