Democratic women will have a lot to celebrate tonight when they gather in Cary for the 10th anniversary of Lillian’s List of North Carolina.

Lillian’s List promotes female candidates who are pro choice. And there will be a lot of them on Democratic primary ballots next year, including presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, gubernatorial candidate Beverly Perdue and U.S. Senate candidate Kay Hagan, reports Rob Christensen.

The speaker at dinner at Embassy Suites hotel will be Ellen Malcolm, president and founder of EMILY’s List, the national group that promotes female candidates who are pro choice.

EMILY's List has endorsed Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue for governor.

The political action committee works to elect pro-choice Democratic women in the United States through its network of 100,000 local advocates across the country.

"Bev Perdue is the kind of effective and accomplished leader who has again and again proven her ability to provide real positive change for the people of North Carolina," said EMILY's List founder Ellen Malcolm in a statement.

She said Perdue has been "a role model and champion for women and families."

Perdue said she was "honored" to receive the endorsement.

"I am also very aware — and proud — of the message that our campaign sends to girls and young women throughout North Carolina. You can accomplish anything if you work hard and get a good education," added Perdue.