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Susie Lee

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Meet Susie Lee

Since being elected to Congress in 2018, Susie Lee has been a relentless advocate for Nevada families, working across party lines to achieve real results. From addressing the drought crisis to strengthening American supply chains and lowering costs, she has consistently worked with both Democrats and Republicans to deliver for Nevadans. Her efforts have garnered recognition, placing her among the top 10 most bipartisan Members of Congress out of over 400 nationwide. Susie Lee also took on pharmaceutical companies and won, helping pass the most significant legislation in decades to reduce prescription drug costs.

Protecting Our Rights

In addition to her bipartisan work, Susie has been a fierce advocate for reproductive rights, especially in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn key protections for a woman’s right to choose. With Republicans pushing to ban abortion nationwide, including in Nevada, she remains committed to defending these rights. She supports legislation to codify the right to choose, ensuring that Nevada families and women across the country maintain control over their reproductive health.

Working-Class Roots and Commitment to Education

Born to a working-class family in Canton, Ohio, Susie learned the values of hard work and perseverance early on. With eight siblings, she worked a paper route at the age of eight and saw firsthand the struggles of a working-class family. Her father was a military veteran who worked at a steel plant, and her mother took care of the family at home. After earning scholarships and working part-time jobs, Susie Lee graduated from Carnegie Mellon University.

After moving to Las Vegas in 1993, Susie Lee became the Founding Director of After-School All-Stars and later served as President of Communities In Schools (CIS) of Nevada. Under her leadership, CIS grew to serve over 64,000 students in 63 schools across the state. As a Congresswoman, she continues to fight for education and opportunities for Nevada’s students.

Susie lives in Nevada with her two children, enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, and boating.

Jasmine Crockett

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Meet Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett is a Texas State Representative, a civil rights and criminal defense attorney, and a proud lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Now, Jasmine is running for re-election to Congress in Texas’s 30th District (TX-30), ready to continue her work for the people and usher in the next generation of servant leadership in Washington, D.C. Jasmine has already earned the endorsement of retiring Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and many local leaders, and she is proud of her proven track record in the Texas House of Representatives.

Championing Voting Rights and Justice Reform

Jasmine has been a tireless advocate for voting rights, especially when Texas Republicans sought to suppress voters. She led the fight by organizing and helping to break quorum during the legislative session, ultimately taking the battle to Washington, D.C., to push for federal voting rights legislation. Jasmine used her platform to bring national attention to the fight for justice and ensure that Texan voices were heard.

In the Texas House, Jasmine’s work extends beyond voting rights. She’s a champion for working families, criminal justice reform, and reproductive rights. As the youngest Black member and the sole Black freshman in the 87th Legislative Session, Jasmine wasted no time making her mark. She filed more bills than any other freshman member, tackling the key issues that matter to everyday Texans. Her work on the Business & Industry Committee and the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee has led to bipartisan reforms, particularly in criminal justice.

A Track Record of Leadership

Jasmine’s efforts in the Texas House have earned her numerous accolades. She is a founding member and Vice Chair of the Texas Progressive Caucus and serves as the Treasurer of the Texas Caucus on Climate, Energy, and the Environment. Her leadership has been recognized by Texas Monthly, the Dallas Observer, and The National Caucus of Black State Legislators, among others. In 2021, Jasmine was named to The Root 100 List of Most Influential African Americans for her work in protecting voting rights.

Jasmine Crockett is the first Black female attorney to represent Texas House District 100 and is committed to continuing her fight for justice, equality, and the people of District 30 in Congress.

Greg Casar

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Meet Greg Casar

Greg Casar is the progressive Congressman representing families from San Antonio, Hays County, and East Austin. As the Whip of the Progressive Caucus in the United States Congress, Casar champions policies that prioritize working families over corporate interests. A former labor organizer and the proud son of Mexican immigrants, Casar has dedicated his career to fighting for civil rights, voting rights, and the protection of immigrant families.

Champion for Workers, Health, and Climate Justice

Casar is a strong advocate for progressive policies that benefit all Texans. He is an original co-sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, which aims to restore abortion rights in Texas. His commitment to workers is evident through his support of the PRO Act, which expands worker rights, and his push for Medicare for All, ensuring healthcare is a basic right for everyone. Casar also supports the Green New Deal, aiming to create union jobs in the clean energy economy while addressing the climate crisis.

Delivering Results for Texans

Since taking office, Greg Casar has secured millions of dollars in federal funding to support veterans, seniors, and everyday constituents in his district. He is focused on delivering tangible results for the people he represents, ensuring that federal resources directly benefit those in need.

Proven Leadership on the Austin City Council

Before joining Congress, Casar served on the Austin City Council, where he led successful efforts to tackle important local issues. He cleared the backlog of sexual assault evidence, closed tax loopholes benefiting the wealthy, funded affordable housing, improved public transportation, and defended the East Austin Planned Parenthood from political attacks.

Greg Casar lives in Austin with his spouse, Asha, and their dog, Coco, continuing his fight for working families and progressive values.

Mike Levin

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Meet Mike Levin

Mike Levin is deeply committed to the people of South Orange County, where he was raised by a Mexican-American mother and a Jewish-American father. As the grandson of Mexican immigrants, Mike’s diverse background has shaped his values of hard work and service. He attended public schools in South Orange County and later graduated from Loyola High School in Los Angeles. Mike earned his degree from Stanford University, where he served as student body president, and later attended Duke University School of Law after completing the Coro Fellows Program.

Leader in Clean Energy and Environmental Advocacy

Mike Levin’s professional career has been defined by his passion for environmental justice and clean energy. As an attorney, he specialized in environmental and energy regulatory compliance, working to accelerate the nation’s transition to sustainable power and transportation. He served on the board of the Center for Sustainable Energy and co-founded Sustain OC in Orange County. Mike’s dedication to climate action led him to become a leader on clean energy policy in Congress, where he serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. He has introduced legislation aimed at transitioning the U.S. to zero-emission vehicles, expanding renewable energy, and preventing future offshore oil drilling.

Advocate for Veterans and Families

In addition to his environmental work, Mike Levin is also a fierce advocate for veterans. He serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, leading efforts to improve veterans’ housing, employment, and benefits programs. As the leading Democrat on the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Mike has introduced dozens of bipartisan bills focused on strengthening services for veterans and combating veteran homelessness. More than two dozen of his legislative efforts have been signed into law.

Mike lives in San Juan Capistrano with his wife, Chrissy, and their two children, where they continue to be active members of their community.

Mark Pocan

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Meet Mark Pocan

Mark Pocan has established a reputation as an effective progressive leader, bringing his 14 years of experience in the Wisconsin State Assembly to Congress in 2013. Mark’s political journey began in blue-collar Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he delivered campaign literature door-to-door for his father, a long-time city alderman, at just eight years old. This early exposure to politics sparked his passion for public service.

Mark attended college in Madison and, after earning his journalism degree in 1986, opened his own small business, a union printing company he continues to run today. His active involvement with College Democrats at the University of Wisconsin-Madison led to his election to the Dane County Board of Supervisors in 1991, where he served for three terms. In 1998, he was elected to succeed his close friend Tammy Baldwin as the State Representative from the 78th District, and later, he succeeded her once again when she was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012.

Advocate for Progressive Causes

As a small business owner, union member, and lifelong advocate for progressive causes, Mark brings his unique blend of private and public sector experience to Congress. He serves as the Co-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and is a co-founder of the Labor Caucus. He is also the Chair Emeritus of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC). During his five terms in Congress, Mark has fought for access to public education, investment in clean energy, raising the minimum wage, and closing tax loopholes used by large corporations.

Mark is deeply committed to ensuring Wisconsin’s families have an economy that works for them. He supports strengthening social safety net programs, including Medicare, Social Security, and healthcare for vulnerable populations. He believes in upholding worker rights and ensuring that senior citizens can retire with dignity and security.

A Legislator Who Fights Fairly

Mark Pocan is known for his ability to bridge political divides while remaining steadfast in his progressive values. His leadership earned him the Congressional Progressive Caucus Newcomer of the Year Award in 2014. Mark and his husband, Phil, who married in Canada in 2006, reside in the Town of Vermont, Wisconsin.

Joe Neguse

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Meet Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse was first elected in 2018 to represent Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history as the first African-American to serve Colorado in Congress. In March 2024, Joe was unanimously elected by his colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus to serve as the Assistant Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Throughout his time in Congress, Joe has worked across party lines to serve his community and address the pressing challenges of our time. In 2023, he was recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as the most effective Colorado lawmaker, the third most effective lawmaker in the entire U.S. House, and the top lawmaker for public lands. Joe has had 19 bills signed into law, the most of any member of Colorado’s delegation, covering areas such as preserving public lands, protecting consumers, expanding opportunities for small businesses, and supporting rural schools.

Advocacy and Leadership

Joe has earned national recognition for his commitment to bipartisanship, including hosting the most town halls of any freshman lawmaker. He was awarded the New Frontier Award by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library for his work in restoring trust in democratic institutions and forging bipartisan legislative coalitions.

Before Congress, Joe was an attorney, civic leader, and public official dedicated to expanding opportunities for Colorado families. His background includes serving on the CU Board of Regents and leading the state’s consumer protection agency, where he fought for civil rights and consumer protections.

A Personal Story of Resilience

Joe’s parents fled war-torn Eritrea and immigrated to the U.S. as refugees, eventually settling in Colorado, where Joe and his sister were raised. Their experience inspired Joe’s commitment to public service. Today, Joe lives in Boulder County with his wife Andrea and their two young children, Natalie and Joshua, enjoying the local trails with their dog Teddy.

Delia Ramirez

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Meet Delia Ramirez

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez represents Illinois’ 3rd district and is the first Latina Congresswoman from the Midwest. The daughter of working-class Guatemalan immigrants, Delia has spent her career as a legislator, social service director, and community leader, advocating for working families. In Congress, she serves as the Vice-Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and is a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee.

Ready to Lead

Delia brings the same people-first values from her time in the Illinois State Legislature to Congress. She quickly introduced bipartisan legislation to support student veterans, co-led the Dream and Promise Act, and introduced legislation to protect tenants’ rights. Delia is focused on housing justice, healthcare for all, public education, community safety, and protecting the rights of women, the LGBTQ+ community, and immigrants. She is personally invested in immigration reform, advocating for DREAMers like her husband Boris, and fighting for comprehensive change.

Delivering Results for Families

Born in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin community and raised in Humboldt Park, Delia’s upbringing shaped her commitment to working families. Her mother crossed the border while pregnant, working multiple jobs to provide for the family. Her father also worked two jobs, alternating shifts to care for their children. These struggles sparked Delia’s passion for advocacy, leading her to work in non-profits for 18 years, including chairing the Latin United Community Housing Association.

In 2018, Delia was elected to the Illinois State House, rising to Majority Floor Leader and co-founding the Illinois Progressive Caucus. She successfully passed legislation expanding Medicaid to seniors, securing $450 million for affordable housing, protecting abortion rights, and creating an elected school board for Chicago.

Now in Congress, Delia continues to champion progressive values and serves as Co-Chair of the Strengthening Democracy Task Force. She lives in Chicago with her husband Boris and their golden retrievers, Lola and Milo.

Veronica Escobar

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Meet Veronica Escobar

Representative Veronica Escobar is a third-generation El Pasoan and lifelong Democrat. Elected in 2018, she became one of the first two Latinas to serve Texas in Congress and the first woman to hold the seat for El Paso, Texas. Her deep commitment to her community and progressive values has driven her work in Congress.

Legislative Leadership

Congresswoman Escobar has sponsored numerous bills, including the Homeland Security Improvement Act, the Asylum Seeker Protection Act, and the Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act. She has also co-sponsored over 800 additional pieces of legislation. Notably, her bipartisan immigration reform bill, The Dignity Act, has been praised nationwide for offering realistic solutions to the country’s immigration challenges. Escobar’s voting record reflects her dedication to supporting veterans, LGBTQ+ rights, equal pay, gun safety, environmental protections, expanded healthcare, and election security.

Committee and Leadership Roles

Rep. Escobar plays an influential role in Congress as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the House Committee on Ethics. She serves as Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), making her the only Texan in leadership across both the House and Senate and in both parties. Her leadership extends to caucuses like the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the New Democrat Coalition, the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and the Pro-Choice Caucus.

National Leadership and Advocacy

In addition to her legislative work, Congresswoman Escobar has been a national figure in Democratic leadership. She delivered the Presidential delegate count for Texas during the 2020 Democratic Convention’s Roll Call and gave the Spanish-language response to President Trump’s State of the Union address in February 2020. She currently serves as a National Co-Chair to the Harris-Walz campaign, reflecting her ongoing commitment to shaping the future of the country.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

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Meet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is committed to creating a country that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. As the Congresswoman representing New York’s 14th District, she has become a national figure for progressive change and social justice. From her humble beginnings in The Bronx to her rise as a political leader, Alexandria’s journey is rooted in her commitment to working families and everyday Americans.

Early Life and Education

Born in The Bronx to working-class parents, Alexandria’s upbringing was shaped by the values of hard work and community. Her father was a small business owner and architect, while her mother, originally from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, cleaned homes to support the family. Seeking better educational opportunities for their children, Alexandria’s parents moved the family to Yorktown Heights, 30 miles north of the city. Commuting between The Bronx and school highlighted to Alexandria how much opportunities were influenced by one’s ZIP code.

Alexandria attended Boston University, where she studied Economics and International Relations. Her sophomore year brought tragedy when her father passed away from cancer at just 48 years old, leaving the family struggling with medical debt and facing foreclosure. These experiences inspired Alexandria to seek an internship with Sen. Ted Kennedy, where she saw firsthand how policy could impact people’s lives. Upon graduating, she returned to The Bronx and worked as an Educational Director for the National Hispanic Institute, mentoring youth in leadership and social enterprise. While pursuing her passion for education and community work, Alexandria also worked long hours in restaurants to support her family.

Political Awakening and Congressional Victory

Following Donald Trump’s election in 2016, Alexandria felt a deep responsibility to take action. She traveled to Standing Rock, where indigenous communities were protesting the construction of a dangerous pipeline. This experience solidified her resolve to enter public service. Running as a political outsider, she faced a heavily funded incumbent but ultimately won her primary in June 2018. Alexandria went on to become the first woman of color to represent New York’s 14th District and the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, where she continues to champion progressive causes and fight for working families.

Pramila Jayapal

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Meet Pramila Jayapal

Pramila Jayapal was first elected to Congress in 2016 and has since been re-elected twice, receiving more votes than any other lawmaker in the House. She proudly represents Washington’s 7th District, which includes most of Seattle and its surrounding areas.

A Progressive Leader

Congresswoman Jayapal is the Chair of the 96-member Congressional Progressive Caucus and serves on several committees, including the House Judiciary, Education & Labor, and Budget Committees. She is also a member of the Select Committee for Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth and Vice Chair of the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus. In her leadership role, she co-chairs the Transgender Equality Task Force and serves on the Immigration Task Force of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

Advocating for Bold Policies

In Congress, Jayapal has led efforts to introduce landmark legislation such as the Medicare for All Act, the Housing is a Human Right Act, and the College for All Act. She champions progressive taxation with the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act and humane immigration reforms with the Roadmap to Freedom Immigration Resolution. Her work extends to addressing corporate monopolies with the Ending Platform Monopolies Act and supporting workers through the PRO Act. Jayapal has also been a fierce advocate for racial justice, reproductive rights, climate action, and raising the minimum wage to $15.

A Lifelong Advocate for Justice

Before becoming the first South Asian American woman in the U.S. House, Jayapal spent decades working on global public health and advocating for civil and immigrant rights. She founded OneAmerica, Washington State’s largest immigration advocacy organization, and held leadership roles in global development and health organizations. Born in India, she moved to the U.S. at 16 and earned degrees from Georgetown University and Northwestern University. Jayapal is the author of two books and lives in Seattle with her husband Steve and their two children.