Luz Maria Rivas, CA-29

Issues: Infrastructure, Education, Health Care, Economic Development, Education Current Elected Office: California State Assembly District 43 Profession: Nonprofit Executive; Engineer Experience: Founder, DIY (Do it Yourself) Girls; Engineer, Motorola Education: BA, Electrical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.Ed., Harvard University

Missy Cotter Smasal, VA-2

Top Issues: Supporting Veterans & Military Families, Safer Communities; Abortion Rights, Economic Revitalization Profession: US Navy, Surface Warfare Officer Experience: Executive Director, Valor Run, Inc Education: BA & Naval ROTC, Villanova University; MA, Old Dominion University; Distance Education Command and Staff Program,...

Janelle Bynum, OR-5

Top Issues: Voting Rights, Criminal Justice Reform, Green Jobs, Education, Childcare, Housing Current Elected Office: Oregon House of Representatives, District 39 Profession: Engineer; Small Business Owner Experience: Steering Systems Engineer, General Motors Education: MBA, University of Michigan; MS, Electrical Engineering,...

Julie Johnson, TX-32

Top Issues: Abortion Rights, Sensible Gun Laws, Supporting Democracy, Lower Prescription Drug Costs, Protect Health Care Access, LGBTQ Rights Current Elected Office: Texas House of Representatives, District 115 Profession: Personal Injury Attorney Education: University of Houston; University of Texas  ...

Sarah McBride, DE-AL

Top Issues: LGBTQ Rights, Health Care, Green Tech, Paid Family Leave Current Elected Office: New Jersey State Senate, District 1 Profession: Policy Advocate Experience: National Press Secretary, Human Rights Campaign; White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs; Board...

Sue Altman, NJ-7

Top Issues: Gun Safety, Abortion Rights, Environment, Affordability Profession: Nonprofit Director Experience: Executive Director, NJ Working Families Party; Expert Advisor for Next Generation Community Leaders Program, Rutgers University Education: BA, History, Columbia University; MBA & MS, International & Comparative Education,...

Laura Friedman, CA-30

Issues: Health Care, Environment, Women's Rights, Housing, LGBTQ Rights, Civil Rights, Worker's Rights Current Elected Offices: California State Assembly, District 44 Former Elected Offices: Mayor and City Council member, Glendale, California Profession: Media Producer Professional Background: Vice President of Development,...

Yassamin Ansari, AZ-3

Issues: Housing Affordability, Climate Action, Reproductive Freedom, Worker’s Rights, Education Current Elected Office: Vice Mayor, City of Phoenix; City Council, District 7 Profession: Policy Analyst and Diplomat Professional Background: Senior Policy Advisor, UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutierres; Deputy Policy Director, Global...

Lateefah Simon, CA-12

Issues: Criminal Justice Reform, Public Transportation, Accessibility & Disability Rights Current Elected Office: BART Director, District 7 Profession: Community Advocate Professional Background: President, Akonadi Foundation; Executive Director, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights SF; Outreach Coordinator, Young Women's Freedom Center Education:...

Jennifer McClellan, VA-4

Top Issues: Revitalizing the Economy; Health Care and Abortion Access; Equity, Inclusivity and Racial Justice; Gun Violence Current Elected Office: Delegate, Virginia's 9th House of Delegates District Profession: Lawyer Education: BA, University of Richmond; JD, University of Virginia School of...