2026 Endorsements | CFE PAC

Taylor Cook is running for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 43. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Arnold Mooney, won the general election in 2022 with 74% of the vote. Cook’s campaign puts people, not the wealthy and well connected, first to expand healthcare and education, create fair economic opportunities, and reform democracy so that everyone's voice truly counts. He says, “Together, we can build a state where opportunity, fairness, and justice are real for all. If that sounds like a movement you want to be a part of, welcome home.” Cook is an agnostic.

Tabitha Isner is running for the Alabama State Senate in District 26. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. Last year, a federal court ordered that this district be redrawn to comply with the Voting Rights Act making it a competitive district. Her general election opponent is Republican Will Barfoot who currently represents District 25. Isner is the First Vice Chair of the Alabama Democratic Party, an ordained minister, and a pastor’s wife. She has spent most of her career in early childhood care & education policy and child welfare policy. Isner also founded a nonprofit focused on civic engagement. She sought out our endorsement to demonstrate to her humanist and atheist constituents that she shares their policy values. Isner is a Christian and ally of our community.

Toni Kornegay Vaughn is running for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 45. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Susan DuBose, won the general election in 2022 with 86% of the vote (there was not a Democratic candidate in the race). Toni is committed to helping make her district a place where families can grow, children can thrive, and every person is treated with dignity. She says, “I want families to have access to affordable childcare so parents can work, and children can learn in safe, nurturing environments. I want healthcare to be within reach for every person, not a burden that keeps families awake at night.” Toni is a Christian and ally of our community.

Guy Sotomayor is running for the Alabama State Senate in District 2. He has two opponents in Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Tom Butler, won in 2024 with 56% of the vote, but is not running for re-election. Sotomayor is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who has dedicated his life to serving his country and community. He says he sees “countless problems that need to be fixed, but chief among them are the staggering poverty rate, dismal healthcare and completely broken educational system.” Sotomayor’s religious beliefs are personal and private. He says, "our personal beliefs about what might happen to us after we die should have no bearing on how we treat people here and now."

Yassamin Ansari is running for re-election to Congress in Arizona’s 3rd District. She has an opponent in the July 21 Democratic primary. Ansari is in her first term in Congress, winning the 2024 general election with 71% of the vote. 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.

Brian Calaway is running for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 10. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on July 21 (two candidates for two seats). The incumbents are Republicans. Calaway is a former science teacher who now runs after school enrichment programs. His policy beliefs stem from FDR’s second bill of rights which advocated for fundamental economic security with access to quality education, jobs, housing, food, and healthcare. As Calaway says, this is “everything for us to be successful as humans because economic rights mean economic freedom for all.” Active with the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix and Secular AZ, Calaway is a humanist.

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 July 21 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 was 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.

Eli Beckman is running for the California State Assembly in District 12. There are six candidates in the top-two primary on June 2. This is an open Democratic seat. The incumbent won the general election in 2024 with 76% of the vote. As a councilmember and Mayor of Corte Madera, Beckman led the city from near-bankruptcy to a model of fiscal responsibility, delivering over $100 million in new infrastructure, doubled the amount of affordable housing, and passed Marin’s first long-term climate plan. His policy priorities also include access to free and high-quality public education from pre-K through a 4 year degree or trade program, reproductive freedom, and quality, universal, affordable healthcare. Beckman is Jewish but not religious.

Paul Chakalian ran for Congress in California’s 23rd District. He suspended his campaign in December 2025. Chakalian was seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Jay Obernolte, who won in 2024 with 60% of the vote. There are six 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 ran for the California State Assembly in District 70. She withdrew from the campaign in November 2025. Cook was seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Tri Ta, who won in 2024 with 54.7% of the vote. 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.

Scott Houston is running for the California State Assembly in District 66. There are six candidates in the top-two primary on June 2. This is an open Democratic seat. The incumbent won the general election in 2024 with 60% of the vote. Houston is a public relations professional, serves on the Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults and the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Business Federation, and is an elected member of the West Basin Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. He is dedicated to make peoples’ lives better through public service and is determined to tackle our most pressing issues head-on. Houston is a Christian 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 five 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.

Alex Lee is running for re-election to the California State Assembly in District 24. There are three candidates in the top-two primary on June 2. Lee won the general election in 2024 with 66% of the vote. This is his third term. Lee has a proven track record of working for progressive values and policies that put people first. He is committed to bringing affordable housing, investments in education, expanded transit, universal health care, and climate adaptations to the Bay Area. Assemblymember Lee is an 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.

Eric Lucan is running for the California State Assembly in District 12. There are six candidates in the top-two primary on June 2. This is an open Democratic seat. The incumbent won the general election in 2024 with 76% of the vote. Lucan has been in public service for nearly two decades, first as on City Parks and Recreation Commission, then a three-term Novato City Councilmember, and now as a Marin County Supervisor. He has worked to tackle the region’s biggest challenges—including affordable housing, functional and accessible transportation, climate resilience and sustainability, and local economic strength. He will bring this commitment and experience to Sacramento. Lucan is a Christian 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 four 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.

Neil Polzin is running for re-election to Covina (CA) City Treasurer. He has an opponent in the election on June 2. In 2022, Polzin was elected on a platform of accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. In office he has shined a light on spending practices, asked tough questions of elected officials, and pushed back when decisions weren’t in the best interest of taxpayers. With a City Hall controlled by officials more concerned with their own interests than their constituents, he has helped to put together a slate of candidates for this year’s election to “stand up to business-as-usual politics and make sure City Hall works for the people, not just for itself.” Polzin is long-time secular advocate taking on significant leadership roles with Camp Quest, the Secular Student Alliance, and the Secular Coalition for America. He is an atheist.

Bri Sérráno is running for Covina (CA) City Council in District 5. He has an opponent in the election on June 2 and is running on a slate with Neil Polzin (see above). This is an open nonpartisan seat. Dr. Sérráno served as a California State employee in the Cal State system for over eight years as a staff member working in LGBTQ centers and as a faculty for over four years in Ethnic & Women’s Studies. He currently serves as an Assistant Dean at the Claremont Colleges. Since beginning his career, he has embraced being a person of queer and trans experience. His policy priorities include ensuring all residents feel safe and that they belong in Covina, ensuring accessibility and transparency for city services and decision-making, and providing financial assistance to those in need with city funds, grants & allocated emergency funds. Sérráno is an agnostic.

Aisha Wahab is running for Congress in California’s 14th District. There is both a top-two primary election on June 2 and a special election on June 16 to fill this vacant seat. Dr. Wahab stands out in both these crowded contests. She proudly serves as a California State Senator and is the Assistant Majority Leader. Prior to her election to the Senate in 2022, she served on the Hayward City Council and as Mayor Pro Tempore. Her fearless advocacy has made her a target of billionaires and powerful interests who have spent millions trying to remove her from office. Driven by the belief that government must serve the people, not the powerful, Senator Aisha Wahab continues to fight for housing affordability, civil rights, education, women’s rights, small businesses, public safety, and economic opportunity. Senator Wahab is Muslim and an ally of our community.

Zuri Horowitz ran for Congress in Colorado’s 5th District. She was not successful in the March county convention to obtain ballot access for the primary. She was seeking to unseat Republican incumbent, Jeff Crank, who won in 2024 with 55% of the vote. There are two Democrats in the June 20 primary. Horowitz is a Colorado Springs native and an advocate and fighter for her community. She leads People Centered COS, a group that works to improve multimodal transportation, transit and affordable housing in the Colorado Springs/El Paso County region. Additionally, she volunteers for local progressive candidates who share her values and successfully advocated for fairer County Commissioner redistricting, resulting in two competitive seats. Horowitz is an agnostic.

James Marsh-Holschen ran for the Colorado State House in District 33. 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 two Democrats in the June 30 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 ran for Colorado Treasurer. She was not successful in the March Democratic Convention to obtain ballot access for the June 30 primary. The Democratic incumbent, Dave Young, is term-limited so cannot run in 2026. Titone is currently a member of the Colorado State House (District 27). We proudly endorsed her for her legislative seat and were thrilled that she took 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.

Kelly Esti is running for Congress in Georgia’s 8th District. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Austin Scott, won re-election in 2024 with 69% of the vote. Dr. Esti says, “Our federal government is facing challenges unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetime. These crises didn’t appear out of nowhere — they are the result of years of neglect, political games, and leaders who stopped listening to the people they swore to represent.” He is a veteran and small business owner, who has experience grounded in service, integrity, and a willingness to fight for what’s right. Esti is a non-believer.

Corey Foreman is running for the Georgia Senate in District 1. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Ben Watson, was unopposed in 2024 and won in 2022 with 61% of the vote. Foreman is a husband, veteran, small business owner, community advocate, and serves as Chair of the Bryan County Democratic Committee. Because Georgia ranks at the bottom, or just barely meets the national average, for healthcare, education, infrastructure, and support for veterans, Foreman rejects the failed current practice of reactive patchwork “solutions.” With feedback from his constitutents and experts, he will address the root cause of the problems and craft lasting solutions. Foreman keeps his religious beliefs private. He says, "my responsibility is to represent and respect people of all faiths, as well as those with no religious affiliation."

Demetria Henderson is running for the Georgia State House in District 58. There are four candidates in the Democratic primary on May 19. The is an open Democratic seat. The incumbent was unopposed in 2024, 2022, and 2020 in the general election. Henderson founded a nonprofit that helps families access mental health services, job training, school resources, and programs that reduce poverty and strengthen neighborhoods. Through this work, she has met countless families and witnessed how laws directly impact their lives. Henderson is committed to fighting for accessible healthcare, affordable living, strong schools, and safe neighborhoods. She is spiritual but doesn’t follow a specific religion.

Michael Hettig is running for the Georgia State Senate in District 32. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Kay Kirkpatrick, was unopposed in 2024 and won with 62% in 2022. Hettig is an attorney and community advocate, and like most Americans, he became concerned as the political climate shifted. He says, “I grew tired of only being able to offer sympathies and empty platitudes such as ‘it’s going to be okay.’” He decided to run for office to look forward. To look forward to a Georgia were families can afford healthcare, have strong public education and safe communities, and a place where small businesses thrive. Hettig is non-religious.

Hank Johnson is running for re-election to Congress in Georgia’s 4th District. He has two challengers in the Democratic primary on May 19. 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 eight Democratic candidates 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.

Quentin Pullen is running for the Georgia State House in District 68. There are six candidates in the Democratic primary on May 19. The is an open Democratic seat. The incumbent was unopposed in 2024 in the general election. Pullen was trained in the military to be a leader with a whole lot of grit. He has worked to be an effective coach, and has spent his life helping bring out the best in people. His campaign is a grassroots movement intended to bring the power of community back to the people. The son of a dedicated pastor, Pullen’s curiosity has taken him on a spiritual journey to develop his own understanding of faith and his relationship with God.

Jason Tanner is running for the Georgia State House in District 20. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Charlice Byrd, was unopposed in 2024 and 2022. Tanner is a combat veteran, former secret service agent, husband, father, and community leader. He will advocate to tie the minimum page to the CPI and preventing predatory rent price gouging by corporate institutional investors. As Director of Forensics at the Social Media Victims Law Center, he will champion legislation to hold Big Tech accountable for predatory algorithms and harmful AI and limit mobile devices during school hours to protect the next generation. Tanner is an agnostic.

Brianna Woodson is running for Congress in Georgia’s 12th District. There are five Democratic candidates 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.

Emily Fisher is running for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 23A. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Chris Bruce, won in 2024 with 80% of the vote. Fisher's family has lived in Southern Idaho for over 100 years. Deeply committed to community service, Emily has served as a volunteer and leader with several local organizations including the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), the Boise Entrepreneur Collective, and the Wyakin Foundation (which supports veterans). She is committed to increasing the quality of life for Idahoans. She says, “We have incredible people, places, and resources here in Idaho; it's time for our leadership to put them first.” Fisher is spiritual but not religious.

Terri Pickens is running for Idaho Governor. There are four Democrats in the primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Brad Little, won re-election in 2022 with 60% of the vote. In 2022, Pickens ran for Lt. Governor and earned 31% of the vote. She is a fourth-generation Idahoan who is deeply committed to service. Pickens supports the Women’s & Children’s Alliance and volunteers with the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Ada County, representing children in protective cases. Her policy priorities include strengthening public education and repealing the school voucher scheme, protecting civil rights including the freedom of and from religion, restoring reproductive rights, and preserving public lands and natural resources. Pickens was raised Catholic and is an ally to our community.

Maxwell McSwain is running for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 4A. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Joe Alfieri, won in 2024 with 65.5% of the vote. McSwain grew up in Idaho and has been very active in his community. He ran the North Idaho Young Democrats club and has been active with with campaigns to expand Medicaid and increase public education funding. His activism strives to build a better Idaho for everyone. In order to accomplish this goal, his campaign has a strong focus on expanding healthcare resources, increasing affordability while lowering the tax burden for the average family, protecting public lands, and investing in public education. McSwain was raised Catholic and is now not religious.

Megan Woller is running for the Idaho House of Representatives in District 16A. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. This is an open Democratic seat. The Democratic incumbent Sonia Galaviz, who won re-election in 2024 with 61% of the vote, is running for the state senate. Woller is a wife, a mom, and Secretary of the Winstead Park Neighborhood Association. She is the Executive Director of the Idaho Head Start Association and served a temporary appointment as D16’s Senator last year during the Senator’s maternity leave. Her policy priorities include preserving public lands and natural resources, restoring reproductive freedom and perinatal care, providing early childhood education, making higher education attainable, protecting farmworker health and safety, and strengthening career technical education. Woller is an atheist.

Yasmeen Bankole ran for Congress in Illinois’ 8th District. In the Democratic primary on March 17, she finished 4th of eight candidates with 10% of the vote. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi, who won in 2024 with 57% of the vote, ran 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 won the Democratic primary on March 17 with 76% of the vote. 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 ran for the Illinois House of Representatives in District 13. There were five Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 17. Demi Palecek, see below, won the primary election. 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 ran for Congress in Illinois’ 15th District. In the Democratic primary on March 17, he finished 4th of four candidates with 10% of the vote. 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. She won the Democratic primary on March 17 with 42% of the vote (five candidates). This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent Hoan Huynh, who won re-election in 2024 with 88% of the vote, ran 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. She won the Democratic primary on March 17 with 65% of the vote. 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. 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 was 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 ran for the U.S. Senate for Illinois. With the retirement of Democratic incumbent Dick Durban, there were 10 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in the March 17 primary. Ryan finished 4th with 5% of the vote. 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 Ran for Congress in Illinois’ 7th District. There were thirteen Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 17. Showalter finished 8th with 4% of the vote. 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 ran for Congress in Indiana’s 6th District. In the Democratic primary on May 5, he finished 2nd of 4 candidates earning 15% of the vote. 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 ran 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.

Sarah Blessing is running for the Indiana House of Representatives in District 70. In the Democratic primary on May 5, Blessing won with 50% of the vote against two opponents. In 2024, Blessing ran against the Republican incumbent and earned 27% of the vote. Her policy priorities include strengthening public schools, protecting rural healthcare, and ensuring working families have a voice at the Statehouse. She is a strong advocate for the separation of church and state with a focus on the dangers of release time programs and other efforts to bring religious indoctrination into public schools. Blessing was raised Methodist and is now spiritual.

Jason Benell is running for the Dallas County (IA) Board Supervisor in District 1. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 2. His campaign is focused on building equitable and sustainable growth, a welcoming and inclusive culture, responsible taxation, and collaborative development across the entire county. He says, “Dallas County needs leadership willing to step up and guide us toward a future that attracts cultural as well as business development while also making Dallas County a destination for Iowans to remain and call home.” Benell is President of the Iowa Atheists & Freethinkers and is an atheist.

Xavier Carrigan is running for Congress in Iowa’s 3rd District. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on June 2. 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.

Michael Coonrad is running for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 67. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 2. The Republican incumbent, Craig Johnson, was unopposed in 2024 and won with 68% of the vote in 2022. Coonrad is running for this office because he has seen how Iowa’s economy has pushed young people out of our communities, and even out of the state altogether. He says, “I've lived in Independence most of my life, and my family has been a part of this area since the early days of Iowa statehood. This community is my home, and it deserves strong representation.” Coonrad is an atheist.

Annie Craven is running for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 46. She has two opponents in the Democratic primary on June 2. The Republican incumbent, Dan Gehlback, won re-election in 2024 with 55% of the vote. Born and raised in Iowa, Craven remembers “when our public schools were the envy of the nation, when we took pride in our clean air and water, and when Iowa was a purple state leading the way on meaningful progress, like legalizing marriage equality.” She is fighting to restore Iowa to a place that attracts people with welcoming communities and opportunities to build healthy, productive, and successful lives. Craven is a secular humanist.

Kenneth Croken is running for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives in District 97. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on June 2. He first came to the Davenport area as a healthcare advocate, later winning a seat on the Scott County Board of Supervisors in 2018, and his current position in 2022. Croken says, “Together we can restore Iowa values: freedom, fairness and a future for our children brighter than our past.” He is a leader for advancing bodily autonomy, investing in public schools, and raising the minimum wage. Croken is a Unitarian Universalist.

Benjamin Olsen is running for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 48. He has two opponents in the Democratic primary on June 2. The Republican incumbent, Chad Behn, won re-election in 2024 with 60% of the vote. Olsen has a degree in aerospace engineering and works as an engineer at Emerson Electric Co. He also served as a page in the 87th Iowa General Assembly. His political philosophy is driven by a simple belief: that every Iowan deserves a reliable and transparent government that works as hard as they do. Olsen is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Stephanie Steiner is running for Congress in Iowa’s 4th District. She has two opponents in the Democratic primary on June 2. This is an open seat. The Republican incumbent won re-election in 2024 with 67% of the vote. Steiner is a retired women’s health nurse and a small livestock producer from Northwest Iowa. She’s not a career politician — she’s a working-class Iowan who has lived the consequences of broken systems and is stepping up because families like hers can’t afford more political games. Her policy priorities include defending Constitutional rights from reproductive freedom to voting rights, protecting rural hospitals and establishing universal healthcare, and fighting for fair markets and strong antitrust enforcement. Steiner is an agnostic.

Amy Amin is running for the Kentucky House of Representatives in District 68. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Mike Clines, won re-election in 2024 with 66% of the vote. Amin is a small business owner and active in her community. She is president of her local Parent Teacher Organization. Amin is running to keep Kentucky moving forward by focusing on what matters most: fiscal responsibility, affordable healthcare for all, universal preschool, and increased/competitive wages for teachers and first responders. Amin is an ally of our community.

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 four Democratic candidates running in the May 19 primary. Compton is currently serving in his third term as a Plum Springs City Commissioner. He is “running to restore honesty, accountability, and opportunity so the people of Kentucky have a voice in Washington again.” His policy priorities include investing in pubic schools, increasing access to affordable healthcare, ensuring that all communities have reliable roads, clean water, and fast internet. Compton is an atheist.

Joi McAtee is running for the Kentucky House of Representatives in District 43. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent, Pamela Stevens, is running for the U.S. Senate and has endorsed McAtee to replace her. Raised in a proud blue-collar, union family, McAtee is a results-driven leader who understands the value of hard work and tangible outcomes. She will champion community led policies that place the power back into the hands of the people because “it’s the people that will save our democracy.” McAtee is a Christian and ally of our community.

Michael McVicker is running for the Kentucky House of Representatives in District 3. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Randy Bridges, won in 2024 with 67% of the vote. McVicker is father, small business owner, McCracken County Democratic Party Chair, and working-class fighter. He says, “I’ve watched the same heartbreaking cycle year after year. I’ve seen families working harder for less, while our Republican legislators choose to represent Corporate America over their own neighbors. I’m running to break that cycle and bring real transparency to District 3. This isn’t just a campaign; it’s a call to action.” McVicker 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.

Stella Pollard is running for the Kentucky Senate in District 20. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Gex Williams, won in 2022 with 56% of the vote. Pollard is a dedicated leader and educator committed to revitalizing the economy, improving public education, increasing healthcare access and affordability, and building an infrastructure that works for everyone. She says, her constituents deserve a Senator who “sees problems coming and gets ahead of them. Someone who plans. Someone who listens. Someone who builds solutions before they become emergencies.” Pollard is a Baptist and ally of our community.

Lauren Jewett is running for Congress in Louisiana’s 1st District. She has an opponent 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.

Paige Loud is running for Congress in Maine’s 2nd District. There are four candidates in the Democratic primary on June 9. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent won re-election in 2024 with just 50.3% of the vote. As a social worker, Loud was trained to listen, weigh competing needs, build consensus, and make decisions through an ethical lens that centers human dignity. She will bring these skills to Congress. She says, “I’ve spent years in rural communities watching people struggle. Not because they failed, but because our systems did. I’ll fight for a government that works for people, not corporations, billionaires, or party insiders.” Loud was raised Catholic and is now non-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 17 Democratic candidates 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.

Candace Hart is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 7B. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23. The Republican incumbent, Lauren Arikan, won in 2022 with 67% of the vote. Hart says, “I’m running because our community deserves someone who understands the pressure families are under and is ready to stand up for them. The cost of living keeps rising, and too many people feel like they’re working harder than ever but falling further behind. I refuse to sit on the sidelines while my neighbor's struggle.” She will be a representative who is engaged in her community, listens to her constituents, and fights for practical solutions that make everyday life better. Hart was raised Christian and is an ally of our community.

Craig Hayes is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 22. There are four candidates running for three seats in Democratic primary on June 23. All three incumbents are Democrats, but only one is running for re-election this year. Hayes is an electoral reform advocate, grassroots organizer, and progressive Democrat with nearly two decades of experience organizing political campaigns and working directly with elected officials and community leaders. He says, “In the fight against creeping fascism, we must not only protect but strengthen our democracy and declare that this heinous ideology has no quarter in the state of Maryland.” Hayes is a humanist.

Michele Johnson is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 37B. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23 (two candidates for two seats). Both seats are held by Republicans. Following careers as a transportation planner, nonprofit leader, and national consultant and advocate, Johnson currently serves as Director of the Maryland 250 Commission. She is a strong advocate for public education, equality and equity, social action, voting rights, and community service. Johnson is Jewish.

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.

John Leonard is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 2A. There are two candidates running for two seats in Democratic primary on June 23. Both incumbents are Republicans, and they were unopposed in 2022. Leonard says, “I’m tired of politicians who only think about where they're going, and not where they came from. I'm tired of every local issue only being expressed as it relates to national politics, as if tackling our own problems has no importance on its own.” He will take on the problems of rising costs and stagnant incomes, declining community infrastructures, and attacks on our rights. Leonard is nonreligious.

Matt Menter is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 41. There are eight candidates running for three seats in Democratic primary on June 23. All three seats are held by Democrats, but only two incumbents are running for re-election. Menter is a member of Baltimore City Community Relations Commission, the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, Vice Chair of the Diversity Leadership Council for the Maryland Democrats, and the Stonewall Democrats. His policy priorities include creating a safe and effective foster care system, improving public education, creating affordable housing, protecting unions and worker’s rights, creating new parks and green spaces, and protecting marriage equality and supporting trans youth. Menter is non-religious.

Jyoti Mohan is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 42A. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23. The Republican incumbent, who is not seeking re-election, won in 2022 with 59% of the vote. Mohan says, “As a community leader, parent, and educator, I've seen firsthand how smart investments and harnessing existing resources in our local community create opportunities for everyone to thrive.” She with work to build a strong local economy, the preservation of open spaces and farmland, and ensure that every child has access to a quality education. Mohan is culturally Hindu.

Jamie Raskin is running for re-election to Congress in Maryland’s 8th District. He has served in Congress since 2017. He has three challengers in the Democratic primary on June 23. 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.

Michelle Ravert is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 36. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23. All three seats in this district are held by Republicans. Ravert says, the incumbents appear to only “work to sow division within our government, bend the knee to the Trump Administration, and do very little to solve challenges in the District.” She is running to reengage disenfranchised voters in her district by demonstrating that voters have a choice and a voice in this election. Ravert was raised Catholic but has since lost faith in the institution. She is an ally of our community.

Ryan Shaban is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 31. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23 (three candidates for three seats). All three incumbents are Republicans. Shaban is a cybersecurity professional, Army veteran, and father of two. His policy priorities include making government work efficiently for the everyday people and investing in programs that benefit the people and deliver measurable results. He says, “I’m a Teddy Roosevelt Democrat — progressive on economics and the environment, libertarian on personal freedom, and relentless about fiscal accountability.” Shaban is an agnostic.

Gabriel Sorrel is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 19. There are seven candidates running for three seats in Democratic primary on June 23. All three incumbents are Democrats, but only two are running for re-election this year. Sorrel says, “I believe Democrats need to do more to earn their voters' support. More to stop Trump and his allies. More to expand the social safety net. More to communicate their vision to the public.” His policy priorities are focussed on workers before investors, local businesses before multinationals, expertise over opinion, diversity over nationalism, and healthy bodies and environments. Sorrel is an atheist agnostic.

Alleria Stanley is running for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4. There are four candidates running for three seats in the Democratic primary on June 23. All three incumbents are Republicans, but only two are running for re-election this year. Stanley is an Army veteran with 20 years of active duty service including a combat tour in Afghanistan. She continues her service on several boards for local and national nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing assistance to military service members, veterans, and military families. Her policy priorities include affordable housing, long-term job stability, community growth and historical regulations, and farmland protections. Stanley was raised Episcopalian and is now spiritual.

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 23. 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 was 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 was 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 was 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 ran for Congress in North Carolina’s 11th District. There were five Democratic candidates running in the primary on March 3. She earned 13% of the vote finishing in 3rd place. 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 was 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. He earned 16% of the vote and finished in 2nd place. 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 had three opponents in the Democratic primary on March 3. She won the primary with 42% of the vote. 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 was 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 was 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 was 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.

Gavin McGaughey is running for the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 65. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr., was unopposed in 2024 and won with 67% of the vote in 2022. McGaughey’s life experiences have given him a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing his community. These experiences inspire his commitment to strengthening our local public schools, growing our local economy, and supporting families across our region. He is dedicated to creating a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. McGaughey is an agnostic atheist.

Lindsey Prather is running for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives in District 115. She was 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 had two opponents in the Democratic primary on March 3. She won the primary with 74% of the vote. 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 was 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.

Paul Taylor is running for the North Carolina State Senate in District 21. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on March 3. The Republican incumbent, Tom McInnis, won in 2024 with 63%. Taylor is a veteran, community organizer, and advocate for fairness and opportunity. He has worked directly with families facing eviction, supported neighbors experiencing homelessness, and helped delay evictions so families could find stability and time to breathe. He will fight to expand access to affordable and stable housing, support economic opportunities for working families, and ensure that government listens to and works for everyday people. Taylor is a believer and an ally of our community.

Tanya White Anderson is running for the North Carolina Senate in District 12. She had an opponent in the Democratic primary on March 3. She won the primary with 68% of the vote. 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 was 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.

Arienne Childrey is running for the Ohio House of Representatives in District 84. She was unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 5. In 2024, she ran against the Republican incumbent, Angela King, and earned 16% of vote. Following that election she made a promise that her campaign was far from over—that she would keep fighting for a future where everyone has a voice, and no one is left behind. Childrey is a community leader and advocate who will bring practical solutions that put working families, fair wages, strong communities, and real freedom first. Childrey is an atheist and secular humanist.

Jerrad Christian is running for Congress in Ohio’s 12th District. He won the Democratic primary on May 5 with 47% of the vote against two opponents. In 2024, Christian ran against the Republican incumbent, Troy Balderson, earning 31% of the vote. Christian is Navy veteran and software engineer who is building a grassroots movement “to give power back to Ohio's working class.” His policy priorities include getting money out of politics, abolishing ICE, passing universal healthcare, raising the minimum wage, and protecting the environment. Christian is an agnostic.

David Fournier is running for the Ohio House of Representatives in District 44. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 5. This is an open seat. The Republican incumbent won re-election with 58% of the vote in 2024. Fournier is a seasoned employee benefits attorney and father of three who stands up for working families and will bring common-sense leadership back to Columbus. He says, “While career politicians push culture wars, I will focus on what matters: strong public schools, affordable living, and a government that works for the people; not special interests or political extremists.” Fournier is non-religious.

Shelby Kimball is running for the Ohio House of Representatives in District 60. She won the Democratic primary on May 5 with 53% of the vote. The Republican incumbent, Brian Lorenz, won with 54% of the vote in 2024. Kimball is a mom, veteran, and community advocate who has dedicated her life to standing up for Ohio families. Her policy priorities include providing high-quality public education, expanding access to affordable healthcare, supporting veterans and military families, using evidence-based solutions that keep neighborhoods safe, and creating good-paying jobs. Kimball was raised Protestant and is now not religious.

Caleb Price is running for the Ohio House of Representatives in District 30. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 5. The Republican incumbent, Mike Odioso, won with 69% of the vote in 2024. Caleb is finishing his masters degree in Public Administration, has worked a variety of jobs in the service industry and broadcasting industry, and is very active in his community. He received the Semper Fidelis All-American Award for excellence in community service, academics, and athletics. Caleb’s policy priorities including lowering property taxes and grocery and energy bills, as well as making our streets safer by supporting gun violence prevention measures and law enforcement, and funding public schools to keep kids in school and teachers well paid. Caleb is an atheist.

Malcolm Ritchie ran for Congress in Ohio’s 6th District. In the Democratic primary on May 5, he finished 5th of 6 candidates earning 9% of the vote. The Republican incumbent, Michael Rulli, won with 67% of the vote in 2024. Ritchie has spent his life serving others. With a background in the railroad industry and the U.S. Army, he has worked alongside everyday Americans who know the struggle of making ends meet. His policy priorities include providing free universal healthcare, rebuilding our domestic infrastructure and economy, and protecting and strengthening our democracy. Ritchie is a humanist.

Laura Rodriguez-Carbone ran for Congress in Ohio’s 7th District. In the Democratic primary on May 5, she finished 3rd of 8 candidates earning 12% of the vote. The Republican incumbent, Max Miller, won with just 51% of the vote in 2024. Rodriguez-Carbone has spent her career fighting for ordinary families, and will answer to voters, not wealthy interests. She will take on corporate price gouging by breaking up monopolies, fight for a living wage, make housing more affordable through federal investments, ban Wall Street from buying up single-family homes in bulk, establish universal free childcare, and deliver the economic relief people need to live with dignity and raise their families. Rodriguez-Carbone is a humanist.

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. She has an opponent in the May 19 Democratic primary. 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.

Farrah Chaichi is running for re-election to the Oregon State House in District 35. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. Chaichi won the general election in 2024 with 69% of the vote. This is her second term. She is running for re-election “because the current political system prioritizes corporate profits over our well-being, and tax breaks for the wealthy over basic human rights and our environment. We need bold leaders with the vision to fight for the working class, who are not afraid to stand up to big business and the 1%. We need leaders who will bring together our diverse community into a movement towards justice, equality, compassion and solidarity.” Chaichi is an atheist.

James Crary is running for the Oregon State Senate in District 3. There are five candidates running in the Democratic primary on May 19. This is an open Democratic seat. The incumbent won in 2022 with 52% of the vote. Crary is a veteran, retired attorney, and a former board member of the Greensprings Rural Fire Department. He currently serves on the Pinehurst School Board. His policy priorities include modernizing existing tax rates that have not kept pace with reality (e.g. beer & wine taxes), providing up to $1,000 in Oregon income tax relief for eligible low-income working taxpayers, and improving Oregon’s transportation infrastructure. Crary is an agnostic.

Mary Doyle is running for Congress in Oregon’s 2nd District. There are six candidates running in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Cliff Bentz, won re-election in 2024 with 64% of the vote. For more than twenty years, Doyle has worked in Oregon’s public schools; teaching, leading, and working directly with families. This experience is reflected in her policy priorities to lower health care costs, protect water and natural resources, strengthen public education, support family farms and rural businesses, and restore accountability in government. Doyle is an atheist.

Julie Fahey is running for re-election to the Oregon State House in District 14. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. Fahey was unopposed in the 2024 general election. This is her fifth term. She currently serves as the Speaker of the Oregon House and prior to being elected Speaker, she served as House Majority Leader for two years. Fahey is focused on housing affordability, serving as the Chair of the Committee on Housing and Homelessness; elections and democracy reforms as Chair of the Committee on Rules; and on making the Capitol an inclusive and respectful workplace as co-Chair of the Conduct Committee. Fahey doesn’t identify with any religion.

Ky Fireside is running for the Oregon State House in District 7. There are three candidates running in the Democratic primary on May 19. This is an open Democratic seat. The incumbent won in 2024 with 56% of the vote. As a barista, 911 dispatcher, field archaeologist, and activist, she is an energetic and effective union supporter and organizer, an advocate for human rights, and fighter for the working class. She says, “One of my most important responsibilities as a legislator in Salem will be to defend the rights of Oregonians from a federal government that is no longer obeying the laws of our country, respecting the rights of all of its people, or serving the interests of the working class.” Fireside is an atheist.

Val Hoyle is running for re-election to Congress in Oregon’s 4th District. In 2024, she won the general election with 52% of the vote. She is serving in her second term. There are four Democrats in the primary on May 19. As a Congresswoman, Oregon’s Labor Commissioner, State Representative, and Lane County community leader, Hoyle has made a difference for working families by turning our progressive values into results. She is a champion for increasing the minimum wage to a living wage, expanding ballot access, transitioning to a renewable energy future, and establishing universal healthcare. She is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Rep. Hoyle is Catholic and an ally of our community.

Zack Hudson is running for re-election to the Oregon State House in District 49. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. Hudson won the 2024 general election with 56% of the vote. This is his third term. He has helped pass legislation to make education more effective and inclusive, to help renters and homeowners stay in their homes, to increase access to healthcare and to move Oregon toward a sustainable future. He is chair of the House Committee on Education, working on improving education outcomes, increasing student attendance, and holding districts to high standards. Hudson is an atheist.

Pam Marsh is running for re-election to the Oregon State House in District 5. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. Marsh won the 2024 general election with 64% of the vote. This is her fifth term. Prior to joining the Oregon Legislature, Pam served on the Ashland City Council for four years, and as a member and chair of the Ashland Planning Commission, and member of the Ashland Charter Review Committee. For the 2027 legislative session, the core policy areas that she is focusing on include the long-term financial sustainability of Oregon's higher education system, affordable housing strategies, climate resilience and clean energy, wildfire mitigation and response, and broadband. Marsh is not affiliated with a religious organization.

Courtney Neron Misslin is running for the Oregon State Senate in District 13. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. Prior to being appointed to the State Senate in 2025, Neron Misslin served four terms in the State House. As an elected official she has “consistently listened to your voices and worked diligently on your behalf to invest in quality education, make childcare and housing affordable, expand mental health care and addiction treatment, improve community safety, and advance consumer protections, and expand access to reproductive healthcare.” Neron Misslin is a Unitarian Universalist.

Andrea Salinas is running for re-election to Congress in Oregon’s 6th District. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. 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.

Rebecca Schaleger is running for the Oregon State House in District 31. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Darzey Edwards, won in 2024 with 59% of the vote. Schaleger is a wife and mother, a lawyer, a farmer, a gardener, and an animal lover. She will be a zealous advocate for her constituents. She says, “We all want prosperity and safety for our family and community. We all want food security, and housing that is safe and stable. We all want to be able to go to the doctor when we need one, and to not be afraid that the next illness or accident or unexpected home repair could be the one that bankrupts us.” Schaleger is an atheist.

Patty Snow is running for Congress in Oregon’s 2nd District. There are six candidates running in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Cliff Bentz, won re-election in 2024 with 64% of the vote. For nearly 40 years, Snow has worked in business management, and has learned the value of listening to others, gaining an understanding of their viewpoints and concerns and working together to create solutions. She will bring these skills to Congress. Snow is committed to rebuilding an America not driven by fear but by compassion, ethical treatment of its citizens and a desire to help every person live a better life. She says, “I refuse to be known as the generation that let our democracy fall.” Snow is a humanist.

Kevin Stine is running for the Oregon State Senate in District 3. There are five candidates running in the Democratic primary on May 19. The is an open Democratic seat. The incumbent won in 2022 with 52% of the vote. Stine is a public school educator, U.S. Navy veteran, and served on the Medford City Council for nearly a decade. Public service has defined his life. His advocacy helped create new low-income and transitional housing and increased safe occupancy in shelters. He also led efforts that increased childcare funding and created youth facilities and programs. He says, “I will fight like hell to get things done for our community as a State Senator.” Stine has no religious preference.

Dominique Azzollini is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 139. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Jeff Olsommer, won with 67% of the vote in 2024. Azzollini is a lifelong Pike County resident, a working-class young professional, and someone who is living through the challenges her district is facing — and she refuses to accept that “this is just the way things are.” She will fight for affordable living, real healthcare access, sustainable local jobs, and a future where young people, working families and retirees can build a life right here at home. She’s ready to bring new energy, real solutions, and honest representation to Harrisburg. Azzollini is an atheist.

Jennifer Brothers ran for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 9th District. Brothers was 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.

Tina Burns is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 124. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. In 2024, he ran against the Republican incumbent, Jamie Barton, and earned 26% of the vote in the general election. Burns is a Coast Guard veteran who is opposed to the status quo politics that have allowed multi-billion dollar industries to take advantage of her community’s residents and resources for well over 60 years. She says, “I want to affect meaningful change that makes our area better for everyone no matter what their political party is or how much they may or may not have in their wallet.” Burns was raised Catholic and is an ally of our community.

Chris Deluzio is running for re-election to Congress in Pennsylvania’s 17th District. He has an opponent in the May 19 Democratic primary. 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.

Kyle Devlin is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 111. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Jonathan Fritz, was unopposed in 2024, 2022, and 2020. Devlin works in software as a Quality Assurance Engineer and enjoys what does for a living: identify problems and working with teams to come up with the best solutions. He will brings these skills to Harrisburg to provide healthcare for all, support our local farmers, make housing and groceries affordable, provide treatment instead of incarceration, and prevent corporate money from controlling our politics. He will put Pennsylvanians over Profits. Devlin was raised Catholic and is an agnostic.

Ryan Florek is running for the Philadelphia (PA) Democratic Ward Executive Committee, Ward 66, Division 35. There are four candidates running for two seats in the Democratic primary on May 19. This office is the micro-local leadership body of the Democratic Party in Philadelphia, composed of elected committee people from each voting division within a specific ward. These committees select ward leaders, manage local endorsements, and conduct "get-out-the-vote" efforts. Florek is a progressive activist and Philadelphia native, who is seeking to help members of his community become more engaged in the electoral process. Florek is an agnostic.

Rich Forsman is running for the Pennsylvania State Senate in District 34. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Greg Rothman, won re-election in 2022 with 64% of the vote in the general election. Forsman says, “Young people are struggling to get ahead. Families are stretched thin. And too many politicians talk about problems without fixing them.” He will bring practical, common-sense leadership to Harrisburg. He is focused on the everyday issues families are dealing with right now: raising the minimum wage to a livable level, lowering healthcare costs, making housing more affordable, and expanding access to higher education. Forsman is an agnostic.

Ryan Hazel is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 106. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Thomas Mchaffie, won re-election in 2024 with 63% of the vote in the general election. Hazel is a progressive Democrat committed to democracy, dignity, workers’ rights, healthcare, education, disability and senior inclusion, and protecting children from abuse. He says, “Far too often politicans have left hard working people behind because they represent the interests of corporations and not their constituents.” He will deliver and make real change for his community and Pennsylvania. Hazel is non-religious.

Justin Hummel is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 109. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Robert Leadbeter, won re-election in 2024 with 67% of the vote in the general election. Hummel was re-elected mayor of the Town of Bloomsburg in 2025 and is running for this seat to have a representative that is focused on local issues. He says, ”The residents of the 109th deserve someone in Harrisburg who cares about the specific needs of our county.” His policy priorities include protecting local jobs and farms and providing programs that lower the costs of housing, health insurance, transportation, and groceries. Hummel is spiritual but not religious.

Emily Kinkead is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania State House in District 20. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. In 2024, she won the general election with 64% of the vote. This is her third term. Kinkead has spent her time in office committed to being a voice for her district and advocating for the values that she believes need to be more central in our government policy - justice, equity, and diversity. Her policy priorities include establishing a living wage, providing access to quality healthcare for all, and increasing the state share of education funding for our public schools. Kinkead is culturally Christian.

Kimberly Kohlhepp is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 75. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Mike Armanini, was unopposed in 2024 and won in 2022 with 76% of the vote. Kohlhepp’s family has deep roots in her community, and she has built a career in real estate development. Her policy priorities include expanding access to affordable healthcare and education, reining in utility and housing costs, investing in infrastructure like reliable cell phone service and roadways, and protecting small businesses, working lands, and wildlife. Kohlhepp is a Quaker.

Fern Leard is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 120. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. In 2024, she earned 42% of the vote against the Republican incumbent in the general election. Leard’s political journey began when a health insurance company denied an essential part of her son’s treatment. She successfully navigated the political process in Congress to help pass legislation to mandate necessary preventative care. She will bring her ability to negotiate across the aisle to tackle issues like addressing food insecurity, improving public education, and fostering small businesses that provide sustainable employment. Leard is an agnostic.

Jon Lloyd is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 40. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republican incumbent, Natalie Mihalek, won with 60% of the vote in 2024. Lloyd is a lifelong learner and advocate for public service, and he is dedicated to local leadership and problem-solving. Last year, he ran for Mayor of Bethel Park with a campaign that drew a record-breaking turnout from the community. His commitment to public education and youth programs runs deep, including serving in leadership positions with the Bethel Park Music Boosters. Professionally, he brings over two decades of experience in the technology sector, with a career spanning public, private, and nonprofit organizations. This background gives him a practical understanding of innovation, workforce needs, and the importance of responsible economic growth. Lloyd is an agnostic.

Davon Magwood is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 55. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. In 2024 he challenged the the Republic incumbent, Jill Cooper, and earned 32% of the vote. Raised by single mother, Magwood stepped up early in life, working his way from dishwasher to sous chef in restaurants, gaining valuable insights into hard work and collaboration. He says, he is “guided by the moral principles of Mr. Rogers and the work ethic of Franco Harris.” His policy priorities include affordable housing, strong public schools, a living wage, reproductive rights, criminal justice reform, and eliminating food deserts by expanding grocery stores, farmers' markets, and community gardens. Magwood is an agnostic.

Shay Micco is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 9. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republic incumbent, Marla Gall Brown, was unopposed in 2024 and won re-election in 2022 with just 53% of the vote. Micco is a nurse who has spent her career advocating for people at their most vulnerable. She will fight for affordable, accessible healthcare; strengthen our public schools; support good-paying jobs and small businesses; and make sure tax dollars go back into our communities — not into waste, backroom deals, or political games. Micco is an agnostic.

Wendy Morgan is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 86. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republic incumbent, Perry Stambaugh, was unopposed in 2024 and 2022. Morgan believes that everyone deserves a brighter future. She is an advocate for raising the minimum wage, expanding high quality affordable childcare and universal pre-K, increasing funding for public schools, and strengthening local food systems through the support of farmers and environmental conservation programs. In addition, every person should have access to affordable housing and healthcare. She says, “In a country with so much wealth, no one should be hungry or homeless.” Morgan is an agnostic.

Brian Munroe is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania State House in District 144. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. In 2024, he won the general election with 51% of the vote. This is his second term. Munroe has dedicated his life to public service as a Navy veteran, law endorsement officer, firefighter and EMT, and an elected official. He works across the aisle to get things done; however, there are important values he will not compromise like reproductive rights, quality public education, environmental protection, and LGBTQ+ equality. Munroe is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Jordan Omlor is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 59. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republic incumbent, Leslie Baum Rossi, won re-election in 2024 with 70% of the vote. Omlor is a veteran who served 16 years in the Reserve and Pennsylvania National Guard, including a deployment to Afghanistan. In addition, he served a year with the Ukrainian army to defend their freedom. His policy priorities include protecting Constitutional rights, expanding affordable housing, reducing healthcare costs, and preserving the environment. Omlor was raised Catholic and is now non-religious.

Mark Pinsley is running for the Pennsylvania State Senate in District 16. He has two opponents in the Democratic primary on May 19. In 2022, Pinley ran against the Republic incumbent in this district and earned 46% of the vote. Pinsley is the elected Lehigh County Controller. He says, “For the first time in 30 years, Democrats are close to a governing majority in Harrisburg. That means the tools to fight back are finally within reach.” His policy priorities include establishing a living wage, fully funding public schools, codifying reproductive rights in the state, ensuring full civil rights protections for the LGBTQ community, and providing clear limits state cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Pinsley is Jewish and a humanist.

Chis Rabb is running for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. The Democratic incumbent in this seat, Dwight Evans, is not seeking re-election. There are nine candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in the May 19 primary. 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.

Mike Schlossberg is running for re-election to the Pennsylvania State House in District 132. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. He was first elected to this office in 2012, won re-election in 2024 with 60% of the vote, and is the Democratic Majority Whip. He is also the co-chair and co-founder of the Mental Health Caucus and the Democratic chair of the Manufacturing Caucus. Schlossberg believes “that government has an important role to play in improving your life. We must ensure that every child attends a world class school, that taxes are fair, that everyone has access to a great job and that the most vulnerable segments of our population are protected.” Schlossberg is member of a Reform Jewish synagogue.

Jessica St Clair is running for the Pennsylvania State House in District 87. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 19. The Republic incumbent, Thomas Kutz, won re-election in 2024 with 62% of the vote; however, Gov. Shapiro earned 52% of the vote in this district in 2022. Jessica is an educator, scientist, and community advocate who will bring evidence-based leadership and common sense to Harrisburg. Her policy priorities include building a strong public school system, protecting our environment, supporting strong oversight and clear government accountability standards, and providing accessible, affordable, healthcare that is rooted in science. Jessica is Catholic and an ally of our community.

David Bell is running for the South Carolina State House in District 116. There are three candidates in the Democratic primary on June 9. The Republic incumbent, James Teeple, won re-election in 2024 with just 51% of the vote. Bell retired from the U.S. Navy in 2010 as a nuclear-trained Chief Petty Officer and is now an Automation Engineer in local manufacturing. In civilian life, he continued his commitment to public service by volunteering with nonprofit organizations and by running for and being elected to the Charleston County School District Constituent Board representing West Ashley. His policy priorities include improving: public education, healthcare access, infrastructure, rural services, and affordability. Bell is an atheist.

Lore Bergman is running for Congress in Tennessee’s 6th District. She has two opponents in the Democratic primary on August 8. In 2024, she ran against the Republican incumbent, who is not running for re-election this year, earning 32% of the vote. Lore is very concerned about the rising hate, racism, bigotry and misogyny running rampant in our country. Like most Americans, the chaotic and dysfunctional Congress and White House keep her up at night. Her personal experiences fuel her empathy and drive to work to save the earth, enact common-sense gun reform, restore women’s rights, and fight for equal rights for all. Lore will continue her fight for the disabled, elderly and the most vulnerable of our society and will work to stop price gauging and lower prices. Being raised in an extreme religious group, she now knows how important the separation of church and state is, and that all humans have the right to worship and believe the way they want. Lore is a Christian and ally of our community.

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.

Kristi Burke is running for Congress in Tennessee’s 1st District. She has three opponents in the Democratic primary on August 6. The Republican incumbent, Diana Harshbarger, won in 2024 with 78% of the vote. Burke is an artist, organizer, and believer in people over power. She says, “As a YouTuber, I’ve helped thousands of people embrace critical thinking and better understand how power works, and how everyday people can reclaim it. As an activist, I’ve modeled civic engagement and creative resistance.” Burke is an atheist.

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.

Kelly McCampbell is running for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 33. She has an opponent in the August 8 Democratic primary. The Republican incumbent, Richard Scarsbrough, won in 2024 with 68% of the vote. McCampbell works as an engineer and technical advisor at Y-12, where she helps leadership solve complex problems, improve safety and performance, and make responsible, data-informed decisions in high-stakes environments. That same approach defines her leadership style: calm, practical, and focused on results, not performance. She says, “I believe government should work for the people it serves, not wealthy donors or corporate lobbyists, and I'm running to help restore competence, dignity, and trust in public life.” McCampbell is non-religious.

Salman Bhojani is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives in District 92. He was 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.

Stefanie Bord is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 126. She won the Democratic primary on March 3 with 67% of the vote. The Republican incumbent, who was unopposed in 2024 and 2022, is not seeking re-election. Bord is a proven grassroots leader ready to bring real change to Texas House District 126. As a top-performing Harris County precinct chair, Stefanie has knocked on thousands of doors, registered voters, and fought for stronger public schools, safer neighborhoods, and fairer property taxes. Now she’s ready to take that same energy to Austin. Bord is a humanist.

Cate Brennan is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 98. She won the Democratic primary on March 3 with 78% of the vote. 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 House of Representatives in District 114. He was 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.

Esmeralda Cantu-Castle is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 37. She earned 32% of the vote in the March 3 Democratic primary and is in the run-off election on May 26. The Republican incumbent, Janie Lopez, won in 2024 with 55% of the vote. For more than ten years, Esmeralda has worked alongside a civil rights and employment law attorney who fights for teachers, firefighters, police officers, and city workers when they face discrimination and violations of their rights. She is now studying for a law degree. Her policy priorities include investing in public education, creating good paying jobs, expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting our natural resources and promoting sustainable development for future generations. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an ally of our community.

Greg Casar is running for re-election to Congress in Texas’ 37th District. He had one opponent in the Democratic primary on March 3 and is serving in his 2nd term in Congress. He won the primary with 81% of the vote. 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 was 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 was in a crowded Democratic primary on March 3 because the long-time Democratic incumbent did not seek re-election. She finished first in the primary, but did not break the 50% mark so the top two primary candidates will face one another in a run-off on May 26. 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 ran for Harris County (TX) Justice of the Peace in Precinct 5, Place 2. He had an opponent in the March 3 Democratic Primary and earned 38% of the vote. Davis was 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 the 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 had an opponent in the March 3 Democratic primary. She won the primary with 75% of the vote. 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.

Jennifer “JJ” Dominguez is running for the Texas House of Representatives in District 31. She was unopposed in the March 3 Democratic primary. The Republican incumbent, Ryan Guillen, was unopposed in 2024 and won in 2022 with 71% of the vote. Dominguez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a community advocate, and former Chair of the Wilson County Democratic Party. She is running to strengthen public schools, expand access to healthcare, and ensure every family has a fair shot. She says, “Rural Texans deserve to be heard and I’m ready to fight for us.” Dominguez is a Methodist Humanist and ally of our community.

Justin Early is running for Congress in Texas’ 31st District. He won the Democratic primary on March 3 with 58% of the vote. 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 was 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 was 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 Flores is running for Congress in Texas’ 17th District. She had three opponents in the Democratic primary on March 3. She finished first in the primary, but did not break the 50% mark so the top two primary candidates will face one another in a run-off on May 26. 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 had two opponents in the Democratic primary on March 3. She finished first in the primary, but did not break the 50% mark so the top two primary candidates will face one another in a run-off on May 26. 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 was 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 was 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 was 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 ran for the Texas House of Representatives in District 14. He had an opponent in the Democratic Primary on March 3. He earned 33% of the vote in the primary. 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 was 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 ran for the Texas House of Representatives in District 126. She had an opponent in the March 3 Democratic primary. She earned 33% of the vote in the 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 had an opponent in the March 3 Democratic primary. She won the primary with 57% of the vote. The Republican incumbent, Matt Morgan, won the general election 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 had three opponents in the March 3 Democratic primary. He finished first in the primary, but did not break the 50% mark so the top two primary candidates will face one another in a run-off on May 26. For the special election on November 4, 2025 for this seat, Menefee came in first of 16 candidates with 29.4% of the vote. He won the run-off election on January 31 with 67% of the vote to fill the remainder of the term of Sylvester Turner who died in early 2025. 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 was 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 was 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 was 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 ran for the Texas State Senate in District 11. He had an opponent in the Democratic primary on March 3. He earned 25% of the vote in the 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. 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 was 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 was 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.

Dana Van De Walker is running for the Texas State Board of Education in District 8. She had an opponent in the March 3 Democratic primary. She won the primary with 71% of the vote. The Republican incumbent, Audrey Young, won the general election in 2022 with 71% of the vote, but did not have a Democratic opponent. Dr. Van De Walker is a lifelong learner and proud educator with nearly 20 years of service. She is passionate about protecting the separation of church and state, providing affordable and accessible higher education, and investing in our public schools to make them stronger and more effective. Dr. Van De Walker was raised Catholic and is now areligious.

Josh Wallenstein is running for the Texas State House in District 133. He was unopposed in the March 3 Democratic primary. The Republican incumbent, Mano Deayala, won in 2024 with 61% of the vote. Wallenstein is a small business owner and ethics lawyer who has spent his career protecting taxpayers, fighting corruption, and helping businesses succeed. In the State House, he will provide practical, common-sense leadership that focuses on what matters most: keeping families safe, lowering costs, strengthening the economy, supporting public education, and protecting taxpayers. Wallenstein is a Christian and an ally of our community.

Erin Zwiener is running for re-election to the Texas State House in District 45. She was 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 four 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.

Barbara Haggerty is running for the Utah House of Representatives in District 2. She is unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 23. The Republican incumbent, Mike Petersen, won re-election in 2024 with 74% of the vote. Haggerty is focused on bringing legislative attention back to the everyday issues that affect Utah families. Raised in a small town, she believes in community-centered, accountable leadership and understands firsthand how rising housing costs, gaps in public safety, and government waste impact working parents and neighborhoods. Haggerty is a Utah native, mother of two, online comedian, first-time candidate, and an atheist.

Drew Howells is running for the Utah House of Representatives in District 39. There were three candidates in the Democratic Convention on April 11 - Howells won with 61% of the vote. The Republican incumbent, Ken Ivory, won re-election in 2024 with 55% of the vote. Howells is a military veteran, longtime advocate, and everyday Utahn who believes government should work for the people it serves. He says, “I’m running to fight for affordability, accessibility, and accountability, and to make sure your voice—not special interests—is represented at the Capitol.” He describes himself as a “Star Trek liberal” that is “shorthand for a future-oriented, evidence-based, democracy-first philosophy grounded in pluralism, human dignity, and the belief that infinite diversity in infinite combinations is not a threat— it is our greatest strength.” Howells is spiritual but not religious.

Jonny Larsen is running for Congress in Utah’s 4th District. There were two candidates in the Democratic Convention on April 25 - Larsen won earning 95% of the vote. 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 ran for the Utah House of Representatives in District 39. There were three candidates in the Democratic Convention on April 11 - Drew Howells (see above) won the Democratic nomination. 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 five Democrats running for the nomination in the June 23 primary. 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.

Richard Whitney is running for the Utah Senate in District 13. There are four Democrats running for the nomination in the June 23 primary. This is an open seat. The Democratic incumbent, Nate Blouin, is running for Congress. Whitney is a disabled Marine Corps Veteran, who is the Chair of the Salt Lake County Democratic Disability Caucus and the Vice Chair of the Salt Lake County Veteran's Caucus. He is tired of the "nice guy" approach. The idea that "we go high when they go low" has only served to encourage bullies. Bullies thrive when there is no resistance. He despises bullies and makes it his mission to fight against them. Whitney is an atheist.

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 Claypole is running for the West Virginia State Senate in District 2. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 12. This is an open seat. The Republican incumbent, Charles Clements, won in 2022 with 63% of the vote. Claypole is following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Eugene Claypole, who was a West Virginia State Senator and a fighter for the working class. Chris is passionate about improving public education, making healthcare affordable and accessible for all, and investing in West Virginia’s infrastructure to ensure everyone has clean water, proper sanitation, affordable electricity, and reliable access to communication. Claypole is an atheist.

Aaron Crank is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 55. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 12. The Republican incumbent, JB Akers, won re-election in 2024 with 60% of the vote. Crank is a civil engineer who works on projects to better our communities. Although his knowledge is in infrastructure, his passion is in bettering communities, providing clean water and reliable utilities, and better access to education and opportunity. He says, “Building back West Virginia is going to be no easy feat, but the worse option is what our current officials have chosen, to sit by and do nothing while our beautiful state is pillaged of its history and scenery. Join with me to restore almost heaven West Virginia.” Crank is an atheist.

Michael Mosteller is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 21. He is unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 12. This is an open seat. Mosteller challenged the Republican incumbent, Jarred Cannon, in 2024. The incumbent won re-election with 69% of the vote in 2024, but is not seeking re-election this year. Mosteller is driven by a passion for restoring the rights and dignity of the people of West Virginia. He firmly believes in protecting the ability of individuals to make their own decisions, especially regarding reproductive health. He also believes in strengthening public education by investing in teachers and public schools, and pushing back against efforts to privatize education. With a focus on honesty, fairness, and the well-being of all West Virginians, Mosteller is a candidate ready to represent the people, not rule over them. He was raised Christian.

Alaina Schwechler is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 58. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 12. The Republican incumbent, Walter Hall, was unopposed in 2024 and won re-election in 2022 with 62% of the vote. Schwechler is a mom, small business owner, and community advocate. She joined this race because a speaker at a No Kings protest urged participants to run for office, and she took up the challenge. She believes government should work for workers, families, and communities instead of corporations and political insiders. She says, “We deserves better than what we’ve been given. So let’s team up, and fight for a West Virginia worth staying for. Schwechler is a Unitarian Universalist.

Mira Tanner-Hughes is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 65. She has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 12. The Republican incumbent, Carl “Robbie” Martin, won re-election in 2024 with 77% of the vote. Tanner-Hughes is a community volunteer and mutual aid supporter. She says, “She is just a community member witnessing pain and suffering and wanting to help.” Her policy priorities include: ending homelessness, making the minimum wage a living wage, ending food insecurity, advancing LGBTQ+ rights, and promoting public education by increasing public school teacher pay and publicly-funded higher education and trade school training. Tanner-Hughes is an atheist.

Eddie Wagoner is running for the West Virginia House of Delegates in District 82. He has an opponent in the Democratic primary on May 12. The Republican incumbent, David McCormick, won re-election in 2024 with 54% of the vote. Wagoner is running to return compassion and common sense to Charleston and to provide his community with a strong, independent, voice in the legislature. His policy priorities include investing in infrastructure to create safer communities and stronger economies, supporting public schools so every child has a high-quality education, and a justice system that works for everyone — not just a privileged few. Wagoner is an agnostic.

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.

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