2012 CandidatesCommitted to supporting genuinely progressive Democrats, 21st Century Democrats proudly endorsed the following 2012 candidates for their commitment to the progressive values that will improve the quality of life for all Americans. 2012 Endorsements
Martin HeinrichRace Outcome – Won: According to independent polls, Democratic Representative Martin Heinrich has a good lead over opponent Heather Wilson in the race to replace… 
Dan MaffeiRace Outcome – Won: Missourian Todd Akin’s views on “legitimate rape” took center stage in the New York 24th District rematch between Tea Party Republican Ann… 
Elizabeth WarrenRace Outcome – Won: In 2010, Tea Party momentum won Republican Scott Brown the special election to replace the late Senator Ted Kennedy. Two years later,… 
Rick NolanRace Outcome – Won: When Rick Nolan represented Minnesota’s 6th District for three terms, former Representative Jim Oberstar called him “the conscience of the Congress.” While… 
Bob FilnerRace Outcome – Won: Retiring from the U.S. House to run for the Office of Mayor of San Diego, Bob Filner has a chance to wrest… 
Betty SuttonRace Outcome – Defeated: In a bit of redistricting chaos, two incumbents are battling it out for Ohio’s 16th District, Democrat Betty Sutton and Republican Jim… 
Steve BullockRace Outcome – Won: Fresh off of leading 26 states in the fight against Citizens United, Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock faces GOP Representative Rick Hill in the… 
Carol Shea-PorterRace Outcome – Won: In New Hampshire’s 1st District, Carol Shea-Porter may have picked up momentum recently in her rematch with Tea Party Representative Frank Guinta,… 
Alan GraysonRace Outcome – Won: Known for his pull-no-punches style when he represented Florida’s District 9 in the U.S. House, Former Representative Alan Grayson’s return to the campaign trail… 
Kirsten GillibrandRace Outcome – Won: Kirsten Gillibrand staying in the U.S. Senate is critical for keeping the Senate in Democrats’ hands. A rising star in the Democratic… 
Sherrod BrownRace Outcome – Won: Sherrod Brown’s long record of fighting for collective bargaining rights for working Americans and against corporate tax loopholes that help companies ship jobs… 
Jon TesterRace Outcome – Won: While Jon Tester’s opponent actually caucuses with the Tea Party in Congress, Tester’s real opponents this year are the Koch brothers and… |
2013 & 2014 Endorsements
Bruce BraleySoon after 21st Century Democrats co-founder Tom Harkin announced he wouldn’t run for a sixth term as a U.S. senator representing Iowa, he threw his… 
Al FrankenAl Franken won his first term to the U.S. Senate in 2009 after a drawn-out recount that gave him the win by only 312 votes…. 
Bill de BlasioBased on his record of standing up for progressive values on behalf of all New Yorkers, 21st Century Democrats endorses Bill de Blasio for mayor of New… 
Bill HalterAt the heart of Bill Halter’s campaign for governor of Arkansas is his progressive proposal to pay for college for every eligible high school student in… 
Jeff MerkleyBefore Jeff Merkley won his first term as a U.S. senator, he led the Oregon state legislature, where he had a reputation for getting things done…. Candidate Links
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