Brady Campaign Congratulates Mikie Sherrill on Victory in NJ-11

Washington, D.C., November 6, 2018 – This evening, Naval Aviator Mikie Sherrill was elected to serve New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence congratulated Sherrill on her impressive victory.

Kyleanne Hunter, USMC (ret.), VP of Programs at the Brady Campaign, stated:

“Campaigning alongside Mikie Sherrill, I had a chance to see firsthand what a remarkable candidate and woman she is. Now, we will all have an opportunity to see her leadership and tenacity in the House of Representatives. She has truly lived the values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. From expanded background checks to a federal assault weapon ban, Mikie knows firsthand how important these issues are to protecting all Americans. I am delighted to have the chance to work with her, and we congratulate her on this tremendous victory.”

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About Us: The Brady Campaign, united with the Million Mom March, is a national network of over 90 grassroots chapter affiliates mobilized to prevent gun violence at the community level. The network has played a vital role in expanding Brady background checks in the six states that have passed legislation since the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut and produced one of the largest national protests of gun violence in U.S. history – The Million Mom March, Mother’s Day 2000.