Supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gaye Symington created a “She’s for Symington” group today to mark Women Equality Day.

 “I’m grateful for the efforts of 'She’s for Symington' to reach out to women voters and help spread my message of change,” Symington said in a statement. “All Vermonters, men and women, are anxious about our weak economy and the impact it is having on our families and communities. They are eager for a leader who will pull Vermonters together to tackle our problems and get results.”

Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the constitution, which gave women full voting rights in 1920.

“Gaye has shown strong leadership as Speaker and the willingness to confront our state’s toughest challenges regardless of political risk,” said Nancy Richardson, the brain child behind the group. “Women across Vermont value the thoughtful, long-range solutions she has developed and her collaborative, non-partisan approach to lawmaking.”

Approximately 45 Vermont women were listed as part of the “She’s for Symington” organization. They plan to tout House Speaker Symington’s campaign to female voters throughout the state.

Symington is attending the Democratic National Convention in Denver this week.

She faces incumbent Gov. Jim Douglas (R-Middlebury) and Independent Anthony Pollina in the race for governor.