Phil HernandezVirginia House, District 94, VAPhil was born and raised in Hampton Roads, attended local public schools, and received a Gates Millennium Scholarship, which made it possible...
Alex BurtonEvansville City Council, Ward 4, INAlex was born and raised in Evansville, IN. He graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in communications. He also obtained his...
Barry Tyler Jr.Hammond City Council, District 3, INBarry is running for re-election for 3rd District City Council in Hammond, Indiana. He attended Wabash College, where he double majored in...
Ali BrownIndianapolis City County Council, District 10, INAli is a nonprofit executive and City-County Councillor for Indianapolis’ Fifth District. From her activist work with organizations like...
Crista CarlinoIndianapolis City Council, District 11, INCrista is a graduate of Ben Davis High School and the University of Indianapolis. She earned her master’s in teaching from Marian University...
Elizabeth Bennett-ParkerVirginia House, District 5, VAElizabeth is the Delegate for Virginia’s 45th House District. She is running for re-election to continue to strengthen public education,...
Shahana HanifNew York City Council, District 39, NYShahana made history as the first South Asian and Muslim woman ever elected to the New York City Council and the first woman Council Member...
Nadarius ClarkVirginia House, District 84, VANadarius is a progressive community activist, organizer, and Delegate representing the 79th district, which covers parts of Norfolk,...
Sandy NurseNew York City Council, District 37, NYSandy has been a community organizer and activist for over 15 years. She is fighting for a New York that provides safe and stable housing,...
Kenny A. BoddyePrince William County Board of Supervisors, Occoquan District, VASupervisor Boddye is a young professional who has been fighting for better schools, equitable transit, and attainable healthcare for years....
Amber AdlerNew York City Council, District 48, NYAmber is a Jewish Orthodox single mother of two young boys, who has spent the last 20 years raising and allocating millions of dollars in...
Fran WilsonAkron City Council, At-Large, OHFran is a fourth-generation Akronite and descendant of Akron rubber workers and plumbers. Fran is a former Akron Civil Rights Commissioner...
Susanna GibsonVirginia House, District 57, VASusanna is running in one of the most competitive districts in Virginia. As a graduate of the University of Virginia and Columbia...
Makya LittleVirginia House, District 19, VAMakya is a mother, a former FBI and CIA officer, and an equity advocate. She is running to represent the new 19th District encompassing...
Tiffany CabánNew York City Council, District 22, NYA Queens native, Tiffany was born in Richmond Hill, Queens, to Puerto Rican parents who grew up in Woodside Houses. Before joining the New...
Lauren SimpsonArvada City Council, District 2, COLauren is running for re-election to Arvada City Council, District 2 to continue being that friend who's there for you when you need help....
Katrina AlexanderHammond City Council, at Large, INKatrina is a long-time Hammond resident and a youth advocate working on issues like bullying and suicide. She started the Know Your Worth...
Michael KelleyKansas City Council, 5th District At-Large, MOMichael is the policy director for BikeWalkKC, a local nonprofit which works to expand mobility choice and freedom throughout the Kansas City...
Justin ShortKansas City Council, 4th District At Large, MOJustin was born in the Northland of Kansas City and now lives downtown. His father was an elected official, and his mother ran a major...
Jalen McKee-RodriguezSan Antonio City Council, District 2, TXJalen is a former high school math teacher and was elected to serve District 2 of San Antonio in 2021. He serves as a fierce advocate for...
Shannon HoffmanDenver City Council, District 10, COShannon, a resourceful advocate, educator, and former small business retail employee, is a candidate for Denver City Council, District 10....
Aida FloresChicago Alderman, 25th Ward, ILAida is an educator currently serving as Assistant Principal at Darwin Elementary, a Chicago public school. She holds a BA from Georgetown...
Sarah ParadyDenver City Council, At-Large, COSarah is an experienced advocate for economic justice and workers’ rights. Her drive to run for Denver City Council comes from her belief...
Candi Lee CdeBacaDenver City Council, District 9, COCandi is a policy expert, social worker, community organizer, and the co-founder of Project VOYCE, Cross Community Coalition, and Tierra...
Joshua HicksJacksonville City Council, At-Large, Group 2, FLJoshua is a North Floridian, who made Jacksonville his forever home after falling in love with the people and community. It’s where he...
Oscar SanchezChicago Alderman, 10th Ward, ILOscar is a resident and community organizer in Chicago’s 10th Ward; it is where his family laid roots over 40 years ago. Oscar has brought...
Warren WilliamsChicago Alderman, 30th Ward, ILWarren is a lifelong Chicagoan and community organizer running for Alderperson of the 30th Ward. He is the proud son of a union letter...
Maurilio GarciaDistrict Council, Chicago's 19th Police District, ILMaurilio has been a Chicagoan for over 15 years, first attending college at Northwestern University and now residing in the Uptown...
Ronnie MosleyChicago Alderman, 21st Ward, ILA seasoned organizer, Ronnie has created wins on local and national levels for issues like gun violence prevention, cannabis, education...
Sam SchoenburgDistrict Council, Chicago's 19th Police District, ILSam is running for the brand-new office of District Council in Chicago’s 19th Police District to put the community’s voice at the center of...
Adrienne IrmerChicago Alderperson, 5th Ward, ILA proud native of Chicago’s South Side, Adrienne has been a champion of social causes for over 18 years. Adrienne currently serves as AVP...
Marianne LalondeChicago Alderman, 46th Ward, ILMarianne is a PhD scientist, a community leader, and a compassionate neighbor, running for City Council in Chicago’s 46th Ward. She has spent...
Ayana ClarkChicago Alderman, 21st Ward, ILAyana is a single mother and community organizer running to become the first Black Alderwoman in Chicago's 21st ward. She was thrust into...
Heather WillsChicago Alderman, 18th Ward, ILHeather is excited to run for 18th Ward Alderman! As a community organizer for over 20 years, she understands it is necessary to work with...
Matt MartinChicago Alderman, 47th Ward, ILMatt is a lifelong progressive, who is serving his first term on the Chicago City Council. Before that, he worked as a civil rights lawyer in...
JoBeth HamonOklahoma City City Council, Ward 6, OKJoBeth has been proudly serving Oklahoma City’s Ward 6 since her election to city council in 2019. She is a strong advocate for improving...
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