Battleground Candidates

Abdul is running for the U.S. Senate because life in Michigan shouldn’t be this hard — or this expensive. After a successful career of making government work for Michiganders, he wants to take his vision to Washington and make the United States Senate work for you.

Abdul rebuilt a government agency to make it actually work — and then he did it again. He rebuilt Detroit’s Health Department after bankruptcy. Then he restructured Wayne County’s Department of Health, Human & …

Hardworking people deserve every opportunity to reach financial freedom with a better economy that lowers costs, raises incomes, and protects the chance to achieve our own version of the American dream. Angie Nixon is running because too many families are working harder than ever and still falling behind—while corrupt billionaires and greedy corporations rig the system in their favor. She believes Florida’s future should be shaped by teachers, nurses, parents, and workers—not political insiders and special interests. Together, let’s build …

U.S. Air Force Veteran, Oncology Nurse Practitioner, and mom of two – Kristina Knickerbocker’s life has been dedicated to serving our country and our community. As a major and nurse in the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Kristina led teams to improve medical care for active duty, veterans, and military families. To continue her service, she transitioned to the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, where she bolstered deployment readiness for both military and humanitarian objectives. While serving …

Matt Little is the former Mayor of Lakeville and served in the Minnesota State Senate from 2017-2021. As Mayor, he built record amounts of housing and expanded the types of housing available. He stabilized property taxes and invested in public safety—even offering to donate a portion of his salary to hire more support staff for the police department.

While a State Senator, he led the charge to ensure diabetics could afford the insulin they needed, worked across the aisle to …

During his first weeks in office as District 86 state representative, Justin protested against Tennessee Republicans’ inaction following a mass shooting at a Nashville school where three 9-year-olds and three adults died. They expelled him, but voters quickly reelected Pearson with 94 percent of the vote. Known for his oratory gifts, Pearson is a justice warrior and democracy champion who organizes, mobilizes and activates People Power. In 2020, he co-founded Memphis Community Against Pollution, an environmental and climate justice nonprofit …

Randy Villegas is running for Congress in California’s 22nd Congressional District. An educator, auto repair shop owner, and a proud son of Mexican immigrants, Randy is running to serve his home -- California's Central Valley. He grew up on Medicaid, food assistance, and school lunches; the very programs Republicans like David Valadao have gutted. While his opponents are raking in big money from the very corporations ripping us off, Randy is refusing corporate checks. His mom used to tell him …

Laalitya Acharya is a scientist, engineer, and activist committed to fighting for working families and ensuring every Ohioan has a fair shot at success. As a proud public school graduate, she will stand up to Republican attacks on Ohio’s public education system, work to fully fund our schools, and expand economic opportunity across the state. From tackling Ohio’s environmental challenges to defending workers and protecting immigrant rights, Laalitya is ready to lead with courage and deliver real results.

Dr. Jane Aman is a lecturer at the University of Central Florida and longtime community organizer. From serving as a Student Senator and Vice President of Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE) at the University of Texas at El Paso to coaching the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams at Seminole County’s Crooms Academy of Information Technology, Jane’s commitment to public service has been a guiding force throughout her career. Prior to her tenure as a UCF Knight, she taught …

Kristian is centering her campaign around kitchen table issues: protecting healthcare, making housing affordable for working families, lowering the cost of childcare, more support for public schools and teachers, and job training. Born and raised on the Southside of San Antonio by a single mom whose family name she proudly carries, Kristen relied on school for breakfast and lunch and depended on Pell Grants for college tuition. Since then, she’s registered 10,000 voters in Texas, helped her neighbors sign up …

Brad Chambers has felt the struggles of working folks firsthand and witnessed the failure of our elected officials to address them. Brad’s mother, Michelle, a single mom, worked multiple jobs and long hours to provide for her family. As the oldest of three brothers, Brad was often left in charge of his siblings, instilling in him a sense of duty and responsibility from a very young age. After graduating from high school, Brad earned a Bachelor’s degree in English Language …

Caterina "Cat" Clayton is a software and data engineer, community advocate, and lifelong problem solver running to represent Missouri's House District 105. An everyday Missourian, not a career politician, Cat is stepping forward at a time when many residents feel unheard and frustrated by division and political gamesmanship. She believes public service should be rooted in trust, transparency, and genuine listening.

Cat has built her career on cutting through complexity, collaborating across differences, and delivering practical, fact-based solutions. Her background …

Audrey Grant understands that Vermonters need stronger voices in the State Legislature that understand the intersecting crises their constituents are facing. Growing up in rural poverty, she knew that her family wasn’t the only one struggling. Her mother was incredibly generous, offering folks rides or pocket money, which instilled in Audrey strong values of empathy, generosity, and service.

Since 2023, Audrey has served as the Program Director for the American Legion Auxiliary Green Mountain Girls State – a government-simulation summer …

Tim Hayes is the son of a union sheet metal worker and Wawa cashier. When he was 17 years old, he enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and has continued serving his community as President of the Dublin Borough Council. As President, Tim has helped to eliminate outdated regulations, reduce wasteful spending, make critical investments into Dublin’s police and volunteer fire departments, improve sustainability, and upgrade infrastructure. And he did all of this, WITHOUT raising taxes. To lower costs …

Jeff Haylon is a born-and-raised New Englander, and when he found his way to Brandon at 24 years old, he knew it was the place he was going to put down roots. A businessman, two-term Selectboard member, former Library Trustee, blacksmith and woodworker, Jeff is running to be Brandon and Forest Dale’s next Representative in the Vermont State House.

Jeff has a history degree from Emory University, and previously worked as an organizer and legislative analyst for State Representative James …

Claire was born and raised in Washington, Missouri, in a family that taught her the value of hard work and public service. Claire’s mom is a public school teacher and spent much of her career in special education. Her example has shaped Claire’s lifelong commitment to strong, fully funded public schools.

A product of Missouri’s public schools, Claire graduated at the top of her class and earned a scholarship to Washington University in St. Louis, where she earned her degree …

Trevor Jung was adopted from halfway across the world and raised in Racine by his dad, a fourth-generation Racinian and small business owner. He is a proud product of Racine Unified School District and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. After college, Trevor returned home, ran for local office, and became Racine’s youngest alderman in more than a century. Today, he serves as the City of Racine’s Director of Transit and Mobility, managing a multimillion-dollar system and delivering real improvements that connect …

Katrina Manetta is a working-class organizer who was born and raised in Shelby Township. A graduate of Utica Community Schools and Oakland University, Katrina has deep roots in the community and a lifelong belief that you show up, do your part, and look out for your neighbors. Katrina has spent years organizing her neighbors, bringing new voices into civic life, and turning frustration into collective action. She created an activist group in Macomb County Michigan that grew from just five …

I am a lifelong Matthews resident and former Matthews Town Commissioner. A proud graduate of Providence High School, I began my service on the Matthews Town Board at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest elected officials in North Carolina history. I served 3 terms on the Matthews Town Board, including one as the Mayor Pro Tem. On the board, I spent years fighting for affordable housing, public safety, and smart growth. Focused on delivering real results, I …

As a child, Tyler learned the value of teamwork and perseverance on the baseball field from his stepdad, a Little League coach. He brought that fighting spirit to his studies at Texas Southern University, his work as a Presidential Fellow, and his time serving as an Executive Assistant for U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff. Today, as the Deputy Regional Director for Everytown for Gun Safety, Tyler has achieved what many said was impossible: bringing conservative Republicans and advocates across the ideological …

The daughter of a single mother, Leila Staton grew up in Grundy County, Iowa. An advocate for child sexual assault survivors and co-founder of a local advocacy organization, Leila represents the new generation of leaders that puts people over profit, communities over corporations, and truth over power. She is ready to fight for clean water, healthcare access, and fully funded public education. Leila believes that if you're not at the table, you are on the menu.

State Representative Nabeela Syed is running for Illinois State Senate in the 26th District to continue delivering bold, compassionate and common-sense leadership. A lifelong resident of the 26th District and current member of the General Assembly, Nabeela has built a strong record of listening to her community in the northwest suburbs and fighting for working families.

Since making history in 2022 as one of the youngest members elected to the Illinois legislature, Nabeela has focused on what matters most: lowering …