Endorsements

Our endorsements

As a disability-led advocacy organization, we sometimes endorse candidates or positions that we believe advance disability rights, accessibility, civic participation, and inclusion.

This page explains what our endorsements mean, how we make them, and where we stand. You’ll find current endorsements, archived endorsements for historical context, and how they connect to our issues.

Current Endorsements

U.S. Senate candidate, Democrat, Iowa

Josh Turek

Josh Turek

We're so proud to support Josh, who has a special place in our hearts as a member of the disability community who was born with numerous & severe health problems because his father was exposed to Agent Orange. He doesn't take any Corporate PAC money & relies on small donors, like you! Josh plays wheelchair basketball & is currently a representative for Iowa's 2nd district.

U.S. Senate candidate, Democrat, Illinois

Juliana Stratton

Juliana Stratton

As Lieutenant Governor for the last 8 years, Juliana Stratton brings a wealth of experience to elected office. She prioritizes civil rights, decreasing the cost of living & helping make things easier on everyone--from lowering unemployment to stopping defunding services that 10s of millions of Americans need to survive, & she'd make history as the 5th Black woman to serve in the US Senate. We're proud to support her because she supports all of us!

Governor & Lieutenant Governor, Democrat, Illinois

JB Pritzker & Christian Mitchell

JB Pritzker and Christian Mitchell

Under two-term Governor Pritzker's leadership, Illinois has become one of the most progressive & powerful states to fight back against the Trump administration & focus on the needs of everyone. This team strongly supports reproductive rights, healthcare equity, a sustainable environment, affordable healthcare, helping criminalized survivors, pushing back against ICE, & much more. Under his leadership, Pritzker has managed to regulate data centers, pass the Epstein Transparency Act, pass several civil rights bills (including many for the disability community), & when he fights, he nearly always wins with his priorities--the issues that affect all of us. Illinois went from a state with a junk credit score to an excellent rating, jumping several grades during Pritzker's time in office. We would love to see this team get elected for a 3rd term, which has never happened in Illinois & would make history!

U.S. Senate candidate, Democrat, Texas

James Talarico

James Talarico

James is outpolling GOP nominee Ken Paxton, who has been indicted &/or convicted of several offenses, including corruption. James will be a fierce advocate for equal rights, healthcare, & an economy that works for all of us.