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FM's research-backed 2026 House slate targets the competitive races where your donation has the most impact. Democrats need to pick up 7-8 seats to win a majority. 100% goes directly to candidates. The 2026 Midterms are our best chance to regain power. We can—and must—win a Democratic majority in the House . Despite gerrymandering and recent Supreme Court rulings, Democrats are still well positioned to win the House. The Force Multiplier House Slate focuses on twenty-three races that will help us do that. Donate slate DONATE Donate to the full slate. DONATE ★ Donate to ten recently added races, indicated with a star in the gallery below . For bios and to donate to individual candidates click their photos. ★ Arizona 01 Amish Shah Open Seat Arizona 06 JoAnna Mendoza Challenger California 22 Randy Villegas Challenger California 48 Marni von Wilpert Open-Flip ★ Colorado 08 Tonty “Manny” Rutinel Challenger ★ Florida 14 Kathy Castor Incumbent ★ Florida 25 Jared Moskowitz Challenger Iowa 01 Christina Bohannan Challenger Iowa 03 Sarah Trone Garriott Challenger ★ Michigan 04 Sean McCann Challenger New Jersey 07 Rebecca Bennett Challenger ★ New York 17 Cait Conley Challenger North Carolina 01 Don Davis Incumbent ★ North Carolina 11 Jamie Ager Challenger ★ Pennsylvania 07 Bob Brooks Challenger Pennsylvania 08 Paige Cognetti Challenger Pennsylvania 10 Janelle Stelson Challenger ★ Texas 15 Bobby Pulido Challenger Texas 34 Vicente Gonzalez Incumbent ★ Virginia 01 Shannon Taylor Challenger Virginia 02 Elaine Luria Challenger Washington 03 Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Incumbent Wisconsin 03 Rebecca Cooke Challenger The 2026 Midterms are our best chance to regain power and restore democracy. Why a Democratic majority matters. Regardless of who controls other branches of the government, the House has power. Here are some of the things a Democratic majority can do: Focus on kitchen table affordability issues affecting Americans. Block extreme legislation, protect core freedoms, and defend vulnerable communities. Use oversight power to investigate corruption, defend democratic norms, shine a light on abuses of power and pass legislation that benefits working families. Show the American people what responsible leadership looks like, creating a contrast with GOP chaos and laying the groundwork to take back the Senate and White House. Signs that Democrats can win the House in 2026: Democrats only need to flip three seats to win the majority. Democrats lost the House by only 7,500 votes in three districts in 2024. Redistricting did not significantly change the ‘26 landscape. Polls show Trump and Republicans are increasingly unpopular. Democrats swept all 13 statewide elections that took place in November 2025. Since January 2024, Democrats overperformed in special elections by 17 points. Democrats flipped 21 percent of all the GOP-held legislative seats that were on the ballot throughout 2025.The Republicans did not flip any. We do the research so you don't have to! * Force Multiplier slates are regularly reassessed based on the competitiveness and funding needs of each race. Candidates may be added or removed so that donations are directed where they will have the most impact at a particular point in the election cycle. DONATE to previously endorsed candidates In states that have not yet held primaries, we are recommending ActBlue nominee funds, which will be held in escrow until the winner of a primary has been declared.

Meet U.S. House Candidate Adam Gray California 13 Incumbent DONATE to the Gray Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters In 2022, Gray advanced through the “top two” primary system to face John Duarte in CA 13. In what was one of the last races called in the country, Duarte was victorious by .4% – 564 votes. In a 2024 rematch, Rep. Gray defeated incumbent Duarte .09% – just 187 votes. Trump carried the district by a healthy 5.4%. These margins are indicative of the very competitive CA-13 race anticipated for 2026. Gray’s opponent will be former Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln - a popular, Afro-Latino Marine veteran and minister. The race is rated as Lean Democrat by both the Cook and Sabato rating services. Hear directly from candidate Gray in this short video: California Politics: Rep. Gray talks about his first few days in office Watch Background + Experience Adam Gray is a native of the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley agricultural region where he worked in his family dairy supply and feed store. He graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a BA in Political Science. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 2012 and re-elected for four subsequent terms. In that role Assemblyman Gray became a bipartisan problem solver on issues like affordable health care, job creation, education, public safety and protection. of water resources. On the Issues Gray is fighting to: Minimize the impact of the “state water grab”and ensure funding for critical water storage. Secure funding for high-skill job training supporting local industries + support funding for early childhood education and school-based healthcare including mental health care. Secure funding to identify gang leaders and to confiscate ammunition and weapons from the streets; oppose efforts to reduce sentencing before rehabilitation has been completed; work with law enforcement to ban use of the chokehold without jeopardizing officer safety. Support legislation benefiting veterans like the elimination of state taxes on veteran pay, constructing permanent supportive housing for veterans and making it easier for veterans to transition to jobs in the water industry. Secure funding to build a medical education building at UC Merced and to support graduate medical residency programs. “Everybody that you talk to, Republican or Democrat, oftentimes has the same desires – a need for a good education, good schools, a safe community, good roads, a good job. We have different ideas on how we get there, but we all very much want the same things. We’ve got to find a way to move forward as a country to work together and accomplish not just good things but great things for our community and the United States...” — Adam Gray (Merced County Times)

Meet U.S. House Candidate Vicente Gonzalez Texas 34 Incumbent DONATE to the Gonzalez Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters Texas remains solidly Republican, with the GOP holding every statewide office, both U.S. Senate seats, and majorities in the state legislature. The state’s 38-member House delegation includes 25 Republicans, 12 Democrats, and one vacancy. The Texas Supreme Court is entirely Republican. At Trump’s request, the State Legislature and Governor Abbott has redrawn Congressional district lines to bolster Republican chances of retaining control of the U.S. House in’26. As a result, five seats currently held by Democrats at risk include Texas 34 - Congressman Gonzalez’s district. The new map gives Republicans better odds to flip this seat. With the completion of the 3/3/26 primary, Republican Eric Flores will face Vincente in the November 2026 general election. Following the most recent Congressional redistricting process in Texas, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato Crystal Ball rate this race as Toss-Up. Hear directly from Rep. Gonzalez in this short video: KRIS 6 interview with U.S. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Jr. Watch Background + Experience A native Texan, Congressman Gonzalez is a graduate of Del Mar College (AS), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Corpus Christi (BS) and Texas Wesleyan University (JD). After law school, Gonzalez opened his own legal practice. Elected in 2016 to represent Texas’s 15th District, Gonzalez later won the redrawn 34th District in 2022, defeating Republican Mayra Flores. He beat her again in a 2024 rematch. Gonzalez serves on the House Financial Services Committee, sitting on the Subcommittees on Capital Markets and on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions. He is Communications and Outreach Co-Chair of the Blue Dog Coalition and Chair of the Congressional Oil and Gas Caucus. He belongs to the Problem Solvers Caucus, New Democrat Coalition, and Congressional Hispanic Caucus. On the Issues Gonzalez’s current priorities include securing FEMA aid for South Texas flood victims (March 2025), supporting veterans and the military, expanding health care access, and investing in education. A Blue Dog Democrat, he emphasizes fiscal responsibility, strong national defense, and bipartisan cooperation. The Lugar Center ranked him among the most bipartisan members of the 118th Congress based on his voting record. “There is nothing ‘beautiful’ about a bill that lowers taxes for the ultra-rich on the backs of our senior citizens, our children, and our veterans. Ripping away health insurance, raising food prices nationwide, increasing the cost of education, harming our senior citizens, and hurting federal workers’ retirement is shameful and I will not stand for it." (Press Release- The Big Beautiful Bill, 5/22/25) “Never in the history of our country have we seen the governor of Texas bow down to a New Yorker. Gone are the days of tenacious and fiercely independent leadership in the Lone Star in State. I am ashamed to see such a blatant attempt to sell out key communities like my own in the Rio Grande Valley from the process. Our community is strong, and we deserve to be properly represented during this process and in Congress...we will not be silenced." (Testimony to the Texas Senate and House Redistricting Committees demanding that both bodies hold in-person redistricting hearings in South Texas, 7/25/25)

Force Multiplier’s research-backed Senate slate targets 9 competitive races--3 to defend, 6 to flip. Democrats need to pick up 4 seats to win the majority. 100% of your donation goes directly to the candidates you select. We need to pick up four seats to win a majority. But every seat we win helps us build power. Our slate focuses on eight seats: two we need to defend, and six we hope to flip. Click on the button below to donate to all eight candidates DONATE Click on the photos below to learn more about each candidate or make a donation to an individual candidate. Alaska Fmr. Rep Mary Peltola Challenger Iowa Josh Turek Open-Flip Maine Troy Jackson Challenger Michigan Abdul El-Sayed Open-hold New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01) Open-Hold North Carolina Fmr. Gov Roy Cooper Open-Flip Ohio Fmr. Sen. Sherrod Brown Challenger Texas James Talarico Open-Flip Click on the button below to donate to all eight candidates DONATE The Senate currently has 45 Democrats, 53 Republicans and 2 Independents who caucus with Democrats. Senate control IS within reach if we successfully defend Democrat seats and flip Ohio, Maine, North Carolina and Alaska – all very competitive races supported by FM. We need a Senate that will work with a Democratic House to address issues that matter- from affordability and health care to sensible immigration policy, voting rights, social justice and climate change. We need a Senate that will check the worst instincts of Trump in making Supreme Court Justice nominations and waging illegal wars of choice. We need a Senate that helps restore our faith in the promise and potential of democracy. We do the research so you don't have to! * Force Multiplier slates are regularly reassessed based on the competitiveness and funding needs of each race. Candidates may be added or removed so that donations are directed where they will have the most impact at a particular point in the election cycle. DONATE to previously endorsed candidates In states that have not yet held primaries, we are recommending ActBlue nominee funds, which will be held in escrow until the winner of a primary has been declared.

Meet U.S. House Candidate Marni von Wilpert California 48 Open-Flip DONATE to the von Wilpert Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters California is reliably Democratic in presidential elections. It has a trifecta in state government with Democrats controlling the governorship and both chambers of the state legislature. Democrats currently hold 43 of California's 52 seats in the US House of Representatives and both Senate seats. Based on the redistricting plan approved recently by California voters, Democrats may gain an additional five seats in November. CA 48 could be one of these seats. CA 48 is one of the districts newly drawn by redistricting. It has shifted Democratic and is now one of the most evenly divided in the country. Longtime Republican incumbent Darrelll Issa was re-elected in ‘24 with 57% of the vote while Trump won this “old” district with 56%. After redistricting, Issa chose not to run for re-election because the district is now seriously competitive. Von Wilpert’s opponent is Jim Desmond who led all primary candidates in California's June “jungle primary” receiving 41% of the vote. He is San Diego County Supervisor and a longtime local official with name recognition, fundraising connections, and community relationships. He lacks Issa's close ties to Trump which may be an advantage in this race. Von Wilpert finished second with 20% of the vote and outperformed eight other Democratic to gain a place on the November ballot. CA 48 is now a top target for Democrats. The race is rated Lean Democrat by the Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball signifying that Von Wilpert has an advantage although the race remains competitive. Hear directly from candidate von Wilpert in this short video: Marni von Wilpert launches CA-48 campaign against Republican Jim Desmond Watch Background + Experience Born and raised in San Diego, Von Wilpert is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley and has a JD from Fordham University Law School . After earning her BA in Peace and Conflict Studies, she was a Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa. After graduating from law school, Von Wilpert founded a legal clinic associated with the Mississippi Center for Justice. Later she was a law clerk, worked for the National Labor Relations Board, and was a staff member for the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor. In 2017, Von Wilpert joined the Economic Policy Institute as Associate Labor Counsel. She subsequently served as Deputy City Attorney for the City of San Diego as a civil prosecutor. Von Wilpert won a seat on the San Diego City council in ‘20 turning the city’s most conservative council district blue. She was reelected in ‘24. On the Issues Von Wilpert’s campaign website provides details on her priority issues. These include: Hold ICE accountable Clean up corruption and defend democracy Protect affordable health care and social security Raise wages and lower costs Tackle the housing crisis and unrig the economy Stop Trump’s environmental destruction Defend reproductive freedom Protect LGBTQ+ rights End the plague of gun violence Promote American innovation Foreign policy that keeps America safe “Voters are going to have a choice coming up here in November and it's going to be stark. We either continue to choose the chaos and corruption in Washington D.C. or we can choose a new path forward...This congressional race... is one of the most important pick-up opportunities we have ever had...” (DCCC Press Releas, Von Wilpert Primary Campaign Victory speech, 6/2/25)

Meet U.S. House Candidate Bob Brooks Pennsylvania 07 Challenger DONATE to the Brooks Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters Pennsylvania is a 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 Pennsylvania’s 17 House seats are held by Democrats and the Senate is split between Democrats and Republicans. Brooks has been endorsed by Governor Shapiro, Senator Bernie Sanders, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and both the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Blue Dog Democrats. This Lehigh Valley swing seat was carried by Trump ‘16 by three points, won by Biden by less than a point in 2020, and won by Trump in ’24, again by three points. The incumbent, Ryan Mackenzie, flipped the district in ‘24 with 50.5% of the vote, defeating incumbent Democrat Susan Wild by 1%. PA 07 is among the most competitive districts in the country and one of four in Pennsylvania targeted by Democrats this cycle. The race is currently rated Toss-up by both Cook and Sabato. Hear directly from candidate Brooks in this short video: 2026 Primary: Live with Bob Brooks Watch Background + Experience Bob Brooks was a professional firefighter in Bethlehem, PA for 20 years and was President of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association. In this capacity, he helped lead a 10-year fight to bring mental health insurance coverage to firefighters. He negotiated fairer contracts, fought for improved health care, livable wages, and safer working conditions. Brooks became a voice in Harrisburg for working families across the state. Brooks owns Brooks Lawn Care, a family-operated snow removal and lawn care business he started in 2013. He lives in Nazareth with his wife, Jen. They have four children and one grandchild. On the Issues Bob Brooks is concerned with a system that “isn't broken. It's working the way it was designed to work: by and for the super-rich.” His platform focuses on changing this system including: Repealing Citizens United Banning corporate PAC money from politics Banning stock trading by members of Congress Initiating term limits. No more lifetime politicians Ensuring fair taxes are paid by rich. No more free rides for billionaires and big corporations “I’m running for Congress because Washington doesn’t give a damn about working people and it’s time for that to change. Congressman Mackenzie hasn’t held a real job in his life and sells out Pennsylvania working families every chance he gets- he voted this summer to kick thousands of our neighbors off their health care." (Politico, 8/26/25) “I’ve got into this for the people I’ve worked alongside my whole life. There are not enough working-class people in Congress." (International Association of Firefighters All News, 8/29/25)

Force Multiplier helps you make donations that have an impact. Support groups and candidates fighting to protect democracy and win Democratic majorities in the midterms. We do the research so you don't have to. Recent Force Multiplier Events Help Protect the Midterm Elections from Voter Suppression and Sabotage Speakers: Carolina Lopez, Executive Director at the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions Susan Corke, Executive Director of Democracy Defenders Fund Special Introduction by Amb. (ret.) Norm Eisen, Executive Chair, Democracy Defenders Fund No donation is required to attend this event. To support these groups and learn more, please click here: Learn More/Donate Wednesday, May 27, 2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom Meet two tax-advantaged non-profit organizations working to counter election interference across the country: The Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions (PLEJ) is composed of Democratic and Republican election administrators from 143 large election jurisdictions across 34 states where an estimated 75% of all voters cast their ballots. PLEJ is committed to administering free and fair elections under unprecedented personal and professional pressure – including targeted misinformation campaigns, personal threats, and budget constraints. PLEJ helps administrators prepare for the possibility of true election sabotage while simultaneously planning for a high-turnout election. Our speaker: Carolina Lopez is Executive Director at PLEJ. She has extensive experience administering elections and has built broad national and in-state relationships and coalitions to guide legislative advocacy and shape election protection programs. National Coalition of Groups for Election Protection is a large, national network of state and national non-partisan groups working to protect our elections. Focusing on communities most targeted by voter suppression and election subversion, the coalition accelerates national strategies to counter sabotage at scale, delivers national resources to state coalitions, and facilitates strategic alignment and best practices to protect free and fair elections. The hundreds of groups in the coalition are organized into working groups prepared to act swiftly and decisively. Democracy Defenders Fund is a leading partner of the coalition, guiding and housing the operations of three domains: communications, mobilization, and litigation. Our speaker: Susan Corke is Executive Director of Democracy Defenders Fund. She is a seasoned human rights advocate and former diplomat with more than 20 years experience defending democratic institutions globally. Let’s Help Them Defeat MAGA and Flip the House Force Multiplier invites you to meet three House candidates: Paige Cognetti (PA 08) Janelle Stelson (PA 10) Rebecca Cooke (WI 03) Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 - 8:00 pm on Zoom These three candidates are all challenging Republican incumbents in what are expected to be some of the closest House races in the nation. Their races will help determine which party is in the majority. Suggested donation $100. If you can give more, please do. If not, please give what you can and join us. DONATE We can—and Must—Win a Democratic Majority in the House Let’s make Congress a co-equal branch of government again. Force Multiplier presents House candidates: Christina Bohannan (IA 01), Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX 34), and former Rep. Elaine Luria (VA 02) Monday, April 6, 7-8 pm ET on Zoom Especially this year, the sooner candidates are supported the more likely they will be able to win. All three candidates are in very tight races and must win in November. Christina Bohannan (IA 01) is a law professor and former engineer who served as an Iowa State Representative from 2021 to 2023. She ran for Congress in 2022 and ran again in 2024. With Donald Trump at the top of the ticket, Bohannan lost by just 799 votes in one of the closest races in the country. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX 34) was first elected in 2016 to represent the 15th Congressional District of Texas, which he represented until 2022. Due to ultra partisan gerrymandering in Texas after the 2020 Census, he was drawn into the 34th Congressional District, which he has represented since 2023. In 2024, Rep. Gonzalez won by 2.6% - just 5,000 votes — despite being outspent by his opponent. Gonzalez was an attorney in private practice prior to his election to Congress. Elaine Luria (VA 02) was a member of Congress from 2018 to 2023. She was Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee and one of the original members of the Jan. 6 Select Committee. She co-led the eighth public hearing in July 2022, after which she lost her House seat by 3.4%. Prior to her time in Congress, Luria served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years. where she rose to the rank of Commander. Suggested donation $100. If you can give more, please do. If not, please give what you can and join us. Protecting Elections Locally in the States That Matter Building a resilient election protection infrastructure is complex, critical work. Force Multiplier is pleased to present two experts and a case study on how best to advocate and prepare before elections, respond during the election season, and protect votes when ballots are counted. Monday, March 23 7-8 pm ET on Zoom Suggested donation $100. If you can give more, please do. If not, please give what you can and join us. DONATE Funds raised at this event will provide resources to hire full time election protection staff for the North Carolina and the Iowa Democratic Parties Kim Allen, co-founder of Power the Vote, will provide an overview of the work of election protection at every level, with a specific focus on the role of state parties. Alex Gulotta, Arizona State Director of All Voting Is Local Action, will discuss the role of the advocacy groups in combating election interference and how to hold accountable elected officials and candidates who attempt to silence voters in critical states. Rita Hart, Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party will explain how the IDP is developing collaborative relationships with state and local election officials to proactively expand voter access and resolve large-scale election issues. AVL Action’s participation in this event is not an indication of support for or an endorsement of any candidate, political party,or political committee New Spirit of Unity: Three Leaders Working Together to Flip the House Tuesday, March 10 8-9 pm ET (note later time) on Zoom Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from the leaders of three Democratic political working groups, whose policy differences pale in comparison to their shared goal of regaining the House. Rep. Greg Casar (TX 35) will represent the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL 10), the New Democrat Coalition and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA 03), the Blue Dog Coalition. Learn what differentiates them, what brings them together, and their plans for when Democrats take back the House. Suggested donation $100. If you can give more, please do. If not, please give what you can and join us. All funds will go to the House slate, not the speakers. Donate Help Win the House in 2026! Meet three Ohio House members who are running in gerrymandered districts Congresspeople Greg Landsman (OH 01), Emilia Sykes (OH 13) and Marcy Kaptur (OH 09) are defending their seats after recent Ohio partisan gerrymandering. To win a Democratic Majority in the House, we need to defend our most vulnerable incumbents. One way we can stop the madness. Win the Midterms. Force Multiplier presents: Mary Peltola, Candidate for Senate from Alaska with Special Guest U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Mary Peltola Candidate for Senate from Alaska. She can bring us one step closer to flipping the Senate in November. Democrats need to win only four Senate races to re-gain the majority and retake power. Mary Peltola’s entrance into this race gives us a path to do that. Together we can win. Counter Online Disinformation and Re-Engage Black and Latino Communities with Onyx Impact and Voto Latino Onyx Impact and Voto Latino use innovative, digital strategies to re-engage Black and Latino voters who drifted from Democrats in 2024 but may be persuadable in 2026 and beyond. Esosa Osa, Founder of Onyx Impact Ameer Patel, Chief Program Officer, Voto Latino Learn More A case now before the Supreme Court could eviscerate the Voting Rights Act, undermine Black and Hispanic political power for generations, and affect at least 19 House seats in the Midterms. Fair Fight Action has taken the lead in sounding the alarm, spreading the word and organizing to oppose it. Hear from Ret. Ambr. Norm Eisen and CEO of Fair Fight, Lauren Groh-Wargo Learn More! Fair Fight Part 1 Fair Fight Q&A Rural and small town voters comprise over 40% of the population in PA, MI, NC, OH, IA, NH and WI. The Rural House Accountability Project highlights the impact of federal policies and budget cuts on rural and small town voters in House districts currently represented by Republicans. It also promotes popular policy alternatives using hyper-local media to amplify the voices of real people in these communities whose lives and families have been hurt by Republican policies and actions. Hear from Sarah Jaynes, Executive Director of Rural Democracy Initiative, and two other leaders working together on this Project. Learn More

Meet U.S. House Candidate Paige Cognetti Pennsylvania 08 Challenger DONATE to the Cognetti Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters 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 Toss up by the Cook Political Report and Lean R by Sabato's Crystal Ball. This race is very competitive. In Cognetti's favor, Gov. Shapiro is up for reelection this cycle which should boost Democratic turnout. Hear directly from candidate Cognetti in this short video: MUST-SEE: Democrat goes VIRAL for the BEST reason Watch Background + 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 “ 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)

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Meet U.S. House Candidate Kathy Castor Florida 14 Challenger DONATE to the Castor Campaign DONATE to FM House Slate Return to House Slate Why This Race Matters The Tampa and St. Petersburg area, core of Castor’s current congressional district, has been carved into four Republican-leaning congressional districts, leaving her in a precarious political position. The new 14th District probably would have been carried by Trump by about 11 points in 2024 and three points in 2020. Even in 2018’s blue wave, Republicans running for statewide offices won the district by single-digits. With her experience and proven track record, Castor has a good chance to hold her seat in this political environment. Republicans are not taking this race for granted. First elected to Congress two decades ago, Castor’s brand is well-established in the Tampa Bay area. In 2024, she outperformed the top of the ticket by a considerable margin, winning re-election by 15 points in a district that Kamala Harris won by less than eight. But Castor has never faced a competitive general election that requires considerable resources to prevail over Republican efforts. As a result of recent Florida gerrymandering, the race is rated Lean R by both Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball, meaning Republicans have a small edge but it remains competitive. Hear directly from candidate Castor in this short video: Democracy is at stake' in redistricting battle Watch Background + Experience Kathy Castor was born in Miami and raised in Tampa. She has a BA from Emory University in Political Science and a JD from Florida State University College of Law. As an undergraduate, she interned for US Senator Lawton Chiles and later became Assistant General Counsel for the Florida Department of Community Affairs. Subsequently, Castor was in private practice as a land-use attorney. She served on the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2006 before election to Congress in 2006. She has held her seat since then. Castor is committed to building a stronger economy that works for everyone. As Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy Subcommittee, she is a leader in advancing energy policies that lower costs for families. Castor serves on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade and Communications and Technology Subcommittees. On the Issues n Congress, Castor has worked on initiatives to create jobs, lower electric bills, protect the environment and consumers, improve schools, ensure veterans receive the benefits and care they have earned, provide access to affordable health care, and defend protections for people with preexisting health conditions. Bringing better-paying jobs to Tampa Bay is Castor’s first priority. She has successfully fought for new, well-paying job opportunities in Tampa Bay’s small businesses and large economic engines, including Port Tampa Bay, the University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa International Airport, MacDill Air Force Base, and federally qualified community health centers. “No matter how lines are drawn on a map, I will continue to lower the cost of living and stand for my Tampa Bay neighbors. That’s why I remain committed to running for re-election in Florida’s 14th district. Governor Don Desantis and Republican lawmakers passed a gerrymandered congressional map to avoid accountability for raising the cost of health care, electric bills, insurance, and groceries. I will not stand for the corruption and waste that is too prevalent in government today. These new maps in Florida are blatantly illegal. ..." (Representative Castor Press Release, 5/1/26)

Meet U.S. House Candidate Chris Pappas New Hampshire 01 Open Seat DONATE to the Pappas Campaign DONATE to FM Senate Slate Return to Senate Slate Why This Race Matters Nationally, New Hampshire is generally considered a moderate “swing” state. Trump has endorsed Sununu in the Republican primary race. There are two declared Republican candidates for this open seat. These are Scott Brown, former US Senator (MA) and Ambassador; and former US Senator (NH) John E. Sununu. They are expected to compete in the 9/8/2026 New Hampshire primary. The Senate race is expected to be highly competitive. As of 6/2/2026, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball rate the race Lean Democrat—competitive, but with a slight advantage for Pappas. Hear directly from Chris Pappas in this short video: Chris Pappas calls Scott Brown ‘pathetic’ over NYC criticism Watch Background + Experience Chris Pappas has represented New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District since 2019, recognized by the Lugar Center in ‘23 as the third most bipartisan Democrat in Congress. Representing one of the nation’s most competitive districts, he has built a reputation as a pragmatic problem solver. Pappas is running to succeed retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen, who has endorsed him. A New Hampshire native, he first worked on Shaheen’s gubernatorial campaign while in high school. After earning a BA in government from Harvard, he returned to Manchester to help run his family’s restaurant. He served in the New Hampshire House (2002–2006) and on the Executive Council (2007–2019) before his election to Congress. Known for results-driven leadership, Pappas has focused on veterans’ affairs, infrastructure, healthcare, community development, reproductive rights, and protecting Social Security and Medicare. In Congress, he is ranking member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee and serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Pappas is the first openly gay man to represent New Hampshire in Congress. He lives in Manchester with his husband, Vann. On the Issues Pappas's priorities: Defending democracy and standing up to political extremism and special interests Expanding access to affordable healthcare Combating the opioid epidemic Creating jobs and lowering costs for working families Investing in infrastructure and clean energy Advancing LGBTQ+ rights, equality, and reproductive freedom Building bipartisan solutions to critical challenges. "I’m running for Senate because at this pivotal moment, our economy, our democracy, and our way of life are on the line. New Hampshire deserves a Senator who is grounded in the people, places, and values of this state. Granite Staters know my record of taking on the big fights and looking out for them- pushing for tax cuts for working families and small businesses, taking on predatory companies and corporate polluters, and standing up to Big Pharma to lower drug costs. Our country is at a crossroads, and the decisions we make now will have generational impacts. You can count on me to continue taking on big fights and to confront the Trump Administration, self-dealing billionaires, and extreme politicians who are threatening our future and our ability to get things done for New Hampshire." —Campaign Announcement. YouTube. 4/3/25)

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