2022 Candidates
Katybeth Davis
Katybeth Davis is running for Michigan State Senate, District 16. A Black Lives Matter activist for seven years, Katybeth credits her community for where she is today. An avid volunteer and mother of two, Katybeth fights for equity, diversity, gun reform, and reproductive rights.
Kristen McDonald Rivet
Kristen McDonald Rivet is running for Michigan State Senate, District 35. With over thirty years of experience, Kristen is a committed champion for her community. A mother of six, Kristen is a proud activist for improving education opportunities, increasing youth development, and revitalizing community neighborhoods.
Arvind Venkat
Arvind Venkat is running for Pennsylvania State House, District 30. A leader of Pennsylvania's state-wide emergency physicians’ organization for the last five years, Arvind is dedicated to improving the health and lives of his community. As an ER doctor and father of five, he’s seen firsthand how giving back to his community helps everyone thrive.
Paul Takac
Paul Takac is running for Pennsylvania State House, District 82. Paul is currently a member of the College Township Council and a businessman with twenty years of experience helping transform technology in classrooms. He is passionate about workforce development, reproductive rights, education, and preserving democracy.
Vito Malacari
Vito Malacarri is running for Pennsylvania State House, District 119. Vito is a teacher and father of two who believes that every child deserves a high-quality education that will lead to a high-quality job. He is a champion for working families and is passionate about affordable healthcare and community safety.
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
Izzy Smith-Wade-El is running for Pennsylvania State House, District 49. Currently working with the Lancaster County Homelessness Coalition, Izzy is a former Harrisburg City Council member committed to affordable housing, working families, and accessible education.
Carol Kazeem
Carol Kazeem is running for Pennsylvania State House, District 159. A Chester resident, Carol's motto is “Jobs. Care. Justice.” Fighting to end global poverty and help her community, she works as a trauma outreach specialist.
Jessica Katzenmeyer
Jessica Katzenmeyer is running for Wisconsin State Senate, District 5. Jessica worked for UPS for over 12 years and is a proud union member. Currently serving on the City of West Allis Plan Commission, she is passionate about affordable healthcare, LGBTQ rights, and fighting for issues that impact her community.
Carla Catalan Day
Carla Catalan Day is running for North Carolina House District 74. Raised in the area, Carla has a long history of public service, including being a Registered Environmental Health Specialist. She started an environmental health consulting business in 2012 and is dedicated to helping working families.
Ricky Hurtado
Ricky Hurtado is running for North Carolina House District 63. Ricky’s commitment to public service started at UNC-Chapel Hill as a Morehead-Cain Scholar. Having worked with non-profits and foundations, he continues to advocate for children and families in his community.
Lucy Inman
Lucy Inman is running for North Carolina Supreme Court. Judge Inman has been a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals since 2014. She fights for equity, respect, and justice.
Jen Jordan
Jen Jordan is running for Attorney General in Georgia. Currently representing Fulton and Cobb Counties, Jen fights to give a voice to those without power, including advocating for voters’ rights and environmental protection. Having practiced law for 20 years, she is recognized as one of the top lawyers in the state.
Lina Hidalgo
Lina Hidalgo is running for Harris County Judge. Lina is the first woman and Latina elected executive of our nation's third-largest County. Lina is dedicated to marking Harris County a safer, stronger place for every resident.
Lesley Briones
Lesley Briones is running for Harris County Commissioner in Texas. Bilingual and bicultural, she is the daughter of teachers who deeply understands the struggles of working families and the value of education. Lesley has received numerous awards for her fairness and skill during her tenure as a Harris County Civil Court Judge. She is committed to prioritizing key services and safety for all constituents of Harris County.
Mihaela Plesa
Mihaela Plesa is running for Texas House District 70. Mihaela is passionate about ensuring Texans have have affordable energy and clean water, among many other priorities. She is currently a legislative director for state representatives.
Allison Perkins
Allison Perkins is running for Maine House District 4. Allison is a special education teacher and passionate about fully-funding schools, helping workers create safe and stable workplace conditions, and making sure her constituents can feed their families.
Terri Jamison
Terri Jamison is running for Ohio Supreme Court. Elected to the Tenth District Court of Appeals in 2020, she has worked tirelessly to empower families and find alternatives to juvenile detention centers. Terri believes it’s a judge's responsibility to be unswayed by public opinion and fights for “Equal Justice Under Law.”
Megan Srinivas
Megan Srinivas is running for State Representative in House District 30. An infectious disease physician, Megan chaired Iowa’s Biden-Harris COVID Response Council. Megan has a long history of serving Iowa and improving access to medical treatment.
Cisco Aguilar
Cisco Aguilar is running for Secretary of State in Nevada. A former member of the Nevada Athletic Commission, Cisco has a history of fighting for what is right, regardless of public sentiment Having lived in Nevada for 20+ years, he’s worked across bipartisan lines with local leaders to help improve the state.
Mandy Steele
Mandy Steele is running for Pennsylvania State House, District 33. Mandy is an environmental activist, leading grassroots efforts to build green infrastructure systems and solar installations. She is the founder of a non-profit organization dedicated to creating green space and conservation.