- Three women announced a possible run for Congress at a panel Tuesday night: former journalist Kelly Peterson, Navy veteran Alicia Saunders and obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Kristin Lyerly
- A Democratic PAC held the event, called Women Win Wisconsin, to highlight candidates considering a run against Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher, who has represented Wisconsin’s 8th district since winning his first election in 2016
- Video shows each of the potential candidates explaining why they may enter the race
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
We’re in Green Bay — or Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district — which has been represented by Mike Gallagher since 2017.
These three women — Kelly Peterson, Alicia Saunders, and Dr. Kristin Lyerly — think they can change that.
“This is the year of the woman, and that is what we’re highlighting tonight,” Lyerly said. “And that is what we’re kicking off for the rest of the election season.”
Each of the three potential candidates cited women’s health as a primary issue they hope to address.