In some of the country's most competitive congressional races, @MomsDemand Action volunteers ran — and won — helping to establish a gun sense majority.
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Congratulations, California @AGRobBonta, on being re-elected!
Since taking office, Attorney General Bonta has championed numerous gun safety policies that address the growing threat of ghost guns and ensure victims harmed by the gun industry can seek accountability. We’re thrilled that Californians have re-elected him to continue this life-saving work.
Congratulations, Representative @RepMikeLevin, on being re-elected!
As a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Rep. Levin has advocated for stronger gun safety legislation to expand background checks, ban assault weapons, and fund research into our country’s gun violence crisis. We know he will continue to fight for the safety of all Americans in the new Congress.
Congratulations, Representative @RepTedLieu, on being re-elected!
Rep. Lieu has consistently pushed for stronger gun safety laws like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and has called on his colleagues to take action on gun violence. He’s a champion for gun safety, and we’re thrilled that Californians are sending him back to DC.
Congratulations, Representative @NormaJTorres, on being re-elected!
As vice chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force with 17 years of experience as a 911 dispatch agent, Rep. Torres knows how critical common-sense gun safety legislation is. We are thrilled that she will be able to continue this life-saving work in the House.
Congratulations, House Democratic Caucus Chair @RepPeteAguilar, on being re-elected!
Rep. Aguilar was a member of Congress in 2015 when a mass shooting happened in his home district of San Bernardino, California. Ever since, he has been an avid gun sense champion — advocating for common-sense legislation that would keep Americans safe from gun violence.
Congratulations, @RepCarbajal, on being re-elected!
As the author of the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act in previous Congresses, Rep. Carbajal has been a long-time champion for federal gun safety legislation. We couldn’t be more grateful to him for his leadership on this issue, and to voters for sending him back to Congress.
Congratulations, Congresswoman-elect and former @momsdemand volunteer @cbhines586, on flipping Michigan’s 10th District!
A career prosecutor and secure storage advocate, Christina has spent her career protecting women and children from armed abusers and handling cases where kids have accessed unsecured guns with devastating results. As a new member of Congress, she will use her experience to advocate for common-sense gun safety legislation.
Congratulations, Wisconsin Secretary of State @VoteJoCasta, on being re-elected! Wisconsin voters have made it clear they want common-sense laws to keep guns out of dangerous hands, and JoCasta Zamarripa is committed to delivering exactly that.
Congratulations, Texas Lieutenant Governor-elect and former @momsdemand volunteer, @VikkiGoodwinTX!
As a survivor of gun violence, Lieutenant Governor-elect Goodwin knows just how critical gun safety legislation is. That’s why as a state representative, she has supported bills to raise the minimum age to purchase firearms, close loopholes in the background checks system, and opposed permitless carry laws. She has a strong track record of working hard to keep Texans safe from gun violence.
Congratulations, Texas Attorney General-elect and former @momsdemand volunteer, @nathanfortexas!
As a state senator, Johnson has supported numerous gun safety measures that would raise the minimum age to buy a firearm, strengthen extreme risk protection order and safe storage laws, and implement a universal background check system. We know he will bring that same drive to the Attorney General’s office to deliver for all Texans.
Congratulations, Minnesota Secretary of State @MNSteveSimon, on being re-elected!
Following horrific shootings in Minnesota, Secretary of State Simon spoke out sharply against the rise of political violence in our country that threatens democratic institutions and our elected officials. He is a true gun sense champion who will continue to bring a new, innovative approach to gun safety in Minnesota.
WIN FOR GUN SAFETY IN ARIZONA! Arizona voters flipped the State House of Representatives and the State Senate to a Gun Sense Majority! This critical victory comes after thousands of our volunteers, supporters, and gun violence survivors connected with Arizona voters about the stakes of gun safety in this election. All your hard work has paid off!
VICTORY IN MICHIGAN! Voters flipped Michigan’s State House of Representatives to a Gun Sense Majority and held our Gun Sense Majority in the Michigan State Senate. Thank you to all the volunteers, supporters, and gun violence survivors who worked tirelessly to connect with Michigan voters — you helped make a difference in this election.
Congratulations, Ohio Secretary of State-elect and former @momsdemand volunteer, @Russo4Ohio!
As house minority leader, Secretary of State-elect Russo has been a vocal opponent of the state's lax gun laws, condemning the passage of permitless carry and Shoot First laws. She has a proven track record of standing up for common-sense gun safety policies that save lives.
Congratulations, Minnesota Attorney General @AGEllison, on being re-elected!
Since taking office, Attorney General Ellison has played a vital role in gun safety at the state and national level, setting age requirements for concealed carry permits and suing gun sellers for their role in our country’s gun violence crisis. We couldn’t be more grateful to him for his leadership on this issue, and to voters for electing him to continue this crucial work.
VICTORY IN MINNESOTA! Voters have returned Minnesota’s State House of Representatives to a Gun Sense Majority and defended our majority in the Minnesota State Senate! This win wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless advocacy of survivors, @MomsDemand volunteers, and @StudentsDemand leaders, who got to work advocating for Gun Sense Candidates after lawmakers failed to act following the Annunciation Catholic School shooting.
Congratulations, @repdinatitus on being re-elected!
As a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Rep. Titus has championed gun safety legislation in honor of her constituents who survived and had loved ones stolen in the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting. We know she’ll keep working to make sure no other families have to lose loved ones to this preventable crisis.
Congratulations, @RepHorsford, on being re-elected!
As a gun violence survivor, Rep. Horsford knows the importance of expanding background checks and investing in community violence intervention programs. We know he will continue to fight to keep Nevadans — and all Americans — safe from gun violence.
WIN FOR GUN SAFETY IN WISCONSIN! Voters have flipped both the Wisconsin State Senate and the state assembly to a Gun Sense Majority! We’re excited to have a majority who will fight back against the gun lobby and protect Wisconsinites from preventable gun violence. Thank you to all the volunteers, supporters, and gun violence survivors who worked tirelessly to make this happen!