Continued Gains for Humanists and Atheists in the 2022 Election
Making their values known at the ballot box to create a safer, saner, stronger, and more secular America.
Election results demonstrate need for atheist and humanist community to do more for 2022
A Republican sweep of statewide seats. However, there is some hope.
Atheists and Humanists Elected in 2020
The Center for Freethought Equality and the Freethought Equality Fund make gains for humanists and atheist elected officials in the 2020 elections, and provide hope for a safer, saner, stronger American in future elections.
Atheism Is No Longer a Political Taboo
Explores the growing acceptance of atheist and other nontheist candidates and finds that policy priorities outweigh religious identity in voter preferences.
Atheists and Humanists Elected in 2019
The Center for Freethought Equality and the Freethought Equality Fund are celebrating gains for humanists and atheist candidates in the 2019 elections.
Humanist PAC Marks Historic Gains for Atheists and Freethinkers in 2018 Election
Results from the 2018 midterm election for the atheist and humanist community.
New Openly Humanist Member of Congress Endorsed by Freethought PAC
Announcing endorsement of Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-2) who identifies as a humanist and agnostic.
Humanist PAC Encourages Values of Reason and Tolerance through its Openly Humanist, Atheist, and Agnostic Candidates
Learn about the PAC’s victories in the 2016 General Election.
Secular Humanist, Nonreligious Transgender Woman, and Secular Ally Endorsed by Freethought PAC
Announcing endorsements of Patrick Edwards for Pennsylvania General Assembly District 62, Misty K. Snow for U.S. Senate in Utah, and Lisa Subeck for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78.
Freethought PAC Endorses “Nones” for State Elections
Endorsed candidates Melissa Sargent (Wisconsin), Tim Smith (New Hampshire), and Sam Young (Vermont) are openly nontheistic.
Freethought PAC Endorses Two Unitarian Universalists and a Christian in State Elections
Endorsed candidates Pinny Beebe-Center (Maine), Mark Spreitzer (Wisconsin), and Ryan Tipping-Spitz (Maine) are committed to strengthening the separation of religion and government.
Freethought PAC Endorses Legislative Allies in the Fight for Secular America
Announcing Congressional endorsements of allies on Capitol Hill who champion issues of church-state separation.
Freethought PAC Endorses First Openly Transgender Candidate for Federal Office
Announcing endorsement of Misty Plowright who is running for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District.
Freethought PAC Endorses Nonreligious Federal and State Candidates
Endorsed candidates Beth Doglio (Washington State House), Fatima Rita Fahmy (U.S. Congress Florida’s 10th), and Beth Turra (Florida State House) show that running for office does not require a declared faith.
Historic Level of Nontheist Political Candidates in Arizona
Nine openly humanist, atheist, agnostic, and religiously unaffiliated candidates running for office in Arizona.
Freethought PAC Endorses Unaffiliated, Agnostic, and Humanist Candidates
Candidates Martha Hennessey (NH), Chris Kennedy (CO), Strom Peterson (WA), and Barbara Stocker (MO) will advocate for public policy based on evidence and reason, core values of the humanist and secular community.
Freethought PAC Endorses Six Candidates Dedicated to Church/State Separation
FEF PAC endorses Ernie Chambers (NE), Jennifer Goulet (WA), Eric Grimm (MI), Mike Honda (CA), Gayle Jordan (TN), and Perrin Swanlund (CA).
Nonreligious Oregon State House Candidates Victorious in Democratic Primary
Julie Fahey, Diego Hernandez, and Pam Marsh win primaries.
Nonreligious Oregon State House Candidates Victorious in Democratic Primary
Three candidates endorsed by the Freethought Equality Fund (FEF) PAC won their primary elections on Tuesday for the Oregon House of Representatives: Julie Fahey (District 14), Diego Hernandez(District 47) and Pam Marsh (District 5).
Jamie Raskin, Open Humanist, Wins Maryland Primary Election
If successful in the general election, Raskin will be the only open humanist serving in the U.S. Congress.