Progressives United endorses Democrat Kelly Westlund

From my email inbox comes this bit of news that Democrat Kelly Westlund, who’s challenging Republican Rep. Sean Duffy in the 7th Congressional district, has been endorsed by Progressives United. Progressives United officially announced their endorsement of Democratic Congressional candidate Kelly Westlund. Westlund is challenging Rep. Sean Duffy in the…

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Emerge Wisconsin celebrates 21 future candidates

From my email inbox comes news of the latest group of women to complete the Emerge Wisconsin training program. MADISON, WI: This past Sunday, twenty-one women completed the Emerge Wisconsin training program and stepped out armed for success as future candidates. The graduation ceremony, held at a private residence in…

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VIDEO: Kelly Westlund’s interview with WisconsinEye

On June 11, 2014 Steve Walters of WisconsinEye sat down for an interview with Kelly Westlund, the Democrat challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Sean Duffy in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district. Here’s the interview, which is most definitely worth a watch.

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Kelly Westlund calls for VA Secretary Shinseki to resign

From my email inbox comes a press release from Democratic Congressional candidate Kelly Westlund calling for Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign over the recent scandal alleging that as many as 40 veterans died waiting up to 21 months for care at a VA hospital in Phoenix,…

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Sierra Club endorses Kelly Westlund for Congress

From the email inbox… The Sierra Club officially announced their endorsement of Democratic Congressional candidate Kelly Westlund. Westlund is challenging Rep. Sean Duffy in the Wisconsin 7th Congressional District. “The Sierra Club is proud and excited to endorse Kelly Westlund for Congress. Kelly Westlund is a true environmental champion who…

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EMILY’s List puts Kelly Westlund “On the List”

From my email inbox comes news EMILY’s List has placed Democratic Congressional candidate Kelly Westlund, who’s running against “Struggling” Sean Duffy, “On the List.” Today EMILY’s List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, put Wisconsin’s Seventh Congressional District candidate Kelly Westlund “On the List.” “On the List” is…

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Meet and greet Kelly Westlund on February 26

From my email inbox comes this announcement about an opportunity to meet Democrat Kelly Westlund, who’s vying to unseat “Struggling” Sean Duffy in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district. Meet and Greet Kelly Westlund – congressional candidate Wednesday, February 26th, 5:30-7:00 pm home of Deborah Monicken and Susan Kattas 200 North 7th…

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Kelly Westlund delivers thousands of signatures to Rep. Duffy supporting minimum wage increase

From my email inbox: Congressional candidate Kelly Westlund joined local activists for a press conference outside of Rep. Sean Duffy’s office in Superior today and delivered over 10,000 petition signatures from across Wisconsin calling on Rep. Duffy to support raising the minimum wage. The petition to Rep. Duffy states: “With…

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Democratic House candidate Kelly Westlund calls on Sean Duffy to support minimum wage increase

Ahead of President Obama’s State of the Union address tonight, Democratic House candidate Kelly Westlund held a media conference call today with minimum-wage workers from Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. On the call, Westlund and the minimum-wage workers urged Westlund’s opponent, incumbent Republican Rep. Sean Duffy to support raising the minimum…

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Kelly Westlund’s first month on the campaign trail

From my email inbox comes news of Democratic Congressional candidate Kelly Westlund’s first month on the campaign trail. In the first month of Kelly Westlund’s grassroots congressional campaign, she has traveled to 16 of the 26 counties in Wisconsin’s Seventh District. In contrast to  Republican incumbent Sean Duffy who is criticized for…

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