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The 2026 midterm elections, taking place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026,
will help determine the direction of American politics, from the halls of
Congress to state and local governments across the country. With critical issues
ranging from economic opportunity and health care to civil rights, education,
and government accountability, the decisions made at the ballot box will have
lasting consequences for communities nationwide.
We proudly endorse the candidates featured below, recognizing
their leadership, experience, policy priorities, and commitment to the
communities they seek to represent. Our endorsements reflect our support for
their candidacies and our belief in informed civic participation, responsible
leadership, and meaningful representation.
This election spotlight takes a closer look at each endorsed candidate, highlighting their background, political experience, and positions on issues affecting Americans. Each profile also includes links to official campaign websites and social media platforms, allowing readers to learn more about the individuals seeking public office.
Texas | Democratic Party | Candidate for U.S. Senate
A Texas state representative, former public school teacher, and seminarian, James Talarico has focused on strengthening public education, protecting reproductive rights, promoting economic fairness, and increasing government accountability. His 2026 Senate campaign addresses political corruption and the influence of wealthy donors in American politics.
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Ohio | Democratic Party | Candidate for U.S. Senate
A former three-term U.S. senator, Sherrod Brown has built his political career around workers’ rights, protecting Social Security and Medicare, strengthening American manufacturing, and expanding access to affordable health care. His 2026 Senate campaign emphasizes economic issues affecting Ohio’s working families.
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Annie Andrews
South Carolina | Democratic Party | Candidate for U.S. Senate
A pediatrician, public health advocate, and former medical school professor,
Annie Andrews has spent nearly two decades caring for children and
advocating for their safety and well-being. Her campaign for the U.S. Senate
focuses on affordable health care, reducing household costs, strengthening
public education, protecting reproductive rights, and preventing gun
violence. She also supports government accountability and reducing corporate
influence in politics.
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Angie Nixon
Florida | Democratic Party | Candidate for U.S. Senate
A Florida state representative, union organizer, and community advocate from
Jacksonville, Angie Nixon has focused her career on workers' rights,
affordable housing, public education, and economic fairness. Her U.S. Senate
campaign prioritizes Medicare for All, universal child care, higher wages,
reproductive rights, and reducing corporate influence in government. She is
challenging incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in the November 2026
special election.
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Scott Colom
Mississippi | Democratic Party | Candidate for U.S. Senate
A former municipal judge and district attorney for Mississippi's 16th
Judicial District since 2016, Scott Colom has focused his career on public
safety, criminal justice reform, and government accountability. His U.S.
Senate campaign prioritizes lowering household costs, protecting rural
hospitals, raising wages, creating jobs, and strengthening government
ethics. He is challenging incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the November
2026 election.
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Minnesota | Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | U.S. House, District 5
Representing Minneapolis and surrounding communities, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has become a prominent voice on affordable housing, universal health care, immigration reform, reproductive rights, and foreign policy. She has advocated for Palestinian human rights and greater congressional oversight of U.S. military assistance abroad.
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Summer Lee
Pennsylvania | Democratic Party | U.S. House, District 12
A former community organizer, attorney, and Pennsylvania state
representative, Summer Lee has represented the Pittsburgh area in Congress
since 2023. Her legislative priorities include affordable housing, workers'
rights, environmental justice, reproductive freedom, and reducing corporate
influence in politics. She is seeking reelection in Pennsylvania's 12th
Congressional District in November 2026.
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Texas | Democratic Party | U.S. House, Running in District 37
A former labor organizer and Austin City Council member, Congressman Greg Casar chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus. His priorities include workers’ rights, immigration reform, reproductive freedom, voting rights, and climate action. Currently representing Texas’s 35th Congressional District, Casar is running in District 37 in 2026.
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Brad Lander
New York | Democratic Party | Candidate for U.S. House, District 10
A former New York City comptroller and City Council member, Brad Lander has
focused his political career on affordable housing, workers' rights,
government accountability, and immigrant protections. His congressional
campaign emphasizes reducing living costs, expanding housing opportunities,
protecting civil liberties, and limiting corporate influence in politics. He
won the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District in
June 2026.
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Hakeem Jeffries
New York | Democratic Party | U.S. House, District 8
Representing parts of Brooklyn and Queens since 2013, Hakeem Jeffries serves
as House Democratic leader. His legislative priorities include lowering
household costs, expanding affordable health care, protecting voting rights,
criminal justice reform, and strengthening economic opportunities for
working families. He is seeking reelection to Congress in November 2026.
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Governor Candidates
Gina Hinojosa
Texas | Democratic Party | Candidate for Governor
A Texas state representative, former school board president, and civil
rights attorney, Gina Hinojosa has focused her career on public education,
workers' rights, and economic fairness. Her campaign for governor emphasizes
strengthening public schools, expanding affordable health care, lowering
household costs, and reducing corporate influence in state government. She
is challenging incumbent Governor Greg Abbott in the November 2026 election.
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Virginia | Democratic Party | Candidate for U.S. Senate
A U.S. senator since 2009 and former governor of Virginia, Mark Warner has focused on economic development, national security, infrastructure, and expanding broadband access. His legislative priorities include lowering health care costs, strengthening American manufacturing, supporting technological innovation, and protecting civil liberties. He is seeking a fourth Senate term in the November 2026 election.
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Virginia | Democratic Party | U.S. House, District 8
Serving in Congress since 2015, Congressman Don Beyer previously served as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. His legislative priorities include combating climate change, expanding affordable health care, supporting federal workers, protecting civil rights, and advancing economic opportunity. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and the Joint Economic Committee.
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Washington, D.C. | Democratic Party | Candidate for Mayor
A Washington, D.C., Council member representing Ward 4 and the Democratic nominee for mayor, Janeese Lewis George is a former prosecutor and graduate of Howard University School of Law. A self-described democratic socialist, her priorities include affordable housing, child care, workers' rights, public education, and community safety. She is seeking to succeed outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser in the November 2026 election.
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The 2026 midterm elections will determine representation in Congress and numerous state and local offices. Voters can explore each candidate's policy positions, legislative record, and campaign priorities using the links above.
Official Voter Information: https://www.vote.gov/