Guns are the leading cause of death among American children and teens, and a staggering one-in-five U.S. adults have had a family member killed by a gun. This uniquely American problem is deeply personal for Emily, the mother of a school shooting survivor. Galvanized to protect other families and communities from similar trauma, Emily has advocated at the state level for historic common-sense gun safety legislation alongside other parents, teachers, students, families and survivors. She will take that invaluable perspective and drive for solutions to Congress because Michigan kids and communities deserve better than “thoughts & prayers.”

Extremist politicians like John James are mounting a nationwide assault on our rights from banning books, to banning abortion, to attacking LGBTQ kids. Emily believes that every American should have the right to read what they want, love who they love, and make the best decision for themselves about if, when, and how to start or grow a family, free from political or governmental interference. In Congress, she will be a steadfast voice to protect abortion rights, LGBTQ rights, and the personal freedoms of every Michigander.

As a working parent, Emily knows the stress that weighs on families’ minds these days and is laser focused on making our economy work better for every Michigan family. That starts with upholding the dignity of work and ensuring that hard work is respected, rewarded, and protected. Emily will always stand up for workers and organized labor, and prioritize solutions that put financial stability in reach for everyone, not just a select few.

Having spent nearly 30 years in the business sector, Emily experienced the impact of corporations prioritizing profits over people first-hand and walked away with problem-solving skills that will equip her to work with anyone to tackle our most urgent challenges. Too many Michigan families are forced to decide every month between paying for medicine and paying their rent. Emily understands what it’s like to struggle with high healthcare costs, and to go without health care entirely. In Congress, Emily will work to expand access to healthcare, lower everyday costs for working families, and focus on the issues that matter most to Michiganders, from keeping our kids safe to keeping more money in families’ wallets, so you can worry less and focus more on the things that are important to you.