5️⃣ candidates in 5️⃣ states to pay attention to

In the last 10 days, early voting started in Ohio, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, and, as of today, my home state of North Carolina. In all of these states, there are key competitive races where the Jewish vote can make a difference.

Here are five great candidates running in these midterms, and ways to help get them elected:

Sherrod Brown (Ohio)
Sherrod Brown is running to take back this Ohio Senate seat – flipping it from red to blue – to continue fighting to make life more affordable for all Americans and advocate for the dignity of work. A longtime friend of the Jewish community, Sherrod worked in the Senate to strengthen Holocaust education and bring resources back to Ohio education programs.

JoAnna Mendoza (Arizona)
A retired U.S. Marine, JoAnna Mendoza is running to flip Arizona’s 6th Congressional District from red to blue. She is committed to lowering costs for families, expanding access to healthcare, and advancing sensible gun safety laws.

Jon Ossoff (Georgia)
As Georgia’s first Jewish Senator, Jon Ossoff has been an unparalleled champion for our community’s values. He is a steadfast advocate for voting rights, a tireless leader in the fight against antisemitism and hate crimes, and a strong supporter of Israel’s security. We’re working to ensure he’s re-elected to the U.S. Senate.

Adam Hamilton (Kansas)
Adam Hamilton is the pastor of the largest United Methodist congregation in the United States, and his faith guides his work. He has criticized Christian nationalism, which he believes threatens the fundamental rights of all minority communities. Adam’s unique background and strong moral compass have put this once strongly red Senate seat in play, and we’re aiming to help Adam flip it from red to blue.

Roy Cooper (North Carolina)
As Governor of my state of North Carolina, Roy Cooper served as a critical firewall against extreme MAGA policies and is now running to flip a key Senate seat from red to blue. He is a fierce defender of voting access, public education, and reproductive freedom, making him exactly the kind of leader we need in the U.S. Senate.

The stakes could not be higher in this election, and with early voting underway, we must act now to ensure Democrats win.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for standing with us in this critical moment for our democracy.

In solidarity,

Dalia Segal-Miller
Political and Policy Director, Jewish Democratic Council of America