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Our Down-Ballot Endorsements
Meet our endorsed candidates running in the nation’s most critical races for Governor, State Legislature, and Supreme Court.
Christine DonohueCandidate for Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Justice Christine Donohue previously served eight years on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and has spent her career advancing integrity, ethics, and fairness in the legal system
Justice Donohue has held numerous leadership and oversight positions in Pennsylvania’s judicial system and led Project LITIGATE, a statewide initiative to give young lawyers more trial experience.
Recognized for her trailblazing contributions, she has received multiple statewide awards for excellence and ethics.
Kevin DoughertyCandidate for Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Justice Kevin Dougherty began his legal career as a Philadelphia assistant district attorney before moving into private practice.
Justice Dougherty requested assignment to Family Court after being appointed to the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where he worked to support at-risk youth. He was appointed Administrative Judge in 2005 and launched initiatives to better serve vulnerable children.
Now, Justice Dougherty focuses on improving access to juvenile reform and behavioral health initiatives.
David WechtCandidate for Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Justice David Wecht has been a key defender of the Pennsylvania Constitution, upholding voters' rights, public education, environmental protections, and women's healthcare choices. In his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in preventing partisan gerrymandering and defending consumer rights.
Before his appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Wecht served on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania (2012-2016) and the Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County (2003-2012), where he led reforms in family law. Earlier in his career, he was elected Register of Wills and Clerk of Orphans’ Court for Allegheny County, pioneering initiatives that included legal protections for victims’ estates.
Abigail SpanbergerCandidate for Virginia Governor
Raised in Henrico County by parents who lived their values—an Army veteran turned law enforcement officer and a nurse who grew up in foster care—Abigail learned early the meaning of hard work and public service.
Out of graduate school, she joined the CIA as a case officer, working undercover to defend national security and stop terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and organized crime.
She ran for Congress after her representative voted to repeal health care protections, and in 2018, flipped a longtime Republican seat, becoming the first woman to represent Virginia’s 7th District.
In Congress, Abigail was ranked Virginia’s most bipartisan member and the most effective on agriculture. She passed legislation to combat the opioid crisis, support veterans, and lower drug prices.
Kacey CarnegieCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Kacey Carnegie was born and raised in Chesapeake’s Deep Creek area and has dedicated her life to her community. Kacey has been an active community leader, serving with the Deep Creek Ruritan Club and as a Girl Scout Leader.
After graduating law school and working at another firm in Virginia, she founded Carnegie Law Group in 2012 to serve her hometown community. Kacey is now the Managing Member and lead attorney at Carnegie Law Group.
Lindsey DoughertyCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Lindsey Dougherty is a lifelong public servant and passionate community advocate running to represent Virginia’s 75th House District. With a background in public administration and nearly a decade of experience working in local government and higher education, Lindsey brings deep knowledge of how policy and funding decisions impact working families.
As a mom of two children with complex medical needs and the wife of a Navy veteran, Lindsey has lived the challenges so many Virginians face. She’s running to increase job opportunities, expand healthcare access, protect reproductive freedom, and ensure every voice in the 75th District is heard and represented in Richmond.
Mike FeggansCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Delegate Michael Feggans was born and raised in Virginia Beach, where he graduated from Tallwood High School before serving 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. In 2023, Michael flipped Virginia’s 97th House District in one of the state’s most competitive races, quickly earning recognition as a champion legislator.
He has already passed 10 pieces of legislation into law, tackling issues from education and affordability to veterans’ services and environmental protection. With awards like the Climate All-Star and Legislative Champion honors, Michael continues to deliver results for Virginia Beach families and plans to build on that progress in the years ahead.
Nadarius ClarkCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Delegate Nadarius Clark is a community organizer, health care professional, and the youngest Democrat ever elected to the Virginia General Assembly. Raised in Portsmouth, he graduated from Virginia Union University and found his voice as a student activist after a KKK march on his campus, sparking his lifelong commitment to equity and justice.
In 2021, he made history by unseating a longtime incumbent to become the first African American Delegate to represent the 79th District. Today, he continues to champion working families, fighting for affordable health care, strong schools, reproductive rights, and a more just Virginia.
Kimberly Pope AdamsCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Kimberly Pope Adams grew up in Hopewell, Virginia, the youngest of three daughters in a working-class family that taught her the value of education and perseverance. With scholarships and determination, she became the first in her family to attend Virginia Tech, graduating in 2005.
For nearly two decades, she has served the Commonwealth as an Auditor and Director, ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and effectively. Now, Kimberly is bringing her lifelong commitment to accountability and public service to Richmond, determined to deliver results for working families across her community.
Leslie MehtaCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Leslie Mehta grew up in rural North Carolina, where her parents’ example of hard work and service taught her to always fight for what’s right. For more than 20 years, she has built her career as a lawyer, including serving as Legal Director of the ACLU of Virginia, where she stood up for civil rights and fairness. Her public service has been recognized by governors from both parties, who appointed her to statewide commissions on racial equity and rare diseases.
Today, as interim CEO of the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, Leslie channels her personal experience as a mother who lost her daughter Brooke to advocate for better healthcare, stronger families, and a more just future.
Joshua ColeCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Josh Cole was born and raised in the Fredericksburg area, where his faith and deep roots in the community continue to guide his public service. In 2019, he made history as the youngest and first Black representative elected from the region to the Virginia General Assembly, and in 2023, voters returned him to Richmond after a narrow defeat in 2021.
As Delegate, Josh has fought to lower healthcare costs, expand voting rights, raise the minimum wage, and protect reproductive freedoms. He has also led on historic measures like renaming Jefferson Davis Highway to Emancipation Highway and advancing automatic voter registration, always putting people first.
Stacey CarrollCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Stacey Carroll is a mother of three, military veteran, CPA, and foster parent who has dedicated her life to serving others. With years of experience auditing government agencies, she knows how to hold institutions accountable and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely. Stacey has fostered 22 teens and was named the 2024 Spotlight Resource Foster Parent of the Year, reflecting her compassion and commitment to families.
Now, she’s running for the House of Delegates to bring common-sense leadership that puts children, working people, and the community first.
May NivarCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
May Nivar, the daughter of Chinese immigrants, grew up in Philadelphia working in her family’s small restaurant before putting herself through college with jobs, grants, and student loans. She went on to build a 30-year corporate career while raising three children in Virginia public schools and has spent decades advocating for women, Asian Americans, and underrepresented communities. Appointed by Governor McAuliffe to the Virginia Asian Advisory Board, May has been recognized for her leadership and commitment to equity.
Now, she’s running for the House of Delegates to fight for opportunity, affordable healthcare, strong schools, and a Virginia where the American Dream is within reach for all.
Lily FranklinCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Lily Franklin is running for delegate in Virginia’s 41st District because she believes Southwest Virginia deserves a leader who never leaves its people behind. A graduate of Northside High School and Longwood University, Lily began her career as a math teacher in Appalachia, where she saw firsthand how underfunded schools hold students back. Later, as Chief of Staff to a state delegate, she turned community needs into real solutions, securing microgrants for farmers, protections for domestic violence survivors, and clean drinking water laws. With deep roots in the region and a proven record of delivering results, Lily is ready to fight for affordable housing, good jobs, strong schools, and a future where Southwest Virginia families can thrive.
John McAuliffCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
John McAuliff is running to protect farmland, defend human rights, and make life more affordable in Virginia’s small towns. After returning home from college to care for his grandmother, John was inspired by his community to build his small business in Fauquier.
Since then, he has dedicated his career to helping farmers and small businesses thrive, creating thousands of well-paying jobs in rural America and keeping family farms in Western Loudoun strong. With tariffs and federal cuts threatening local livelihoods, John is ready to fight for investments that bring stability and prosperity to towns from Lovettsville to Middleburg.
Elizabeth GuzmánCandidate for Virginia State Delegate
Elizabeth Guzmán is a social worker, public administrator, and the first Latina immigrant elected to Virginia’s General Assembly, where she represented the 31st District for six years. A former single mother who immigrated with $300 and worked three jobs to support her family, she went on to earn two master’s degrees and now oversees a $20 million budget serving vulnerable populations in Alexandria.
In the House of Delegates, Elizabeth introduced more than 100 bills, championed paid sick leave, and led the historic effort to lift Virginia’s ban on public sector collective bargaining. She continues to be a strong voice for working families, education, and bridging divides between rural and urban communities.
Our US House Endorsements
Meet our endorsed candidates running in the nation’s most critical races for US House of Representatives.
Rebecca CookeCandidate for US House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 3rd congressional district
Rebecca Cooke has tirelessly advocated for small towns and rural communities throughout her career. She began working on her family’s farm at a young age, participated in 4-H, and started a jelly business with classmates during her teenage years.
While in office, she was part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and co-chaired the Entrepreneurship & Innovation committee, where she collaborated across party lines to create opportunities for Wisconsin residents. Rebecca Cooke continues to serve in office, championing economic development and entrepreneurship.
Chrissy HoulahanCandidate for US House of Representatives in Pennsylvania’s 6th congressional district
The daughter of a Holocaust survivor and Navy officer, Chrissy Houlahan grew up with a deep understanding of both the fragility and promise of democracy. She earned an engineering degree from Stanford on an ROTC scholarship, then served as a captain in the Air Force.
Her path didn’t stop with a uniform. Chrissy helped build AND1 from a startup into a global brand, then turned to mission-driven work, helping launch B Lab, teaching high school chemistry, and leading a literacy nonprofit. Along the way, she raised two daughters with her husband.
In 2018, Chrissy became the first woman — and the first Democrat since the Civil War — elected to represent PA-06.
Marie PerezCandidate for US House of Representatives in Washington’s 3rd congressional district
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a fifth-generation Washingtonian, small business owner, and mother.
Marie didn’t plan to run for office. She was focused on running the auto repair shop she built with her husband, Dean, and raising their young son. But as their small business grew, she saw just how hard it was for working families to get ahead. With costs rising and the system stacked against them, Marie realized families like hers were being left out of the conversation in Washington. That’s when she decided it was time to step up and fight for them.
Darren SotoCandidate for US House of Representatives in Florida’s 9th congressional district
As Florida’s first Puerto Rican member of Congress, Darren brings both pride and purpose to the job. He’s never forgotten where he comes from — and he’s never stopped fighting for the working families of Central Florida.
Since 2016, Darren has served in Congress, securing federal investments for roads, rail, disaster relief, small businesses, and clean water. He passed key legislation on hurricane preparedness, offshore drilling bans, and civil rights protections. He also helped shape major recovery efforts like the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan.
Adam GrayCandidate for US House of Representatives in California’s 3rd congressional district
Adam Gray was raised on his family’s dairy supply shop, learning firsthand the values of hard work and community. When the Great Recession devastated the Valley, Adam stepped up and won a seat in the State Assembly in 2012 to bring practical, bipartisan solutions to real problems.
He founded the California Problem Solvers Caucus, invested billions in water infrastructure, and launch a Valley-based medical school to ease the doctor shortage. He secured funding to extend the ACE train, combat gang violence, and protect rural clinics and small businesses.
Our US Senate Endorsements
Meet our endorsed candidates running in the nation’s most critical races for US Senate.
Angie CraigCandidate for US Senate from Minnesota
As the first openly LGBTQ+ Congresswoman from Minnesota, Angie Craig has broken barriers and led with authenticity and determination, always keeping the interests of her constituents at heart.
Growing up in a mobile home park, Angie knows firsthand what it’s like to face economic uncertainty. Her rise from modest beginnings to a successful career in healthcare leadership shaped her understanding of the struggles many Minnesotans face.
Since being elected to represent Minnesota’s 2nd District, Angie has been a relentless advocate for farmers, small businesses, and working families. She has championed bipartisan legislation to strengthen rural economies, improve infrastructure, and lower prescription drug costs.
GOTV’S 2025 Endorsements
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San Antonio Mayor
GOTV’S 2024 Endorsements
Val Hoyle
OR-04
Andrea Salinas
OR-06
Marie Perez
WA-03
Christina Bohannan
IA-01
Susan Wild
PA-07
Eugene Vindman
VA-07
Will Rollins
CA-41
Josh Stein
NC Governor
Angie Craig
MN-02
Harry Dunn
MD-03
Conor O’Callaghan
AZ-01
John Avlon
NY-01
Matt Cartwright
PA-17
Yadira Caraveo
CO-08
Tom Suozzi
NY-03
Ashley Ehasz
PA-01
Janelle Bynum
OR-05
Dan Helmer
VA-10, Virginia House of Representatives
Lucy McBath
GA-06
Kristen McDonald Rivet
MI-08
Sean Casten
IL-06
Rebecca Cooke
WI-03
Adam Gray
CA-13
Jared Golden
ME-02
Chris Deluzio
PA-17
Mary Peltola
AK-AL
Don Davis
NC-01
Shawn Harris
GA-14
Darren Soto
FL-09
Janelle Stelson
PA-10
Tom Keen
FL-35, Florida House of Representatives
Tony Vargas
NE-07, Nebraska State Senate
Carl Marlinga
MI-10
GOTV’S 2022-2023 Endorsements
Brad Pfaff
WI-03
Angie Craig
MN-02
Don Davis
NC-01
Cindy Axne
IA-03
Mary Peltola
AK-AL
Liz Mathis
IA-02
Sean Casten
IL-06
Sarah Klee Hood
NY-22
Chris Deluzio
PA-17
Christina Bohannan
IA-05
Elissa Slotkin
US Senate, MI
Raja Krishnamoorthi
IL-08
Max Rose
NY-11
Wiley Nickel
NC-13
Tony Vargas
MN-02
Jared Golden
ME-02
Chrissy Houlahan
PA-06
Kurt Schrader
OR-05
Sanford Bishop
GA-02