Progressive Turnout Project. ORGANIZATIONS Iowa Federation […] Asian American Action Fund. But the group is not endorsing McCain, who is the only other Republican who voted for the bill up for reelection.Giffords and Kelly called out New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte for voting against background check loopholes after the Newtown, Connecticut, shooting in 2013 and subsequently signaling that she supports measures focused on strengthening background checks. Area 5 … Human Rights Campaign . Indivisible (National) Indivisible Conejo Indivisible CA-25 Simi Valley/Porter Ranch California Democratic Party . Bend the Arc. Teamsters Local 988. Organizations. Endorsements. U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, Republican Representative for New Jersey’s 4 th Congressional District, picked up an endorsement from Giffords, a gun-control advocacy organization founded by former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords who was shot in the head by Jared Lee Loughner in January of 2011. SRI'S Endorsements include. UFCW 455. Communication Workers of America – AFL CIO. Standing with Teresa. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 . Arizona Sen. John McCain, along with Maine Sen. Susan Collins, also voted in favor of the legislation. Pat Toomey and Mark Kirk broke from the gun lobby and supported a bill to help prevent felons, domestic abusers and the dangerously mentally ill from obtaining firearms at gun shows and online," Giffords and Kelly wrote in a Both incumbent Republicans face difficult paths to reelection in November, with Pennsylvania's Toomey narrowly trailing Democratic challenger Katie McGinty in the latest Quinnipiac University poll. Robert Gallegos. Message From Brad Get Involved Contribute. PODER PAC. Theresa is building a strong grassroots coalition that is powered by tens of thousands of Iowans volunteering their time and energy. Iron Workers Local 84. Harris County Young Democrats . Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate 2020 . CHICAGO (February 10, 2020) – The Illinois Gun Violence Prevention Political Action Committee (G-PAC) and Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, have jointly endorsed 18 Democratic candidates for the March 17, 2020 Illinois primary election for their leadership in supporting and advancing legislation to keep Illinois families and communities safe from gun violence.“This February marks the one-year anniversary of the shooting at the Henry Pratt manufacturing company in Aurora, IL, in which five people were killed and six injured. Humane Society Legislative Fund. "No matter: Our organization has run advertising highlighting her vote and her deception," they wrote. That’s why Giffords is proud to join G-PAC in endorsing these courageous gun safety leaders.

"Now, polls have swung against her. With their victories, Illinois will continue to shine as a nationwide example of what it means to prioritize gun safety.” Latino Victory Fund. AFL-CIO. Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Giffords PAC. Updated 08/22/2016 11:54 AM EDT. The annual cost of gun violence is $7.2 billion.G-PAC and Giffords PAC are proud to endorse candidates who will stand up to the corporate gun lobby and work to make our communities safer. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA) Giffords PAC.

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"The group is also endorsing Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), who is running significantly ahead of Republican challenger Darryl Glenn in the polls, while acknowledging that their endorsement of the two Republican senators was not an easy decision to make. Area 5 Democrats. Elected Officials. | AP PhotoAmericans for Responsible Solutions, the anti-gun violence PAC founded by former congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly, on Monday endorsed two Republican senators for their 2013 vote following the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre. Now it’s time to grow this gun safety majority. NARAL. Progressive Turnout Project. NARAL Pro Choice America . BOLD PAC. Illinois Federation of Teachers. Illinois Sen. Kirk is perhaps even more endangered, facing a strong challenge from Democratic Rep. Tammy Duckworth and openly disavowing GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump. Ventura County Democratic Party. Sierra Club.

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Communication Workers of America – AFL CIO. These candidates will lead on requiring background checks on all gun sales, strengthening state licensing requirements, banning large-capacity ammunition magazines, investing in community-based violence prevention programs, and expanding extreme risk protection orders.“Illinois showed the rest of America what it means to lead on gun safety,” said Joanna Belanger, political director at Giffords. HELPFUL LINKS. Square One. "Likewise, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is not only a decorated veteran and an American hero, but has been a champion for commonsense gun laws in the House. California Young Democrats . Taos Pueblo. Bay Area Democratic Movement. Human Rights Campaign PAC. Bay Area Democratic Movement. “Pat Toomey isn't a moderate on guns, period,” party spokesman Preston Maddock said. EMILY's List. By NICK GASS . City Councilman Houston District I. Mike Floyd. Giffords' anti-gun violence PAC endorses Toomey, Kirk. Illinois Fraternal Order of Police. Communication Workers of America – AFL CIO. Planned Parenthood Action Fund. NARAL. Jicarilla Apache Nation. Sierra Club. Working Families Party. Sierra Club. UFCW 455. Bend the Arc.