They did it! We did it! Brienne Brown and Joan Fitzgerald elected to Wisconsin Assembly
Updated: Aug 19
After many house parties and meet and greets; debates and rallies; forums and farmers markets; canvasses and endorsements…. Brienne Brown and Joan Fitzgerald earned a place in the Wisconsin State Assembly! They worked their tails off day and night, personally knocking over 3,000 doors each to ask for the support of voters across their districts.
The outcome for Brienne Brown and Joan Fitzgerald on November 5th, 2024? Victory!
Brienne’s results:
Joan’s results:
Both Joan and Brienne received an endorsement from Everytown for Gun Sense in America, the parent organization of Moms Demand Action. Endorsement is a rare thing, typically reserved for former Moms Demand Action volunteers who run for office.
And because they had earned the Gun Sense Candidate Distinction, (https://gunsensevoter.org/ , the volunteers of Moms Demand Action helped every chance we got!
In May 2024 we threw a combined house party for Brienne and Joan, with special guest Representative Deb Andraca. Deb is a former Moms Demand Action volunteer too!
I could go on and on, because I am very proud of Joan and Brienne and the incredible people who worked hard to get them to the Capitol. But because the focus of this blog is meant to be travel/nature/camping, I will keep it short.
Let me end with this: It is a good time to be in community with good-hearted people. As Margaret Mead said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has."
I've been witness to positive results coming directly from hard work and grassroots advocacy. I'll be eternally thankful for the amazing volunteers of Moms Demand Action, and all that they do to make the world a better, safer, kinder place.
Congratulations Representative Brown and Representative Fitzgerald! And sojourn on!
Joan Fitzgerald and Brienne Brown at Culver's in Whitewater prior to the Nov 2024 election. Rep. Brienne Brown in front of her office door. Rep. Joan Fitzgerald in front of her office door. Campaign managers Jenny Rule & Sue Chandler pause for a selfie in the gallery at the Capitol. Rep. Joan Fitzgerald being sworn in. Rep. Brienne Brown being sworn in. Rep. Joan Fitgerald meets with representatives from Moms Demand Action, Jenny, Deb and Sue. Members of Moms / Students Demand Action pose with Rep. Brienne Brown and Rep. Joan Fitzgerald. Clip of WI Gov. Tony Evers announcing the creation of a Violence Prevention Office.
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