Next Vermont Senate Race
Bernie Sanders (I)?

The Social Democratic former Mayor of Burlington, former Congressman from Vermont's At-Large District, current Vermont Senator, and 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate. He has stood for Progressive Values since the 1970s and he will continue to do so until his death. 

Next Oregon Senate Race
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D)

Former Speaker and Member of the Oregon House of Representatives, Merkley is the second furthest Left member of the Senate and was the only incumbent senator to endorse Bernie Sanders in 2018 (Which explains why he's above Warren despite the fact Bernie and Warren are up for re-election on the same year and not Merkley). His platform calls for Medicare For All, combating Climate Change, ending the Wars, and making the 1% pay their fair share.

Next Massachusetts Senate Race
Sen. Edward Markey (D)

 Former Representative and current Senator from Massachusetts since 2013. While I have issues with him just like I do with Warren (Voting for the PATRIOT ACT, At least he voted against reinstating it). He is still the 4th Best Senator we have right now. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, instituting A Green New Deal, stricter Gun Control, and reinstating Net Neutrality.

2022 North Carolina Senate Race
Matthew Hoh (G)

To be blunt: the North Carolina Senate Race was a shitshow. We had Richard Watkins stealing $10 of my money to then run against a progressive candidate in NC-04, the NC Dem Party basically pushed all the candidates out of the race, and I ended up voting for a guy who has double digit followers on Twitter (James L. Carr Jr.)

Matthew Hoh on the other hand is a Marine Corps vet who made headlines after resigning from his position in the State Department over the escalation of the War in Afghanistan. And if he makes it on the ballot, I fully intend to vote for him. His platform calls for Single-Payer Healthcare, Green New Deal, Ranked Choice Voting, a peace based foreign policy, and ending the Drug War.

2022 Vermont's Senate Race
Rep. Peter Welch (D)

Vermont's first Democratic Congressman since William H. Meyer lost re-election in 1960. And while he replaced Sanders in the House, all Vermont did was replace a Progressive Jewish Independent with a Progressive Catholic Democrat. He is now vying for the senate seat held by Patrick Leahy. Welch's platform calls for Medicare-For-All, raising the Minimum Wage to $15, Green New Deal, and protecting reproductive rights

2022 Pennsylvania Senate Race
Lt. Gov. John K. Fetterman (D)

The Democratic Socialist former Mayor of Braddock, PA. He is known for Endorsing Bernie Sanders and running for Senate in 2016. He soon ran for the Lieutenant Governorship of Pennsylvania to build inroads with the more Moderate Democrats. His Platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Legalizing Marijuana, $15 Minimum Wage, and Green New Deal.

2022 Wisconsin Senate Race
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D)

The Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin who is running for the seat that used to be held by Russ Feingold and Gaylord Nelson. Barnes became ntable for calling the Biden victory a fluke and pushing Democrats to focus on bread and butter issues. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, legalizing Marijuana and raising the Minimum Wage.

2022 Missouri Senate Race
Lucas Kunce (D)

A former Marine Corps Veteran and National Security Director of the American Economic Liberties Project, an Antitrust advocacy group. This race is well known for having Mark McCloskey, the guy who waved an assault rifle at peaceful protestors. His platform calls for Universal Healthcare, legalizing Marijuana while combating the Opioid Epidemic, ending corporate monopolies, and enacting a Marshall Plan for the Midwest.

2022 Kentucky Senate Race
Charles Booker (D)

Kentucky's youngest black state legislator who ran a progressive bid against Mitch McConnell and nearly won the primary against Trump Supporting Democrat Amy McGrath. Booker's platform calls for Medicare For All, Green New Deal, and Universal Basic Income.

2022 Florida Senate Race
William Sanchez (D)

Lawyer who served as the special counsel for the Office of Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. Sanchez wasn't my first choice, but it appears he will be the only progressive on the Ballot, so it would be wise to back him. His platform calls for Medicare for All, Green New Deal, Universal Education, Investing In Public Housing, and ending all US Wars.

2022 Louisiana Senate Race
Gary Chambers (D)

Activist and candidate for the 2021 Louisiana District 2 Special Election. While a longshot to many at first, he ended up getting 1% less than the 2nd place getter, almost making it to the runoff. He remained active in helping progressive-lite candidates in elections. His platform calls for Medicare For All, Green New Deal, Reparations, Student Loan Forgiveness, Nuclear Disarmament, and Demilitarize the Police.

2022 South Carolina Senate Race
St Rep. Krystle Matthews (D)

State Representative that flipped the State House seat formerly held by Tim Scott. She is running a Progressive Campaign against the Senate Seat held by him. I held off from endorsing her, but she managed to make it to and win the Runoff. Plus Project Veritas came out against her, so she must be good. Her platform calls for Universal health care, making the minimum wage a living wage, guaranteeing education to all, and passing the Equal Voting Rights Act.

California District 17 Congressional Race
Rep. Ro Khanna (D)

The first incumbent ​to join Justice Democrats. Khanna was one of the first members of congress to reject corporate PAC money outright. Khanna's platform calls for Universal Healthcare, Non-Interventionism, & combating Climate Change.

Arizona District 7 Congressional Race
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D)

One of the most Progressive Pre-2016 members of the House of Representatives and former Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. His platform calls for Universal Healthcare, Environmental Protection to combat Climate Change, and increased Gun Control.

Washington District 7 Congressional Race
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D)

The third incumbent to join Justice Democrats, the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and one of very few Public Officials to endorse the candidacies of Bernie Sanders. Jayapal's platform calls for Universal Healthcare, Combating Cli​mate Change, Campaign Finance Reform, and fighting for a $15 Minimum Wage.

​California District 12 Congressional Race
Rep. Barbara Lee (D)

Delegate for the Shirley Chisholm campaign, former Black Panther, and being the only person who voted against ​The Authorization for Use of Military Force after 9/11. She has worked with Progressive Democrats like Dennis Kucinich and Raúl Grijalva to get the US Single-Payer Healthcare (Most prominently through H.R. 3000). Her Platform calls for Single-Payer Healthcare, Strengthening Environmental Protection, cutting Military Spending, Tuition-Free College, and combating the HIV/AIDS Epidemic.

​Wisconsin District 2 Congressional Race
Rep. Mark Pocan (D)

A very Progressive member of the House of Representatives who has been politically active since he was literally gay bashed. Pocan currently Co-Chairs the House LGBT Caucus . He is also a member of the Medicare-For-All Caucus. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, combating Climate Change, Ending the Wars, and Ending NSA Surveillance.

Maryland District 8 Congressional Race
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D)

Son of Progressive activist Marcus Raskin, very progressive State Senator, former board member of FairVote, and current Co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Raskin received the endorsement of Our Revolution during the 2018 Midterms. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, instituting a Green New Deal, Legalizing Marijuana, and instituting electoral reforms like Universal Voter Registration & campaign finance reform.

Oregon District 3 Congressional Race
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D)

A person who has been fighting for progressive ideas since 1969. He has not been at the tip top of the Progressive Food chain, but he does have his place in the movement. His platform calls for Single-Payer Healthcare, creating a Green New Deal, Legalizing Marijuana, and ending the wars.

Massachusetts District 2 Congressional Race
Rep. James McGovern (D)

Mentored (But not related to) George McGovern. He's been known for his Progressive Streak in the House, from being a member of the Progressive Caucus to holding hearings on Medicare-For-All in 2019. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Combating Climate Change, Legalizing Marijuana, ending the wars, and reversing Citizens United.

Illinois District 9 Congressional Race
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D)

A Congresswoman that was considered for the longest time, one of the most progressive members of congress since her election in the 90's, even being called "the truest heir to Paul Wellstone in the current Congress". Her platform calls for Single-Payer Healthcare, combating climate change, stricter gun control, legalizing marijuana, and a peace based foreign policy.

California District 39 Congressional Race
Rep. Mark Takano (D)

Co-Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and the Congressional Chair of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He is one of two of the 2016 Hillary endorsers to back Bernie in 2020. His platform calls for Medicare For All, Green New Deal, Stricter Gun Control, and Campaign Finance Reform.

California District 10 Congressional Race
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D)

Former California State Assemblyman replacing Progressive Caucus member George Miller. Most controversial thing he did was debate on endorsing Bernie but then endorsing Hillary in 2016. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, Legalizing Marijuana, Overturning Citizens United, and Stricter Gun Control.

New York District 14 Congressional Race
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)

A progressive educator, organizer, and working-class New Yorker who has championed the needs of children, families, and working New Yorkers both on the streets and with policymakers. She was well known for her successful bid against Joe Crowley and becoming the target of reactionaries ever since. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Combating Climate Change, Free College for all, and Campaign Finance Reform

Michigan District 12 Congressional Race
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D)

A former State Representative who succeeded the individual who created the original Medicare-For-All Bill, who ended up becoming the first Muslim Woman to serve in congress. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, a $15 Dollar Living Wage, Ending Corporate Welfare, and Tuition Free College.

Minnesota District 5 Congressional Race
Rep. Ilhan Omar (DFL)

A Somali-American former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, who succeeded Keith Ellison after he chose to run for Minnesota Attorney General. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, combating Climate Change, ending all the wars, and stronger control.

Illinois District 4 Congressional Race
Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D)

Longstanding Progressive Chicago politician, I have chosen him to be my personal 5th Squad member, and he is the only politician I choose to "stan". His platform calls for Single-Payer Healthcare via Medicare-For-All, Affordable Housing, investing in a Green Economy, and reforming or abolishing ICE.

Massachusetts District 7 Congressional Race
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D)

Former City Council member from Boston, who made a similar primary bid against Mark Capuano (Who was not that bad tbh, but too late to change now). Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Combating Climate Change, having a peace based foreign policy, and making the Minimum Wage a $15 Living Wage.

Michigan District 11 Congressional Race
Rep. Andy Levin (D)

Son of former Representative Sander Levin and Nephew of Senator Carl Levin. He is the better of the two Levin's currently in congress. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, Getting Money out of politics, fair trade over free trade, and Stricter Gun Control.

Missouri District 1 Congressional Race
Rep Cori Bush (D)

A pastor who has the title of "The First Justice Democrat". She is currently the Furthest left Member of Congress Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, affordable housing for all, criminal justice reform, $15 Minimum Wage, and Combating Climate Change

New Mexico District 03 Congressional Race
Rep Teresa Leger de Fernandez (D)

An attorney who has worked in the administrations of Clinton and Obama. She was the Progressive favorite in the election, being supported by the WFP, AOC, and others. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, a Green New Deal, Stricter Gun Control, free college, and immigration reform.

New York District 16 Congressional Race
Rep Jamaal Bowman (D)

Former Educator and Second Justice Democrat in the 2020 election cycle. He had a similar AOC style victory against a longstanding career politician, who made a notorious flub sealing Jamaal's Victory. His platform calls for Medicare For All, Green New Deal, Ending the wars, national rent control, and legalizing marijuana.

New York District 10 Congressional Race
Rep. Mondaire Jones (D)

Attorney who ran and won in an open seat against a decent amount of corporate Democrats. He became the first Black SAGA/LGBTQ+ Congressman. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, Making the Minimum Wage $15, Protecting Union Rights, and Tuition Free College

New Mexico District 1 Election
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D)

A Scientist and State Representative who replaced Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in Congress. While I originally endorsed the more Progressive Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, Melanie is not a bad choice either. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, The Green New Deal, Legalizing Marijuana, and making the minimum wage $15.

Florida District 20 (Special) Election
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)

A perennial progressive candidate for the seat. I juggled between supporting her or another Progressive Running Omari Hardy, while I did end up backing him, Sheila was able to do something he was not. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, A Green New Deal, a $20 Minimum Wage, and legalizing Marijuana.

Tennessee District 07 Congressional Race
Odessa Kelley (D)

Community Organizer, executive director of Stand Up Nashville, and the first Justice Democrat of the 2022 Cycle. She planned to against Blue Dog Democrat Jim Cooper, but gerrymandering changed that. Her Platform calls for Medicare For All, Green New Deal, stricter gun control, ending the War On Drugs, and making the minimum wage a living wage.

Maryland District 05 Congressional Race
Mckayla Wilkes (D)

Brand New Congress Endorsed Candidate for this seat in the last cycle, running against House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, giving him his closest challenge in recent history. Her platform calls for Medicare For All, Green New Deal, passing the Homes For All Act, a Non Interventionist Foreign Policy, and Making the minimum wage a living wage.

Washington District 02 Congressional Race
Jason Call (D)

A 30 Year Progressive activist and candidate for this seat in 2020, he has returned to rematch the New Democratic Incumbent. His Platform Calls for Medicare for all, Green New Deal, Tuition Free College, a $20 Minimum Wage, A Federal Jobs Guarantee, and a Homes Guarantee.

Colorado District 04 Congressional Race
Ike McCorkle (D)

A Progressive Marine who ran against TEA Parity lunatic Ken Buck in the last cycle, now he has returned for a rematch. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, The Green New Deal, ending the War on Drugs, ending the forever wars, overturning Citizens United and public funding of elections, as well as free college for all.

New York District 9 Congressional Race
Isaiah James (D)

An army veteran, community organizer, and progressive candidate for this seat in 2020. His platform calls for Single-Payer Healthcare, The Green New Deal, Tuition Free College, affordable housing, stricter gun control, and ending qualified immunity.

New York District 11 Congressional Race
Brittany Ramos DeBarros (D)

An Afro-Latina Combat Veteran running for a seat lost by Blue Pup Max Rose. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, cancelling Student Loan Debt and make public education free (including college and Pre-K), making housing a human right, 

Colorado District 3 Congressional Race
Sol Sandoval Tafoya (D)

A community organizer, Activist, and Social Worker running against Qanon's 2nd favorite congresswoman, Lauren Boebert. Hopefully she does not pull a Diane Mitsch Bush and allow Lauren a 2nd term. She was endorsed early on by the Working Families Party and Colorado Progressive Joe Salazar. Her Platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, and Free College for all.

​Pennsylvania District 12 Congressional Race
St Rep. Summer Lee (D)

A DSA affiliated member of the Pennsylvania State House who successfully primaried a 19 year incumbent. In the wake of the incumbents retirement she has thrown her hat in the ring to succeed him. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, ending the war on drugs, universal pre-k, and ending cash bail.

​Texas District 35 Congressional Race
Counc. Greg Casar (D)

An activist turned youngest member of the Austin City Council, where he continued his activism as a DSA member. After Texas's districts were redrawn, Casar chose to run for the newly vacated 35th district which is D+21, thus guaranteeing the primary winner will be the nominee. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, Immigration Reform, and Protecting Abortion Rights.

New York District 3 Congressional Race
Melanie D'Arrigo (D)

Healthcare professional and candidate to Problem Solvers Caucus Vice Chair Tom Suozzi. She did not do so hot last time, BUT it is wildly expected that Suozzi will vacate the seat so she is expected to have  better shot in an open seat. Her platform calls for Medicare For All, Green New Deal, universal background checks, free public college, and ending forever wars.

California District 34 Congressional Race
David Kim (D)

A Progressive Candidate against fauxgressive Jimmy Gomez in 2020 where his race was too close to call on election day. This was a high priority challenge seat for me. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, Universal Basic Income, and A Homes Guarantee,

Florida District 10 Congressional Race
Maxwell Frost (D)

Former National Organizing Director for March for Our Lives running for the seat being vacated by Val Demings. His Platform Calls for Medicare for All, Green New Deal, stricter gun control, decriminalizing sex work, demilitarize the police.

​Texas District 15 Congressional Race
Michelle Vallejo (D)

Small business owner and community activist, Vallejo is running in a Democrat Held seat that is now a target by the GOP. Despite the fact the incumbent fled to another district, it is still an uphill battle. Her Platform Calls for Medicare-For-All, raising the Minimum wage to $15, combating Climate Change, Making Public College Tuition Free, and immigration reform.

Maryland District 04 Congressional Race
Donna Edwards (D)

Former Congresswoman who made headlines by beating the 15 year incumbent of this same seat. She retired to attempt to run for the Senate Seat in 2016, which she unfortunately failed at. She has been described by some as the AOC of the early 2000's. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Combating Climate Change, Criminal Justice Reform, Stricter Gun Control, and raising taxes on the rich.

Illinois District 3 Congressional Race
St Rep. Delia Ramirez (D)

State Representative elected with a slate of other Hispanic Progressives led by Chuy Garcia. Ramirez is running for the new majority Latino District 3 where she has earned the support of the Illinois left: such as Daniel Biss, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, and the aforementioned Chuy Garcia. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, $15 Minimum Wage, affordable housing, and investing in public education.

North Carolina District 13 Congressional Race
St. Sen. Wiley Nickel (D)

State Senator since 2019 running for the seat formerly held by MAGAt Senate Candidate Ted Budd, which has been redrawn to be very competitive. Nickel is reportedly one of the most Progressive Members of the State Senate. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, combating Climate Change, raising the Minimum Wage, end for Profit Prisons, legalizing Marijuana.

Texas District 30 Congressional Race
St. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D)

State Representative who essentially became the defacto nominee after the incumbent endorsed her. While not the most progressive option, she does hold the title of Runoff Progressive very well earning endorsements in the runoff from Bernie, WFP, OurRev, etc. Her platform calls for Healthcare as a right, combating climate change, a living wage, protecting dreamers, and keeping a woman's right to choose.

Rhode Island District 2 Congressional Race
David Segal (D)

The one and only Green Official in Rhode Island and former Democratic State Representative. Segal has a longstanding Progressive Career he seeks to take to the seat of the US's first quadriplegic Representative (He's retiring don't worry, we are not taking a disabled mans job). Segal's platform calls for Medicare For All, Green New Deal, A Diplomacy based Foreign Policy, Protecting Internet Rights, and Strengthening Anti-Trust Laws

Illinois District 1 Congressional Race
Johnathan Jackson (D)

National spokesman of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and son of famed Civil Rights Advocate & 2-Time Presidential Candidate Jesse Jackson. Johnathan intends to be the 2nd member of the Jackson family to serve in congress, running for the seat vacated by farmer Black Panther Bobby Rush. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, stricter gun control, and investing in Public Transportation.

Oregon District 6 Congressional Race
St Rep. Andrea Salinas (D)

State representative running in the new house district. While she is merely a Warren Dem, she has emerged as the more progressive option as opposed to the DNC's hand picked Crypto-Bro Candidate, earning the support of the Hispanic & Progressive Caucuses. Her platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Good Paying Clean Jobs, affordable jobs for all, and funding for K-12.

New York District 17 Congressional Race
St Sen. Alessandria Biaggi (D)

State Senator and Granddaughter to former Representative Mario Biaggi. While she was formerly running in District 3, she has decided to mount a primary bid to Sean Patrick Maloney after he basically evicted Mondaire Jones from his district. Her platform calls for Single-Payer Healthcare, Investing in Clean Energy, Universal Pre-K, Passing the PRO Act, And Legalizing Marijuana.

Vermont Congressional Race
St Sen. Becca Balint (D)

First Woman and Lesbian to serve as President pro tempore of the Vermont Senate, she is running for the At Large Congressional Race being vacated by Peter Welch. I waited to endorse her, as Vermont has quite the number of Progressives, but the rest have recused themselves. Becca's platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, PRO Act, ending qualified immunity, Stricter Gun Control, and paid family leave.

California District 42 Congressional Race
Mayor. Robert Garcia (D)

28th Mayor of Long Beach, Garcia has prioritized progressive priorities in his tenure as a public official. Albeit not perfect, growing up as a Republican due to Reagan passing an immigration amnesty bill and endorsing NOT Bernie in 2020, but he still seems overall good. His platform calls for Medicare-For-All, Green New Deal, PRO Act, Making College Tuition Free, Stricter Gun Control, and making housing a human right.​

New York Gubernatorial Election
TBD

PENDING ON JUMAANE WILLIAMS DESCISION REGARDING THE WORKING FAMILIES LINE
(So probably gonna be endorsing Howie Hawkins....)

Maryland Gubernatorial Election
Jerome Segal (D)

Philosopher, Peace Activist, 2018 Senate Candidate, and 2020 Minor Party Presidential Candidate. In all three runs Segal has pushed for what he dubs "Bread and Roses Socialism", which was the ballot line he ran for in 2020. His platform calls for combating climate change with a carbon emissions test, revitalizing small cities, a peace based foreign policy (Top issue for a Governor), and a Guaranteed Basic Employment plan

Seattle City Council District 3 Race
Counc. Kshama Sawant (SA)

A prominent Socialist Councilwoman, being the only member of government to be affiliated with the party Socialist Alternative. She was instrumental in instituting Seattle's $15 Minimum Wage. Her platform calls for affordable housing, addressing Climate Change, instituting a Millionaires Tax, and free education for all.

​2022 Brazil Presidential Race
Lula Da Silva (PT)

The former President of Brazil who was one of the forefront leaders of the Pink Tide. Under his presidency he implemented a massive poverty alleviation program called Bolsa Família, that has helped 12,000,000 Families get out of poverty. Even after massive corruption overtook his party, he remained popular to the point where he is the only person to poll higher than Bolsonaro, and was one of two people who could have beat him in 2018.