Florida House District 47 Democratic candidate Anna Eskamani has received the endorsement of Ruth’s List Florida, a backing that usually comes with fundraising assistance.

“Anna is a lifelong advocate for reproductive health and women’s rights. She is a dynamic leader who has already proven herself to be a passionate and effective advocate,” Ruth’s List Florida Executive Director Marley Wilkes stated in a press release issued by Eskamani’s campaign. “The Ruth’s List community – now tens of thousands members strong – is excited to support her candidacy.”

The endorsement is a natural fit. Ruth’s List promotes Democratic women for office. Eskamani, of Orlando, faces Republican Stockton Reeves in a quest to replace Republican state Rep. Mike Miller, who is running for Congress rather than re-election.

“I am grateful to the grassroots aid Ruth’s List Florida provides Democratic women in Florida,” Eskamani stated in the release. “My commitment to women and families is unmatched and driven by my own personal story as an Orlando native and daughter of immigrants who lost her mom to cancer at age thirteen. Women face deep disparities compared to our male counterparts, and as more allegations of sexual harassment and assault are made across the country and right here in Florida, the need for more women’s voices in Tallahassee has become even more apparent and important.”