John,

Republicans are keeping the government shut down, demanding that Democrats sign off on a budget plan that would make health care unaffordable for millions of Americans.

Democrats are doing everything they can to resist Republican health care cuts, as well as President Trump’s increasingly fascist agenda. But with Republicans in control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats have very few options.

The best way to protect Social Security from Republican attacks, and save our democracy from Trump’s authoritarianism, is for Democrats to take back control of Congress next year. That’s why Social Security Works PAC is already ramping up for the 2026 election by endorsing key champions.

Today, we’re proud to endorse JoAnna Mendoza, who is running for the U.S. House in Arizona. Mendoza was raised in a family of farmworkers. She knows what it’s like to work hard — and how important Social Security and Medicare are when it’s time to retire.

JoAnna Mendoza is running to unseat Republican Juan Ciscomani, who wants to make $1.5 trillion in cuts to Social Security, including raising the retirement age. Split a contribution of $10 or more between Mendoza’s campaign and Social Security Works today!

When we asked Mendoza about her stance on Social Security, we were blown away by her reply:

“Social Security is a lifeline for millions of retired Americans, but too many, like my own mother, find that their earned benefits simply don’t keep up with the cost of living. She worked hard her entire life, and yet her Social Security check is not enough for her to retire with dignity. That’s not the promise our country made to working people.

“Social Security is not a handout, it is a benefit earned with every paycheck, and it must be protected and expanded, not cut, privatized, or means-tested. I will fight to ensure benefits reflect the realities of today’s economy, that cost-of-living adjustments are fair, and that the wealthiest pay their fair share so future generations can retire with security.”

Mendoza is 100% correct!

Not only is Mendoza’s race critical for Democrats to take back the House, but she will also lead the fight to protect and expand Social Security’s modest benefits. Split a contribution of $10 or more between her campaign and Social Security Works today!

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your secure donation will go through immediately, split evenly between JoAnna Mendoza and Social Security Works

Thanks,

Jon “Bowzer” Bauman
Social Security Works PAC