State Sen. Kelda Roys

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Roys Endorsed by Elected Officials across Southeastern Wisconsin
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Roys Endorsed by Elected Officials across Southeastern Wisconsin

"I’m thrilled to have earned the endorsements of so many local elected officials throughout our great state."

Roys Endorsed by Elected Officials from Northern and Northwestern Wisconsin
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Roys Endorsed by Elected Officials from Northern and Northwestern Wisconsin

“I’m honored to have earned the support of so many well-respected elected officials, from Superior to Beloit.”

Kelda Roys Endorsed by Rep. Christine Sinicki
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Kelda Roys Endorsed by Rep. Christine Sinicki

"I’m proud to have earned the endorsement of Rep. Sinicki."

Bon Iver Endorses Kelda Roys
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Bon Iver Endorses Kelda Roys

"Bon Iver is a Wisconsin treasure."

Kelda Roys Endorsed by 18 elected officials in Madison and throughout Dane County
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Kelda Roys Endorsed by 18 elected officials in Madison and throughout Dane County

“I am proud to have been endorsed by so many accomplished elected officials in Madison and Dane county.”

Roys Calls Walker Administration’s Failure to Fill Election Security Jobs “Gubernatorial Malpractice”
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Roys Calls Walker Administration’s Failure to Fill Election Security Jobs “Gubernatorial Malpractice”

Walker’s failure to fill key security positions comes amid numerous warnings that Wisconsin’s election systems are vulnerable to hacking...

Roys Condemns Walker’s Attacks on Health Insurance
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Roys Condemns Walker’s Attacks on Health Insurance

MADISON, WI — Kelda Roys issued a strong rebuke in response to Walker’s latest attempt to distract from his abysmal record on healthcare. “Wisconsinites remember Scott Walker‘s attacks on our healthcare,” said Roys. “At the same time Walker announced this plan, he signed off on a lawsuit to destroy the Affordable Care Act. If Walker got his way, tens of thousands of Wisconsinites could have lost the insurance they rely on.” Wisconsin has recently seen spikes in our insurance costs, largely due to President Donald Trump’s attacks on healthcare marketplaces. Walker’s own deputy insurance commissioner said that “a major reason for the stiff hikes is that President Donald Trump’s administration hasn’t said if it will continue certain payments to insurers.” “If Scott Walker cared about affordable healthcare for Wisconsin families, he would have the courage to stand up to President Trump and demand he stop playing games with our healthcare,” Roys added. “Unfortunately, Walker has put his political ambition first, and Wisconsinites across the state are paying the price. As governor, I’ll always stand up to Donald Trump’s attacks on the people of Wisconsin.” As governor, Roys has pledged to make BadgerCare a public option that anyone can buy into, which will lower the cost of insurance and increase coverage. Roys has also released a plan to combat the alarming increase in the price of prescription medication. Kelda for Governor

Roys Releases Video Outlining Benefits to Legalizing Cannabis in Wisconsin
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Roys Releases Video Outlining Benefits to Legalizing Cannabis in Wisconsin

Roys’ video tells the story of a man, Heath Rush, who became addicted to opioids while experiencing back pain due to injury.

Roys Endorsed by Philanthropist Lynde Uihlein
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Roys Endorsed by Philanthropist Lynde Uihlein

"I’m thrilled to have Lynde’s support."

Kelda Roys Wins Endorsement of Feminist Majority PAC
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Kelda Roys Wins Endorsement of Feminist Majority PAC

"I’m grateful to Feminist Majority PAC for their support."

Kelda Roys Endorsed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
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Kelda Roys Endorsed by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

"I'm tremendously honored to be endorsed by Senator Gillibrand."

Roys Leads in Cash on Hand by Almost 2-1 Margin
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Roys Leads in Cash on Hand by Almost 2-1 Margin

"Our team is not wasting money on fancy office space or an army of high-priced consultants," said Sonja Chojnacki, Roys’ campaign manager.

Kelda Roys Raises Over $800k This Cycle
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Kelda Roys Raises Over $800k This Cycle

Roys raised $650K since January, has over $650,000 cash

Kelda Roys Announces Agenda for Working Families
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Kelda Roys Announces Agenda for Working Families

Roys’ plan focuses on improving healthcare, education, wages, and opportunity for working families - beginning on day one of her administration

Lisa Subeck Endorses Kelda Roys
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Lisa Subeck Endorses Kelda Roys

"I’m honored to have the endorsement of Representative Subeck."

Roys Demands Walker Rescind Plan to Send WI National Guard Troops to Southern Border
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Roys Demands Walker Rescind Plan to Send WI National Guard Troops to Southern Border

"I call on Governor Walker to refuse to send Wisconsin troops to the southern border until family separation ends, and to condemn that policy in the strongest possible terms."

Kelda Roys Wins Fifth Consecutive Straw Poll
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Kelda Roys Wins Fifth Consecutive Straw Poll

Roys is the clear choice of the Democratic grassroots

Kelda Roys Endorsed by Former Sen. Jessica King
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Kelda Roys Endorsed by Former Sen. Jessica King

"I’m honored to earn the support of Jessica King."

Kelda Roys Wins Straw Poll at Wisconsin Democratic Convention
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Kelda Roys Wins Straw Poll at Wisconsin Democratic Convention

Roys won the poll win 23.3% of the vote

Kelda Roys Delivers Speech on the Future of Wisconsin
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Kelda Roys Delivers Speech on the Future of Wisconsin

"My fellow Democrats, I have vision for our state’s future, and the experience and courage to build that future."

Kelda Roys Releases Video Featuring Homeowners to be Evicted by Foxconn
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Kelda Roys Releases Video Featuring Homeowners to be Evicted by Foxconn

Roys stands in solidarity with Mount Pleasant Homeowners

Kelda Roys Wins Lilly Award for Our Girls
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Kelda Roys Wins Lilly Award for Our Girls

Roys’ viral campaign video recognized at award ceremony in New York

Roys Reaffirms Longtime Support for Child Victims Act
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Roys Reaffirms Longtime Support for Child Victims Act

“As governor, I will do all I can to prevent sexual assault and support survivors”

Kelda Roys Wins All Three Recent Straw Polls
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Kelda Roys Wins All Three Recent Straw Polls

Support for Roys growing as primary draws closer

Kelda Roys Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice America and the National Organization for Women – Wisconsin
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Kelda Roys Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice America and the National Organization for Women – Wisconsin

Roys’ campaign continues gaining momentum

Kelda Roys Wins 2nd Congressional District Democratic Straw Poll
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Kelda Roys Wins 2nd Congressional District Democratic Straw Poll

"Today’s results show that Wisconsin Democrats are looking for hope, optimism, and someone to vote for, not just something to vote against."

Kelda Roys to Ascension Wisconsin: Save St. Joe’s
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Kelda Roys to Ascension Wisconsin: Save St. Joe’s

"Today, I’m calling on Ascension Wisconsin to commit to permanently providing surgery and inpatient services at St. Joe’s."

Roys Marks 19th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
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Roys Marks 19th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting

"After I honor the memory of the children of Columbine, and the thousands of victims of gun violence since then, I will recommit myself to action."

Kelda Roys Calls Out Walker’s Empty Tax Gesture
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Kelda Roys Calls Out Walker’s Empty Tax Gesture

"This tax rebate is nothing more than a bad-faith attempt to distract voters from his record before this fall’s election..."

Kelda Roys Statement on Equal Pay Day
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Kelda Roys Statement on Equal Pay Day

Progress for some - but not all - women in Wisconsin is not enough.

Kelda Roys for Governor releases groundbreaking video, “Our Girls”
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Kelda Roys for Governor releases groundbreaking video, “Our Girls”

In “Our Girls,” Roys tells the story of learning about the prevalence of Bisphenol A

Roys calls on Walker to pass common sense gun reform during proposed special session on gun violence
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Roys calls on Walker to pass common sense gun reform during proposed special session on gun violence

Roys also called on Walker to donate his NRA money to organizations that help victims of gun violence.