Among the women mayors and first selectwomen candidates statewide, Democratic candidate Deb McFadden has been endorsed by Ella’s List.
Named for three great “Ellas” who were trailblazers in their time–Isabella Beecher Hooker, Bella Abzug, and Ella Grasso–the goal of Ella’s List is to “help build a bench of women on the municipal level that can become leaders of our state.” During its first year in 2017, Ella’s List endorsed 32 women running for the top elected office statewide, 28 of whom won.
“We are thrilled to support Deb’s vision and hard work on behalf of voters. We enthusiastically endorse her as the next First Selectwoman of Wilton.,” said Susan D. Cocco, founding member of Ella’s List Advisory Board, in a statement. “Deb is an ardent advocate for the beneficial role of government in the lives of our citizens and communities. She has the dedication, experience, common sense and human perspective we need in our small towns.”
“Deb has worked tirelessly and effectively on behalf of Wilton for many years,” said Tom Dubin, chair of Wilton’s Democratic Town Committee. “We congratulate her on this well-deserved endorsement and are confident that she is the leader Wilton needs today.”
The press announcement by Ella’s List stated had praise for the CT women seeking office. “We are so impressed with the amount of hard work and determination the women on this list are putting forth in their localities. We look forward to their victories on Nov. 5 and urge all registered voters in their towns or cities to get out and vote for these outstanding women.”
