The Forward Party is happy to announce our endorsed U.S. Congressional and State & Local candidates for the 2024 cycle. View the list below, and check back often as new endorsements are added.
We are proud to support Forwardists, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and anyone else running for office who is as committed to our core principles and democracy reform efforts as we are. If you're committed to these values and policies and you want a Forward Party endorsement, apply here!
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Brian Smith
Illinois | Alderman, Carthage City Council, Candidate
Brian is a County Lead for Forward Illinois, and was recently selected to join the Carthage City Council.
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Joseph Di Bartolomeo
Florida | Manatee County Commissioner #5, Candidate
Independent
Independent
Joseph is not receiving support from any major political party. He aims to find common ground across the political spectrum while advocating for quality of life, property rights, and environmental protection.
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Janie Monier
Maryland | FCPS Board of Education, Candidate
Monier is a registered nurse running on the belief voter access and choice is the key to building a truly representative government.
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Michael Bedenbaugh
South Carolina | U.S. House SC-3, Candidate
Mike is a successful podcaster and an enthusiastic promoter of all things having to do with South Carolina history and culture.
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Valerie Gaydos
Pennsylvania | State House CD-44, Incumbent
Republican
Republican
Rep Gaydos has passed three bills with nearly 100% support from the full House, two of which she was a prime sponsor on
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Will Murphy
New York | State Assembly CD 15, Candidate
Democrat
Democrat
Will’s district has been consistently Republican for years, and he argues that a pragmatic Democrat will be able to make more change by being included in the Dem Caucus instead of part of a powerless minority.
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Nick Pawlzyn
New Jersey | Burlington City Commissioner, Candidate
Republican
Republican
Nick has served as a New Hanover Township Committeeman for the last five years.
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Jim Palmisciano
RI | Richmond Town Council, Candidate
Independent
Independent
Palmisciano got involved with Forward through the Serve America Movement (SAM) and is working to introduce ranked-choice voting as a ballot initiative in Rhode Island.
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Dr. James “Vell” Rives
Virginia | Arlington County School Board At-Large, Candidate
Independent
Independent
As a physician and mental health professional with two children in the public school system, Dr. Rives is prepared to address the difficult issues facing Arlington.
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Bobby Henderson
Virginia | Waynesboro City Council, Candidate
Independent
Independent
A U.S. Army veteran and retired Virginia State Police Special Agent, Bobby was elected to the City council in 2018 and appointed by fellow council members to serve as vice mayor for two years and mayor for the remaining two and a half years.
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Daniel Connor
New Jersey | Hunterdon Cty Commissioner, Candidate
Democrat
Democrat
Dan has lived in Hunterdon County for 40 years, serving on the Franklin Township Committee and participating on many community boards during that time.
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Robert Parkanyi
New Jersey | Hunterdon Cty Commissioner, Candidate
Democrat
Democrat
Rob currently serves on the Clinton Township Environmental Commission and actively participates with various charitable organizations