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Hi John,

We just rolled out our latest round of 2026 endorsements — and I couldn't
be prouder or more excited about these candidates.

John, this is
exactly why I left the DNC. Too many Democrats in D.C. are silent,
complacent, and beholden to special interests. They treat public office
like something they’re owed — not a responsibility to earn from the people
they serve.

At Leaders We Deserve, we’re building a new generation of young,
progressive leaders — an inspiring vision for the Democratic Party that
people actually like and want to vote for.

Take Justin Pearson — a bold, effective leader who always does what’s
right for his community — not for his own political safety. One of the
“Tennessee Three,” Republicans expelled Justin from the state legislature
for standing up to the NRA after a school shooting. He also stopped a
billion-dollar corporation from building a harmful oil pipeline in his
community.

Now, he’s challenging a longtime Congressman in Tennessee’s 9th District
who has failed to deliver for Memphis — and we couldn’t be more excited to
back him.

Then there’s Donavan McKinney in Michigan’s 13th District. Donovan’s
challenging one of the most corrupt and ineffective Democrats in D.C — a
guy who takes millions from AIPAC, broke his no-corporate-PAC pledge, and
spent more taxpayer money on advertising than any other member of
Congress.

Donovan’s the opposite — he delivers real results for Detroit, including
millions for gun violence prevention, replacing lead pipes, and taking on
private utilities that have long controlled Michigan politics.

Our other endorsees share their courage:

* Christian Menefee (TX-18) — As Houston’s County Attorney, he’s proven
he’s not afraid to take on the powerful — including Trump,
mega-polluters, and corporate fraudsters.
* Randy Villegas (CA-22) — An educator, organizer, and proud son of
immigrants who can flip a highly competitive swing seat — but first
must win a primary against one of California’s most conservative
Democrats.
* Akbar Ali (GA-HD-106) — At 21 years old, he would be the youngest
state rep in Georgia history (after LWD-backed Bryce Berry) — proving
young people can beat the odds to lead with courage.

This is what real leadership looks like — and it’s why I walked away from
the DNC.

Leaders We Deserve is building the next generation of bold, progressive
leaders who put people and doing what’s right over winning a re-election
campaign.

But they can’t win without you,
John. Our candidates don’t take a dime of
corporate PAC money — they’re counting on grassroots supporters like you
to win tough races and defeat entrenched incumbents bankrolled by special
interests.

[ [link removed] ]Will you pitch in $5 to help us build a new generation
of bold, progressive leaders?



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I’m so proud and excited about the work we’re doing and what’s ahead — and
I’m so grateful that you’re a part of it.

Thank you,

David Hogg





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