Veteran | Entrepreneur | MBA

Congressman Auchincloss represents the 4th district of Massachusetts. He was elected in 2020 on a platform of improving education, infrastructure, and immigration. He served in the Marine Corps for five years and later worked as a product manager for a cybersecurity startup and Solaria Labs. Congressman Auchincloss serves as the Vice-Chair of the Financial Services Committee and sits on the Transportation and Infrastructure committees. He received a B.A. from Harvard University and later got his M.B.A. at MIT Sloan.

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Veteran | Business Leader | Healthcare Innovator

Rebecca Bennett, a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and business leader in healthcare, is running to represent New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. A graduate of Cornell University and The Wharton School, Rebecca served more than 15 years as a Navy and Air National Guard pilot, including as an experimental test pilot and aircraft commander. After her military service, she transitioned to healthcare innovation, helping startups and global companies expand access to affordable care and improve patient outcomes. Rebecca’s campaign is guided by her lifelong commitment to service, teamwork, and mission-driven leadership. She believes the nation is at a pivotal moment and that pragmatic, forward-thinking leaders must step up to protect democracy and strengthen opportunity for working families. Rebecca lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children.

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Congressman | MPP

As a native and seasoned politician for Pennsylvania, Congressman Boyle is running for a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Brendan was a first-generation college student who earned a B.A. in government from the University of Notre Dame and an M.P.P. from Harvard University. As a prior consultant for American Management Systems, he utilizes his expertise on the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees. He also co-founded the Blue Collar Caucus.  

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Clean Energy Entrepreneur | M.S. Engineering

Congressman Casten represents the 6th district of Illinois, where he was elected in 2018 on a platform of voting rights and economic reform. Prior to taking office, he worked as a clean energy consultant and cofounded Recycled Energy Development, focusing on recycling wasted energy. Congressman Casten sits on the Financial Services Committee; the Science, Space, and Technology Committee; and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. To support climate progress, Congressman Casten introduced the Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019 to establish effective programs for energy storage. He is a graduate of Middlebury College and Dartmouth College. Congressman Casten was a 2018 New Leader to Watch.

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Mayor | Government Reformer | Financial Services Leader

Paige Cognetti is the mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania, where she led the city’s financial turnaround and championed transparency, anti-corruption, and efficient governance. Previously, she advised the Pennsylvania Auditor General, served on the Scranton School Board, and worked at the U.S. Treasury in the Obama administration. Under her leadership, Scranton exited 30 years of distressed status, earned an investment-grade rating, and invested over $155 million in infrastructure, economic development, and public safety. Paige’s priorities center on responsible budgeting, honest government, and results for families and businesses. A first-generation college graduate, she earned a B.A. from the University of Oregon and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

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Entrepreneur | Community Leader | Economic Development Advocate

Rebecca Cooke is running as a Democrat for Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District. Raised on her family’s dairy farm in Eau Claire, she returned home after earning a B.A. from the University of St. Thomas to start a retail business and found the Red Letter Grant, which supports women entrepreneurs in western Wisconsin. Appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation board, she co-chaired the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Committee. Rebecca’s campaign prioritizes rural economic opportunity, support for small businesses, and health care access, grounded in working-class experience and community service. She’s focused on practical solutions that help families thrive and keep local economies strong.

Governor | Attorney General | Public Servant

Roy Cooper served as the 75th Governor of North Carolina from 2017 to 2025, leading efforts to expand healthcare, strengthen public education, and drive economic growth across the state. Before that, he served as North Carolina’s Attorney General from 2001 to 2017—the longest tenure in state history. A native of Eastern North Carolina, Cooper built his career on pragmatic leadership and bipartisan problem-solving. He holds both a B.A. and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Business Leader | Med Tech Executive

Congresswoman Craig represents the 2nd district of Minnesota, where she was elected in 2018 on a platform that included healthcare and economic reform. Prior to taking office, she was a small business investor and led global human resources for a company with more than 16,000 employees. Congresswoman Craig sits on the Agriculture Committee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Small Business Committee. A champion of government reform, she introduced the HUMBLE Act, which would permanently ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists. She is a graduate of University of Memphis. Congresswoman Craig was a 2018 New Leader to Watch.

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Veteran | Professor

Congressman Don Davis has dedicated his life to service as a veteran, educator, minister, and public servant. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1994, serving as a commissioned officer for eight years. He then became an assistant professor at East Carolina University, teaching national security affairs, military history, and leadership. At 29, Davis became the youngest Mayor of Snow Hill, serving seven years. Elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2008, he served six terms. In 2022, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He holds degrees from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Central Michigan University, and East Carolina University.

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Attorney | Professor

Congresswoman Laura Gillen is currently serving her first term in Congress. In 2017, Laura became the first Democrat elected as Hempstead Town Supervisor in 112 years, managing a nearly $500 million budget and leading town operations. Her interest in public service began at Georgetown University as a George Baker Scholar. After graduation, Laura volunteered with GMHC during the AIDS epidemic and worked with St. Mother Teresa in Kolkata. She attended law school at Georgetown and NYU, then worked as a litigator at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, LLP, and later joined the Westerman firm in Nassau County. She also served as an adjunct law professor at Hofstra University.

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Small Business Owner | Community Leader | Pragmatic Problem-Solver

CCongresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is a fifth-generation Washingtonian and small business owner who co-founded an auto repair and machine shop with her husband. Before Congress, she served on the Underwood Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Washington State Democratic Party Executive Committee. In the House, she serves on the Agriculture and Small Business Committees, is a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, and co-chairs the Blue Dog Coalition. Her work focuses on lowering costs for families, supporting apprenticeships and skilled trades, and helping small businesses grow. Marie earned a B.A. from Reed College and brings pragmatic, local perspective to national policy.

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Congressman | Attorney

Congressman Goldman is in his first Congressional term, following a ten-year stint as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in New York's Southern District, where he tackled organized crime and white-collar cases, including racketeering and fraud. He serves on the House Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Homeland Security, the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, and the Taskforce for Strengthening Democracy. A TV legal analyst and Brennan Center for Justice fellow, he's also worked with organizations promoting democracy. He lives in lower Manhattan with his family and holds degrees from Yale College (B.A.) and Stanford Law School (J.D.).

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Intelligence Officer | Attorney | Public Servant

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander represents New Hampshire’s 2nd District. A former U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer, she served as a foreign policy advisor in the Senate and clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court. Before Congress, she worked at the Department of Justice, focusing on antitrust enforcement and corporate accountability. In the House, she serves on the Armed Services and Small Business Committees, prioritizing veterans’ mental health, competition policy, and reproductive rights. A Nashua native, Maggie brings legal rigor and national security experience to protecting democratic institutions and expanding opportunity for families across New Hampshire.

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Businessman | MPP | MBA

Congressman Harder represents the 10th district of California, where he was elected in 2018 on a platform of campaign finance and healthcare reform. Prior to taking office, he was a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group and a venture capital investor working with nonprofits to organize smallholder farmers in Kenya and Uganda. Congressman Harder sits on the Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Education and Labor. He was a strong supporter of H.R.1 and added his own amendment that would require lobbyists to disclose their identity and clients whenever contacting a member of the legislative or executive branches. He is a graduate of the Harvard Business School and Kennedy School of Government. Congressman Harder was a 2018 New Leader to Watch.

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US Air Force Veteran | Nonprofit Executive | M.S. Technology and Policy

Congresswoman Houlahan represents the 6th district of Pennsylvania, where she was elected in 2018 on a platform of voting rights and healthcare reform. Prior to taking office, she served in the Air Force, taught chemistry throughTeach for America, and held several nonprofit leadership positions. Congresswoman Houlahan sits on the Armed Services Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, and Small Business Committee. In honor of her efforts to improve government transparency and to foster innovation on Capitol Hill, she was a finalist for the Congressional Management Foundation’s Democracy Award. . She is a graduate of Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Congresswoman Houlahan was a 2018 New Leader to Watch.

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Gun Safety Advocate | Community Organizer | Nonprofit Founder  

Congresswoman McBath represents the 6th district of Georgia, where she was elected in 2018 on a platform to end gun violence and increase access to healthcare. Prior to taking office, she was the spokesperson for Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety. She became a gun safety advocate after her son was wrongfully shot and killed. Congresswoman McBath serves on the Committee on Judiciary, Committee on Education and Labor, and the Gun Violence Task Force. She introduced the HAVEN Act, which amends the bankruptcy law to better protect the economic security of veterans and their families; the bill passed and was signed into law by President Trump in August 2019. She is a graduate of Virginia State University.

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Entrepreneur | Nonprofit Leader | Community Advocate

Eric Jones is running to represent California’s 4th Congressional District. An entrepreneur and nonprofit executive, he grew up in a working-class family with a nurse mother and an immigrant veteran father, experiences that shaped his views on resilience, service, and fair opportunity. Eric’s campaign emphasizes ending corruption, fair taxation, and policies that help families afford care and get ahead. He rejects corporate PAC money, refuses lobbyist donations, and opposes individual stock trading in Congress. Drawing on private-sector and community leadership, he advocates pragmatic reforms that restore trust, strengthen the middle class, and ensure government works for ordinary Americans.

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Congressman | Policy Expert | Business Leader

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has represented Illinois’s 8th District since 2017 and is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Dick Durbin. Before Congress, he served as Illinois Deputy State Treasurer, led anti-corruption efforts in the Attorney General’s office, and built small tech businesses. In the House, Raja serves as Ranking Member of the Select Committee on China and sits on the Oversight and Intelligence Committees, focusing on national security and economic competitiveness. Born in New Delhi and raised in Peoria, he earned a B.S. from Princeton University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

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State Senator | Nonprofit Executive | Education Leader

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet represents Michigan’s 8th District. Before Congress, she served in the Michigan Senate and held leadership roles across education and child development, including Executive Director of Michigan Head Start, Chief of Staff at the Michigan Department of Education, and Vice President at the Skillman Foundation. In the House, she serves on the Agriculture and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees and was elected Freshman Leadership Representative for the New Democrat Coalition. Kristen holds a B.A. in History from Michigan State University and an M.P.A. from the University of Michigan–Flint. Her priorities include family economic security and community resilience.

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Senator | Intelligence Officer | Reform Advocate

Senator Jon Ossoff serves as Georgia’s Senior U.S. Senator, elected in 2021. In his first term, he has built bipartisan coalitions to deliver tangible results for Georgians, passing more standalone bills than any other freshman senator. His legislative work includes laws to protect children online, strengthen public safety, improve veterans’ mental health care, and fight corruption in federal prisons. Ossoff has championed Georgia’s economic growth, expanding broadband access, modernizing infrastructure, and attracting advanced manufacturing investment across the state. A former investigative journalist mentored by civil rights icon John Lewis, he led a media company exposing war crimes and corruption. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Dr. Alisha Kramer, and their two daughters.

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Attorney | Public Policy Expert | Congressional Counsel

Congressman Josh Riley represents New York’s 19th District. A fifth-generation Upstate New Yorker, he has served in public and private legal roles, including staff positions for Rep. Maurice Hinchey, policy analysis at the U.S. Department of Labor, a clerkship on the Ninth Circuit, and general counsel to Sen. Al Franken on the Judiciary Committee. In private practice, he worked at Boies Schiller Flexner and Jenner & Block. Josh earned a bachelor’s degree from William & Mary and a J.D. from Harvard. He focuses on lowering costs, rebuilding infrastructure, and protecting democratic norms with practical, bipartisan solutions.

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Veteran | Entrepreneur | Local Public Official

Congressman Pat Ryan represents New York’s 18th District. A fifth-generation Ulster County native and decorated Army intelligence officer, he completed two combat tours in Iraq before founding a technology company that grew to more than 150 employees. Pat later served as Ulster County Executive, focusing on economic growth and public safety. In Congress, he works to lower costs for families, support veterans, and invest in resilient infrastructure and good-paying jobs. Pat holds a B.S. in international politics from West Point and an M.A. in security studies from Georgetown University, bringing service-first leadership to Washington.

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State Legislator | Attorney | Public Policy Leader

Congresswoman Emilia Sykes represents Ohio’s 13th District. Before Congress, she served eight years in the Ohio House, including two as Minority Leader, where she worked across the aisle on economic development and public safety. In the U.S. House, she serves on the Transportation & Infrastructure and Science, Space & Technology Committees and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition and Problem Solvers Caucus. Emilia earned a B.A. from Kent State University and both a J.D. and M.P.H. from the University of Florida. Her priorities include lowering costs, expanding opportunity, and making government work for families and small businesses.

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Community Leader | Activist

Congressman Torres represents the 15th district of New York. He was elected in 2020 with a platform emphasizing economic opportunity, housing, and racial justice. Congressman Torres serves on the Committee on Financial Services and is the vice chair of the Committee on Homeland Security. He has introduced legislation to improve housing quality to prevent fires, and he voted in favor of the America COMPETES Act to improve manufacturing and reinforce supply chains. Congressman Torres attended New York University and later served on New York City Council to represent the Bronx.

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Businesswoman | Marketing Executive

Congresswoman Trahan represents the 3rd district of Massachusetts, where she was elected in 2018 on a platform that included education and election reform. Prior to taking office, she served as chief of staff to former Congressman Marty Meehan and was deputy treasurer of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Congresswoman Trahan sits on the Committee for Education and Labor, and the Committee on Armed Services. A strong advocate for democracy reform, she added two amendments to the H.R.1 bill that protected independent redistricting commissions and ensured that spouses of military members were still able to vote in elections. She is a graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard Business School. Congresswoman Trahan was a 2018 New Leader to Watch.

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Dept of Health and Human Services Advisor | Nurse | MSN | MPH

Congresswoman Underwood represents the 14th district of Illinois, where she was elected in 2018 on a platform that included health care reform and reducing gun violence. Prior to taking office, she worked as a nurse and then as a senior adviser at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Obama administration. Congresswoman Underwood sits on the Committee on Education and Labor, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Committee on Homeland Security. She helped form the Task Force Sentry, which strengthens election security against foreign adversaries. Congresswoman Underwood holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.S. in nursing and an M.P.H. from Johns Hopkins University. She was a 2018 New Leader to Watch.

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MSc | Former NASA Chief of Staff | Former Virgin Galactic CEO | Aerospace Entrepreneur

George represents California’s 27th Congressional District. A seasoned public servant and business leader, he served as NASA Chief of Staff under President Obama, where he played a pivotal role in reforming the agency. He also served on President-elect Obama’s transition team. Following his time at NASA, George became CEO of Virgin Galactic, where he helped raise $2.5 billion and led the company’s growth in commercial spaceflight. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he co-chaired the Antelope Valley Task Force, uniting NASA, local government, and industry to support frontline healthcare workers. In Congress, George serves on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and the House Armed Services Committee, where he draws on deep expertise in innovation, national security, and economic development. George holds a B.A. from Princeton University and an M.Sc. from the University of Cambridge. He and his wife Loretta live in Northern Los Angeles County with their two children. 

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