Gun Safety Wins in California; Gabrielle Giffords Congratulates Katie Hill
November 6, 2018 – Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords released the following statement congratulating Katie Hill for winning election in California’s 25th Congressional District:
“This year, Katie Hill dared to imagine an America where gun violence wasn’t normal and people didn’t have to live in fear, wondering if today was the day they would have to duck under a desk or hide in a closet. Katie stood tall and boldly declared that the gun lobby is no longer welcome here, and their influence over our politicians is a thing of the past. Communities in California responded to this message of courage and hope by electing Katie to office. Today marks the dawn of a new era for gun safety in America.
“Katie made it clear that once elected, she would fight for laws proven to keep guns out of dangerous hands and save lives. Katie has spent her career fighting for California families. On the campaign trail, she listened to the concerns of voters who don’t understand how we can live in a country where nearly 100 lives are lost to gunfire each day. Katie promised to bring what she heard to the halls of power, and now she will.
“Katie’s election is a testament to the strength of people who stood up and marched, who spoke up and said enough. Katie harnessed this new energy and pointed out that politicians had failed in their basic moral responsibility to keep us safe. Her election is proof that we don’t have to tolerate inaction on gun safety in a country where guns cause daily heartbreak and horror. We congratulate Katie Hill on her victory tonight and look forward to working with her in the months to come as we fight to make our schools, streets, and communities safer.”
Katie Hill is a strong supporter of stronger gun safety laws, including universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. Last month, Giffords campaigned alongside Katie Hill in Santa Clarita as part of their Vote Save Lives tour. Her opponent, incumbent Steve Knight, was on the Giffords #VoteThemOut list. Knight has taken thousands of dollars from the NRA and received an A rating for rubber stamping legislation supported by the NRA.
News Coverage Highlights:
- The Signal Santa Clarita: Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords visits SCV
Related Resources from Giffords:
- Memo: Giffords Elevates Gun Safety Champions; Takes on NRA in Congressional Battlegrounds
- Press Release: Gun Safety & The 2018 Midterms
- Fact Sheet: The State of Gun Violence in California
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