2008 House Endorsements

2008 Senate Endorsements

Al Franken (D-MN) for Senate

Award-winning satirist, comedian, entertainer and author Al Franken received a major boost to his campaign when his main opponent for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate, Attorney Mike Ciresi, dropped out of the Minnesota race.

Bill Foster (D-IL) for House

An election to be held on March 8th has become a clear referendum on whether the U.S. should have a permanent military presence in Iraq. The Democrat in the race is Bill Foster, a physicist and businessman. Foster believes that it is time to bring our troops home from Iraq.

Dan Maffei (D-NY) for House

Dan Maffei attracted attention in 2006 when he came within 3,000 votes of defeating nine term incumbent Rep. Jim Walsh (R). The race remains a top Republican priority in 2008.

Darcy Burner (D-WA) for House

Darcy Burner, a former Microsoft Executive, ran against GOP Rep. Dave Reichert in Washington's eighth Congressional District in 2006 with a PeacePAC endorsement. Incumbent Reichert eventually emerged with a 51%-49% victory. Burner immediately announced that she would run again, and her aggressive campaigning in the off-year cleared the field of several potential primary opponents.

Donna Edwards (D-MD) for House

On February 12, Donna Edwards won a stunning victory over current Representative Albert Wynn - a staunch supporter of Bush's Iraq policy - 60% to 35%, in Maryland's 4th Congressional District.

Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) for Senate

The primary for this New Jersey Senate seat is June 3! We need to act quickly, hence this urgent message in support of Senator Lautenberg, a long-term ally of the Council for a Livable World and a committed supporter of arms control.

Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) for Senate

The New Hampshire Senate contest between former Democratic Governor Jeanne Shaheen and incumbent Republican Senator John Sununu is looking more promising than ever for the challenger.

Jeff Merkley (D-OR) for Senate

The Oregon Senate race is becoming closer every day. Jeff Merkley is a rare Senate candidate, an expert on nuclear weapons and national security issues. He is mounting a challenge to incumbent Republican two-term Senator Gordon Smith in Oregon that is receiving national attention.

Jim Himes (D-CT) for House

Jim Himes, the Democrat running for Congress in Connecticut's fourth Congressional District, has a diverse background that makes him uniquely qualified for public service. Himes is challenging long-time incumbent Rep. Chris Shays (R).

Joe Sestak (D-PA) for House

Joe Sestak served for 31 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1995 as a three-star admiral. Concerned with President Bush's policies, both foreign and domestic, in 2006 Sestak ran for the U.S. Congress in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, challenging an entrenched Republican incumbent. Now he is running for reelection.

John Adler (D-NJ) for House

New Jersey's third Congressional District is one of Democrats' best opportunities in 2008 to win a seat long held by Republicans. Political experts believe that State Sen. John Adler (D) is in a commanding position to win this open seat race.

John Hall (D-NY) for House

John Hall was one of a number of candidates in 2006 who won election against a well-established incumbent by challenging them over their support for the war in Iraq. He defeated Republican Sue Kelly who was first elected to represent the 19th Congressional District in New York's Hudson River Valley in 1994. She was a solid supporter of President Bush on the war and in 2006 this proved to be her undoing.

Jon Powers (D-NY) for House

Only 29 years old, Jon Powers, an Army Captain and decorated Iraq War veteran, schoolteacher and nonprofit leader, is already a very impressive figure. After serving in the ROTC while he studied for a degree in education, Powers was deployed to Iraq in the spring of 2003.

Mark Udall (D-CO) for Senate

In Colorado's race to replace retiring Senator Wayne Allard, a clear-cut progressive is challenging one of the state's most conservative politicians.

Mary Jo Kilroy (D-OH) for House

One of the top open seat races in the country is Ohio's 15th Congressional District where Franklin County Commissioner Mary Jo Kilroy is running again. We think she will win. With PeacePAC's help, Kilroy came within 1,062 votes of defeating one of the Republican House leaders, Deborah Pryce, a seven-term incumbent who is not running again.

Patrick Murphy (D-PA) for House

As a soldier in the U.S. Army, Patrick Murphy served in Bosnia and fought in the current Iraq war - a war he is now fighting hard to end. A lawyer who taught constitutional law and ethics at West Point, he trained Iraqi Civil Defense Forces on rules of engagement as well as serving combat duty. He was instrumental in the prosecution of Sheik Moyad, a radical lieutenant of Muqtada Sadr. He was awarded the Bronze Star and his unit earned the Presidential Unit Citation.

Shea-Porter, Carol

In one of the biggest upsets in the 2006 elections, Carol Shea-Porter defeated the heavily favored incumbent Republican Rep. Jeb Bradley in New Hampsire's 1st Congressional District. In Washington, Shea-Porter has been a vocal advocate for ending the war, living up to her campaign promises.

Tim Johnson (D-SD) for Senate

Tim Johnson, one of the most gentle, soft-spoken and respected Senators has recovered from a serious health crisis. After suffering a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, he underwent emergency surgery and has recently returned to the Senate after a nine-month convalescence. Although his speech remains slow and he uses a motorized wheel chair, his mind is sharp and his opinions are as progressive as ever. He is anticipating his re-election campaign with eagerness and courage.

Tom Allen (D-ME) for Senate

Tom Allen wants to withdraw American troops from Iraq. When the Senate and House voted on bringing American troops home from Iraq, the difference between incumbent Senator Susan Collins and challenger U.S. Representative Tom Allen came into sharp focus.

Tom Udall (D-NM) for Senate

New Mexico has an open Senate seat for the first time in 25 years, a rare opportunity to win another seat in the closed contested U.S. Senate. Council for a Livable World is enthusiastically participating in this contest, one of the best chances to gain a progressive seat in the U.S. Senate.