When I first ran for Congress, I was a single mom with three young kids. A lot of people asked me how I was going to do it.
And honestly, sometimes I wondered: Would they ask a man that question?
But I knew most people meant well. They understood something real: Moms like me were already exhausted from raising kids, working hard, and trying to make ends meet. So how could someone possibly add running for Congress on top of all that?
The truth is—that’s exactly why I decided to run.
I wanted to bring the experiences of working parents and struggling families with me to Washington. And when I got there, I became the first single mom of school-aged kids ever elected to Congress.
I used that experience to fight for issues too many politicians overlook, like affordable child care, lower costs, and fighting for working families.
And yet, even now, one of my opponents questioned my parenting on the debate stage this week. It’s disappointing, but it’s also a reminder of the double standards moms in leadership still face every day.
Now, I’m running to be California’s next governor because families are still being squeezed every single day. And I know firsthand what it feels like to juggle bills, responsibilities, and the pressure of trying to hold everything together.
So in honor of Mother’s Day, I’m asking: Can you chip in a few bucks to help power this campaign? Every donation helps us reach more voters and fight for California families.
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Thank you,
Katie
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