Emma Weinert Joins Ward for Senate Campaign as Strategic Advisor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ward for State Senate – District 24 | York County & Greater Williamsburg, Virginia

The Ward for State Senate campaign is proud to announce that Emma Weinert has joined our team as a Strategic Advisor. As we enter the final, critical stretch of one of the most competitive State Senate races in Virginia, Emma's addition is a clear signal that we are playing to win.

"Emma has been in the room on campaigns from city hall to the United States Congress," said Dave Ward. "In a district where every vote matters and nearly one in five voters is still making up their mind, her experience and instincts are exactly what this campaign needs right now."

Meet Emma Weinert

Emma Weinert is one of the sharpest campaign minds in Democratic politics today. Currently serving as Deputy Executive Director of the Wisconsin Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee (ADCC), Emma has spent her career building and winning campaigns at every level — from state legislative races to battleground congressional districts.

A Johns Hopkins University graduate with a degree in Political Science, Emma has done it all. She managed the congressional campaign of Joanna Weiss in California's highly competitive 47th Congressional District, a race critical to Democrats' path to retaking the House. Before that, she served as Executive Director of the Iowa Senate Democrats, shepherding the caucus through one of the most challenging political environments in the country. Earlier in her career, she served as Finance Director for a congressional campaign and as a Lead Consultant for a Wisconsin State Assembly race, giving her a ground-up understanding of how campaigns are built and funded.

Emma has experience at every level of the ballot — and she knows what it takes to compete in toss-up races where the margin is thin and the stakes are high. That's exactly the race we're running in District 24.

Why This Hire Matters

The District 24 Senate race is a true toss-up. With Ward holding a one-point lead over Republican Harper Gordon — 41% to 40% — and 19% of voters still undecided, this race will come down to strategy, message discipline, and relentless voter contact. Emma brings all three.

As Strategic Advisor, Emma will work across the campaign's communications and field operations to sharpen our targeting, refine our voter contact strategy, and make sure our message is cutting through to the persuadable voters who will decide this election. She brings a national perspective to a local fight, and she knows how to close.

A Race That Matters Beyond District 24

What happens in District 24 will echo all the way to Richmond. Control of the Virginia State Senate could hinge on this very contest, and Democrats across the Commonwealth are watching. Having someone of Emma's caliber — with wins at the congressional, state senate, and state assembly levels — advising our campaign puts us in the strongest possible position to deliver.

Dave Ward's Vision for District 24

Dave Ward is a born-and-raised Williamsburg local with more than 23 years as a community real estate agent, a seat on the York County Planning Commission, and a career's worth of service to the families of this region. His platform is clear:

• A first-time homebuyer tax break to make the American dream of homeownership more attainable for Virginians

• Increased state investment in cities and counties to fund the planning commissions that manage growth, beautify communities, and attract good-paying jobs

These are the issues Dave has lived every day. And with Emma Weinert now helping drive that message home, we are more confident than ever heading into the final weeks.