Democrats embraced our diversity and our unity in yesterday's elections and the results speak for themselves. Here are a few examples:
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Justin Fairfax became the second Black Virginian elected statewide. Kathy Tran, a refugee from Vietnam, became the first Asian American woman elected to the VA state house. Danica Roem became the first openly transgender elected official in state history.pic.twitter.com/CvuIJxZ8BE
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As Danica said last night: "No matter what you look like, where you come from, how you worship, who you love, how you identify, or any other inherent identifier that you have, you should be celebrated because of who you are, not despite it."
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Vi Lyles became the first Black female mayor of Charlotte, NC after running a campaign focused on building a "city of opportunity and inclusiveness” where “a woman whose father didn’t graduate from high school can become this city’s first female African-American mayor.”pic.twitter.com/Bb7CXwkUR3
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In Helena, Montana, voters elected Wilmot Collins, a former refugee from Liberia to become the state's first-ever Black mayor.pic.twitter.com/7fHrOY6VlP
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Manka Dhingra, a first-time candidate who became active in politics after Trump's win last year, won a special election to help Democrats take control of the Washington State Senate.pic.twitter.com/Qkhm1LlZGa
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Chris Hurst, a former television anchor whose girlfriend was killed in a shooting that occurred on-air, won an election for state house in Virginia — running on the idea that we need commonsense gun reforms now.pic.twitter.com/eq1DInfMUN
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There are so many incredible stories to share — too many to count them all. But know this: Our diversity is our strength, and our unity is our power. Let’s remember that today. We must recommit ourselves to the important fights that lay ahead.
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Words to live by!
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Every word of that statement.
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This is true- the basis for a
#CivilSociety. A Civil Society should be one of the Democratic planks. But we also need to know Danica's policy ideas. Dems must articulate clear ideas that address needs of every Americans : jobs, healthcare, etc.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Isn't she wonderful? I'm so happy for her.
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#God created us equal Amen.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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