A grassroots fundraising group dedicated to electing Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, and defending our democracy. 1 2 12 1 1/12 YOU X ME = DEMOCRACY Our democracy is at stake. To save it, we must win the 2026 midterms . Our Strategy We work on three intersecting fronts: We support candidates in competitive races to win the House and build power in the Senate. We fight autocracy by supporting litigation groups that uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and organizations that prevent election interference both nationally and locally. We educate and engage voters online and on the ground. Download a PDF of this overview JOIN US! OUR PROMISE TO YOU: We do the research, so you don’t have to. We identify the races most likely to flip the House and increase Democratic power in the Senate based on deep-dive research, not ideology. We support the predominant groups fighting autocracy by countering far-right propaganda with pro-democracy fact-based content to mobilize and engage voters. We give you access to candidates and leaders. We host regular virtual events with candidates and leaders of the groups we recommend so you can meet them and ask them your own questions. We suggest contributions of $100 for events but welcome donations of any size. We don’t touch a dime of your money. 100% of your donations goes directly to the candidates or groups we recommend. We depend on you: You choose where to invest among our evolving slates of candidates and groups. We respect your privacy and your time. We send emails only with your permission, on average of two or three times a week. We never share, swap or sell our lists. By donating through FM’s Act Blue pages, you will never be added to another email list without your permission. You may unsubscribe from Force Multipler at any time. Want to join? CLICK HERE Want to donate or attend an event? CLICK HERE Want to get involved? CLICK HERE Our Story We founded Force Multiplier in 2017 in response to the authoritarian threats posed by the first Trump administration. Today, we are responding to the current administration’s unprecedented power grab. We have grown from a Boston-area group of 12 to a national network of over 13,000 donors who have collectively contributed over $31 million to save democracy. Their contributions have helped elect 35 current members of the House and 11 current members of the Senate. Since the 2024 elections, we have broadened our strategy from primarily helping elect candidates to include support for groups working to fight autocracy through litigation, halting election interference, and establishing an online media presence that amplifies pro-democracy and fact-based content to educate, mobilize, and engage voters. Taken together, our work is laser focused on winning the ’26 midterms—the key to reversing the slide towards authoritarianism. Our Results Read more about our results. PEOPLE ARE TALKING “We were all so impressed with what Force Multiplier has accomplished! You are truly an inspiration.” — BETSEY K. DALLAS, TX

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Marcy Kaptur Ohio 09 Incumbent DONATE to the FM House Slate DONATE to Marcy's Campaign • Return to the House Slate “I’m a happy person. God’s given me good health, and I know this is what I was meant to do. I want to continue to serve, if the people so choose.” (Roll Call, 6/23/25) “I say no more tax breaks to Billionaires and Millionaires. No Payola for US Senators. Working families are scraping the bottom of the barrel to buy groceries, and these senators are scraping the till. This is what happens when power serves itself rather than The People. ...” (Press Release, 11/12/25 “GOP Legislation Enriches Senators, Sets Millions of Americans Adrift With Looming Health Care Crisis.”) To hear directly from Congresswoman Kaptur, watch this short video: Marcy Kaptur Eviscerates Senate GOP For CR Provision Allowing 'Payoffs To U.S. Senators' BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE Representative Marcy Kaptur is a populist from the heartland with strong working-class roots. A Toledo, Ohio native and daughter of working-class parents, Kaptur has worked for the Democratic party since she was 13. She is the longest-serving woman in Congress, holding office continuously since 1983. Kaptur has a BA from the University of Wisconsin and a Master's in urban planning from the University of Michigan. She did doctoral work at MIT in finance and urban planning. Early in her professional career, Kaptur was a planner in Toledo and later a domestic policy advisor in the Carter Administration. In 2022, redistricting moved Rep. Kaptur from a safe Biden district (Biden +9) to a more competitive Trump district (Trump +1). Despite a tough election against MAGA candidate JR Majewski, she won by 56% to 43%. In 2024, she defeated Derek Merrin by .7% when Trump won by 11.2. Rep. Kaptur’s district boundaries have changed again making her seat even more competitive. ON THE ISSUES Kaptur’s top priority is strengthening the economy, particularly in defending Ohio to bring jobs home and to protect Ohio’s industries. She believes the economy should work for everyone. Kaptur has fought to protect Social Security from cuts and privatization. She will continue to advocate for affordability of health care, prescription drugs, and groceries, while working to create high-wage jobs. Rep. Kaptur has detailed policy positions on immigration, energy, infrastructure and housing, reproductive rights, agriculture and nutrition, veterans’ rights, defense and foreign affairs, Great Lakes restoration, Wall Street accountability, and campaign finance reform. POLITICS IN OHIO Departing from its long-standing role as a presidential battleground, Ohio has shifted solidly Republican since the first Trump administration. Today, all non-judicial statewide elected officials—including the governor—are Republicans, and the GOP holds supermajorities in both the state Senate and the state House. At the federal level, both U.S. Senators and 10 of Ohio’s 15 U.S. House members are Republicans. One Senate seat will be on the ballot in 2026, with former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown challenging Jon Husted in a special election to fill the seat vacated by J.D. Vance. In 2025, the Republican-controlled state legislature undertook a high-profile redistricting process that placed three Democratic incumbents—Reps. Sykes, Landsman, and Kaptur—at risk. This process, now complete, has resulted in Rep. Kaptur’s race being rated Toss-Up by the Cook Political Report, while Sabato’s Crystal Ball rates it Lean Republican. This indicates that Republicans hold a small edge, though an upset remains possible. Prior to redistricting, both services rated the race as Toss-Up, highlighting the increased competitiveness of Ohio’s 9th District. The National Republican Congressional Committee has included Kaptur on its list of 25 vulnerable Democrats, a designation that will spur national fundraising and organizational support for her Republican opponent. At least three viable Republican challengers have emerged, including veteran state legislator Derek Merrin, whom Kaptur defeated in 2024. The Ohio primary is scheduled for May 5th.

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Denise Powell Nebraska 02 Open Seat DONATE to the FM House Slate DONATE to Denise's Campaign • Return to the House Slate “I’d be the first Latina, the first person of color, to ever serve in federal office in Nebraska....People are ready for some change here....they are frustrated by an administration that is breaking its promises, and everyone in my community is really struggling right now. I hear it every day from families, farmers, veterans, and seniors... I’m proud to have earned this opportunity, and I’m ready to fight like hell for Nebraska.” (Powell press release after NE 02 primary victory, 5/15/26) “I’ll stand up to Trump’s abuse of power and attacks on our democracy, and I’ll work to defend the health, safety and financial well-being of Nebraskan families. I’ll do what career politicians haven’t: Deliver for working people, not special interest groups.” (Campaign website) To hear directly from candidate Powell, watch this short video: ‘This is our year,’ says Democrat looking to flip Don Bacon’s Nebraska district BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE Powell moved to Omaha with her husband 17 years ago. She has been deeply engaged in the Omaha community serving the interests of under-resourced populations and addressing the barriers faced by women – particularly women of color. She has been on the boards of the Immigrant legal Center, the Women’s Center for Advancement, and Amplify Arts. Powell is a former corporate executive, small business owner, healthcare advocate, and public school supporter. This is her first run for political office, but she is well known in political circles from her work recruiting and supporting women candidates in Nebraska. A 2000 graduate of the University of Miami, Powell worked for public relations firms Edelman-Ketchum and Fleishman-Hillard before working in-house for PepsiCo and Hilton Hotels. After moving to Omaha in 2009, she established her own public relations consulting business. From 2015-2021 Powell was a partner working on external relations for an Omaha architecture firm. Following the 2026 election, Powell founded Women Who Run, a Nebraska state-level PAC dedicated to recruiting and supporting progressive women running for office. ON THE ISSUES Powell’s priorities are described in more detail on her campaign website: Standing up for hardworking Nebraska families Reducing costs Protecting access to affordable healthcare Defending reproductive healthcare Making communities safer Working to strengthen the local and national economies Focusing on innovation while protecting Nebraska workers Supporting Nebraska farmers Protecting Nebraska’s education system Fighting for democracy - defending the constitution and the nation Demanding ethical government Maintaining a strong national security and defending our interests abroad Demanding real changes to our broken immigration system POLITICS IN NEBRASKA NE 02 has been held by Republican Don Bacon since 2016 when he was the only Republican to flip a House seat. His decision not to seek another term has created an open seat in one of just three Republican–held seats won by Kamala Harris in ‘24 by five points. Bacon won his final re-election in ‘24 by two points. This race represents a clear pick-up opportunity for Democrats. The district is among the most evenly divided in the nation with a slim D+0.8 margin. Powell was victorious in the May ‘26 Democratic primary, defeating six other candidates, including members of the Omaha political establishment. Her general election opponent is Republican Brinker Harding who was unopposed in the Republican primary. This race is rated Lean D although the seat is currently Republican.

Sarah Trone Garriott Iowa 03 Challenger DONATE to the FM House Slate DONATE to Sarah's Campaign • Return to the House Slate “I’m no stranger to tough fights. I’m the only Iowa Democrat who flipped two seats from red to blue, then won a district that went to Trump in 2024. I know how to win, and I know how to deliver for Iowans. “Zach Nunn has failed us. As Iowans struggle with higher costs, attacks on our personal freedoms and reckless cuts to our public schools, Zach Nunn is not showing up, he’s not listening, and he’s not working for us. Iowans know that I show up for all my constituents, and that I listen. And I speak out.” (Campaign Announcement, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 5/05/25). To hear directly from Candidate Trone Garriott, watch this short video: State Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott launches campaign for US House seat, challenging Zach Nunn BACKGROUND AND EXPEREIENCE Sarah Trone Garriott has served her community as a minister, a mom, a non-profit leader, and an Iowa State Senator. A native of Minnesota, she earned a BA in history from the College of St. Scholastica. Garriot became a VISTA volunteer in New Mexico and later earned a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School and a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. From 2004 to 2025, she served in various locations across the country as Lutheran minister, pastor, and interfaith engagement coordinator. In 2020, Garriott was elected to the Iowa Senate District 22. In 2022, following redistricting, she defeated the then Iowa State Senate president to represent District 14. She was re-elected to this seat in 2024 in a close race against her Republican opponent. Garriott is currently the ranking member of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Her husband William is a professor at Drake University and they have two sons. ON THE ISSUES These are the issues that identify Garriott’s priorities and values: Making life more affordable for all Great public schools for every child, every community Protect Iowa’s land, water, and clean energy future Public safety Reproductive freedom is personal – and non-negotiable Serve our veterans like they served us Standing for your retirement and your health The right to organize and the dignity of work POLITICS IN IOWA Iowa has long been considered a swing state. Consistent with Trump’s double-digit 2024 win in the state, however, it has trended solidly Republican for the last decade. Both of Iowa’s U.S. Senators are Republican as is its four-person House of Representatives delegation. Zach Nunn, who has been serving in Congress since 2023, is Garriott’s opponent in the upcoming race. He won reelection by four points in 2024, similar to Trump’s margin of victory in the district. However, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystral Ball rate this seat as Toss-up, indicating that neither party has an advantage. Nunn initially considered running for Governor and chose to run for re-election after pressure from national Republicans who want to protect this seat. Senator Garriott’s track record winning three elections to the State Senate, her legislative experience, and her compelling resume point to an excellent opportunity for Democrats to flip this Republican seat.

Paige Cognetti Pennsylvania 08 Challenger DONATE to the FM House Slate DONATE to Paige's Campaign • Return to the House Slate “My public service career has been dedicated to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse in government. I’m ready to take that fight to the place that needs it most: a Washington controlled by special interests and self-serving politicians who put the people last. Nobody works harder than the people of NEPA (Northeastern PA), and they deserve a government that works as hard as they do.” (Cognetti Campaign Website) “I’m running for Congress because people here deserve a lot better than a rich kid disrespecting our hard work and proud legacy. We can stand tall against Washington that takes advantage of working people and make it work for us. People deserve a future they can believe in and a government that works as hard as they do, always.” (Penn Capital Star, 9/2/25) To hear directly from candidate Cognetti, watch this short video: MUST-SEE: Democrat goes VIRAL for the BEST reason BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE Paige Gebhardt Cognetti was born in Oregon and is married to Ryan Cognetti. The couple has two children. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Oregon and has an MBA from Harvard University. Cognetti worked with the U.S. Treasury and was appointed to the Scranton School Board before she become a special assistant to the Pennsylvania State Auditor. When the mayor of Scranton resigned in 2019 after pleading guilty to federal charges, Cognetti ran as an independent with the slogan “Paige against the Machine” and won. She immediately turned her attention to alleviating the city’s financial problems. Since then Scranton has been able to discard the designation of “financially distressed.” Signal accomplishments during Cognetti’s tenure include: Improving Scranton’s credit from junk bond to investment status and achieving a budget surplus Streamlining the permitting process to facilitate the building of 1,000 new housing units, issuing 10,000 building permits, and opening 600 shops and eateries Investing more than $4 million in police technology and training, hiring five new officers, and purchasing new vehicles for police and fire departments Cognetti is challenging Republican incumbent Rob Bresnahan because he “broke the trust” of his constituents. Despite his support for a ban on congressional stock trading, Bresnahan has engaged in more than 600 stock transactions. ON THE ISSUES Committed to bringing reform, transparency, and accountability to Northeast Pennsylvania, Cognetti has three priorities guiding her decisions and actions: Government should work as hard as the people it serves Fight for families so they can get ahead Northeastern Pennsylvania builds: build it here POLITICS IN PENNSYLVANIA Pennsylvania is generally viewed as a highly competitive swing state. Democrat Josh Shapiro is Governor and Democrats control the state House of Representatives, but Republicans hold the majority in the state Senate. In Congress, seven of the state’s 17 House seats are held by Democrats and the Senate delegation is split between Democrats and Republicans. PA-08 is in the northeastern corner of Pennsylvania and is a collection of suburban and rural districts clustered around Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The district has been trending red and went for Trump in ‘24 by eight points. Rob Bresnahan beat three-term Democrat Matt Cartwright in a tight race in ‘24. The race is currently rated Lean R by both the Cook and Sabato rating services indicating the Republican has a narrow edge, but the race is competitive. In the Democrat’s favor, popular governor Josh Shapiro, who won PA 08 by 10 points in 2022, is running for re-election. Despite Trump’s recent endorsement, Bresnahan has received negative publicity concerning questionable stock investment activities.

Mary Peltola Alaska Challenger DONATE to the FM Senate Slate DONATE to Mary's Campaign • Return to the Senate Slate “I'm done with politicians getting richer while things get tougher here at home. Systemic change is the only way to bring down grocery costs, save our fisheries, lower energy prices, and build new housing Alaskans can actually afford. Systemic change is the only way to fill our homes with abundance. My agenda for Alaska will always be: fish, family, freedom. These values have been the core values of my campaigns since the very beginning. But if we’re going to secure Alaska’s future, we need another priority: fighting corruption. I'm running for Alaska's Senate seat because it is the fight for our future.” (Campaign Announcement, 1/12/26) To hear directly from Ms. Peltola, watch this short video: My Decision BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE Mary Peltola made history in 2022 as the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress, the first woman to represent Alaska in the House, and the first Alaskan-born individual to serve in this chamber. Peltola is Yup'ik and grew up in the close-knit communities of Kwethluk, Tuntutuliak, Platinum, and Bethel. She experienced firsthand the life that many Alaskans lead. As mother of seven children, her love and dedication to her family shines through in everything she does. A lifelong Alaskan, she began fishing with her father at age six and worked as a herring and salmon technician for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game during college. At 24, Peltola was elected to the Alaska State House of Representatives where she served for ten years. In that role she chaired and rebuilt the Bush Caucus helping to pass legislation and influence budgets that improved lives in rural Alaska. In the vast expanse of Alaska, with its 228 Alaska Native Tribes, Peltola has gone above and beyond to represent all Alaskans. Peltola beat former Gov. Sarah Palin in a 2022 special election to fill the seat of Don Young, a longtime congressman who died that year. It was an upset win that flipped the seat to blue for the first time since the 1970s. She then won a full term that fall, with Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system vaulting her past Palin and Nick Begich III, another Republican. But Begich won a rematch in 2024, ousting Peltola by two percentage points. After her time in Congress, Peltola joined Holland & Hart as Senior Director of Alaska Affairs working on projects to improve economic conditions in the state. ON THE ISSUES Mary Peltola’s mantra "Fish, Family, and Freedom," expresses core Alaskan values. She successfully delivered for Alaskans during her two years in Congress. After 30 years of delays, Peltola worked with the delegation to secure the Willow Oil Project and resulting well-paid jobs across the state. After five years of delays, she won a ban on foreign trawled fish. Peltola has brought more than $9 billion to Alaska for infrastructure and rural broadband and hundreds of millions of dollars to renovate the Railbelt Energy Grid lowering energy prices. Peltola is dedicated to development, protecting fish, reducing energy prices, and building an Alaska where people can remain in the state, raise their kids, and watch their grandkids grow up. Mary Peltola is a moderate Blue Dog Democrat who served as co-Chair of the Blue Dog Coalition for Policy from 2023 to 2025. POLITICS IN ALASKA Alaska has been a Republican-leaning state for at least the last 50 years. Republicans have won the state's Electoral College votes in every election since the state’s inception except for the 1964 Lyndon Johnson landslide. Currently, both U.S. Senators are Republican as is the state’s sole member of the House. Mary Peltola is considered perhaps the only person who could pose a threat to Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican former state attorney general who is up for re-election this year. He was re-elected in 2020 with 53.9% of the vote so is a formidable opponent. Alaska has an open, “jungle” primary system with ranked choice voting in general elections. The state’s open primary is scheduled for August 18. The top four vote-getters will advance to the November general election regardless of party affiliation. Peltola’s reputation as a non-partisan, moderate problem solver should serve her well in this context. Though Trump carried the state by 13% in ‘24, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate this seat as only Lean R – acknowledging Peltola’s competitive position. Ratings are as of 3/10/2026.