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Dear John,
Earlier this year, the Democratic chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee lost his election to an anti-war, pro-diplomacy progressive who criticized the chairman as a hawk who recklessly opposed the Iran deal. The victory by Jamal Bowman sent shockwaves through the political world and the foreign policy establishment and showed that supporting peace and diplomacy isn't just the right thing to do -- it's good politics.
In just one week, we will have a chance to shake things up even further by defeating the Republican leader of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- meaning 2021 would see completely new leadership take over that critical but too often hawkish body -- and to elect champions who will reshape the foreign policy landscape in the House.
With the many races happening across the country, it’s difficult to know where we can make the biggest impact. That’s why we're excited to highlight three of the most heavily contested races in the House that will be most impactful in ushering in a progressive, diplomacy-first foreign policy.
Mike Siegel (D-TX) (challenger) - Mike is City Attorney for Austin, Texas and earlier this year led demonstrations against war with Iran. Now, this foreign policy progressive has a chance to defeat the ranking Republican hawk on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, and recast the national political narrative on foreign policy. This is a Lean Republican race and a rematch from 2018 when Mike lost by 4 points. A Texas blue wave this time can carry Mike over the finish line.
Nancy Goroff (D-NY) (challenger) - Nancy strongly supports returning to the Iran deal and has been a leading voice opposing war. She has a chance to defeat Lee Zeldin, one of the most hawkish Republicans in the House who the Republican party has used as a key messenger for disastrous Iran policies and anti-Iranian American discrimination. This is a Lean Republican race and Nancy is just 1 point behind in the polls.
Rep. Tom Malinowksi (D-NJ) (incumbent) - Tom is the former Assistant Secretary for Human Rights under Obama, he was elected to this purple district in 2018 and his voice carries weight on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on issues of human rights and U.S.-Iran policy. He is running one of the toughest re-election races for a House Democrat and needs our support. This is a Lean Democratic race.
donate to support these frontline races
For new leadership,
Jamal Abdi
Executive Director, NIAC Action
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