Democratic Women’s Caucus Welcomes Rep. Erica Lee Carter; Reaches Historic Membership

The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) welcomed Rep. Erica Lee Carter (TX-18) as the 95th Member of the DWC, setting a new record for Democratic women serving in the House of Representatives simultaneously. Rep. Lee Carter was elected to serve in the seat occupied by her mother, the Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18).

Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement on the historic news:

“We are excited to welcome Rep. Lee Carter to the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and to work with her to continue to honor the legacy of her mother, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee,” said DWC Chair Lois Frankel (FL-22). “With Rep. Lee Carter’s swearing in, we have reached a record number of Members in the Democratic Women’s Caucus. Now more than ever, we are dedicated to our fight to protect and restore rights and freedoms for women and girls.”

Rep. Lee Carter (TX-18) shared the following statement on joining the Democratic Women’s Caucus:

“I am honored to become the 95th Member of this powerful caucus, especially as it reaches its largest membership ever. I look forward to continuing the legacy my mother helped build, empowering, uplifting, and protecting the rights of women and girls.”