Learn More About Our 2020 Candidates!
There are more than 500 RFS-endorsed candidates on the ballot on November 3 and each of them has an incredible story to tell. Get to know more about our first and second-time hopefuls before you head to the polls (or hand in your ballots early.)
Arizona
Julie Gunnigle
If Roe v. Wade is Repealed, we Need Prosecutors Who Won’t Interfere in Women’s Health
Race for County Attorney: Closer look at Julie Gunnigle
Juan Marcano
Aurora Lawmakers Wrangle Police Raids, Campaign Reform, Homeless, Vicious Dogs and More
California
Marni von Wilpert
2020 Election: Q&A with Marni von Wilpert, Candidate for San Diego City Council District 5
Nithya Raman
The Battle Between Nithya Raman and David Ryu Is a Glimpse at the Future of L.A. Politics
LA City Council Candidate Nithya Raman Wants Community Case Workers To Help Solve Homelessness
Incumbent Ryu, Challenger Raman Compete to be Most Progressive Candidate in L.A. City Council Race
Sean Elo-Rivera
Amid A Chaotic Race, Sean Elo-Rivera Says He Can Bring Stability And Opportunity To District 9
2020 Election: Q&A with Sean Elo-Rivera, candidate for San Diego City Council District 9
Colorado
Dylan Roberts
Rep. Dylan Roberts Eager for a Second Term at Colorado Statehouse
Connecticut
Justin Farmer
An Interview With Justin Farmer of the Hamden Legislative Council by CTNews
Will Haskell
CT State Sen. Will Haskell Will Make a Bigger Contribution
Delaware
Madinah Wilson-Anton
Madinah Wilson-Anton Defeats 11-Term Incumbent in Primaries, Would be First Muslim Delaware State Rep if Elected in November
Florida
Michelle Rayner (already won her election!!!)
Democrats Are Overlooking a Key Demographic: LGBTQ Women
Nancy Metayer
Making a Sustainable Florida
Georgia
Justin Holsomback
LGBTQ Candidate wants Fulton to Expand Bias Policy, PrEP Access
Kim Jackson
A More Perfect Union: The Queer Candidates Fighting for Our Democracy
Zachary Perry
UGA Law Student Zachary Perry Takes Desire to Serve to Campaign Trail in State Senate District 46 Race
Illinois
Robert Peters
Senator Robert Peters Talks Justice, Housing Amid COVID-19
Kentucky
Josie Raymond
Ky. Lawmaker Concerned Women Will Find it Harder to Re-Enter Post-Pandemic Workforce After Leaving Herself
Minnesota
Emily Siegrist
Why These Five Candidates Should Be in the State Assembly
Missouri
Ethan Corson
Kansas City Area Democrats Look To Break Republicans’ Veto-Proof Grip On The Kansas Legislature
Kari Chesney
Chesney, Walsh Have Competing Visions for the 50th House District and the State
New York
Samra Brouk & Jeremy Cooney
2 Rochester Democratic Candidates Added to National Group’s Spotlight
Alex Bronson, Sarah Crawford, and Jeremy Cooney
Campaigning During A Pandemic
Michelle Hinchey
Meet Michelle Hinchey, Democratic Candidate For NY’s 46th Senate District
Preserving family farms is a priority for Hinchey
North Carolina
Ricky Hurtado
A Mobilizing Force: Ricky Hurtado Could be the First Latino Elected to the North Carolina House
Ohio
Crystal Lett
GOP State Sen. Stephanie Kunze Faces Democratic challenger Crystal Lett in Highly Competitive Race
Oklahoma
Mauree Turner
This Black, Queer, Muslim Candidate Could Make History In Oklahoma
Virginia
Allan-Charles Chipman
The Crisis of Eviction and Gentrification: An Interview With Allan-Charles Chipman
Cristina Diaz-Torres
Meet Three Candidates Running for the Arlington School Board
Fady Qaddoura
Life Journey of ‘Proud Immigrant’ Inspires Qaddoura’s State Senate Run
Tiara Mack
Summoning the Future: An Interview with Tiara Mack
