Women Activate Grassroots Effort for Leticia Van de Putte

San Antonio, TX – Today marks the 94th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment, the amendment that championed women’s voting rights. Coinciding with this historic occasion, Senator Leticia Van de Putte’s campaign will kick off Women for Leticia, a grassroots effort to mobilize women across Texas for her historic run for Lieutenant Governor.

Women for Leticia is a grassroots celebration of the advancement of women’s rights and the leadership of Leticia Van de Putte, Texas’ next Lt. Governor. Women for Leticia will focus on digital outreach and grassroots events across the state to mobilize Texas voters.

Leticia Van de Putte is endorsed by: Annie’s List,EMILY’s List, PODER PAC, Texas Latina List, Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, Texas Democratic Women,The Women’s Campaign Fund andNARAL Pro-Choice Texas PAC.

Senator Leticia Van de Putte released the following statement:

“Just put Texas first: that is what Texans demand. As Lieutenant Governor, putting Texas first is exactly what I plan to do. The divisiveness and petty politics needs to be put aside so we do right by our children, our grandchildren and by Texas. Texas women know what happens to their lives and freedoms when D.C.- style politics infect Austin.

“When women are valued by the merits of their work, not by their gender, in the boardroom, courtroom, newsroom, workplace, and in policy-making, Texas will be a better place. No Texas woman should have to raise her hand or her voice to be recognized by the leaders who represent her. I’ll be the Lt. Governor that raises all Texans’ voices.

“My mother always told me that mine would be the first generation of women who are no longer defined by who their husband or father is. As a pharmacist, legislator, but more importantly as a mother of six and grandmother of six, I understand that no matter what the challenge is before us, it’s our duty to leave this state better for the next generation.”