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Join special guests Congresspeople Mark Takano (CA-39), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Mike Quigley (IL-5), and Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03)* for a small Paris gathering to discuss how Democrats are fighting for our rights. Hosted by Democrats Abroad France, our Paris Chapter, and France’s Diversity, LGBTQ+ and Veterans & Military Families Caucuses. Space is limited.📅Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
📍Address provided upon RSVP (Closest metro: George V)
Ticket prices:
$40 general admission
$60 Get Out The Vote patron
Admission includes one beverage ticket (good for a beer, glass of wine, soft drink, or hot drink). Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Light refreshments included.
⬇️RSPV in link below
This fundraiser is for Democrats Abroad France - Paris Chapter’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts and the France Veterans & Military Families Caucus to honor our veterans.
No refunds will be provided.
*Confirmed as of September 19th.
All funds solicited in connection with this event are solicited by Democrats Abroad and not by any candidate or candidate's committee.
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ABOUT SPECIAL GUEST REP. MARK TAKANO
For more than twenty-five years, Mark Takano has worked to improve the lives of Riverside County residents, both as an elected official and as a teacher at Rialto High School. Born and raised in Riverside, Mark’s commitment to public service began at an early age. In 2012, Mark became the first openly gay person of color to be elected to Congress. Mark Takano represents the people of Riverside, Moreno Valley, Jurupa Valley, and Perris in the United States House of Representatives. He serves as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, and as a member of the Education and the Workforce Committee. In 2025, he was elected to serve as Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus – the largest caucus within the House of Representatives. On the political side, in 2014 Mark founded Equality PAC – the campaign arm of the Congressional Equality Caucus. (See more info below about Equality PAC.). Read more about Rep. Mark Takano on his website.
ABOUT SPECIAL GUEST REP. RITCHIE TORRES
Congressman Ritchie Torres represents New York’s 15th congressional district based in the Bronx borough of New York City. He has spent his entire life working for the community he calls home. While Ritchie grew up with mold, lead, leaks, and no reliable heat or hot water in the winter, he watched the government spend over $100 million dollars to build a golf course across the street for Donald Trump. In 2013, at the age of 25, Ritchie became New York City’s youngest elected official and the first openly LGBTQ person elected to office in the Bronx. In 2020, Ritchie made history – with the help of Equality PAC – and was elected the first LGBTQ Afro Latino elected to federal office, and the first openly LGBTQ person elected to Congress from New York City. Ritchie is a member of the Committee on Financial Services and the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Read more about Rep. Ritchie Torres on his website.
ABOUT SPECIAL GUEST REP. MIKE QUIGLEY
Mike Quigley proudly represents Illinois’s 5th congressional district. Mike’s passion for public service can be traced back more than four decades. Since being elected to Congress in 2009, Mike has been devoted to fighting for our environment, small businesses, the LGBTQ community, healthcare access, and ending gun violence. Mike currently serves on the influential House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He also currently serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development. Ensuring Americans know how their government is working for them is one of Mike’s highest priorities. He founded the bipartisan Congressional Transparency Caucus to bring members of Congress together in this effort and has introduced landmark legislation to significantly strengthen oversight of all branches of the federal government. He continues to fight for a woman’s right to choose, commonsense gun law reforms that will make our communities safer, and for full LGBTQIA+ equality as Vice-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus. Learn more about Rep. Mike Quigley on his website.
ABOUT SPECIAL GUEST REP. TERESA LEGER FERNÁNDEZ
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández represents the 3rd Congressional District of New Mexico. Teresa is a daughter of rural New Mexico and 17th generation New Mexican. Before her election to Congress, Teresa worked as an attorney and advocate and won important legal battles to advance voting rights, promote tribal sovereignty, and protect our environment and acequia waters. She was also a Clinton and Obama presidential appointee and worked as a White House Fellow on housing issues and as Vice Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. In Congress, Teresa serves on the House Rules Committee. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries placed his trust in the congresswoman to represent Democrats in this powerful committee. She also serves on the House Committee on Natural Resources as the Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs. When Leger Fernández was chair of the subcommittee, the 117th Congress made the largest investments in Indian Country in generations and passed the Congresswoman’s STOP Act to protect sacred items from being illegally trafficked. For her advocacy and work for women’s rights, Teresa’s colleagues elected her Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus in 2024. Teresa also serves as a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Learn more about Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández on her website.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Paris 75008, Paris, France
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