Endorsed Candidates

Veteran | Business Leader | Healthcare Innovator

<challenger><flip>Rebecca Bennett, a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and business leader in healthcare innovation, is running to represent New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Over more than 15 years of military service, she served as an experimental test pilot and aircraft commander in the Navy and Air National Guard. After leaving the military, Rebecca helped startups and global companies expand access to affordable care and improve patient outcomes. A graduate of Cornell University and The Wharton School, she brings mission-driven leadership and teamwork to her campaign, focused on pragmatic solutions that strengthen democracy and opportunity.

Diplomat | National Security Leader | Public Servant

<challenger><flip>Bridget Brink, a career diplomat and proud Michigander, is running to represent Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. During nearly 30 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, she served under five Presidents, including as U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia and later to Ukraine during Russia’s invasion. A graduate of Kenyon College and the London School of Economics, she rose to the rank of Career Minister, the diplomatic equivalent of a three-star general. Bridget’s campaign draws on decades of national security and leadership experience to defend democracy and economic stability at home and abroad.

Mayor | Government Reformer | Public Finance Expert

<challenger><flip>Paige Cognetti is the mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, where she led the city’s financial recovery and implemented reforms to strengthen transparency and accountability. Previously, she advised the Pennsylvania Auditor General, served on the Scranton School Board, and worked at the U.S. Treasury in the Obama administration. Under her leadership, Scranton exited 30 years of distressed status and earned an investment-grade rating. A first-generation college graduate with an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, Paige champions responsible budgeting and honest government focused on results.

Veteran | National Security Expert | Public Servant

<challenger><flip>Cait Conley is running to represent New York’s 17th Congressional District. A fourth-generation Hudson Valley native, she served 16 years in the U.S. Army with six overseas deployments, including combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning three Bronze Stars. After active duty, Cait led counterterrorism efforts on the National Security Council and directed election security at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. She holds degrees from West Point, Harvard, and MIT, and brings mission-driven, pragmatic leadership to the challenges facing New York families.

Entrepreneur | Community Leader | Economic Development Advocate

<challenger><flip>Rebecca Cooke is running to represent Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. A small business owner and founder of the Red Letter Grant, she has helped women entrepreneurs across western Wisconsin start and grow their businesses. Appointed to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board, she co-chaired the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Committee. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Rebecca’s campaign is rooted in practical solutions that expand rural opportunity, strengthen local economies, and support small business growth.

Attorney | Local Government Reformer | Public Servant

<incumbent>Congresswoman Laura Gillen represents New York’s 4th District. In 2017, she became the first Democrat elected Hempstead Town Supervisor in more than a century, overseeing a $500 million budget and leading operational reforms. A graduate of Georgetown and NYU Law, Laura began her career in public service as a George Baker Scholar and volunteer during the AIDS crisis. Before Congress, she practiced law and taught as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University. Her priorities include affordability, accountability, and effective local governance that restores trust in public institutions.

Small Business Owner | Community Leader | Pragmatic Problem-Solver

<incumbent>Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez represents Washington’s 3rd District. A fifth-generation Washingtonian and small business owner, she co-founded an auto repair and machine shop and previously served on the Underwood Conservation District Board. In Congress, she serves on the Agriculture and Small Business Committees, is a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and co-chairs the Blue Dog Coalition. Marie focuses on lowering costs, strengthening skilled trades, and supporting small businesses that drive local economies.

Intelligence Officer | Attorney | Public Servant

<incumbent>Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander represents New Hampshire’s 2nd District. A former U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer, she served as a foreign policy advisor in the Senate and clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court. Before Congress, she worked at the Department of Justice on antitrust enforcement and corporate accountability. In the House, she serves on the Armed Services and Small Business Committees, advancing policies that promote competition, protect national security, and strengthen democratic institutions.

State Senator | Nonprofit Executive | Education Leader

<incumbent>Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet represents Michigan’s 8th District. Before Congress, she served in the Michigan Senate and held leadership roles in education and child development, including as Executive Director of Michigan Head Start and Vice President at the Skillman Foundation. In the House, she serves on the Agriculture and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees and was elected Freshman Leadership Representative for the New Democrat Coalition. Kristen’s work focuses on family economic security, workforce readiness, and community resilience.

Attorney | Public Policy Expert | Congressional Counsel

<incumbent>Congressman Josh Riley represents New York’s 19th District. A fifth-generation Upstate New Yorker, he has served in public and private legal roles, including as general counsel to a U.S. Senator and policy analyst at the Department of Labor. He also clerked on the Ninth Circuit and practiced at Boies Schiller Flexner and Jenner & Block. A graduate of William & Mary and Harvard Law, Josh focuses on rebuilding infrastructure, lowering costs, and advancing bipartisan, practical governance.

Veteran | Entrepreneur | Local Public Official

<incumbent>Congressman Pat Ryan represents New York’s 18th District. A decorated Army intelligence officer, he completed two combat tours in Iraq before founding a technology company that grew to more than 150 employees. He later served as Ulster County Executive, driving economic growth and public safety initiatives. In Congress, Pat serves on the Armed Services Committee and advocates for veterans, small businesses, and resilient infrastructure. He brings a service-first, results-oriented approach to governing.

State Legislator | Attorney | Public Policy Leader

<incumbent>Congresswoman Emilia Sykes represents Ohio’s 13th District. Before Congress, she served eight years in the Ohio House, including two as Minority Leader, where she worked across the aisle on public safety and economic development. In the U.S. House, she serves on the Transportation & Infrastructure and Science, Space & Technology Committees and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition and Problem Solvers Caucus. Emilia holds degrees from Kent State University and the University of Florida and is focused on lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and ensuring accountable government.

Aerospace Executive | NASA Chief of Staff | Innovation Policy Leader

<incumbent>Congressman George Whitesides represents California’s 27th District. The former NASA Chief of Staff and CEO of Virgin Galactic helped advance America’s leadership in commercial spaceflight and innovation. During the pandemic, he co-chaired the Antelope Valley Task Force, coordinating NASA, local government, and industry to support frontline workers. In Congress, George serves on the Armed Services and Science, Space & Technology Committees, where he focuses on national security, advanced manufacturing, and good jobs for the future.