Progressive Democrats Running Strong
Since 1985 we’ve supported stand up Democrats who aren’t afraid to take on the big boys and fight for ordinary Americans.
They take Big Oil, the drug companies, and Wall Street speculators. We scour races – local and national – to find Democratic candidates who will stand with working and retired families, not just the top 1%.
2020 Candidates
It’s hard to imagine an election year more important 2020. That’s why we are proud to back these stand up Democrats
Raphael Warnock
Reverend Raphael Warnock grew up in Kayton Homes public housing in Savannah. The family was short on money, but long on faith, love and humor. Raphael and his...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Georgia |
Jon Ossoff
Since 2013, Jon has served as the CEO of Insight TWI, a now 30-year old media production company that investigates corruption, organized crime, and war crimes for international...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Georgia |
Doug Jones
Doug Jones ran for the Senate in order to be a voice for reason inside all of the turmoil that is now Washington, D.C. Before winning his Senate...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Alabama |
Wendy Davis
“I stand with Wendy Davis” became a rallying cry for progressives across the country inspired by the Texas state senator’s 13-hour filibuster and protest against a bill imposing...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Texas |
Steve Bullock
Fresh off of leading 26 states in the fight against Citizens United, Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock beat GOP Representative Rick Hill in the state’s gubernatorial race. At the center...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Minnesota |
Amy McGrath
Amy McGrath, a retired US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel raised in Kentucky, is running for the US Senate. When Amy was 13 years old, she dreamed of becoming...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Kentucky |
Andy Levin
Andy Levin is a champion of dinner table politics. Working to expand union access and address fair wages.
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Michigan |
Tom Malinowski
In 2018, Tom Malinowski won the election for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District by defeating 5 term incumbent Republican Leonard Lance.
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | New Jersey |
Colin Allred
In 2018, Colin Allred defeated 11 term incumbent Pete Sessions to flip Texas’ 32nd Congressional District blue.
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Texas |
Jaime Harrison
Jaime Harrison, the African-American chairman of the South Carolina Democratic State party and former aide to Rep. James Clyburn, has formed an exploratory committee and is eyeing a...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | South Carolina |
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
In 2018, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell flipped Florida’s 26th Congressional District blue in a close race where the difference was just %1 of the total vote.
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Florida |
Jennifer Wexton
Jennifer Wexton ousted a 2 term incumbent Republican in Virginia’s 10th District in a hard fought campaign in 2018. In 2020, she will need our help in the...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Virginia |
Jason Crow
Jason Crow flipped Colorado’s 6th Congressional District in 2018, and he will need our help to keep it blue in 2020.
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Colorado |
Jeanne Shaheen
Senator Shaheen is committed to fighting for better education, good-paying jobs and higher environmental standards for America. Progressive Credentials: As Governor of New Hampshire, Senator Shaheen signed historic...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | New Hampshire |
Jeff Merkley
Senator Jeff Merkley has decided not to run for president. Instead of vying for the White House, he will seek a third term in the Senate in 2020....
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Oregon |
Eloise Gomez Reyes
Eloise Gomez Reyes is an attorney and community activist who has fought for working families throughout her entire career. She is one of four Democrats in the race,...
| Ran For | State Assembly |
| State | California |
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 |
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 |
Ben Ray Lujan
Former 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...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | New Mexico |
Ed Markey
Throughout his career, Ed Markey has never wavered when it comes to his progressive values. He has stood up to President Trump and Mitch McConnell as he represents...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Massachusetts |
Theresa Greenfield
21st Century Democrats is proud to announce that we are endorsing Theresa Greenfield for Senate who is running in Iowa against far-right Senator Joni Ernst. Theresa grew up...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Iowa |
Gary Peters
Gary Peters is focused on strengthening the middle class by protecting access to quality, affordable health care, preparing Michigan for the jobs of tomorrow and helping small businesses...
| Ran For | US Senate |
| State | Michigan |
André Carson
André Carson was born and raised in Indianapolis. He received a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice and management from Concordia University Wisconsin, and a master of...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Indiana |
Ann Kirkpatrick
Ann Kirkpatrick was born and raised in rural Arizona, moved to Tucson to get her college education, and has performed a lifetime of service for Arizona families. She...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Arizona |
Bill Foster
Bill Foster is a scientist, businessman and Democratic U.S. Congressman. He represents Illinois’ 11th Congressional District, which is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and contains Aurora,...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Illinois |
Emanuel Cleaver II
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II represents the 5th Congressional District of Missouri. First elected to Congress in 2004, he is completing his seventh term in Congress. Immediately recognized by...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Missouri |
Jackie Speier
Since 2008, Jackie has proudly represented San Francisco and San Mateo Counties in Washington. She has been a tireless champion for the continued health of Medicare and Social...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | California |
Jim Himes
Jim Himes, currently serving his sixth term in Congress, has been a consistent leader working with both sides of the aisle to bring a commonsense approach to solve...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Connecticut |
Joe Courtney
Since his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, Joe Courtney has served as an independent voice and tireless advocate for eastern Connecticut. Sent to Washington...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Connecticut |
Raúl Grijalva
Raúl has a thirty-year record of exceptional public service in Southern Arizona. Raúl, his wife Ramona, and their three daughters, Adelita, Raquel and Marisa, have a lifelong commitment...
| Ran For | US Congress |
| State | Arizona |
Deb Lavender
A proud champion for the people of Missouri, Deb is now in her third term—and sixth year—as State Representative for House District 90, covering Kirkwood, Glendale, Warson Woods...
| Ran For | State House |
| State | Missouri |
Ken Zebrowski
Ken Zebrowski was elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election on May 1, 2007 and ran successfully for re-election in 2008, 2010 and 2012....
| Ran For | State House |
| State | New York |
Liz Krueger
First elected to the New York State Senate in a Special Election in February 2002, Liz Krueger is currently the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. She is...
| Ran For | State Senate |
| State | New York |
Sally Harrell
Senator Sally Harrell was elected to the Georgia Senate in 2018 and represents north DeKalb County, plus parts of Gwinnett and Fulton Counties. In the Senate, she serves...
| Ran For | State Senate |
| State | Georgia |
Steve Samuelson
Steve Samuelson is the Democratic Chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, a committee he has served on since first becoming the state representative for...
| Ran For | State House |
| State | Pennsylvania |
Jennifer Brunner
Judge Jennifer Brunner serves as one of 8 state appeals court judges of the Tenth District Court of Appeals located in Franklin County, Ohio; she previously served in...
| Ran For | State Supreme Court |
| State | Ohio |