#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!

#EmergeAlum U.S. Rep. Becca Balint was a middle school teacher when she trained with Emerge VT in 2014. She won her first race that year. Now, she’s a U.S. Representative. This is what the Emerge network does: allows you to reach new heights, supporting leaders each step of the way.

We all must speak up in these moments. That's real leadership.

Pennsylvania needs more women in office. Emerge PA is making it happen. PA State Rep. Tina Davis and State Rep. Mary Jo Daley, co-founders of Emerge PA, spoke to @buckscountybeacon.com about preparing women to create a more representative state legislature: https://bit.ly/48gFB22

Democracy depends on great local court leaders. Huma Ahsan, #EmergeAlum & Gavel In grad, is running for Dane County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. She joins The Female Body Politic to discuss her journey from daughter of immigrants to judicial candidate: https://bit.ly/3MbKphq

ICYMI: Ten new VA State House members trained with Emerge Virginia! #EmergeAlum VA State Sen. @pwcdanica.bsky.social, Executive Director of Emerge VA, broke down for @nbcwashington.com how we prepare women to run and win at every level of government. Get involved with Emerge: https://bit.ly/3LKh9OO

So many “firsts” from #EmergeAlums across the country this year! Each of them will bring their unique life experiences to their roles representing their communities. We applaud these alums for being the first, but not the last to hold these seats!

We stand with Emerge alum Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, today and everyday.

Baltimore County is experiencing a historic wave of women candidates, and #EmergeAlums are leading the charge! 🗳️ From @elfreth.house.gov#EmergeAlumsto MD Delegate Jen White, our graduates are transforming local politics and bringing diverse voices to the table. @thebaltimorebanner.com: https://bit.ly/48dGSrx

2025 Election Results for Emerge: By the Numbers 📋 We elected 200+ women to office, and for the first time, our network is now over 7k women strong. Ready to join is the nation’s largest network of women elected officials & candidates? Apply here: https://bit.ly/3pluFha

There are now 7,000 #EmergeAlums! If you shook hands with each alum for 5 seconds, it would take you 9+ hours. Whether through a state affiliate or taking a national training, our alums have taken the integral first step to support their communities. Are you one? Comment below!

#EmergeAlum @repstansbury.bsky.social#EmergeAlumjoined Emerge because she wanted the support to fight for her community. Become an #EmergeAlum like Rep. Stansbury by signing up for a training: emergeamerica.org/candidate-training/

This #IndigenousPeoplesMonth, join our Step Forward leadership training with Portland, ME City Councilmember April Fournier & Emerge WI's Arvina Martin. RSVP @thepersistnetwork.bsky.social + @feminists.bsky.social + Emerge event: secure.everyaction.com/n8a1wsNwSkG0...

@washingtonpost.com’s Gregory S. Schneider spoke to Emerge President & CEO, @ashantigholar.bsky.social, about how #EmergeAlums are critical to ensure a more representative democracy. Read the full piece: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

🎉 The Emerge Congressional Caucus joined Emerge's 20th Anniversary DC Luncheon!

🎉 The Emerge Congressional Caucus joined Emerge's 20th Anniversary DC Luncheon!

🎉 The Emerge Congressional Caucus joined Emerge's 20th Anniversary DC Luncheon!

#EmergeAlum and Virginia Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com credited Emerge training as pivotal for her historic campaign in a new article with the @washingtonpost.com#EmergeAlum Read the full story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/11/05/abigail-spanberger-virginia-governor/#WomenInPolitics

Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Apply your passion/excitement/inspiration from this week’s election into your own run for office. Here are just a few opportunities to get trained on how to run and win! Read about all of our candidate trainings at https://emergeamerica.org/candidate-training

🎉 All of the #EmergeAlums won in red-to-blue elections for the Virginia House of Delegates. That means all of these women will replace Republicans. Since we launched Emerge Virginia in 2013, Emerge has continued to invest in the state, and the results speak for themselves: when we train, we win.

When we train, we win! Celebrating the #EmergeAlums who won across the country last night! We are so proud of each and everyone one of you. Is your new representative an #EmergeAlum? Tag them below!

#EmergeAlum Erika Evans Elected as the First Black Woman City Attorney of Seattle! Erika, a first-time candidate, left her federal job because of the injustices committed by the Trump Administration and decided to run for office. We’re so glad that Erika trained with Emerge and ran for office!

#EmergeAlum Naren Briar wins Bellevue City Council Pos. #2, becoming the first Kurdish-American to hold office in the United States! Naren, a first-time candidate, defeated a 32-year incumbent who has been in elected office longer than Naren has been alive 🙃. Congratulations, Naren!

BREAKING: #EmergeAlum @ericadeuso.bsky.social has made history as the first out trans mayor in Pennsylvania! As an #EmergeAlum, Erica’s win shows the impact of empowering women to run, because when they do, we all win. Congratulations on your victory, Erica!

#EmergeAlum Michelle Wu wins re-election as Mayor of Boston! @wutrain.bsky.social made history as the first woman & the first person of color elected as Mayor of Boston. We’re incredibly proud of this 2010 #EmergeMass grad, & we can’t wait to see what progress she makes in her second term! Congrats!

🎉 HISTORY MADE: @abigailspanberger.com is Virginia's First Woman Governor! After 236 years and 74 male governors, Virginia has finally elected a woman to lead the Commonwealth. We couldn't be prouder of this incredible #EmergeAlum who trained with us, and proved that when women run, we all win.