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Super Swing Districts 2026

Super Swing Districts is a slate of Democratic candidates that maximizes the impact of your donation by giving directly to down-ballot candidates, in overlapping swing districts, in swing states.

Give today and help win Democratic majorities in the midterms up and down the ballot!

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Super Swing Districts and Candidates 2026

Contributing to this slate will help these SuperSwingDistrict candidates get out the vote in key districts in swing states helping win Democratic majorities in

& help win the closest state government contests for state supreme courts, governors, and other state executive positions, including environmental policy positions that don’t get much attention: Arizona Corporation Commission, Georgia Public Service Commission, Iowa Agriculture Secretary, and Texas Railroad Commissioner.

& impact county elections: defeating an ICE-ally sheriff in Alamance County, NC, winning countywide offices in Tarrant County (Fort Worth) TX, and majorities on county boards in Iowa and Ohio, and the Cobb County, GA, School Board.

How it works

In geographically overlapping swing districts in swing states — Super Swing Districts — each voter casts votes in multiple swing elections up and down the same ballot.

For example, this year in some Iowa precincts, each voter can cast 9 different votes for Democrats to replace Republicans in

Overlapping districts

  1. State House of Representatives
  2. State Senate
  3. US House of Representatives

and in statewide elections

  1. US Senate
  2. Governor & Lieutenant Governor
  3. Attorney General
  4. Secretary of State
  5. Treasurer
  6. Secretary of Agriculture

and in a 10th tossup election, keep the State Auditor’s office in Democratic hands.

Coattails and Reverse Coattails

Traditional coattails: high profile candidates attract supporters to the polls, who then vote for the party’s downballot candidates.

Reverse coattails: downballot candidates bring friends, neighbors, and folks they meet campaigning door-to-door to the polls, who then vote for the party’s other candidates.

Money matters more down ballot

State legislative elections cost about 1/10th of a congressional election, 1% of a US Senate election.

Candidates on the Super Swing Districts slate are working hard to get out the vote, supporting other Democrats.

Overview of Super Swing Districts and Candidates, 2026

A diverse set of 22 candidates, in 12 states (AZ, FL, GA, IA, KS, MI, MN, NC, OH, PA, TX, WI).

Super Swing District Candidate Overlapping District US House
AZH-04 Karen Grisham
AZS-04 Aaron Lieberman
AZH-04b Tammy Caputi
AZ-01 Dr. Amish Shah
AZS-17 Edgar Soto
AZH-17a Holly Lyon
AZH-17b Kevin Volk
AZ-06 JoAnna Mendoza
FLH-037 Jane Aman
FLS-10 John Lowndes
FL-07 Bale Dalton
GAH-046 Dumont Walker
Cobb BdofEd-4 Michael Garza
GAS-56 Patrick Thompson
GA-11 Chris Harden
IAH-41 Molly Buck
IAS-21 Heather Matson
IA-03 Sarah Trone Garriott
IAH-72 Matt Robinson
Dubuque County Kristin Dietzel & Rick Dickinson
IA-02 Lindsay James
IAH-99 Jennifer Kirkman
Des Moines County Bob Bartles
IA-01 Christina Bohannan
KSH-015 Allison Hougland
KS BoE 3 Amy Diedicker
KS-03 Sharice Davids
MIH-55 Alex Hawkins
MIS-09 Dr. Theresa Brooks
MI-10 Christina Hines
MIH-86 Joseph McClusky
MIS-31 Chris Kleinjans
MI-04 Sean McCann
MNH-26A Dan Wilson
MNS-26 Jack Hedin
MN-01 Jake Johnson
NCH-025 Lorenza Wilkins
NCS-11 James Gailliard
NC-01 Don Davis
NCH-064 LeVon Barnes
Alamance County Sheriff Shannon Long
NCS-25 Southey Blanton
NC-09 Richard Ojeda
OHH-17 Megan Coy
Cuyahoga-5 Courtney Scheff
OH-07 Brian Poindexter
OHH-36 Rose Lounsbury
Montgomery Co. Carolyn Rice
OH-10 Kristina Knickerbocker
OHH-49 Krista Allison
OHS-29 Thomas West
OH-13 Emilia Sykes
PAH-088 Sara Agerton
N/A
PA-10 Janelle Stelson
PAS-16 Mark Pinsley
PAH-131 Meriam Sabih
PAH-143 Tim Hayes
PAH-187 Rachel Cuevas
PA-01 Bob Harvie
PA-07 Bob Brooks
Tarrant County-4 Nydia Cárdenas
TX-S-09 Taylor Rehmet
Tarrant County Judge Alissa Simmons
DA Tiffany Burks
Clerk Lydia Bean
TX-12 Heli Rodriguez Prilliman
TXH-034 Stephanie Guerrero Sáenz
TX BoE-2 Thomas Garcia
TX-34 Vicente Gonzalez
WIA-92 Jeremiah Fredrickson
WIS-31 Jeff Smith
WI-03 Rebecca Cooke
WIS-21 Trevor Jung
WIA-61 Ben Brist
WI-01 Mitchell Berman

Meet the candidates!

Arizona

Democrats need to gain 3 state senate seats, 4 state house seats for majorities

AZH-04#
Karen Grisham
Elected School Board member, former CPA Endorsements include Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) Worker Power, AFL-CIO, Planned Parenthood Advocates, Sierra Club, Equality AZ, Everytown for Gun Safety
Location: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley
District votes: 2024 President -4, 2018 US Senator +1, 2012 President -19
  1. State House: AZH-04b Tammy Caputi (DLCC)
  2. State Senate: AZS-04 Aaron Lieberman (DLCC)
  3. US House: AZ-01 Dr. Amish Shah, ER Dr. former state representative. Rated Tossup/Lean D
AZS-17#
Edgar Soto
Educator, Marine veteran. Dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include DLCC, States Win, VoteVets, Worker Power, Planned Parenthood, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Stonewall Democrats, Moms Demand Action
Location: Tucson area 
District votes: 2024 President -4, 2018 US Senator -9, 2012 President -17
  1. State House: AZH-17a Kevin Volk (DLCC)
  2. State House: AZH-17b Holly Lyon (DLCC)
  3. US House: AZ-06 JoAnna Mendoza, Marine veteran. Rated Tossup.
Arizona Statewide elections:

Florida

FLH-037#
Jane Aman
Educator. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include DLCC, Run for Something, The Next 50, AFL-CIO, other unions, Planned Parenthood PAC, Equality FL, Moms Demand Action
Location: Central Florida
District votes: 2024 President +3, 2018 US Senator +11, 2012 President +3
  1. State Senate: FLS-10 John Lowndes (DLCC)
  2. US House: FL-07 Bale Dalton, former NASA Chief of Staff, Navy veteran (rated Likely R)
  3. Florida Statewide: US Senate Angie Nixon, Governor David Jolly & Gwen Graham
  4. Attorney General: José Javier Rodríguez, Chief Financial Officer: Annette Taddeo
  5. Additional executive office, Supreme Court retention election, 3 referenda
Florida Statewide Elections:

Georgia

GAH-046#
Dumont Walker
Non-profit leader. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include DLCC, Collective PAC (“working to fix the challenge of under-representation of the Black community in elected seats of power”) Fair Fight Action, Working Families Party, Georgia Conservation Voters, GA Equality, Reproductive Freedom for All, Moms Demand Action
Location: Northern Atlanta suburbs, NE Cobb County, Woodstock, GA (Cherokee County)
District votes: President 2024 -8, US Senator 2022 -7, President 2012 -43 (+35 from 2012!)
  1. Cobb County Bd of Education 4: Micheal Garza (winning would give Dems the Board majority)
  2. US House GA-11: Chris Harden
  3. State Senate GAS-56: Patrick Thompson
Georgia Statewide Elections:

Iowa

IAH-41#
Molly Buck
4th grade teacher; narrowly won in 2022, narrowly lost in 2024. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include DLCC, States Win, teachers union (ISEA), Planned Parenthood Advocates
Location: Ankeny, IA (near Des Moines)
District votes: 2024 President -3, 2018 Auditor +4, 2012 President -10
  1. State Senate IAS-21: State Rep. Heather Matson (DLCC)
  2. US House IA-03: Sarah Trone Garriott, state senator, ordained minister. Rated Lean D.
IAH-72#
Matt Robinson
33 year-old union carpenter, former chair, Dubuque County Democrats Endorsements include DLCC, Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners, Local 678, AFL-CIO, SEIU, UAW, ISEA, Run for Something, Moms Demand Action, Insufferable Wenches of Iowa (“grassroots progressive advocacy and activism organization”)
Location: Dubuque, eastern Iowa
District votes: 2024 President -1, 2018 Auditor +21, 2012 President +20
  1. Dubuque County Supervisors: Kristin Dietzel & Rick Dickinson (if both win, Dem. majority)
  2. US House IA-02: Lindsay James, state rep., ordained pastor, rated Tossup/Tilt R
IAH-99#
Jennifer Kirkman
Attorney. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include DLCC, AFL-CIO, other unions, Planned Parenthood, Insufferable Wenches
Location: Burlington, southeastern Iowa
District votes: 2024 President -8, 2018 Auditor +20, 2012 President +24
  1. Des Moines County: Bob Bartles
  2. US House IA-01: Christina Bohannan, former state rep. Rated Tilt D/Lean D
Iowa Statewide Elections:

Kansas

KSH-015#
Allison Hougland
Rematch: narrowly won, narrowly lost. Very dedicated canvasser Endorsements include DLCC, States Win, AFL-CIO, Planned Parenthood, Everytown for Gun Safety
Location: Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas City suburbs
District votes: 2024 President -1, 2018 Governor +6, 2012 President -18
  1. KS State Board of Education District 3: Amy Diedicker, former teacher. Winning this seat will put Democrats in a position to hold half the seats after the 2028 election.
  2. US House KS-03: Sharice Davids Rated Solid D (Harris +4)
Kansas Statewide Elections:

Michigan

Democrats need to gain 4 seats for a majority in the Michigan State House.

MIH-55#
Alex Hawkins
Army veteran; active National Guard, age: 31 Endorsements include DLCC, VoteVets, Run for Something, AFL-CIO, AFT, UAW, other unions, Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, Equality Michigan, Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords PAC
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
District votes: 2024 President -1, 2018 US Senate -1, 2012 President -10
  1. State Senate MIS-09: Dr. Theresa Brooks (DLCC)
  2. US House MI-10: Christina Hines, prosecutor, SVU. Rated Tossup/Tilt R
MIH-86#
Joseph McClusky
Endorsements include DLCC, Run for Something, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, AFL-CIO, other unions, Planned Parenthood Advocates, Sierra Club, Equality Michigan, Everytown for Gun Safety DLCC, Run for Something, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, AFL-CIO, other unions, Planned Parenthood Advocates, Sierra Club, Equality Michigan, Everytown for Gun Safety
Location: Holland, MI area, West Michigan
District votes: 2024 President =0, US Senate 2018 -10, 2012 President -19
  1. State Senate MIS-31: Chris Kleinjans
  2. US House MI-04: Sean McCann, State Senator. Rated Tossup/Tilt R
Michigan Statewide Elections:

Minnesota

Democrats need to gain a seat in the Minnesota State House for a majority.

MNH-26A#
Dan Wilson
Farmer, volunteer fire-fighter, age 38. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include DLCC, Run for Something, 3.14 Action (PAC to elect scientists), AFL-CIO, other unions, Pro-Choice MN, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Moms Demand Action
Location: Winona area, southeastern Minnesota
District votes: 2024 President =0, 2018 US Senate +21, 2012 President +16
  1. State Senate MNS-26: Jack Hedin
  2. US House MN-01: Jake Johnson, high school math teacher. Rated Likely R
Minnesota Statewide Elections:

North Carolina

NCH-025#
Lorenza Wilkins
Non-profit exec; rematch, lost narrowly in 2024. Endorsements include AFL-CIO, CWA, Planned Parenthood Votes, Sierra Club, NC NOW, Moms Demand Action, Carolina Forward, Work for Democracy
Location: Rocky Mount area, Nash County, North Carolina Black Belt
District votes: 2024 President =0, 2020 Governor +9, 2012 President +3
  1. State Senate NCS-11: James Gailliard (DLCC)
  2. US House NC-01: Don Davis gerrymandered district, further gerrymandered, rated Tossup/Tilt R
NCH-064#
LeVon Barnes
Coach and teacher. Rematch: lost in 2024 while vastly outspent. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Planned Parenthood Votes, Sierra Club, Moms Demand, Carolina Forward, Work for Democracy, NC Dem Party Transgender Caucus
Location: Burlington NC, Alamance County
District votes: 2024 President -8, 2020 Governor -3, 2012 President -16
  1. Alamance County Sheriff: Shannon Long (Independent)
  2. State Senate NCS-25: Southey Blanton
  3. US House NC-09: Richard Ojeda, veteran, former WV State Senator, rated Solid R added to DCCC districts in play
North Carolina Statewide Elections:

Ohio

OHH-17#
Megan Coy
Registered Nurse, elected to Olmsted Falls City Council. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include: Nurses for America, DLCC, Run for Something, 3.14 Action, AFL-CIO, other unions, Planned Parenthood, OH Environmental Council, Stonewall Dems, Moms Demand
Location: Southwest Cuyahoga County, Cleveland suburbs
District votes: 2024 President -7, 2018 US Senator +6, 2012 President -5
  1. Cuyahoga Commission 5: Courtney Scheff
  2. US House OH-07: Brian Poindexter, union ironworker, City Council; vs. Max Miller. Rated Tossup
OHH-36#
Rose Lounsbury
Came close to winning in 2024 despite being vastly outspent. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include: DLCC, States Win, Working Families Party, AFL-CIO, other unions, Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, Moms Demand Action, Vote Mama PAC, Matriots
Location: Dayton area, Montgomery County, OH
District votes: 2024 President +1, 2018 US Senator +10, 2012 President -7
  1. Montgomery Commissioner: Carolyn Rice (win gives Democrats majority)
  2. US House OH-10: Kristina Knickerbocker. Oncology Nurse Practitioner, veteran. Rated Likely R.
OHH-49#
Krista Allison
Came close to winning in 2024 despite being vastly outspent! Endorsements include DLCC, States Win, Ohio Legislative Black Caucus, AFL-CIO, other unions, Planned Parenthood Advocates, Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund, Moms Demand
Location: Canton, OH area
District votes: 2024 President +1, 2018 US Senator +13, 2012 President +16
  1. State Senate OHS-29: Thomas West
  2. US House OH-13: Emilia Sykes Rated Likely D (Harris +3)
Ohio Statewide Elections:

Pennsylvania

Democrats need to hold a narrow vulnerable majority in the state house, net +3 Senate seats

PAH-088#
Sara Agerton
Social worker, elected to Mechanicsburg Borough Council. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include DLCC, EMILY’s List, States Win, Working Families Party, AFL-CIO, AFT, SEIU, UAW, Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, CASA in Action, Everytown for Gun Safety
Location: Harrisburg Area
District votes: 2024 President -1, 2018 US Senate =0, 2012 President -16
  1. US House: PA-10: Janelle Stelson, TV journalist, rated Tossup
PAS-16#
Mark Pinsley
Elected Lehigh County Controller, veteran. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include DLCC, AFL-CIO, other unions, Planned Parenthood Advocates, Lead Locally, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Make the Road Action, Moms Demand Action, Healthcare 4 All PA
Location: Lehigh County and northern Bucks County
District votes: 2024 President -7, 2018 US Senate =0, 2012 President -12
  1. State House PAH-143: Tim Hayes (DLCC)
  2. State House PAH-187: Rachel Cuevas
  3. State House PAH-131: Meriam Sabih
  4. US House PA-07: Bob Brooks, firefighter, president, PA Professional Firefighters Association rated Lean D/Tossup
  5. US House PA-01: Bob Harvie, Bucks County Commissioner, rated Lean R
Pennsylvania Statewide Elections:

Texas

TXH-034#
Stephanie Guerrero Sáenz
Educator Endorsements include DLCC, TX State Employees Association, TX State Teachers Association, Planned Parenthood Votes, Climate Cabinet, Moms Demand Action
Location: Corpus Christi
District votes: 2024 President -1, 2018 US Senate +17, 2012 President +19
  1. TX State Board of Education 2: Thomas Garcia
  2. US House: TX-34: Vicente Gonzalez, gerrymandered repeatedly by Republicans rated Tossup
Tarrant County-4#

Tarrant County Republicans are trying to shut down 1/3 of polling places.

Nydia Cárdenas
Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include Run for Something, Working Families Party, SEIU, Texas Organizing Project, 3.14 Action (Stanford mechanical engineering degree before MBA and leadership coaching).
Location: Fort Worth area
District votes: 2024 President -16, 2018 US Senate -8, 2012 President -27 Tarrant County-wide votes: 2024 President -15, 2018 US Senate +1, 2012 President -16
  1. State Senate TX-S-09: Taylor Rehmet, won Jan. 2026 special election (DLCC)
  2. Tarrant County Judge: Alisa Simmons
  3. Tarrant County DA: Tiffany Burks
  4. Tarrant County Clerk: Lydia Bean
Texas Statewide Elections:

Wisconsin

Democrats need net gain of 2 seats for State Senate majority, 5 seats for Assembly majority

WIA-92#
Jeremiah Fredrickson
Former teacher and coach, small business owner - Jeremiah Bullfrog’s Fish Farm Endorsements include DLCC, 3.14 Action, AFL-CIO, SEIU, UAW, Planned Parenthood Advocates, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Climate Cabinet, 350 Wisconsin Action, Moms Demand Action
Location: Menomonie-Chippewa Falls, northwest Wisconsin
District votes: 2024 President -7, 2018 US Senate +13, 2012 President +9
  1. State Senate WIS-31: Jeff Smith (DLCC)
  2. US House WI-03: Rebecca Cooke, rated Tossup
WIS-21#
Trevor Jung
Director of Racine public transit system, previously elected Racine alderperson, age: 30. Very dedicated canvasser! Endorsements include: DLCC, States Win, Run for Something, Working Families Party, AFL-CIO, AFT, SEIU, UAW, Planned Parenthood Advocates, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Climate Cabinet, 350 Wisconsin Action, Moms Demand Action, Voces de la Frontera
Location: Racine area, southeast Wisconsin
District votes: 2024 President +1, 2018 US Senate +6, 2012 President =0
  1. State Assembly WIA-61: Ben Brist (DLCC)
  2. US House WI-01: Mitchell Berman VA nurse, rated Lean R/Likely R
Wisconsin Statewide Elections: