2026 Endorsements | CFE PAC

Yassamin Ansari is running for re-election to Congress in Arizona’s 3rd District. She is in her first term in Congress, winning the 2024 general election with 71% of the vote. She has one opponent in the 2026 Democratic primary on August 4. Prior to her service in Congress, she was a member of the Phoenix City Council. In 2025, Ansari became the third member of Congress to identify with the humanist and atheist community and she is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Ansari is an agnostic.

Amish Shah is running for Congress in Arizona’s 1st District. In 2024, Shah nearly defeated the Republican incumbent, David Schweikert, earning 48.1% of the vote. For 2026, this is an open seat (Schweikert is running for Arizona Governor) and there are currently nine Democrats and five Republicans competing in the August 4 primary. Dr. Shah is Jain and is an ally of our community.

Courtney King is running for the Arkansas House of Representatives in District 25. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Chad Puryear, won re-election in 2024 with 71% of the vote. King is a nonprofit founder, multimedia artist, and Art Therapy Practitioner. She is an advocate for farm and business innovation to create investment in regional community hubs. These spaces will grow public education options and youth conservation volunteer programs. These programs will enhance our natural resources and public lands and improve mental health. King is a humanist and freethinker.

Paul Chakalian is running for Congress in California’s 23rd District. Chakalian is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Jay Obernolte, who won in 2024 with 60% of the vote. There are four Democrats in this race in the June 2 primary. Chakalian is a small business owner, community advocate, and an agnostic.

Judy Chu is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 28th District. In 2024, she won the general election with 65% of the vote. She is serving in her eighth term. Chu started her public service with the Board of Education for Garvey School District in 1985. From there, she was elected to the Monterey Park City Council, where she served as Mayor three times. She then was elected to the State Assembly and then California’s elected tax board, known as the State Board of Equalization. Chu serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and House Budget Committee. She is also a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Chu is a Unitarian Universalist and an ally of our community.

Tanya Cook is running for the California State Assembly in District 70. Cook is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Tri Ta, who won in 2024 with 54.7% of the vote. There are no other Democratic candidates in this race in the June 2 primary. Cook is a lifelong advocate for working families, social justice, and bold progressive change. She is a recovering Catholic, who identifies "as both an atheist and spiritually grounded in aspects of paganism, especially nature-based values and personal connection to the world around me."

Laura Friedman is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 30th District. In 2024, she won the general election with 68% of the vote. This is her first term. She served in the California State Assembly from 2016 to 2024. Friedman is committed to making meaningful progress on the issues that matter most to her district: making housing more affordable, safeguarding access to clean water, protecting communities from wildfires and other disasters, and creating an economy that works for everyone. She serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. She is also a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Friedman is Jewish and an ally of our community.

Robert Garcia is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 42nd District. In 2024, he won the general election with 68% of the vote. This is his second term. Before coming to Congress, he served as Mayor of Long Beach for eight years. Garcia is a steadfast advocate for working class families, our environment and our democracy. He is the Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform and also serves on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. In addition, he is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Garcia is Catholic and an ally of our community.

Jimmy Gomez is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 34th District. In 2024, he won the general election with 56% of the vote. This is his fifth term. Before coming to Congress, he served in the California State Assembly (2012-2017) and was a union organizer with AFSCME CA and United Nurses Association of California. He is a fierce advocate for renters and working families. He is a member of Committee on Ways and Means and the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Gomez is Catholic and an ally of our community.

Jared Huffman is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 2nd District. Huffman is the Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee. He has two opponents in the top two primary on June 2. In 2024, Huffman earned 73% in the general election. In 2017, he became the second member of Congress to identify with the humanist and atheist community (Pete Stark was the first in 2007). Huffman is the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He is a humanist and agnostic.

Zoe Lofgren is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 18th District. In 2024, she won the general election with 65% of the vote. This is her 15th term. Prior to Congress, she served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors from 1981 to 1994. Lofgren is a longtime leader on anti-corruption, campaign finance, and pro-democracy reforms. She is the Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary. In addition, she is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Lofgren is a Lutheran and an ally of our community.

Dave Min is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 47th District. He won his first term in 2024 with 51% of the vote in this very competitive district. There are currently three Republicans seeking to unseat him in the June 2 primary. Min was a member of the California State Senate from 2021 to 2025. He is an Episcopalian and an ally of our community.

Kevin Mullin is running for re-election to Congress in California’s 15th District. In 2024, he won the general election with 73% of the vote. This is his second term. Before coming to Congress, he served on the City of South San Francisco City Council (2007-2012) and in the California State Assembly (2012-2022). Mullin has also been a local small communications business owner and television host and commentator. He is a member of House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Mullin is Catholic and an ally of our community.

James Marsh-Holschen is running for the Colorado State House in District 33. This is an open seat and there are 4 Democratic candidates in the June 20 primary. The Democratic incumbent, William Lindstedt, is running for the State Senate and won re-election in 2024 with 59% of the vote. Marsh-Holschen is a former Broomfield City Council member, who focused on the budget and the impact of fees and services on the most vulnerable of residents. Knowing the struggles that governments, communities, and families face, Marsh-Holschen will address Colorado’s affordability and education crisis. He is an agnostic/atheist.

Joseph Reagan is running for Congress in Colorado’s 5th District. He is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Jeff Crank, who won in 2024 with 55% of the vote. There are six Democrats in the June 20 primary. Reagan has more than 20 years of experience leading change and teams across the defense, technology, and nonprofit sectors. After the 9/11 attacks he answered the call to serve and completed Army Ranger School and two combat tours in Afghanistan. After leaving active duty, he has dedicated his career in nonprofit service to support military Veterans, small business development, and working families. Reagan is non-religious.

Brianna Titone is running for Colorado Treasurer. The Democratic incumbent, Dave Young, is term-limited so cannot run in 2026. There are four Democratic candidates in the primary on June 30. Titone is currently a member of the Colorado State House (District 27). We proudly endorsed her for her legislative seat and are thrilled that she is taking her experience, knowledge, and bold ideas to a statewide race. Rep. Titone is spiritual but not religious.

Steph Vigil is running to reclaim her District 16 seat in the Colorado State House. In 2024, she lost her re-election bid by just three votes. When she returns to office, she will continue her work by standing up to corporate lobbyists and Christian Nationalists to protect civil rights, strengthen worker protections, safeguard our environment, and promote more affordable housing and transportation.​ Vigil is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 30. She is a secular humanist, an exvangelical, and an atheist.

Sarah McBride is running for re-election to Congress in Delaware’s At-Large District. In 2024, she won the general election with 58% of the vote. This is her first term. Prior to Congress, she served in the Delaware State Senate for six years. Her policy priorities include expanding healthcare access, investing in economic policies that benefit workers and families, reforming our criminal justice system, and tackling climate change. McBride serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Space, Science, and Technology Committee. In addition, she is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. McBride is a Presbyterian and an ally of our community.

Mark Davis is running for Congress in Florida’s 16th District. He’s a veteran, a husband, a dad, and a small business owner who’s spent his life working hard and standing up for what’s right. The Republican incumbent, Vern Buchanan, won re-election in 2024 with 60% of the vote. Raised with Christian values, Davis now identifies as agnostic. He believes in truth over tradition, action over excuses, and results over loyalty to broken systems. He’s running to bring common sense, honesty, and accountability back to government — and make it work for the people again.

Maxwell Frost is running for re-election to Congress in Florida’s 10th District. In 2024, he won the general election with 62% of the vote. This is his 2nd term in Congress. He was the first member of Generation Z to be elected to Congress, and is a former organizer, musician, and community activist. Frost serves on the Oversight and Government Reform and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees. He is also a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Frost is a Baptist and an ally of our community.

Marialana Kinter is running for Congress in Florida’s 7th District. A U.S. Navy veteran and former nuclear reactor supervisor, Kinter is running a powerful, grassroots campaign for the working class to unseat Republican incumbent Cory Mills. She has proven her commitment to fighting for a government guided by reason and evidence that fiercely protects both the separation of church and state and an individual's freedom of belief. We are proud to endorse a candidate who embodies the values of integrity, service, and a commitment to evidence-based policy. Kinter was raised in a Catholic/Christian household and now is non-religious.

Hank Johnson is running for re-election to Congress in Georgia’s 4th District. In 2024, he won the general election with 76% of the vote. This is his 10th term in Congress. Johnson champions legislation that strengthens civil rights, consumer protections, and community safety. As a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, he has been a national leader on court reform, pushing for accountability and ethical standards for Justices seated on the United States Supreme Court. He is also a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Johnson is a Buddhist and an ally of our community.

Michael McCord is running for Congress in Georgia’s 1st District. There are five Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Earl Carter, won re-election in 2024 with 62% of the vote, and is now running for the U.S. Senate. McCord has run political campaigns across the country and is now putting his name on the ballot. He is a successful business consultant and has served on the boards of South Carolina Equality and Foothills Family Resource. He is a non-practicing Christian.

Brianna Woodson is running for Congress in Georgia’s 12th District. There are four Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Rick Allen, won re-election in 2024 with 60% of the vote. As a counselor-in-residency, Woodson has spent her career listening, problem-solving, and helping people from all walks of life find common ground. In Congress, she will provide steady, practical leadership rooted in fairness, responsibility, and community. From supporting affordable housing and fair wages, to strengthening education and expanding access to healthcare, her campaign is about putting people first. Woodson is an agnostic.

Yasmeen Bankole is running for Congress in Illinois’ 8th District. There are eight Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 17. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi, who won in 2024 with 57% of the vote, is running for the U.S. Senate. Yasmeen Bankole serves as a Trustee in the Village of Hanover Park and has served as a staff member for both Congressman Krishnamoorthi and Senator Dick Durbin. Durbin has endorsed her campaign as have former Congressman Bobby Rush and the Congressional Black Caucus PAC. Bankole is a Christian and ally of our community.

Sean Casten is running for re-election to Congress in Illinois’ 6th District. He is serving in his 4th term in Congress. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on March 17. Casten is a climate scientist who has dedicated his life to fighting climate change. In Congress he has also focused on supporting families by fighting inflation, lowering prescription drug prices and creating good paying jobs. Casten believes in common-sense gun reforms like universal background checks that protect our children and communities and consistently supports legislation to keep abortion safe and legal. He is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus and is an ally of our community.

Sunjay Kumar is running for the Illinois House of Representatives in District 13. There are five Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 17. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent Hoan Huynh, who won re-election in 2024 with 88% of the vote, is running for Congress. Kumar is a community organizer who will bring his skills to the legislature to defend and strengthen protections for immigrant communities, trans neighbors, and reproductive freedom, and to make neighborhoods more accessible, more affordable, and safer for everyone. Raised in a mixed Hindu and Baptist family, Kumar is an atheist.

Kyle Nudo is running for Congress in Illinois’ 15th District. There are four Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 17. The Republican incumbent is Mary Miller who was unopposed in 2024 and won with 71% of the vote in 2022. Nudo says, “Families are working harder than ever and getting less in return — from the rising cost of healthcare to jobs that no longer pay what they should. I’m running to change that — to stand up for the people who make our communities work: the farmers, nurses, veterans, teachers, and tradespeople who deserve fair wages, affordable healthcare, and the freedom to build a good life right here at home.” He is an agnostic and humanist.

Demi Palecek is running for the Illinois House of Representatives in District 13. There are five Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 17. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent Hoan Huynh, who won re-election in 2024 with 88% of the vote, is running for Congress. Palecek is a 14-year Army National Guard veteran who served as an Equal Opportunity Leader and SHARP advocate, was activated to protect the Capitol in the wake of the January 6th Insurrection, and is currently one of only two National Guard members nationwide publicly resisting Trump's illegal deployment of troops for ICE enforcement. She also serves as President of the 46th Ward Democrats. Palecek is prepared to fight for working families, immigrant rights, affordable housing, and a government that truly serves all of us. She is an atheist.

Maria Peterson is running for the Illinois House of Representatives in District 52. In 2024, she challenged the Republican incumbent Martin McLaughlin and lost by just 47 votes. This close contest demonstrates that District 52 is ready for change and Maria is the candidate who can deliver it. She is running so families can afford to stay in their homes, breathe clean air, send their children to safe schools, and build the secure future they’ve worked so hard to achieve. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on March 17. Peterson is non-religious.

Delia Ramirez is running for re-election to Congress in Illinois’ 3rd District. She has served in Congress since 2023 and is unopposed in the primary on March 17. Ramirez was the first and is the only Latina Congresswoman in the Midwest. She is an accomplished social service director, community leader, and coalition builder who has dedicated her life and career advocating for working families. She is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Ramirez is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Kevin Ryan is running for the U.S. Senate for Illinois. With the retirement of Democratic incumbent Dick Durban, there are 12 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in the March 17 primary. Ryan is a former Chicago Public Schools teacher and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Afghanistan. After his service, he worked in Washington DC and earned a graduate degree in national security from Georgetown University. Ryan was raised Catholic and is now an agnostic.

Reed Showalter is running for Congress in Illinois’ 7th District. There are thirteen Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 17. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent Danny Davis, who won in 2024 with 83% of the vote, is not seeking re-election. As an antimonopoly attorney, Showalter has fought corporate power in his career at the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Justice Department, and the White House National Economic Council.. He has held powerful interests accountable and fought to lower the cost of housing, healthcare, and food for everyone. In Congress, he will take on the massive corporations that have made life unaffordable for regular people. Showalter is an agnostic.

William Amyx is running for Congress in Indiana’s 6th District. There are four Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on May 5. The Republican incumbent, Jefferson Shreve, won re-election in 2024 with 64% of the vote. Amyx is a lifelong Hoosier who has spent over 20 years in higher education and has seen the system fail too many good people. He is running for Congress to fix what is broken with common sense, compassion, and a plan that puts working families first. Amyx was raised Catholic and is now spiritual.

Xavier Carrigan is running for Congress in Iowa’s 3rd District. There are six Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on June 6. The Republican incumbent, Zach Nunn, won re-election in 2024 with 52% of the vote. Carrigan is an educator who is running for Congress because we deserve leaders who will fight for us, not for billionaires, lobbyists, or party insiders. His campaign is built on the belief that government should protect our health, our freedoms, and our future. Carrigan was raised Roman Catholic and was educated in Jesuit schools. Today he identifies as secular.

William Compton is running for Congress in Kentucky’s 2nd District. Compton is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Brett Guthrie, who won in 2024 with 73% of the vote. There are three Democratic candidates running in the May 19 primary. Compton is currently serving in his third term as a Plum Springs City Commissioner. He is an atheist.

Adam Moore is running for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives in District 45. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. In 2024, Moore won the seat with just 50.3% of the vote. He is a veteran with deployments to Africa and Afghanistan. When he returned home, Moore helped modernize technology systems in military hospitals and built a small coaching business, helping athletes reach their health and fitness goals. In the legislature, Rep. Moore fights for hardworking families, strong public schools, affordable healthcare, and protecting personal freedoms. He is a Christian Universalist and ally of our community.

Ned Pillersdorf is running for Congress in Kentucky’s 5th District. Pillersdorf is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Hal Rogers, who won in 2024 with 82% of the vote. Until now Rogers has not faced a competitive election in 30 years. Pillersdorf is an attorney who has decades of experience representing the people he calls “the underdogs in our legal system.” He is unopposed in the May 19 Democratic primary. Pillersdorf is not affiliated with any organized religion.

Lauren Jewett is running for Congress in Louisiana’s 1st District. She currently has two challengers in the Democratic primary on May 16. The Republican incumbent is Steve Scalise who won re-election in 2024 with 67% of the vote. As a special education teacher with over 16 years in Louisiana classrooms, Jewett understands the real challenges facing our communities. As a member of Congress, she will fight to cap insurance rates, expand healthcare access, fund our schools, and hold Washington accountable to Louisiana families. Jewett is spiritual but not religious.

Kiernan Majerus-Collins is running for the Maine House of Representatives in District 94. There are two Democratic candidates currently running in the June 9 primary election. Majerus-Collins is an immigration and civil rights lawyer who works every day protect the civil and constitutional rights of his friends and neighbors in Maine. He is a Unitarian Universalist humanist.

Josie Caballero is running for Montgomery County (MD) Council At-Large. There are 11 Democratic candidates currently running for one of four seats in the primary on June 23. Three of the four Democratic incumbents are not running for re-election. A U.S. Navy veteran, Caballero has continued her public service as an activist and political consultant. She was a Democratic presidential national delegate, is a founding member of the DNC Trans Advisory Committee, and is a member of the Maryland Commission of LGBTQIA+ Affairs. She is an atheist.

Patrick Kirby is running for Washington County (MD) Commissioner. All five of the Commissioners are Republican. The Democratic primary is on June 23. As a healthcare worker, Kirby sees the failures of our system every single day: working families are struggling financially, mental health and addiction services are failing people, and homelessness keeps rising. For too long, county leadership has treated symptoms instead of root causes. Kirby will be a commissioner who listens to the community, asks hard questions, and actually solves problems—not just manages them. He is spiritual but not religious.

Jamie Raskin is running for re-election to Congress in Maryland’s 8th District. He has served in Congress since 2017. In 2024, Raskin won re-election with 77% of the vote. He has one opponent in the 2026 Democratic primary. Raskin is a leader in the Democracy Summer project, which trains and deploys the next generation of Democratic organizers and leaders to win elections all over the country. Rep. Raskin is a co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He is Jewish and a humanist, and an ally of our community.

Benjamin Ambrose is running for Congress in Michigan’s 2nd District. He is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, John Moolenaar, who won in 2024 with 65% of the vote. Ambrose grew up on a small farm, served nearly 20 years as a Marine Infantryman, and worked in Washington DC as a contractor with the Veterans Administration and Department of Defense. In addition to an undergraduate degree from Georgetown, he has a MBA from Johns Hopkins and a Master’s in Anthropology from Harvard. Ambrose identifies as a scientist.

Diop Harris is running for Congress in Michigan’s 4th District. He is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Bill Huizenga, who won in 2024 with 55% of the vote. Having worked as a staffer on Capitol Hill and in the nonprofit sector, Harris knows how public service should operate. He will listen when constituents call, show up when they need help, and ask what they need to make their own dreams for their community a reality. Harris practices the Anishnaabe way of life.

Rashida Tlaib is running for re-election to Congress in Michigan’s 12th District. In 2024, she won the general election with 70% of the vote. This is her fourth term. Prior to Congress, Tlaib served in the Michigan State House of Representatives (2009-2015). She works for environmental justice, racial and immigration justice, economic and housing justice, healthcare for all and healthcare equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights and gender justice, and human rights around the world. She serves on the Financial Services, Natural Resources, and Oversight & Reforms Committees. She is also a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Tlaib is Muslim and an ally of our community.

Betty McCollum is running for re-election to Congress in Minnesota’s 4th District. She has served in Congress since 2001 and has no Democratic opponents in the 2026 primary. McCollum is the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation and serves on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. She is an outspoken champion for protecting and preserving our environment. McCollum is Catholic and any ally of our community.

Kelly Morrison is running for re-election to Congress in Minnesota’s 3rd District. In 2024, she won the general election with 58% of the vote. This is her first term. Prior to Congress, Morrison served in the Minnesota State Senate and State House of Representatives. In addition to public service, she has been a practicing OB-GYN doctor for over 20 years. Morrison has dedicated her life to helping people. She serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee and House Committee on Small Business. She is also a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Morrison is Episcopalian and an ally of our community.

Missi Hesketh is running for Congress in Missouri’s 7th District. In 2024, she ran against the Republican incumbent, Eric Burlison, earning 26% of the vote and is seeking a rematch in 2026. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Hesketh has been an educator for almost twenty years, served on the Forsyth Board of Aldermen from 2008-2012, and was elected as Mayor of Forsyth in 2023. She is religiously unaffiliated.

Heather Goulding is running for re-election to the Nevada State Assembly in District 27. In 2024, she won the general election with 55% of the vote. In her first term, she was successful in passing legislation advancing government transparency, strengthening protections for domestic violence survivors, expanding rapid testing access for at-risk pregnant mothers, and reducing unnecessary testing burdens on young students. Her policy goals include: making healthcare more accessible and affordable, making housing more affordable, reducing class sizes and advocating for better pay for educators, championing sustainable energy solutions, and resisting efforts to undermine voting rights. Goulding is a humanist.

Heath Howard is running for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st District. The Democratic incumbent in this seat, Chris Pappas, is running for the U.S. Senate. Rep. Howard is serving his second term in the New Hampshire House of Representatives. At just 25, Howard is a strong voice for a new generation of leadership, which is rooted in lived experience, fresh ideas, and a commitment to building a more just and inclusive future. Rep. Howard is an atheist.

Terri Reese is running for Congress in New Jersey’s 2nd District. There are four Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on June 2. The Republican incumbent, Jeff Van Drew, won re-election in 2024 with 58% of the vote. For more than 30 years, Reese worked in retail management where she learned the value of integrity, teamwork, and listening; skills that are just as critical in public service as they are in business. As a single mother of two and as a full-time caregiver for her mother, she has faced financial uncertainty and had to fight to obtain services her loved ones deserved. She will bring that same fight to Capitol Hill and serve her district like family. Reese is an agnostic.

Brian Varela is running for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District. There are six Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on June 2. The Republican incumbent, Thomas Kean Jr., won re-election in 2024 with just 51.8% of the vote. Last year, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill carried this district by 2%, and the race is now considered a "tossup" by every major election prognosticator in the country. Varela is a first-generation American, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to fighting for New Jersey families and protecting democracy. He has demonstrated is commitment to the community as a fighter for democracy, economic fairness, and real change. He has led grassroots efforts across New Jersey, organizing communities, founding the Morris Dems Hispanic Caucus, and advocating for reforms like Ranked Choice Voting to give power back to the people. Varela was raised Catholic and is an ally of our community.

Lukas Ventouras is running for Congress in New York’s 1st District. There are two Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on June 26. The Republican incumbent, Nicholas LaLota, won re-election in 2024 with 55% of the vote. From empowering workers and expanding healthcare to tackling the climate crisis and defending democracy, Lukas Ventouras is committed to bold, people-first solutions. He was raised Greek Orthodox and is an ally of our community.

LeVon Barnes is running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 64. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent in this seat is Dennis Riddell. In 2024, Barnes earned 45% of the vote in the general election against the incumbent. He is an educator, coach and community leader whose campaign priorities are to make life affordable, invest in our kids, rebuild our communities, and protect our freedoms. Barnes is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Southey Blanton is running for the North Carolina Senate in District 25. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Amy Galey, won re-election in 2024 with 60% of the vote. Blanton is passionate about improving public education in North Carolina. His mother was a public school teacher for almost 30 years and for the last 10 years he and his wife have been helping their four children navigate public school. They have met and work with teachers, administrators, and other incredible school staff that day after day do more and more for our kids with less and less. Republican legislators are ignoring pleas from students, teachers, and schools, it’s time for a change. Blanton is an agnostic.

Andy Bowline is running for the North Carolina Senate in District 31. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Dana Caudill Jones, won this seat with 62% of the vote in 2024. Bowline is running because he has watched the state legislature accumulate power while doing less and less for actual people. This is happening because legislators gerrymandered the district maps to ensure a Republican supermajority in a state that elected a Democratic governor by 15 points in 2024. He says, “you deserve someone who has to earn your vote, not someone whose seat was guaranteed before the campaign even started.” Bowline is an agnostic.

Zelda Briarwood is running for Congress in North Carolina’s 11th District. There are five Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Chuck Edwards, won re-election in 2024 with 57% of the vote. Briarwood is an educator and advocate. She has guided adults in early addiction recovery, been a case manager for survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking, and successfully unionized her workplace. She is also the secretary of the Haywood County Young Dems. She is an agnostic.

Deb Butler is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 18. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. In 2024, she won the general election with 81% of the vote. In this election, she says, “I look forward to continuing my service as we work together to guarantee a stellar public education for every child, build state-of-the-art infrastructure, and cultivate a culture that welcomes new businesses while supporting working families. While there is still much work to do to rebuild our state’s national reputation, I remain optimistic about North Carolina’s future and am committed to being part of that progress.” Rep. Butler is a Christian and ally of our community.

West Caudle is running for Congress in North Carolina’s 10th District. There are six Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Pat Harrigan, won election in 2024 with 58% of the vote. Caudle says this campaign “is not about left versus right. It is about right versus wrong; the top versus the rest of us… I am running to take the fight to those who sold us out to the billionaires who bankroll them, on both sides of the aisle.” He is a secular humanist.

Amanda Cook is running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 60. She has three opponents in the Democratic primary on March 3. Rep. Cook was appointed to this seat in November 2025. In 2024, the previous incumbent won the general election with 63% of the vote. As a teacher, coach, founder of an educational non-profit, and former member of the City of High Point Council, Cook has a proven record of creativity, community, and courage. Her policy priorities include education, housing, and environmental protection. Rep. Cook is a humanist.

Allison Dahle is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 11. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. In 2024, she won the general election with 66% of the vote. She says, “I know that we can make North Carolina better. If we work together to keep District 11 blue and to break the Republican majority in the General Assembly, we move forward with a vision and a plan so that District 11—and the entire state of North Carolina—can be a better and more welcoming place for everyone.” Rep. Dahle is a Christian and ally of our community.

Shelly Headen is running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 62. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, John M. Blust, won re-election in 2024 with just 53% of the vote. As a CPA, Headen will ensure fiscal responsibility with taxpayer dollars. She will also fight to fully fund our public schools, work to make healthcare affordable and accessible, and restore fairness, opportunity, and common sense for the people of North Carolina. Headen is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Julie Mayfield is running for re-election to the North Carolina Senate in District 49. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. In 2024, she won the general election with 69% of the vote. Mayfield has been an outspoken proponent of reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, the environment, clean renewable energy, expanding housing, gun control, access to healthcare, local government control, and protecting vulnerable people. Her focus is on putting people and our environment first. Sen. Mayfield is an agnostic spiritual.

Lindsey Prather is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 115. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. In 2024, she won the general election with 58% of the vote. In the legislature, Prather fights for the issues that matter to working families: providing the best possible education for all children, affordable and accessible healthcare, a clean and healthy environment, and a government that serves all people equally. Rep. Prather is an agnostic.

Renée Price is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 50. She has two opponents in the Democratic primary on March 3. In 2024, she was unopposed in the general election. She says, “our ideals of freedom, humanity, and justice are in jeopardy… The challenge before us now is the fight for our basic human rights. I personally accept this challenge, and as your State Representative I will persist in rising up and speaking out on behalf of you, my constituents and the greater community.” Rep. Price is spiritual and an ally of our community.

Michael Robinson is running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 95. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. Robinson challenged the Republican incumbent Todd Carver in 2024 and earned 35% of the vote. He is running again because “democracy is government of, by and for the people, not an elite few who try to corral all the power.” Robinson is running to bring back moderation and sanity to state government. He is a successful businessman, an active community and school volunteer, and a retired member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Robinson in a Methodist and ally of our community.

Tanya White Anderson is running for the North Carolina Senate in District 12. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent in this seat is Jim Burgin. In 2024, Tanya earned 38% of the vote in the general election against the incumbent. Her commitment to service is demonstrated through her career as a retired federal worker, veteran, labor advocate, former educator, mother, and Nana. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Center for Freethought Equality. Tanya is a Christian and a strong ally of our community.

Jen Wiles is running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 75. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Donny Lambeth, won re-election in 2024 with 57% of the vote. Wiles’ campaign promise is to put people first—over profits, politics, and power. She rejects the labels used to divide us: right vs. left, black vs. white, citizen vs. immigrant, straight vs. gay, Christian vs. Muslim, housed vs. unhoused, packed lunch vs. free lunch. ​The truth is simple: it’s the people versus the powerful. Wiles supports religious liberty for all.

Troy Green is running for the U.S. Senate for Oklahoma. He is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Markwayne Mullin, who won the 2022 special election with 62% of the vote. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on June 16. Green is a small business owner, security specialist, husband to a nurse, and proud father of a Marine. He has spent his life serving others and building opportunity where it didn’t exist, and will fight for better schools, safer communities, and a government that works for everyone. Green is a humanist.

Suzanne Bonamici is running for re-election to Congress in Oregon’s 1st District. In 2024, she won the general election with 69% of the vote. She is serving in her seventh term. Bonamici started her career at Legal Aid and worked as a consumer rights attorney. Throughout her career she’s been a leading advocate for public education, protecting the environment, and civil rights. She is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Bonamici is Jewish and an ally of our community.

Andrea Salinas is running for re-election to Congress in Oregon’s 6th District. In 2024, she won the general election with 53% of the vote. She is serving in her second term. Prior to Congress, Salinas served in the Oregon House of Representatives (2017-2023) and she worked for Congressman Pete Stark, the first member of Congress to publicly identify with our community. Salinas is a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. In addition, she is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Salinas is an ally of our community.

Jennifer Brothers is running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 9th District. Brothers is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Dan Meuser, who won in 2024 with 70% of the vote. Brothers’ diverse background spans private investigation, correctional law enforcement, higher education administration, banking, and entrepreneurship, and she is a devoted mother, proud neighbor, and member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Brothers is an agnostic.

Chris Deluzio is running for re-election to Congress in Pennsylvania’s 17th District. In 2024, he won the general election with 54% of the vote. This is his second term. Deluzio is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Iraq war veteran, and voting rights attorney. As a lawyer, Chris worked to protect voting rights and our elections as the policy director at Pitt Cyber and at the Brennan Center for Justice. He is a member of the House Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. In addition, he is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Deluzio is Catholic and an ally of our community.

Chis Rabb is running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. The Democratic incumbent in this seat, Dwight Evans, is not seeking re-election. RepRabb, as he prefers to be called, is in his fifth term in the Pennsylvania State House (District 200). He has built his career standing up for social justice and fighting corporate greed. RepRabb is not religious.

Victoria Broderick is running for Congress in Tennessee’s 4th District. In 2024, she ran against the Republican incumbent, Scott DesJarlais, earning 27% of the vote and is seeking a rematch in 2026. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary. Broderick is a working-class mother who has spent her life standing up to bullies like the Republican incumbent. She says, “I'm going to bring monumental change to one of the nation's reddest and most rural MAGA districts.” Broderick is an Episcopalian.

Steve Cohen is running for re-election to Congress in Tennessee’s 9th District. In 2024, he won the general election with 71% of the vote. This is his ninth term. Cohen has steadfastly championed those lacking the power that comes with wealth and privilege, with the enduring goal of ensuring that everyone, irrespective of race, class, or creed, has the chance to pursue their American dream. Prior to Congress, he served 24 years in the Tennessee State Senate. Cohen is a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the Select Committee on Intelligence. In addition, he is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Cohen is Jewish and an ally of our community.

Salman Bhojani is running for re-election to the Texas State House in District 92. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. After immigrating to Texas as a teenager, Bhojani immediately went to worked help support his family. He climbed the ladder from convenience store cashier to successful business owner, attorney, Euless City Councilman, and Texas State Representative. Bhojani understands that when every Texan is given opportunities, our state is stronger, and our future is more secure. He will continue to fight in the legislature because everyone deserves the opportunity to live the American dream. Rep. Bhojani is a Muslim and ally of our community.

Cate Brennan is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 98. She has an opponent in the March 3 Democratic primary. The Republican incumbent, who won in 2024 with 66% of the vote, is not seeking re-election. With a dedication to progress, integrity, and equality, Brennan advocates for public education, affordable health care, tax revenue diversification, economic growth, gun safety, and a sustainable environment. She stands for courageous leadership, community-focused solutions, and fiscal responsibility. Brennan is a humanist.

John Bryant is running for re-election won election the Texas State House in District 114. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. Previous to his current service, Bryant served for nine years in the Texas House of Representatives and then for 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. After leaving Congress in 1997, he returned to his law practice and civic engagement in his community. In 2020 he returned to the state legislature and has set an example for what it means to fight back against an extremist Republican agenda that hurts Texans. He advocates for fully funding our community public schools and has presented tax relief proposals that would benefit all Texans. Bryant is a member of a United Methodist congregation.

Greg Casar is running for re-election to Congress in Texas’ 37th District. He has one opponent in the Democratic primary on March 3 and is serving in his 2nd term in Congress. Casar serves as the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and is a former labor organizer. He fights for an economy that works for working families, not big corporations. As the proud son of Mexican immigrants, he has passed policies to protect families from being separated and is a champion for civil rights and voting rights for all people. Rep. Casar is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He was raised Catholic and is an ally of our community.

Jeff Chavez is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 8. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Cody Harris, won re-election in 2024 with 81% of the vote. “As a progressive Democrat,” Chavez says, “I stand in the great tradition of great leaders like FDR, JFK, and MLK. I am taking a stand against the current political climate because I believe I am a part of that dream and belief — a belief that America’s promise must extend to all of us.” Chavez is a Christian and ally of our community.

Staci Childs is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 131. She is in a crowded Democratic primary on March 3 because the long-time Democratic incumbent is not seeking re-election. Childs is a member of the Texas Board of Education. As a lawyer and educator, she has dedicated her career to making life better for families through education, advocacy, and justice. Her policy priorities are to strengthen public schools, invest in community wellness and affordable healthcare, and reform the criminal justice system. Childs is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Davis Mendoza Darusman is running for Harris County (TX) Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5, Place 2. He has an opponent in the March 3 Democratic Primary. Davis is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Bob Wolfe, who won in 2022 with just 53% of the vote. Justice of the Peace Courts affect housing stability, family finances, and access to justice, so how they operate can have life-changing consequences. Davis is committed to ensuring his court operates justly, efficiently, transparently, and with respect for every person who enters it. He is an agnostic.

Shannon Dicely is running for the Texas State Senate in District 11. She has an opponent in the March 3 Democratic primary. This is an open seat. The Republican incumbent, Mayes Middleton, is running for Texas Attorney General. He was unopposed in the 2022 general election. Dicely believes that government should make life more affordable, strengthen public education, and ensure access to quality healthcare--while respecting personal freedom and delivering accountable leadership. She is fighting to create a government that cares. Dicely is an atheist.

Justin Early is running for Congress in Texas’ 31st District. Early is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, John Carter, who won in 2024 with 64% of the vote. After graduating from high school, Early chose to serve his country and enlist in the United States Army. In the military Early worked with computer security and today has a successful career in cybersecurity. He will be a champion for security, liberty, and opportunity in Congress. Early has been a part of several churches though out his life. His faith rests in humanity — “in our ability to overcome challenges by working together.” He is an ally of our community.

Odus Evbagharu is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 135. He is unopposed in the March 3 Democratic Primary. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent, Jon Rosenthal, is running for the Railroad Commission. He was unopposed in 2024 and won in 2022 with 58% of the vote. As Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party, Evbagharu led one of the most inclusive voter contact programs in county history. His work helped deliver the first Democratic supermajority on the Harris County Commissioners Court since the 1970s. That record shows his ability to organize, build coalitions, and win tough fights — skills he will bring to the Texas Legislature. He is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher is running for re-election to Congress in Texas’ 7th District. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3 and is serving in her 4th term in Congress. Fletcher serves on the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, which oversee issues critical to her Houston community and the nation, including energy and health care policy. She is committed to working to ensure that her community’s core values—inclusion, innovation, and collaboration—result in progress, equality, and opportunity for all Americans. Rep. Fletcher is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus and is a Methodist and an ally of our community.

Milah Flories is running for Congress in Texas’ 17th District. She has two opponents in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Pete Sessions, won re-election in 2024 with 66% of the vote. As a military spouse for 22 years, Flores served many roles to support the armed services. These experiences taught her discipline, humility, and the power of steady leadership. She now works in a nonprofit to help veterans with housing issues. In Congress, Flores will protect working families, strengthen programs that help parents get ahead, and make sure every child has food on the table and a fair chance to succeed. She is an agnostic.

Vikki Goodwin is running for Texas Lt. Governor. She has two opponents in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Dan Patrick, won re-election to this seat in 2022 with 53.8% of the vote. Goodwin is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives (District 47). We endorsed her for her current office and are thrilled she is running statewide to return sanity to Texas government and focus on real issues, not distractions. Goodwin is a Lutheran and an ally of our community.

Cassandra Hernandez is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in District 115. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. Hernandez advocates for affordable housing, mental health services, and public safety, and she fought attempts to chip away at local control. She was also honored to be named Mexican American Legislative Caucus Freshman of the Year. She strongly fought against the THC ban and bills that target the LGBTQ+ community and immigrants. Hernandez is Catholic and an ally of our community.

Joe Herrera is running for the Texas State Senate in District 24. He is unopposed in the March 3 Democratic Primary. The Republican incumbent, Peter Flores, won in 2022 with 64% of the vote. Herrera sees the resilience of the folks of Texas—they are doing their part. They deserve a Senator who will prioritize their needs and fight to make their lives just a little easier. Current state leadership seems focused on maintaining power, while Herrera is dedicated to improving his community’s future. Herrera is Catholic and an ally of our community.

Evan Hunt is running for Congress in Texas’ 3rd District. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Keith Self, won re-election in 2024 with 63% of the vote. Hunt is a decorated 20-year veteran and combat aviator, a community and business leader, and a family man. He is running for Congress to take our country back from extremist agendas and restore the intent of America’s Founding Fathers for constitutional integrity, the rule of law, and a government that works for all. Hunt was raised in a mixed faith family and is an ally of our community.

David Kessler is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 14. He has an opponent in the Democratic Primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Paul Dyson, won re-election in 2024 with 60% of the vote. Dr. Kessler has been a higher education professional for nearly 25 years. His policy priorities include: strengthening public education, returning academic control and decision-making to higher education campuses, raising the minimum wage, providing paid medical and family leave, lowering healthcare costs, expanding animal welfare requirements, and protecting personal rights. Kessler is an agnostic.

Orlando Lopez is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 33. He is unopposed in the March 3 Democratic Primary. The Republican incumbent, Katrina Pierson, was unopposed in the 2024 general election. Lopez will defend public education, stand up for women’s health and reproductive freedom, support the LGBTQ+ community, promote gun safety reform, and highlight the essential role immigrants play in the Texas workforce and economy. He believes leadership means listening first, and placing the people of the district above partisan politics. Lopez was raised in the Christian church, but does not currently identify as religious.

Elizabeth Lotterhos is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 126. She has an opponent in the March 3 Democratic primary. The Republican incumbent is not seeking re-election. He was unopposed in both 2024 and 2022. Lotterhos says, “Texas lawmakers have done everything they can to divide us and distract us from the real issues in Texas. Legacy media has failed us. Social media has failed us.” She is working to counter this by building a strong community that demonstrates its strength though in-person civic engagement. Lotterhos is a veteran and identifies as printed on her dog tags "no preference."

Elizabeth Markowtiz is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 26. She has an opponent in the March 3 Democratic primary. The Republican incumbent, Matt Morgan, won in 2024 with 59% of the vote. Dr. Markowtiz says, “I believe that we can achieve an economy that works for all Texans, while also ensuring that all Texans can receive affordable, accessible healthcare and high-quality education. I believe we deserve an education system that fights for and supports its students, teachers, and community. I believe we deserve representatives that actively works to develop solutions, rather than rejecting evidence-based strategies.” Dr. Markowitz is an agnostic.

Christian Menefee is running for Congress in Texas’ 18th District. He has three opponents in the March 3 Democratic primary. He won a runoff election on January 31 with 67% of the vote. In the November 4, 2025 special election, he came in first of 16 candidates with 29.4% of the vote. This is an open seat following the death of Sylvester Turner. Menefee previously served as the Harris County Attorney. He is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Fatima Muse is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 2. She is unopposed in the March 3 Democratic primary. The Republican incumbent, Brent Money, won in 2024 with 81% of the vote. Dr. Muse is running because Texans deserve well-funded public schools, affordable healthcare, and a dignified life for every family. As a medical family therapist, she has spent her career listening deeply, solving complex problems, and helping families navigate crisis. She is known as “Hell in Heels” because of her grit and grace. Muse will bring that same energy to Austin. She is a non-denominational Christian and an ally of our community.

Karen Reeder is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 29. She is unopposed in the March 3 Democratic primary. The Republican incumbent, Jeffrey Barry, won in 2024 with 62% of the vote. Running to bring a voice of reason and results back to Austin, Reeder knows what it means to balance responsibility with compassion, and tough choices with common sense. Her focus is on real issues that affect everyday Texans — roads, schools, safety, healthcare, and affordability — not social media soundbites. Reeder is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Riley Rodriquez is running for the Texas State Senate in District 28. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent is Charles Perry who has been unopposed in the past three election cycles. Rodriquez is a working-class candidate, who knows how it feels to live paycheck to paycheck and to have to choose between gas or groceries. He also knows that it doesn’t have to be this way. Rodriquez will fight for a better quality of life by supporting affordable housing, improving public education, protecting rural hospitals, and putting people over politics. He is an agnostic.

Cameron Rollwitz is running for the Texas State Senate in District 11. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on March 3. This is an open seat. The Republican incumbent, Mayes Middleton, is running for Texas Attorney General. He was unopposed in the 2022 general election. Rollwitz is running to tackle the problems plaguing people on a daily basis by connecting Texas through power grid renovations, high speed internet availability, education salary reforms and free community college, better public transportation, and through reducing the cost of living and increasing wages. He is an agnostic.

Jon Rosenthal is running for the Texas Railroad Commission. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. This is a statewide election for a powerful state agency that regulates oil and gas, pipelines, and utilities. He will be running against Republican Jim Wright (Chairman of the Commission) who won in 2020 with 53% of the vote. Jon Rosenthal has been a member of the Texas House of Representatives since 2019. He is an agnostic.

Bobby Tillman is running for the Texas State Senate in District 3. He is unopposed in the March 3 Democratic primary. This is an open seat. The Republican incumbent, Robert Nicoles, is not seeking re-election and won in 2022 with 77% of the vote. Running to bring common sense — not broken promises to East Texas, Tillman will advocate for returning school leadership to the local community and stopping school vouchers, expanding Medicaid and Medicare, protecting and improving access to rural hospitals, providing broadband service to everyone, and repairing or replacing roads and bridges that are crumbling. Tillman is spiritual but not religious.

Erin Zwiener is running for re-election to the Texas State House in District 45. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. She a conservationist, an author, and an educator, and is passionate about helping the government work better for all Texans. In the legislature, she is fighting to fund public schools, defend the rights of all Texans, provide clean air and water, and ensure everyone has access to affordable and quality health care. Rep. Zwiener is personally spiritual and an agnostic.

Nate Blouin is running for Congress in Utah’s 1st District. This is a newly redrawn district that is heavily Democratic and there are currently five candidates in the Democratic primary on June 23. Blouin is a Utah State Senator who defeated the incumbent by over 50 points in 2022. He has been one of the most progressive and outspoken members of the Utah Legislature. He says, “This race is about whether we meet this moment with courage -- because we’re not going to beat Donald Trump and the billionaires buying influence in Washington unless we’re willing to fight.” Blouin is not religious.

David Chappell is running for the Utah House of Representatives in District 62. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23. The Republican incumbent, Norman Thurston, won re-election in 2024 with 65% of the vote. Chappell is running “to fight for policies that make housing affordable, healthcare accessible, education attainable, infrastructure reliable, and opportunities available to everyone, no matter their circumstances. I want to be a voice for the people who are struggling to survive and give them a real shot at thriving.” He is an agnostic.

Jonny Larsen is running for Congress in Utah’s 4th District. He is currently the only Democratic candidate running in the primary on June 23. The Republican incumbent, Burgess Owens, won re-election in 2024 with 63% of the vote. Larsen is a Marine veteran who was inspired by Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot to use his GI Bill to attend the University of Utah for Math and Physics with aspirations for a PhD in Astrophysics. He is running for Congress to fight for working families and protect our democracy. Larsen is an atheist.

Mackenzie Miller is running for the Utah Senate in District 11. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23. The incumbent, Emily Buss, was appointed to the position in December 2025. In 2022, the Republican incumbent was unopposed in his re-election. Miller is a parent, a Navy veteran, and a working-family advocate who believes public service should be rooted in integrity, accountability, and showing up for the people you represent. He says, “Utahn families deserve leaders who respect their time, their careers, their families and their futures — and that’s the kind of leadership I’m committed to bringing to the Legislature.” Miller is religiously unaffiliated.

Rod Moser is running for the Utah House of Representatives in District 45. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23. The Republican incumbent, Tracey Miller, won re-election in 2024 with 67% of the vote. Moser is a lifelong Utahn, husband, father, and business owner. Raised in a working-class family and shaped by Utah’s outdoors and local values, he believes in practical solutions, fiscal responsibility, and leadership that answers to people, not politics. Moser is focused on protecting what works, fixing what doesn’t, and making sure families can afford to build a stable future. He is a former member of the LDS church and is an ally of our community.

Kevin Seal is running for the Utah House of Representatives in District 39. There are three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination on June 23. The Republican incumbent, Ken Ivory, won re-election in 2024 with 55% of the vote. Seal is a professional Magician who uses his knowledge of magic to educate people, so they don’t get scammed by dishonest people. He is running for the state legislature because he wants to serve his community. He says, “my constituents and and neighbors deserve a representative who will genuinely listen to them.” Seal is an atheist.

Anthony Washburn is running for the Utah House of Representatives in District 21. There are six Democrats running for the nomination at the convention on April 11 and the primary on June 23. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent, Sandra Hollins, won in 2024 with 71% of the vote and is not seeking re-election. Washburn has been professionally cutting hair since he was 21, hearing hundreds of stories about the needs of his constituents. In addition, he serves on the WE Connect Board, which works to improve the physical & safety challenges of the West and East sides of Salt Lake City. Washburn is spiritual but not religious.

Becca Balint is running for re-election to Congress in Vermont. She has served in Congress since 2023 and is unopposed in the 2026 Democratic primary. Balint won re-election in 2024 with 62% of the vote. Prior to her service in Congress, she was a member of the Vermont State Senate from 2015 to 2023. In 2021, Balint was sworn in as State Senate president pro tempore becoming the first female openly gay person and the first woman to fill the position. She is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Balint is Jewish and an ally of our community.

Monique Priestley is running for the Vermont State Senate in the Orange District. The Democratic primary is on August 11. The is an open seat. The former Republican incumbent won in 2024 with 57% of the vote. Priestly is currently in her second term in the Vermont State House, where she has been a champion on rural equity, data privacy, consumer protection, and youth engagement. In the State Senate, she will focus on housing, climate resilience, affordability, economic fairness, and government transparency – issues she says are central to rebuilding trust and opportunity in Vermont. Rep. Priestly is an atheist and humanist.

Don Beyer is running for re-election to the U.S. Congress in Virginia’s 8th District. In 2024, he was unopposed in the Democratic primary and won the general election with 71% of the vote. He is serving in his sixth term. Beyer is the senior House Democrat on Congress’s Joint Economic Committee, and serves on the essential House Committee on Ways and Means. Previously, he served as the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (1990-1998) and as ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein during the Obama administration. He is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Beyer is an Episcopalian and an ally of our community.

Mike Williamson is running for Congress in Virginia’s 2nd District. Williamson is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Jennifer Kiggans, who won re-election in 2024 with just 50.7% of the vote. Mr. Williamson served 20 years as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, and says, “I’m still fighting to defend our way of life, protect our values, and a build stronger future for America.” Mr. Williamson is non-religious.

Carmela Conroy is running for Congress in Washington’s 5th District. There are seven candidates, including four Democrats, currently running in the top-two primary on August 4. In 2024, Conroy earned 39% of the vote in the general election against the Republican incumbent Michael Baumgartner. People in Eastern Washington work hard and look out for one another. What they want is what they deserve: an economy that works for Eastern Washington; safe communities and a secure nation; dignity and care for all; service and accountability. Carmela is running for Congress to honor the region’s traditions and help every community in Eastern Washington reach its full potential. Conroy is a Christian and ally of our community.

Pramila Jayapal is running for re-election to Congress in Washington’s 7th District. In 2024, she won the general election with 84% of the vote. She is serving in her fifth term. Jayapal has spent over 20 years leading organizing and advocacy efforts for women's and immigrant rights and racial and economic justice, and served in the California State Senate. She is a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus, Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and serves on the House Judiciary and House Budget Committees. In addition, she is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Jayapal is an ally of our community.

Emily Randall is running for re-election to Congress in Washington’s 6th District. In 2024, she won the general election with 57% of the vote. This is her first term. Prior to Congress, she served in the Washington State Senate (2019-2024). Prior to elected office, Randall worked for various non-profits to help expand access to higher education as well as affordable health care. In 2016 she went to work for Planned Parenthood with a mission of helping women access health care, including abortion care. She is a member of the House Natural Resources Committee and the Oversight and Accountability Committee. In addition, she is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Randall lists her religion as none.

Chris Armstrong is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 7th District. There are two Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on August 11. The Republican incumbent, Tom Tiffany, won re-election in 2024 with 64% of the vote, and is now running for Governor. Armstrong is a dad, husband, and business owner, who holds Wisconsin’s values of fighting for a better world. With our rights under assault by our own government in blatantly illegal and unconstitutional ways, it’s time, once again, for us to rise up and fight. Armstrong is a secular Jew.

Francesca Hong is running for Governor of Wisconsin. The Democratic incumbent, Tony Evers, is not seeking re-election so this will be a crowded primary. Francesca Hong is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and has served in this position since 2021. Rep. Hong is a humanist

Mark Pocan is running for re-election to Congress in Wisconsin’s 2nd District. In 2024, he won the general election with 70% of the vote. He is serving in his seventh term. Prior to Congress, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1999-2013) and was a small business owner and union member. Pocan fights for policies that promote economic and social justice. He serves on the House Committee on Appropriations is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Pocan is an ally of our community.

Kelda Roys is running for Governor of Wisconsin. The Democratic incumbent, Tony Evers, is not seeking re-election so this will be a crowded primary. Kelda Roys has served in the Wisconsin State Senate since 2021 and was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2009 to 2013. Sen. Roys is an atheist and secular humanist.

Mark Scheffler is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th District. There are three Democratic candidates currently running in the primary on August 11. The Republican incumbent, Tony Wied, won re-election in 2024 with 57% of the vote. Scheffler is an investment advisor, pilot, musician, outdoorsman, former educator and union member, and a lifelong Packers and Brewers fan. He will bring his professional experiences, values, and zest for life to Congress to build a sustainable economy, society, and environment. Scheffler is an Unitarian Universalist and Deist.

Aaron Wojciechowski is running for Congress in Wisconsin’s 6th District. Wojciechowski is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Glenn Grothman, who won in 2024 with 61% of the vote. So far, there are four other Democrats in this race. Wojciechowski is a former Oshkosh City Councilmember and is non-religious.