Spanberger, Sherrill show a new generation of strong, moderate Democrats ready to lead the party forward

WASHINGTON — Third Way released the following statement from Lanae Erickson, Senior Vice President of Social Policy, Education & Politics:

“Democratic voters are sending a clear message as the 2025 primary season concludes by elevating a new generation of strong, moderate Democrats to lead the party forward. Abigail Spanberger is a phenomenal talent whose pragmatic approach and relentless focus on delivering results for Virginians in the middle is a blueprint for how Dems win key races. And Mikie Sherrill’s victory in New Jersey last week positions another center-left star to win statewide office from the class of 2018 moderates who flipped the House in Trump’s first midterm.

“Spanberger and Sherrill, along with Senator Elissa Slotkin and Rep. Angie Craig, were all 2022 successes for Shield PAC, which Third Way launched to protect at-risk Democratic congresswomen from GOP culture war attacks. These leaders show why building the bench of moderate Democratic women must be part of the party’s strategy to rebuild and expand our coalition.”