Candidate for New Jersey General Assembly, Legislative District 1 

Carolyn Rush brings heartfelt dedication and proven leadership to her campaign. A lifelong South Jersey resident and retired engineer, she spent 35 years developing critical transportation and defense systems—like EZ‑Pass and Aegis—while also raising five children and supporting her community through youth sports, school volunteering, and co‑chairing the Eileen Frank ALS Foundation, where she helped raise over $1 million. Her activism played a key role in successfully challenging New Jersey’s old county party‑line ballot, helping bring fairer elections to the state njspotlightnews.org+15ld1dems.com+15ggcnj.org+15.

Though she hasn’t held elected office yet, Carolyn has run strong campaigns in the 2022 and 2024 Democratic primaries for New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District. While she didn’t prevail in those races, she emerged more determined, with a resounding win in the June 2025 primary for LD1 Assembly ballotpedia.orgen.wikipedia.org.

Carolyn is running because she’s deeply dissatisfied with how elected officials have failed to protect healthcare, safeguard the environment, and uplift vulnerable communities like veterans and working families—especially as federal budget cuts loom. She believes her real‑world experience, engineering precision, and unwavering moral compass uniquely equip her to restore accountability and transparency in Trenton. With Carolyn in office, South Jersey will have a fierce champion who listens, delivers results, and fights for people—not politics.

Candidate for Thornton City Council – Ward 4

Jason Anaya-Ledeboer is a community-rooted candidate with firsthand experience supporting local campaigns and organizing at the grassroots level. That work deepened his belief that real leadership begins with honest conversations, public accountability, and a commitment to putting people first.

Now running for Thornton City Council, Jason is backed by both current Ward 4 council members and a broad coalition of local, regional, and state leaders who trust his integrity and vision. He’s committed to bringing financial transparency to city operations, improving communication with residents, and making sure city government works for everyone — not just the well-connected.

Jason leads with honesty, integrity, and transparency — not just as campaign slogans, but as everyday values.  As an Oath Of Office endorsed candidate, he’s pledged to uphold the Politician’s Creed and ensure that the people of Thornton have a voice they can count on.

Candidate for U.S. House—MI‑04 

Born and raised in Battle Creek, MI, Diop Harris grew up in a family with just $30 of spare money and a TV perched on a milk crate—yet he was shaped by community resilience and Midwestern grit. A lifelong member of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi tribe, Diop has built a career in service—from leading youth grantmaking, organizing on Capitol Hill, to fighting for fair immigration reform, rural broadband, and constituent access to government.

He’s now running to return public service to public office—to bring real solutions to Southwest Michigan. Diop stands for:

• Reinforcing good governance: A Congressperson who listens, responds, and believes public office is a job to serve—not a platform for special interests.

• Facing the climate crisis: Backing bold, community-driven strategies that preserve Michigan’s environment and create clean-energy jobs.

• Supporting education & veterans: Securing resources for schools, combating MAGA-driven curriculum cuts, and ensuring veterans receive comprehensive care and post-service opportunities.

Diop’s campaign is powered by real people, not corporations or consultants. As an Oath of Office endorsed candidate, he’s publicly pledged to uphold the Politician’s Creed—transparency, integrity, and constituent-first leadership. Southwest Michigan deserves a fighter who’s from here, of here—and running to serve us.

Valentina Mendoza is a trailblazing attorney, first-generation Chicana, and proud transgender woman running for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th District. A former Wall Street lawyer who rose to become senior in-house counsel at a national retailer, Valentina led transformative policy reforms for transgender employees—redefining what workplace equity could truly mean.

But it was behind the boardroom doors that she uncovered a deeper truth: that our systems—corporate and political—are built to withstand change, not embrace it. She saw how those who challenge the status quo, even with integrity and vision, are often sidelined to protect entrenched power. And she decided to do something about it.

Determined to create more than cosmetic change, Valentina launched a purpose-driven law firm committed to corporate accountability and economic justice. Now, she’s taking that fight to Congress—where she’ll bring a fearless, principled voice for the excluded, the underestimated, and the overlooked.

Valentina is not beholden to party power brokers or corporate interests. She’s a reformer shaped by experience, driven by purpose, and ready to unlock opportunity for all as she runs for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District seat.

Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives – Texas District 24

Nathan Hawks didn’t grow up dreaming of running for office—and he doesn’t believe public service should be a career path. He’s stepping up because he believes the people of Texas, especially working families, deserve better than the political theater and corporate favoritism that have come to define Washington.

Nathan is running to restore common sense and compassion in government. He believes in putting constituents before corporations, solutions before soundbites, and decency before party loyalty. He’s committed to fighting for affordable healthcare, fair wages, and policies that actually serve working Americans—not billionaires and lobbyists.

In stark contrast to his opponent, Beth Van Duyne, Nathan represents a break from performative politics. He’s running not for power, but to make sure the people of Texas District 24 are heard, respected, and served with integrity.

As an Oath Of Office-endorsed candidate, Nathan Hawks has publicly pledged to uphold the Politician’s Creed and is committed to transparency, accountability, and putting people first.

Oscar Alejandro is a veteran of the United States Navy who is now running for the office of Miami City Commissioner.  Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Alejandro's career has given him the opportunity to experience how different cities around our country are run, including Pensacola, Florida; San Diego, California; and Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Throughout his military service, Alejandro also contributed his time to advocate for and support members of his community.

Alejandro is determined to be a strong advocate for the residents of Miami District 3, ensuring their voices are heard. He will tackle the most pressing issues facing his constituents, including the skyrocketing housing costs that have forced many out of neighborhoods they cherish. Alejandro is committed to upholding the dignity and respect of workers, staunchly protecting them against harassment, wage theft, and retaliation for unionizing.  He will strongly advocate for transforming public transit, making it more accessible for everyone, and will confront the urgent challenge of climate change head-on.  Additionally, Alejandro will firmly oppose any attempts to divide our community and dismantle our rights and freedoms.  He is dedicated to building a more inclusive and compassionate culture that fosters economic growth and empowers all individuals to engage meaningfully in our democracy.

As a young gay black man looking to make the world a better place, Kyle Little has never shied away from actively participating in efforts to bring about change.  From his teenage years helping his father run for City Counsel in Roselle, NJ, to working on President Biden's campaign in 2020, Kyle has been learning about and getting more and more involved in governance his whole life. 

Now Kyle is running for office to become the U.S. House Representative for New Jersey's Congressional District 12.

Alex Hardy is a disabled veteran and a global thinker whose life experiences have uniquely prepared him to serve the people of Indiana’s 6th Congressional District with strength, empathy, and vision. From defending his country to exploring international solutions to complex issues—from studying water quality in China to observing peace negotiations in Colombia—Alex has consistently stepped beyond his comfort zone to stand up for others.

Whether advocating for fellow veterans, interning at the Smithsonian Libraries, or traveling the world on scholarship, Alex has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to service, learning, and principled leadership. He understands firsthand what it means to fight for something bigger than oneself—and now, he’s ready to bring that same fight to Washington on behalf of his constituents.

Alex is not a career politician. He’s a public servant with the courage to speak truth, the resilience to confront entrenched interests, and the integrity to put people over party. That’s the kind of leadership Congress needs—and the kind Hoosiers deserve.