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The Signatories

Our Signatories spread throughout the United States Representing a large cross-section of the population.
152
candidates
states
40

Julie Fortier

BAC Nominee

Democrat

IL-12

House

Running for Illinois's 12th Congressional District, Julie Fortier is a U.S. Air Force veteran, cancer research scientist, mother, and community volunteer. A Southern Illinois resident of over 25 years, she is challenging the status quo to lower living costs, expand healthcare, support local agriculture, and bring evidence-based leadership to Washington.

Paul Nolley

BAC Nominee

Democrat

IL-19

House

Running for Illinois's 16th Congressional District, Paul Nolley is a father, community advocate, former nonprofit leader, and union champion. An executive director with working-class roots, he is challenging the status quo to expand blue-collar job training, revitalize local manufacturing, protect family farms, and lower everyday costs for working families.

Kelly Thompson

BAC Nominee

Democrat

IN-03

House

Running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Indiana’s 3rd District, Kelly Thompson is a Hoosier business owner, non-profit founder, and lifelong advocate for families. She is committed to protecting public education, ensuring access to medical care, and fighting for a government that truly serves working people.

Drew Cox

BAC Nominee

Democrat

IN-04

House

Running for Indiana's 4th Congressional District, Drew Cox is a Marine Corps veteran and educator dedicated to preserving the American Dream. Drawing on his military service and background in energy technology, he is focused on ensuring government remains "by the people" and advocating for the interests of everyday Hoosiers.

Cinde Wirth

BAC Nominee

Democrat

IN-06

House

Running for the U.S. House in Indiana’s 6th District, Dr. Cinde Wirth is a seventh-generation resident, teacher, scientist, and small business owner. She leverages her experience as a congressional policy fellow to advocate for working families, fully fund public education, and expand access to affordable healthcare.

Mary Allen

BAC Nominee

Democrat

IN-08

House

A small business owner and former Army reservist, Mary Allen is running for Indiana’s 8th District to be a strong, accessible voice for her community. As Evansville City Council Vice President, Mary leverages years of nonprofit and small business leadership to tackle practical issues and deliver results for Hoosiers.

Brad Meyer

BAC Nominee

Democrat

IN-09

House

Running for Indiana's 9th Congressional District, Brad Meyer is a seventh-generation Hoosier, former Navy civilian engineer, 25-year manufacturing leader, and working-class advocate. Challenging the status quo, he is focused on expanding universal healthcare, raising wages, lowering housing costs, and defending constitutional norms for working families.

Lauren Reinhold

BAC Nominee

Democrat

KS-01

House

Running for Kansas's 1st Congressional District, Lauren Reinhold is an attorney, former Social Security Administration attorney advisor, federal union leader, and workers' rights advocate. Drawing on nearly three decades of legal and public service experience, she is challenging the status quo to protect working families, expand rural healthcare, and revitalize local economies.

Katy Tyndell

BAC Nominee

Democrat

KS-04

House

Running for Kansas's 4th Congressional District, Katy Tyndell is a mother of three, small business owner, attorney, and civic leader. A Stanford and University of Maryland Law graduate, she is challenging the political establishment to expand affordable healthcare, lower living costs, protect family farms, and deliver economic dignity to working-class families.

John "Drew" Williams

BAC Nominee

Democrat

KY-01

House

Running for the U.S. House to represent Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District, John “Drew” Williams is a community advocate dedicated to neighbor-to-neighbor engagement. John “Drew” Williams focuses on mutual aid, local empowerment, and creating a government that is directly accessible and responsive to the needs of every Kentuckian.

Megan Wingfield

BAC Nominee

Democrat

KY-02

House

Running for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District, Megan Wingfield is a mechanic, caregiver, union supporter, and community activist. Born and raised in Bowling Green, she is challenging the status quo to bring working-class leadership to Washington, lower household costs, protect reproductive freedom, and expand rural healthcare access.

Melissa Strange

BAC Nominee

Democrat

KY-04

House

Running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky’s 4th District, Melissa Strange is a businesswoman and lifelong Northern Kentucky resident. With a 27-year career in food manufacturing and supply chain, she is dedicated to putting people over politics and finding common-sense solutions that move the Commonwealth forward.

Ned Pillersdorf

BAC Nominee

Democrat

KY-05

House

Running for U.S. Representative in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District, Ned Pillersdorf is a dedicated advocate for the vulnerable residents of Appalachia. Drawing on 44 years of experience in an underdog poverty law practice, Pillersdorf is fighting to protect the safety net, including Medicaid and Medicare, from unprecedented legislative assaults.

Dan Schwartz

BAC Nominee

Democrat

MD-01

House

Running for U.S. Representative in Maryland’s 1st Congressional District, Dan Schwartz is a consumer watchdog dedicated to taking on corruption. With over 14 years of experience holding financial institutions accountable, Schwartz is focused on protecting families from misconduct and providing a credible, professional voice for Marylanders in Congress.

Josh Smead

BAC Nominee

Democrat

MO-06

House

Running for Missouri's 6th Congressional District, Josh Smead is a father of four, architect, general contractor, and small business owner. Challenging the political status quo to revitalize rural communities, he is focused on expanding affordable healthcare, protecting family farms, strengthening rural infrastructure, and bringing practical economic growth to North Missouri.

Missi Hesketh

BAC Nominee

Democrat

MO-07

House

Running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri’s 7th District, Missi Hesketh, former mayor and teacher fighting to reclaim the Ozarks from corporate interests. Her grassroots campaign focuses on ending wasteful spending, funding healthcare and education, and ensuring Missouri families come before big-money lobbyists.

Chris Reichard

BAC Nominee

Democrat

MO-08

House

Running for Missouri's 8th Congressional District, Christopher Reichard is a U.S. Army veteran, former communications specialist, working-class advocate, and labor champion. Raised in the St. Louis region, he is challenging the political establishment to strengthen labor unions, expand rural healthcare access, protect constitutional checks and balances, and deliver economic security.

Brian Miller

BAC Nominee

Democrat

MT-02

House

Running for Montana's 2nd Congressional District, Brian Miller is an attorney, former Montana Supreme Court law clerk, civil litigator, and independent-minded advocate. Raised in Florida and a Montana resident since 1998, he is challenging the status quo to restore constitutional integrity, combat political extremism, and represent everyday Montanans.

Cyril Jefferson

BAC Nominee

Democrat

NC-06

House

Running for North Carolina's 6th Congressional District, Cyril Jefferson is a proven leader, former teacher, and current Mayor of High Point. He is dedicated to delivering practical solutions for working families, focusing on reducing violent crime, expanding workforce development, and ensuring economic growth across the Piedmont Triad.

Dr. Kimberly Hardy

BAC Nominee

Democrat

NC-07

House

Running for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District, Kimberly Hardy is a mother, social worker, and university professor. Raised in a military and law enforcement household, she is challenging the status quo to expand healthcare access, strengthen public education, and deliver economic mobility to working families across Southeastern North Carolina.

Major Ret. Richard Ojeda

BAC Nominee

Democrat

NC-09

House

Running for North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, Richard Ojeda is a retired Army Major and former West Virginia State Senator. A decorated combat veteran with 24 years of service, Ojeda is a fearless advocate for working-class families, fighting to end corporate corruption and ensure accountability for the people of North Carolina.

Ashley Bell

BAC Nominee

Democrat

NC-10

House

Running for U. S. House if presentatives in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District, Ashley Bell is a champion of working families. A physician associate and lifelong educator, Bell is driven by her frontline experience in healthcare and public schools to fight for Medicare for All, reproductive freedom, and a living wage.

LaKesha Womack

BAC Nominee

Democrat

NC-14

House

Running for North Carolina's 14th Congressional District, LaKesha Womack is a business consultant, minister, community advocate, and strategic leader. Chief Strategy Officer of an emerging community development financial institution, she is challenging the status quo to expand healthcare, support small businesses, protect voting rights, and deliver economic mobility.

Becky Stille

BAC Nominee

Democrat

NE-03

House

Running for U.S. House of Representatives in Nebraska’s 3rd District, Becky Stille is a former educator and advocate for rural communities. Drawing on her deep roots in farm life, Stille is committed to addressing the rising costs of agriculture, improving rural infrastructure, and ensuring Nebraska’s farming families have a dedicated, common-sense voice in Washington.

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