Congresswoman Barbara Lee Wins 2016 House Democrats Online All-Star Competition
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee accepted the overall 2016 MVP Award for the House Democrats’ Online All-Star Competition. She also won the Best Infographic award, one of four subcategories.
“In 2016, social media is an essential tool for communicating with constituents, whether I’m in the East Bay or Washington, DC, ” said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. “As Members of Congress, it’s our responsibility to be open, accessible and accountable to all constituents. Social media has opened new pathways to communicate with everyone, including traditionally underserved groups.”
The Online All-Star Competition, organized by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, challenges Members to increase their social media followings. During the competition, Congresswoman Lee added 10,000 new social media followers across four platforms: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
“I’d also like to congratulate my colleagues, Representatives Mark Takano, Ami Bera, Ted Lieu, Tulsi Gabbard and Eddie Bernice Johnson, on their wins today.”
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Congresswoman Lee is a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees, the Steering and Policy Committee, is a Senior Democratic Whip, former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and co-chair of the Progressive Caucus. She serves as chair of the Democrat Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality and Opportunity.