With the renewed energy brought by Vice President Harris’ presidential bid, Sister District has seen an incredible uptick in grassroots donations and energy. That’s why today, we are excited to endorse another wave of state legislative candidates! 

This time, we are expanding our map to critical districts in Michigan, Georgia, and two new states of Minnesota and New Hampshire.

We are thrilled to endorse these brilliant leaders who are fighting for their communities:

• Laura Murvartian
• Michelle Kang
• Lucille Rehm
• Kari Rehrauer
• Ben Ming
• Betsy Coffia

Laura Murvartian – Georgia House District 48

Laura Murvartian is a business executive, small business owner, non-profit leader, and a proud immigrant. As the first in her family to earn a college degree, she earned the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Michigan. Laura went on to work for the Federal Reserve Bank, and then moved to Atlanta to serve as a corporate executive at multiple Fortune 500 companies including Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and Equifax, working on deals across North America in IT infrastructure. She then took her talents to start her own small business as the Georgia Area Developer for a national wine franchise.

Michelle Kang – Georgia House District 99

Michelle Kang is an advocate, leader, and mother of three who has been fighting her community throughout her career. As a first-generation immigrant, Michelle moved to Georgia to build a better life for herself and her future family. Having lived in Georgia for over 30 years, she is committed to make Georgia the best place to live, work, and raise a family and improve the quality of life for all Georgians.

At the age of 41, Michelle pursued a Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia, and then began working as Center Manager at the Asian American Resource Center, a non-profit organization in Gwinnett County that cares for immigrants who have recently moved to the state. Prior to running for office, she was a small business owner of retail stores and restaurants across the State of Georgia. Michelle has been an organizer within the AAPI community, having helped to elect both Democratic US Senators from Georgia.

Lucille Rehm – Minnesota House of Representatives House District 48 B

Lucy Rehm represents Minnesota House District 48B, and is running for re-election. For the past two years she has represented her community in St. Paul. As a former Chanhassen city council member and educator, Lucy brought her knowledge and experience to the Capitol to improve the everyday lives of Minnesota families.

Lucy is a proud fourth-generation Minnesotan who has called Chanhassen home for more than 27 years. She is the mother of three children, who have all attended public schools in the area. She is honored to represent her community and hopes she can continue to bring her  life-long passion for healthy living, supported families, and a clean environment to her work.

Kari Rehrauer – Minnesota House of Representatives House District 35 B

Kari Rehrauer is a member of the Coon Rapids City Council and was the 2022 nominee for the MN State Senate. As an educator for 20 years and in her current role with Education Minnesota, Kari has worked with thousands of families. During her time on the Coon Rapids City Council, Kari has developed an Energy Action Plan for Coon Rapids in collaborations with community members, city staff, and sustainability commission members through the Partner in Energy Program with XCel Energy. Her top priorities in St. Paul will be upholding our democracy, sustaining reproductive freedoms, valuing the environment, and ensuring a Minnesota that treats everyone with dignity and respect.

Ben Ming – New Hampshire State Senate District 12

Ben Ming is a father, husband, lawyer, and State Representative. As a working father and a member of the New Hampshire State House, he’s been fighting for working families and his community. Ben earned a B.S. in computer science from The George Washington University in 2003, an A.L.M. in information technology with a concentration in software engineering from Harvard University, and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. His career experience includes working as an attorney.

Betsy Coffia – Michigan State House District 103

Representative Betsy Coffia grew up in a working class community in rural Kalkaska County, and has deep roots in northern Michigan. As a Head State social worker, she served dozens of working class families and five partner childcare centers both home and center based, in Leelanau, Benzie, and Grand Traverse Counties. In 2018, Betsy flipped a Republican-held seat on the Grand Traverse County Commission becoming the first Democratic woman elected to the Grand Traverse County Commission in over three decades. In 2022, along with her community, Betsy defeated the Republican representative in her district, which was one of the crucial victories that gave Democrats a majority in the Michigan House. In Lansing, she has fought to expand access to health care, including abortion, extend non-discrimnation protections for the LGBTQ community, and invested millions in mental health services for students.