Here are our Forward endorsed candidates running for office in our current election cycle!
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Andy Kaplan
South Carolina | US House SC-05 | Forward
Andy is a healthcare industry professional with more than 30 years of experience and a longtime community leader in South Carolina. A husband and father of three, he is running to restore the rule of law and lower cost for working families.
Bob is an engineer, businessman, and veteran. After serving as an officer on a nuclear submarine in the Cold War, Bob founded a small business. In 2008, he sold his second company to all employees, serving as CEO until 2022 & Board Chair until 2026.
Whether it was serving in the Navy & the Air Force JAG Corps, teaching at the Air Force Academy, NATO School, & Northern State University, Brian has always served his country & community. Brian will fight for the rule of law and the Constitution.
Celeste Landry has lived and voted in Colorado since 1994. She has fought for the right to vote, better representation, and election integrity as a volunteer lobbyist at the state Capitol, at the Title Board, and more.
Dave has been part of the Working Class his entire life, refusing to compromise his morality to align with either major party. He'll be the only Independent and rural candidate on the ballot, and is focused on accountability and solutions.
Washington | State Supreme Court, Pos. 5 | Non-Partisan
Rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" for a seat on the Supreme Court, Dave spent nearly 18 years as a highly rated trial judge and 23 years as a highly rated trial lawyer, earning a reputation for integrity, skill, and common sense.
Jay Reeves grew up in a union family on Saint Paul’s East Side, learning hard work and accountability. After 9/11, he served nearly 17 years in the Army as a lab scientist and data analyst, deploying to Iraq and rising to Major.
Ken is running for governor of RI to address the deep-seated problems that afflict the state. His attention to detail, experience with data-driven decision-making, and focus on delivering better results are resonating with voters.
Lauren is focused on lowering the cost of living, strengthening education, building reliable infrastructure, restoring government accountability, and supporting rural communities, putting the needs of Tennesseans ahead of partisan politics.
Michael grew up on a family farm just outside the Quad Cities that his family homesteaded in the 1830s. The farm crisis wasn't abstract for him; it forced his family out of hog farming and nearly cost them land.
Mike is a Fire Captain and HAZMAT team leader from Wisconsin’s 6th District, where he has spent his career responding to emergencies and supporting working families. A lifelong resident and father of four, he is running to fight corruption.
Nate is a Marine veteran, firefighter, and union member from Spokane who has dedicated his career to serving his community and advocating for working families. He is running as an independent to lower costs and restore trust in our government.
Rick brings a proven record of leadership in both business and government. As a former President of the Maine Senate, he’s known for bringing people together to get things done.
Bodnar is a Green Beret, business leader, and former president of the University of Montana. He is guided by a commitment to duty, honor, and country. Seth and his wife, a fifth-generation Montanan, are raising their three children in Montana.
Achilles is an Army veteran, former Idaho State Rep., technology executive, and public policy instructor from Boise. He is running to shake up a broken two-party system. He shares Forward's commitment to political reform, free people, and more.
