After nearly a year of intense campaigning the fruits of Political Science and International Relations professor, Sue Crawford’s labor finally paid off as she claimed the legislative seat for District 45 following Tuesday’s voter election.

In a press release sent out to the public following her election to this legislative seat Crawford expressed her gratitude towards all of the voters who made her election possible.

“The results are especially gratifying because they show that voters responded to our efforts to run a positive campaign focused on issues that we all care about,” Crawford said in the press release. “That is why we had strong support from people of both parties as well as independent voters.  I appreciate the support from so many people throughout the district who want a leader who demonstrates an ability to work with people from both parties to tackle the challenges we face.”

Arts & Sciences Senior, Corinne Googe played an active role in Crawford’s campaigning process as she worked doing a great deal of behind the scenes work such as canvassing, helping at fundraisers, making phone calls, helping with Postcard Parties and inputting data. With all of the time she spent assisting the campaign she became very invested in ensuring Crawford’s success, Googe could not help but express her satisfaction with Crawford’s victory.

“I could not be more proud of and happy for Dr. Crawford,” Googe said.  “I know she will do great things in the legislature. She is an inspiration for me as well as the rest of the Creighton community.”