Governors
This candidate, opposed by Greg Abbot has pledged to repeal permitless carry in their state
Beto O'Rourke (TX. Gov.)
Backed by a favorable voting record, this New Hampshire incumbent has assisted in passing 3 major pieces of gun violence prevention legislation since their 2018 election
Chris Pappas (NH. CD--001)
winning a historic race just last year, this southern incumbent is currently opposed by a 10+ season NFL veteran
Raphael Warnock (GA. US Senate)
this day, not yet a national holiday, will draw millions of Americans to the polls to perform their civic duties
November 08, 2022 (election day!)
Dedicated to reducing the number of guns on the street via closing the gun show loophole, ending campus carry and the "guns everywhere" law, this candidate would be the first black governor of their state
Stacey Abrams (GA. Gov.)
With a school shooting in their swing-state district just last year, this candidate is vocal about their support for restricting who has firearm access, as well as what firearms are accessible to civilians
Elissa Slotkin (MI. CD--007)
Founding Giffords, on the nations leading gun violence prevention PACs, this candidate received the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction in 2020
Mark Kelly (AZ. US Senate)
California, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, and Vermont will all have ballot measures on this issue, addressed by the Supreme Court earlier this year
abortion/reproductive rights
Running against an opponent vowing to make their state a "2nd Amendment Sanctuary," this swing state democratic nominee has prioritized black economic equity for their term
Josh Shapiro (PA. Gov.)
joining bipartisan reform efforts such as requiring universal background checks and encouraging red flag laws, this candidate from below the mason dixon line has been endorsed by all three major gun violence prevention groups in the US
Elaine Luria (VA. CD--002)
Successfully implementing a community policing model, this candidate from a major battleground state was able to ensure no gun violence-related deaths in the 5 years since the program's birth
John Fettermen (PA. US Senate)
Running against the incumbent, this candidate publicly voiced their lack of concern surrounding a plot to kidnap and murder their opponent
Tudor Dixon (MI. Gov.)
Running in a swing state, this Gun Sense Voter endorsed candidate has pledged to repeal laws signed by the incumbent such as stand your ground and the arming of educators
Nan Whaley (OH. Gov.)
Endorsed by Everytown, the Brady Campaign, and Giffords, this candidate is running in the state most famous for caucusing during the primaries
Cindy Axne (IA. CD--003)
Connecticut, Maine, Arizona, and North Carolina all had senators signing on to this 2021 original proposal
The Background Checks Act
this candidate, best known for their Emmy award-winning show on American television, is running in one of the most contentious swing states on a far-right platform
Mehmet Oz (PA. US Senate)