Elections and Endorsements

Common Defense is the nation’s largest grassroots organization of veterans. Our endorsement process is housed under Common Defense Civic Engagement. Interested in seeking Common Defense Civic Engagement’s Endorsement in 2024? Learn more and apply now:

Veterans have long been on the frontlines of progressive change. Building progressive grassroots power requires a bold vision and a people-centered strategy that elects the champions we deserve and holds those in power accountable. Join us in protecting our democracy and building a more perfect union.

2024 Endorsed Winners

U.S. Senate

  • Ruben Gallego

    U.S. SENATE | AZ

  • Angela Alsobrooks

    U.S. SENATE | MD

  • Elissa Slotkin

    U.S. SENATE | MI

  • Andy Kim

    U.S. SENATE | NJ

  • Jacky Rosen

    U.S. SENATE | NV

  • Tammy Baldwin

    U.S. SENATE | WI

U.S. Congress

  • Sarah Jacobs

    CA-51

  • Jason Crow

    CO-06

  • Maxwell Frost

    FL-10

  • Seth Moulton

    MA-06

  • Ayanna Pressley

    MA-07

  • Jamie Raskin

    MD-08

  • Rashida Tlaib

    MI-12

  • Angie Craig

    MN-02

  • Kelly Morrison

    MN-03

  • Betty McCollum

    MN-04

  • Ilhan Omar

    MN-05

  • Deborah Ross

    NC-02

  • Alma Adams

    NC-12

  • Mikie Sherrill

    NJ-11

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    NY-14

  • Pat Ryan

    NY-18

  • Mary Gay Scanlon

    PA-05

  • Chrissy Houlahan

    PA-06

  • Summer Lee

    PA-12

  • Chris Deluzio

    PA-17

  • Pramila Jayapal

    WA-07

  • Veronica Escobar

    TX-16

Statewide Elections

  • Josh Stein

    NC Governor

  • Jeff Jackson

    NC ATTORNEY GENERAL