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. https://apple.co/4seDHXL

The 2025 data from @cawp-ru.bsky.social confirms it: training women to run and win works. Women have reached majority status in Democratic State House caucuses. The federal level is next. Read more from @msmagazine.com: https://bit.ly/4l6wMxx

Need hope? Get involved with your community. Jill Barkley Roy, director of the Emerge Action Fund, joined the How To Not Lose Your Sh!t podcast with Katie Paris and LaFonda Cousin. @redwineblueusa.bsky.social: https://apple.co/3MOCaZq

…Wake me up when Gov. @abigailspanberger.com is on… #EmergeAlum

#EmergeAlum Justice Bolden made history as the first Black woman elected to the MI Supreme Court. Justice Bolden's journey from Emerge training to the state's highest court shows what's possible when women step up and run. @forbes.com#EmergeAlum https://bit.ly/4cRVW0G #BlackHistoryMonth

#EmergeAlums like @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social#EmergeAlumsshow up. 👏

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate #EmergeAlum Kristen Pope, the first Black woman elected to Natick's Select Board. She's only the 8th woman to serve on this body. After going through Seated Together, she's running for a second term and continuing to make history.

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

A love letter from us to you 💌 Happy Valentine’s Day!

This #BlackHistoryMonth, meet Erika Evans, an #EmergeAlum who left her federal job to fight injustice. Now she's Seattle's first Black woman City Attorney, proving our alums are making history at every level.

ICE Director Lyons was questioned by #EmergeAlum U.S. Rep. @replamonica.bsky.social#EmergeAlumwith an important query: when do your morals kick in after killing Americans, separating children from their parents, and destroying communities?

🎉 First #EmergeAlum victory of 2026! VA Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker won her election to represent VA Senate District 39. Once she joins the Senate next week, she’ll be the sixth Emerge VA alum elected to the chamber, which means 6/11 women in the VA Senate Democratic Caucus will be Emerge alums.

Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social joined The Unburdened Leader Podcast to share how women often already have the skills and experiences to run for office: https://bit.ly/4rb4Law

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#BlackHistoryMonth#EmergeAlumst our 20th anniversary, two leaders making Black history.

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.#EmergeAlums#EmergeAlumsSVP: https://bit.ly/4bLDqqD

Emerge unequivocally condemns the ongoing and escalating violent attacks by ICE and other federal agencies in Minnesota and across our country. The indefensible murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis by masked federal agents mark a dark moment in American history.

Tomorrow is the application deadline for Seated Together, our candidate leadership program for Black elected officials. Start 2026 ready to take on higher office: https://emergeamerica.org/seated-together/

#EmergeAlum Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows suspended issuing undercover license plates requested by US Border Patrol for ICE agents. The Emerge network is made of women who fight to make sure families and communities are not ripped apart. @commondreams.org#EmergeAlum https://bit.ly/3YXLDQJ

#EmergeAlum Baltimore Councilwoman Phylicia Porter shared with CBS Baltimore how our Seated Together Program supports Black women elected officials to amplify their impact. Apply by Friday, Jan 30: https://emergeamerica.org/seated-together/

"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#EmergeAlums https://bit.ly/49POIaC

#EmergeAlum @repemiliasykes.bsky.social#EmergeAlumhas cheerleaders across Ohio and the country through the Emerge network. Emerge is here to make sure women have the support they need to run and win. Learn more about our candidate training: https://emergeamerica.org/candidate-training/

Hello, Governor Spanberger! 🇺🇸 #EmergeAlum @abigailspanberger.com#EmergeAlumwas sworn into office this past weekend. We know that as the Governor of Virginia, she will lead with the kindness, strength, and intelligence Virginia and our country needs. Congratulations!

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

Here’s how #EmergeAlums are critical to flipping the U.S. Congress this year: 🧵

Here are 7 #EmergeAlum who are starting this year already making change: 🧵

#EmergeAlum U.S. Rep. @balint.house.gov#EmergeAlumargued that the merger of Warner Bros. & Netflix would hurt competition and drive up prices for consumers. As she emphasized, the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust must be watchdogs on this critical case.

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.

Let’s go, 2026! 🎉 Midterms, let’s go! Photo: #EmergeAlum @repemiliasykes.bsky.social#EmergeAlumby Carletta Girma

In 2025, our team learned even more about what’s driving voters, winning campaigns, and pushing policies. What did you learn about politics this year? Drop a comment below.

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/

As Emerge President & CEO A'shanti Gholar told @themeteor.bsky.social, Eileen Higgins won the race for Miami mayor by focusing on what voters need. Know a woman like Mayor-elect Higgins who should run for office? Nominate her: https://secure.everyaction.com/rMpWKVfDYk6QDFqnGOA1Iw2

Former federal workers are stepping up to stop Trump's agenda, and they're training with Emerge to win. Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social spoke with Reuters about the surge of former federal employees running for office: https://reut.rs/3N6ZKQR

#EmergeAlum @debhaalandnm.bsky.social#EmergeAlumjoined our post-election call to reflect on what makes our candidates unstoppable: the courage to run, the tools to win, and a community that never stops fighting for them. Learn about how we can support you: emergeamerica.org

Emerge Action Fund President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social joined Emerge Maryland Executive Director Soror Diana Emerson and Soror Angeline F. Johnson for a powerful Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. webinar on activating civic engagement and political leadership.

Sound on to hear Kristi Noem’s foolishness. 🙄 Thank you #EmergeAlum U.S. @replamonica.bsky.social#EmergeAlumfor not backing down and for holding the Department of Homeland Security accountable.

#EmergeAlum @repyassansari.bsky.social#EmergeAlumwent from our training program to Congress, and she's delivering for her constituents. Emerge helps women like Congresswoman Ansari reach all heights of leadership. We’re here to support each step of the way. Find your path: emergeeamerica.org

#EmergeAlum and Seated Together graduate Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter brought her public health background to local government and treats governing like medicine, addressing the whole body, not just symptoms. Listen here: https://bit.ly/48O3Q81

There's a seat at the table with your name on it. 🪑 Emerge Rising kicks off tomorrow, one of three sessions to help you figure out your next move in politics, from grassroots organizing to running for office yourself. RSVP: emergeamerica.org/candidate-training/emerge-rising/

Will you stand up to tyrants like #EmergeAlum @repemiliasykes.bsky.social#EmergeAlum Get ready to run for office with us: emergeamerica.org/candidate-training

Club Emerge members fuel the movement that trained our Emerge Congressional Caucus. Monthly donations are down, but demand for trained women leaders has never been higher. Starting at $10/month, join the Club this #GivingTuesday: http://emergeamerica.org/club-emerge

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

We are deeply saddened by the passing of #EmergeAlum Colorado State Sen. Faith Winter, a trailblazer who dedicated her life to public service and empowering women in leadership. She will be missed. Her legacy will live on for years to come.

Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social joined the @luriedanielfavors.bsky.social Show on @urbanviewradio.bsky.social to discuss how Emerge is building the "new girls network" to counter the old boys club.

#EmergeAlum @bynum.house.gov ran for Congress and won using skills from Emerge training. From fundraising to volunteer recruitment to authentically connecting with voters, we show you how to build a winning campaign. Ready to run? https://emergeamerica.org/candidate-training/

We are so grateful. For each supporter, for each woman cheering on other women, for each #EmergeAlum who took the first step to support their community. Thank you. We hope you are having a restful and festive #Thanksgiving 💙 Photo: Carletta Girma

Curious about getting more involved in politics but unsure where to start? Emerge Rising is a three-part series that takes you from civic engagement to elected office and everything in between. RSVP for the first session on 12/9: emergeamerica.org/candidate-training/emerge-rising/

Dreading Thanksgiving “conversation” with your family? Emerge President & CEO @ashantigholar.bsky.social is here to help you get through it!