GOVERNING FOR GOOD
Interested in fighting the fringe, conquering the chaos, and preserving good governance? Join us. Governing for Good supports members of Congress and candidates who value results over rhetoric.
If more representatives in Congress conducted themselves like Governing for Good members and candidates, the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, and the country as a whole, would be better off. These men and women represent the best of our country. We need them to stay and fight, and we need more of them, a lot more.
2024 PRIORITY RACES
Conquering Chaos, Fighting the Fringe
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GEORGE LATIMER (D-NY)
Primary: June 25 - Closed Registration
Chaos: Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY)
2023 Cook PVI: D+20
It’s time to replace Justice Democrats-endorsed Squad member Jamaal Bowman with a veteran public servant who can deliver results and respect for NY-16’s constituents, rather than misdemeanor charges and divisive rhetoric.
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JERRY SONNENBERG (R-CO)
Primary: June 25 - Open to Unaffiliated
Chaos: Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
2023 Cook PVI: R+13
After narrowly winning re-election in 2022, Lauren Boebert opted to run from her constituents in the 3rd district and seek refuge in the 4th. Republicans should instead choose lifelong resident, rancher, and solid conservative Jerry Sonnenberg.
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WESLEY BELL (D-MO)
Primary: August 6 - Open to All
Chaos: Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO)
2023 Cook PVI: D+27
Cori Bush proudly votes against commonsense legislation, opposes our allies, and now finds herself under DOJ investigation. Wesley Bell, civil servant and son of a police officer, has pledged to “work on a bipartisan basis” to get results for St. Louis.
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DON SAMUELS (D-MN)
Primary: August 13 - Open to All
Chaos: Rep. Ihan Omar (D-MN)
2023 Cook PVI: D+30
In 2022, Don Samuels ran a quiet yet principled campaign against Omar, only to lose by two percentage points in the primary. With some national attention on this important race, he can give MN-5 the new leadership they deserve.
Preserving Good Governance
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Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE)
Primary: May 14
Whip, Problem Solvers Caucus; Member, Main Street Caucus; Member, Republican Governance Group
2023 Cook PVI: EVEN
2021 Lugar Ranking: #12
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Primary: April 23
Co-Chair, Problem Solvers Caucus; Member, Main Street Caucus; Member, Republican Governance Group
2023 Cook PVI: EVEN
2021 Lugar Ranking: #1
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Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA)
Primary: August 6
Co-Chair, Blue Dog Coalition; Member, Problem Solvers Caucus
2023 Cook PVI: R+5
2021 Lugar Ranking: N/A (Freshman)
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Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME)
Primary: June 11
Co-Chair, Blue Dog Coalition; Whip, Problem Solvers Caucus
2023 Cook PVI: R+6
2021 Lugar Ranking: #7
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
Primary: June 4
Co-Chair, Problem Solvers Caucus; Member, Blue Dog Coalition; Member, New Democrat Coalition
2023 Cook PVI: D+4
2021 Lugar Ranking: #2
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Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY)
Primary: June 25
Member, Problem Solvers Caucus; Member, Main Street Caucus; Member, Republican Governance Group
2023 Cook PVI: D+3
2021 Lugar Ranking: N/A (Freshman)
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Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK)
Primary: August 20
Co-Chair, Blue Dog Coalition; Member, Problem Sovlers Caucus
2023 Cook PVI: R+8
2021 Lugar Ranking: N/A (Freshman)
Unlike party leaders in Washington, D.C., we firmly believe the American people benefit when general elections consist of the best Democrat facing off against the best Republican — to that end, there may be times we endorse candidates of each party for the same general election. If they both win their respective primaries, this falls under the category of “good problems to have.”
Open Seats, Endless Opportunities
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Candidate Peter Meijer (R-MI)
Primary: August 6
Michigan’s Open Senate Seat (Stabenow)
2021 Lugar Ranking: #44
Republican Accountability Score: Excellent
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Candidate Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
Primary: August 6
Michigan’s Open Senate Seat (Stabenow)
2021 Lugar Ranking: #9
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Candidate John Curtis (R-UT)
Primary: June 25
Utah’s Open Senate Seat (Romney)
2021 Lugar Ranking: #43
Frequently Asked Questions
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No red team or blue team here, no vote scoring for special interests, no books to sell. Character counts – and while bipartisanship is great, if a member of Congress also questions institutions and democracy, spouts divisive language, or has a voting record incompatible with common sense values, we’ll focus our efforts elsewhere.
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It would be nice to have equal representation, but courage is rarely exhibited evenly across party lines. We won’t force an endorsement just for the sake of balance – bold leadership is what we support, period.
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For incumbents, courage comes in all shapes and sizes, but Members of Congress in crossover districts (Republicans in a Biden district, for example), and those with a low Cook Partisan Voting Index (PVI) and Lugar Ranking typically stand out from the pack.
Similarly, Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, New Democrat Coalition, Blue Dog Coalition, Main Street Caucus, and Republican Governance Group tend to be part of the governing wing in the U.S. House.
While good indicators, these factors alone are not a guarantee of support, but are certainly taken into consideration for an endorsement, in addition to public statements, voting records, and political dynamics.
You can learn more about Cook PVI and the Lugar Index on their websites below, as well as an explainer of crossover districts (and their historically low level) via UVA’s Center for Politics.
Cook Partisan Voting Index (PVI)
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We know this is important to many people. It is to us too. Members of Congress who did not certify the 2020 election results, or candidates who deny the outcome, will never be endorsed by Governing for Good. We thank the Republican Accountability Project for their insights, which we reference frequently.
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We ask sitting and aspiring Congressional leaders to stand up and put their country first, so we are encouraged that our supporters have chosen to stand with them, proudly and publicly.
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Efficiently. Every district and campaign is different. If ads have the best ROI, we will run ads. If it’s mailers, we’re sending them. If it’s door-knocking, we’ll be there in person.
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We support those who value governing and everything it takes to do so: problem-solving, legislating, and not letting perfect be the enemy of the perfectly fine.
Governing for good – for the benefit of all American people, the only special interest that matters. But also for good – forever, because we need the 250-year American experiment in democracy to endure.
