Friends in New York City and nearby, here are some fantastic races happening in your backyard that could decide the fate of the US Congress! We’ll be pitching in with bus trips (many listed below) and encourage you to organize your friends and family to join us or take a road-trip on your own. Thank you!
Mikie Sherrill vs Jay Webber in NJ-11 (Morris County). Democrat Mikie Sherrill is a strong female candidate running against a conservative Assemblyman. This race is rated “lean Dem”and is 1h30 away. We’re sending a bus on Saturday, October 13th. Note: Overlaying Senate race rated “likely Dem.”
Susan Wild vs Marty Nothstein in PA-07 (Philly suburbs and nearby counties). Democrat Susan Wild is a community advocate and attorney, who wants to strengthen unions and achieve universal healthcare. This race is rated “lean Dem” and is about 2 hours away. Note: Overlaying governor’s race rated “lean Dem.”
Andy Kim vs Tom MacArthur in NJ-03 (Burlington and Ocean County). Democrat Andy Kim is a former military advisor facing “New Jersey’s Trumpiest Congressman” Tom MacArthur. Rated a “toss-up,” this race is 1h30 away and we’re sending a bus on October 20. Note: Overlaying Senate race rated “likely Dem.”
Antonio Delgado vs John Faso in NY-19 (Hudson Valley). Democrat Antonio Delgado is a Rhodes scholar and Harvard-educated attorney who has already faced racist attacks from incumbent Republican John Faso. This race is rated a “toss-up” and is a bit over 2 hours away. Our bus leaves Saturday, October 13th.
Scott Wallace vs Brian Fitzpatrick in PA-01 (South Philly and Chester). Democrat Scott Wallace is a philanthropist and community advocate who wants an assault weapons ban and Medicare for All. This race is rated a “toss-up” and is 2 hours away. Note: Overlaying governor’s race rated “lean Dem.”
Liuba Grechen Shirley vs Peter King in NY-2 (Nassau and Suffolk). Progressive Democrat Liuba Grechen Shirley has made incredible strides in what was once a “solid Republican” race that is and now rated “Lean Republican.” Our partners The Broad Room are sending a bus on October 20th.
Max Rose vs Dan Donovon in NY-11 (Staten Island). Max Rose is an Army veteran who supports the public option and protecting DACA recipients while Congressman Dan Donovan has introduced a bill to punish sanctuary cities and has courted the support of Donald Trump. This race has been rated a “likely Republican” and a “lean Republican,” depending where you look. What is clear is that it’s the closest race in New York City and a great place to put in some time.