Endorsed Candidates

MoveOn members invested in broadening the map this year, and endorsed candidates in more than one hundred House districts and four Senate races, as well as an inspiring slate of 110 diverse and progressive candidates at the state and local levels, from governors’ races to state legislatures and other local offices.

MoveOn-endorsed candidates were far more representative of America than our current Congress. More than 60% of our House endorsements were women (compared to 20% currently serving in Congress) and one- third were people of color (compared to 24% currently in Congress). Over 70% of them were first-time candidates.

60^%

of endorsements were women

70^%

of endorsements were first time candidates

Each of our endorsed candidates is committed to fighting for progressive values as they ascend to power—including expanding health care, ensuring protections for immigrants, building an economy that works for everyone instead of a wealthy few, and providing a check on the Trump administration.

highlighted federal wins

MoveOn members moved from “Resistance” to helping power many of our endorsed congressional candidates to victory. Members contacted voters by text and phone, organized in-person voter contact events, spread the word on social media, and gave contributions directly to our endorsed candidates.

We supported and endorsed candidates in key primary elections, helping propel inspiring, visionary candidates such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib to the general election.

highlights in state & local races

For the 110 progressive candidates MoveOn endorsed for state and local offices around the country, MoveOn’s endorsement served as a valuable stamp of approval.

Local MoveOn volunteers, social media amplification, and direct contributions all gave them valuable support. Many of these candidates are rising stars in the national progressive movement. They ran on bold platforms of change and economic and social justice and represented the diversity of their communities.

FORMER MOVEON STAFF ELECTED TO OFFICE

Garlin Gilchrist, MI Lt. Governor

Jo Comerford, MA State Senate

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