2016 Candidates
Committed to supporting genuinely progressive Democrats, 21st Century Democrats proudly endorsed the following 2016 candidates for their commitment to the progressive values that will improve the quality of life for all.
Ben Ray Luján
Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and representing New Mexico’s 3rd District in the House of Representatives since 2009, Ben Ray Lujan is a proven progressive leader....
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | New Mexico |
Keith Ellison
Working to put progressives back on the path to leadership in Congress, Keith Ellison has focused not only on his own reelection but also on building grassroots electoral...
| Ran For | State Attorney General |
| State | Minnesota |
Chellie Pingree
“Pingree can work hard. Give her any job — chopping wood, planting a garden, canning vegetables, raising children, rewriting the U.S. Farm Bill.” With that, Maine Magazine captured...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Maine |
John Sarbanes
Committed to fighting back against the influence of big money in Washington, Representative John Sarbanes of Maryland introduced the Government By the People Act to promote citizen-led, grassroots-funded...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Maryland |
Rick Nolan
Having won his last election by a razor-thin margin, Republican funders have already started targeting Rick Nolan in his 2016 reelection bid. Nolan reports that Republicans made a...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Minnesota |
Tammy Duckworth
Illinois is critical for Democrats to take back control of the U.S. Senate — and we couldn’t ask for a more resilient candidate than Tammy Duckworth. Polling well...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Illinois |
Catherine Cortez Masto
With Senator Harry Reid retiring and control of the U.S. Senate at stake, the Koch brothers and the GOP have made this Nevada Senate seat a priority target....
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Nevada |
Kamala Harris
When Barbara Boxer announced her retirement from the U.S. Senate, Kamala Harris appeared at the top of most lists of candidates to replace her. Harris, the current California...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | California |
Patty Murray
In 1992, Senator Patty Murray’s first campaign cost $1.2 million. In 2016, her campaign could cost more than $20 million. Who is the opponent with pockets deep enough...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Washington |
Russ Feingold
When we’re asked to give an example of a true progressive, Russ Feingold is the first name that comes to mind. From McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform, to his...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Wisconsin |
Ted Strickland
“This is our country, our Senate, our fight – for higher wages, for fair trade, for education and opportunity for all.” That’s why Ted Strickland decided to run...
| Ran For | Senate |
| State | Ohio |
Steve Bullock
He has always been on the frontlines fighting for campaign finance reform, and now Governor Steve Bullock has won another battle against the “dark money” pouring into Montana...
| Ran For | Governor |
| State | Montanta |