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The Bellwether Election: A Conversation with EMILYs List President, Jessica Mackler
Wednesday, 29 October, 2025
The 2026 Test Run: Inside the state races that will signal where power—and reproductive rights—are headed next. The next election cycle is not business as usual. With reproductive rights hanging in the balance and pro-choice women candidates facing historic headwinds, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode, Jen Taylor-Skinner speaks with Jessica Mackler, president of EMILYs List, about the crucial upcoming contests—from deeply vulnerable states in the South to a pivotal race in New Jersey. Together, they explore how these elections shape the future of power, policy, and progress for women, families, and democracy itself. Episode Chapters (00:00) The Electorate Virginia's upcoming elections hold critical stakes for reproductive rights, with a focus on the gubernatorial race and EMILY's List-endorsed candidates. (09:18) Women Candidates Addressing Economic Hardship Protecting rights in elections, women candidates' leadership, economic concerns for women voters, and Emily's List's support. (19:34) Reproductive Rights and Virginia Elections Reproductive rights, cost of living, and electing pro-choice women are crucial in upcoming elections for restoring power to the people. (25:34) Virginia Campaigning and Election Strategies Campaign contributions and voter participation are crucial in the Virginia state Senate race, supporting Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi. #AbigailSpanberger #MikieSherrill #WinsomeEarlSears #VirginiaElections #NewJerseyElections #VAElection2025 #NJElection2025 #VirginiaVotes #NewJerseyVotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
