WINNERS - Progressive Winners of the June 5th Primaries

Progressive Winners of the June 5th Primaries

California, Alabama, Iowa, Mississipi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota

California

U.S. Congress District 04

Jessica Morse - I'm ready to serve. I'm ready to solve.

As a fifth generation Northern Californian, Jessica Morse is ready to safeguard our community by funding wildfire prevention, increasing vocational training, and ensuring access to quality, affordable healthcare.

Having worked for her country for over a decade as a national security strategist, including over a year in Iraq, Jessica Morse, 36, is running for Congress to support and defend her community.

As Advisor to the Commander of US Pacific Command (US military headquarters for Asia and the Pacific), Jessica strengthened the US-India defense relationship using renewable energy and worked to counter terrorist threats in South Asia. Jessica has a Masters Degree from Princeton University where she focused on nuclear non-proliferation.

Barbara Lee – Incumbent

Barbara Lee has proven to be an effective leader within the United States Congress, championing legislation to fight poverty, clean up our environment, eradicate HIV/AIDS, and bring universal healthcare to uninsured Americans.

In 2008, she was elected Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and also co-founded the Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus. Barbara is also a member and former Co-Chair of the Progressive Caucus.

In recognition of her leadership, she has received hundreds of accolades throughout her career including the 2009 International Woman of Courage Award given by the U.S. State Department. In 2005, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize along with women from 150 countries as part of the international project, 1000 Women for Peace.

Barbara is also an accomplished author, having written dozens of newspaper columns and magazine articles. Her first book, Renegade for Peace and Justice: Congresswoman Barbara Lee Speaks for Me, was published in 2008.

Barbara Lee is a proud grandmother to five children. She resides in Oakland, California.

U.S. Congress District 17

Ro Khanna – Incumbent – Delivering Strong Leadership For Our Future

Ro Khanna represents California's 17th District, the heart of the Silicon Valley, in the U.S. Congress. His priorities include:

Banning PAC & Lobbyist Money
Creating Technology & Manufacturing Jobs across America
Providing Debt Free College
Supporting Apprenticeships & Vocational Training
Standing up for Women's Rights
Investing in New Industries & Clean Technology

Congressman Ro Khanna, 41, is a Representative of California’s 17th District in Congress’ 115th session. In the 2016 general election, he was elected to Congress. He is one of only six members of Congress who does not accept PAC contributions, continuing his efforts to keep politics and special interest money separate. He serves as a member of the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Armed Services in Congress. In Congress, Ro serves as a strong voice for a progressive vision that promotes good jobs and wages for the 17th district and the United States of America.

U.S. Congress District 34

Kenneth Mejia – People, Planet, Peace, People Over Profit

Kenneth is a 27-year-old first generation Filipino-American Community Organizer, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Board Member of the Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council.

Kenneth knows firsthand what working families have gone through and the challenges they continue to face such as: access to quality public education, college affordability, quality health insurance, safe neighborhoods, a clean environment, a living wage to support their families, navigating a broken immigration system, and how owning a home is becoming unattainable for so many people.

That is why Kenneth is committed to fighting on behalf of the residents of Congressional District 34 and will run a grassroots campaign funded by small dollar donations, NOT corporations or Super PACs. It is possible for our Government to put People, Planet and Peace over profits!

U.S. Congress District 42

Julia Peacock – A Teacher For Congress – A New Voice For The 42nd

My name is Julia Peacock, and I’m running against the 25-year incumbent career politician, Ken Calvert, to take back our seat in Congress and to make a positive change for the 42nd District. It is time for us to have a representative who listens to all constituents — one who acts in the interest of our community and who puts people before party and profit.

You deserve a representative who is accessible, who listens to you, and who truly cares about those issues that affect your daily lives. I will be that representative for you, for your family, and for our beautiful, diverse community.

I am a public school teacher, wife, and mother of two who believes in educational opportunity, civil and human rights, and empowering all members of our society to live the lives they deserve. I believe in equality and justice for all, not just for the wealthy few.

With your help, we can win this election and #Flip42Blue. I invite you to join me. Together we can win!

U.S. Congress District 50

Ammar Campa-Najjar – I'll Be Your Voice In Washington D.C.

My name is Ammar Campa-Najjar, the people’s candidate. I was born in East County, the son of a working class mother who raised me with help from family and neighbors. From my first job as a church janitor to serving in the White House; advocating for small businesses to fighting for American workers: I've devoted my life to service.

I’m not accepting corporate donations. I’m running to give back to my mother’s generation, and to all those seeking to live and retire with dignity.

As a Labor Department official with the Obama administration, I served working families. As a business owner, I know the burdens we face. Washington may have lost its way, but I haven’t. I’m ready to bring our district’s common values and common sense to serve the common good.

If you’ll be my voice this election, I’ll be yours in Washington. Let’s get to work.

State Assembly District 01

Caleen Sisk – Native American of the The Winnemem Wintu People

From Mt. Shasta to Lake Tahoe, people love the mountains, rivers and forests of District 1. I want all our children to experience the beauty of this region for generations to come. I will fight for jobs, education, and healthcare for all, and I will protect the water that our entire state depends on.

State Assembly District 10

Dan Monte – Ready to Work for Marin and Sonoma

California needs a political revolution. Sacramento is being corrupted by big-money special interests at a time when we need to come together more than ever to resist the Trump administration. But resistance is not enough. We launched this grassroots, people-powered campaign for State Assembly in order to make real and substantive change.

State Assembly District 16

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan – Bringing Passion For Solving Problems

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is an accomplished attorney, environmental advocate, community volunteer, law professor and mother. A Bay Area native, she has dedicated her career and personal time to improving our community, solving complex problems, protecting civil rights and fighting to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

State Assembly District 18

Rob Bonta – Incumbent – Fighting For More Prosperous Communities In The East Bay

A new year means a new Legislature, complete with 37 new lawmakers, 38 new committee chairs and three leaders new to opening session atop their caucuses. They will bring a burst of activity to downtown Sacramento, where the corridors of the state Capitol, the coffee shops and the restaurants will soon hum with staff, lawmakers and lobbyists plying their trade.

State Assembly District 30

Robert Rivas – The Clear Choice for AD30

Supervisor Robert Rivas lives in Hollister with his wife, Christen, and their one-year-old daughter, Melina. He has served on the San Benito County Board of Supervisors since 2010, and most recently served a term as Chairman.

State Assembly District 33

Socorro Cisneros – Our Diverse Community Has Diverse and Unique Needs

I'm Socorro, a retired union worker, a mother, and a concerned citizen living in the High Desert region of AD33. I've been involved in the community for years, not only as a parent to students in the Snowline School District, but as Democratic activist. I've seen the greatness our community has to offer - hard-working families, students ready for what the world has to offer, citizens engaged in our community and working to make it better.

State Assembly District 35

Bill Ostrander – It's About All Of Us. Let's Put Our Best Selves Forward

Day after day, I read the news in disbelief.

Dishonesty, deceit, racism, disrespect of people and cultures, efforts to divide us, and the destruction of our environment – the list goes on. This is not the government I want nor the one I will accept.

I’m Bill Ostrander and I’m running to represent California’s 35th Assembly District, which includes all of San Luis Obispo County and almost 50% of Santa Barbara County.

State Assembly District 63

Maria Estrada – The People's Alternative to Anthony Renden

Hello friends and fellow activists. My name is Maria Estrada. I am an activist, a mother and a grandmother. I'm not a politician, I don't have aspirations to be a lifelong politician, but I am tired.

Tired of the status quo, the decline in our standard of living, the decline in our environment and our education system, and I am really tired of the politicians who have allowed our situation to worsen.

I am running in AD63 to represent the people in that district, and to remove the Speaker of the Assembly of California who has failed the 63rd and the people in California for denying us single payer healthcare.

State Assembly District 71

James Elia – New Leadership Delivering Results For Our Community

I am one of 8 children, Chaldean American, to a single immigrant father. At a young age my mother passed away from cancer leaving my father to raise 8 kids on his own. She passed away at a time that insurance companies could simply drop you if you were sick so he was not only left with 8 kids, but massive hospital bills as well. So I certainly know the struggles and hard work it takes just to survive here in California.

State Assembley District 73

Scott Rhinehart – I Will Be Your Voice

My father was a union coal miner and helped to organize for the United Mine Workers. My mother, besides taking care of nine kids, was my dad’s rock and our family’s heart. From them, I learned to respect the dignity of each individual and to raise my voice against injustice in all its forms.

State Assembly District 75

Alan Geraci – He Fights! We Win!

Alan Geraci is a respected consumer attorney, small business owner, father, youth sports coach, and community leader. He and his wife Karen, have a blended family of six children and two grandchildren.

State Assembly District 76

Elizabeth Warren – Stronger Communities, Quality of Life, Hope For Tomorrow

I'm not a politician. I'm a wife, mother, journalist and activist. Years in the trenches as a fierce defender of environmental, economic and social justice at the local, state and national levels have convinced me that the only way to ensure lasting positive change is for regular people like you and me to get involved in the political process. Running for Assembly was a natural next step on that road.