CHECK OUT THESE YOUNG LADIES

Dear Friend,

We think it's high time for an old-fashioned brag: this cycle, we have four candidates, all 36 years old or under, who are ready to become the next generation of leaders in the House. They've already made a significant impact in their communities, and they're ready to take on the Eric Cantors and Paul Ryans of the House. Think young women just aren't that into politics? Think again.

• Tulsi Gabbard, HI-02: Tulsi has the kind of resume that puts most of us to shame: at 31, she's already been the country's youngest-ever elected woman state legislator, served in Iraq, and she's an environmental advocate. Set to occupy the seat opened by Senate hopeful Mazie Hirono, Tulsi is just getting started -- this rising star is one to watch.

• Kelda Roys, WI-02: An alum of the EMILY's List Political Opportunity Program, Kelda became Wisconsin's youngest serving woman lawmaker in 2008. A former Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin, Kelda would be a fierce defender of reproductive rights in the House when we need it the most. Anti-choicers? Time to be nervous.

• Grace Meng, NY-06 : Poised to be the first Asian-American to represent New York in Congress, Grace is the youngest Asian-American elected to the New York State Legislature. Grace has already stood up to Rush Limbaugh and you can bet she's ready to take on his Republican friends in Congress.

• Kyrsten Sinema, AZ-09: Kyrsten has been a rare voice of sanity within Arizona state politics: she led the drives that successfully defeated a same-sex marriage ban in Arizona and an anti-affirmative action movement. A tenacious advocate for veterans and a champion of choice, Kyrsten is the anti-Jan Brewer.