Restoring Democracy: Assessments

Candidates (November, 2026)

We believe that the 2026 Midterm Elections are of vital importance to our democracy. We encourage citizens to:

  • Vote as early as possible (to decrease vulnerability to election sabotage)

  • Vote for candidates who will fight to make our democracy more responsive to ordinary Americans (see our recommendations below)

  • Personally contribute to help elect your preferred candidates in close races (see our suggestions for how to get involved!)

Top Priority California Candidates:

  • Xavier Becerra (Governor)

  • Jimmy Panetta (U.S. Congress, CA19)

  • Zoe Lofgren (U.S. Congress, CA18)

  • Adam Gray (U.S. Congress, CA13) — Get involved!

  • Randy Viellegas (U.S. Congress, CA22) — Get involved!

Out-of-State Candidates for U.S. Senate in close races:

  • Mary Peltola (Alaska)

  • John Ossoff (Georgia)

  • Josh Turek (Iowa)

  • Troy Jackson (Maine)

  • Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan)

  • Chris Pappas (New Hampshire)

  • Roy Cooper (North Carolina)

  • Sherrod Brown (Ohio)

  • James Talarico (Texas)

Anything you can do to help makes a difference. Get involved!