“Michelle is the perfect partner as an advocate for a more equitable and just future for the state of Maryland,” King said. “And Michelle spent her career fighting for women’s rights, fighting for gender equity, fighting for the very same issues that drive me in this race.”
Siri said her personal experience is also what drives her.
“I’m a first-generation Iranian American, and so I was raised with a really keen awareness of how fragile women’s rights are around the world and how valuable they are and how quickly they can be lost,” she said. “And so I was also raised with knowing it was my job to never take that for granted and to always fight for them. … This is just a huge opportunity to move from that advocacy piece into actually governing around the values and the principles that I really believe in.”
I'm thrilled to introduce @MichelleSiri as my running mate! Michelle is a tireless champion for Maryland women. I'm excited to partner with her to fight for Paid Family Leave and equal pay for equal work as she joins our movement to build a brighter future for Maryland! pic.twitter.com/kRRPfnLmp7
— John King (@JohnBKing) January 5, 2022
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/01/05/maryland-gubernatorial-candidate-john-king-selects-michelle-siri-womens-rights-advocate-his-running-mate/
