Meet our candidates
Since 2017 States Win CA Peninsula has endorsed pivotal candidates who have put and kept Democrats in control in Washington, Colorado, Maine, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
Jenna jacobson
Wisconsin State Senate |
District 17
District 17
2026 RUNNING
Representative Jenna Jacobson never planned to run for office, but after the 2016 election she felt called to work for change in her community. She ran for and won a seat on her local village board, where she cofounded an affordable housing coalition to ensure seniors and families weren’t priced out of their community. In 2022, Jenna ran for the State Assembly and won, where she served as the ranking member for the Committees on Agriculture and Sporting Heritage and served on the Financial Institutions and Ways and Means Committees. Now, Jenna is running for the Wisconsin State Senate because she knows that southwestern Wisconsin deserves a champion who will listen to and fight for the community
Hadley Haas
Pennsylvania State House of Representatives | District 44
2026 RUNNING
Hadley Haas is a Pittsburgh native, parent, and community advocate who has spent her life helping others and paving the way for the next generation. Hadley has taken on leadership roles with Friends of the Hearing Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, as a parent representative to the state newborn hearing screening committee, and as a volunteer at local schools. In 2020, she expanded her advocacy to gun violence prevention as elections chair and co-lead of the Pittsburgh chapter of Moms Demand Action. Hadley is running to flip Pennsylvania House District 44 blue and turn a lifetime of service into solutions that protect children, strengthen schools, and ensure every family in her community has the support they need to thrive.
Chris Thomas
Pennsylvania State Senate | District 24
2026 RUNNING
Chris Thomas comes from a family of veterans, coal miners, educators, and corrections officers who believe in the dignity of hard work and the importance of showing up for their communities. Chris’ working-class roots shape his commitment to fairness, opportunity, and standing up for families who work hard but still struggle to get ahead. After leaving a career in teaching, Chris moved into community organizing – helping build grassroots engagement across Montgomery and Berks counties and working to bring people together around issues affecting their communities. He also serves as a volunteer firefighter, believing leadership means stepping up when neighbors need help most. Chris is running for Pennsylvania State Senate in District 24 to fight for working families and tackle the rising cost of living. He is focused on fully funding public schools, lowering everyday costs, and making healthcare more accessible and affordable so that families do not have to choose between essentials like rent, groceries, and medical care.
Robyn vining
Wisconsin State Senate |
District 14
District 14
2024 Win 2026 Running
Representative Robyn Vining has served Wisconsin’s 14th District since 2019, she was the only Democrat that year to flip a Republican-held seat and did so by fewer than 150 votes. Since then, she has built a reputation as a tireless advocate for public education, healthcare access, common-sense gun reform, and economic fairness. From expanding Medicaid to increasing school funding and protecting Wisconsin’s parks, Robyn has consistently fought for policies that put families and communities first, showing she can deliver real results in one of the state’s toughest battlegrounds.
States Win has proudly partnered with Robyn across multiple cycles, supporting her through close, hard-fought races and helping defend this critical swing district. Now, she’s stepping up to run for the State Senate, bringing her proven record of flipping and holding competitive seats to the next level. With her pragmatic, community-focused approach and deep commitment to Wisconsin families, Robyn is ready to continue her fight for progress in the upper chamber.
Lindsey Dougherty
Virginia House of Delegates | District 75
2025 WIN
Lindsey Dougherty is a longtime public servant who brings lived experience to the challenges facing Virginia families. A mother of two children with complex medical needs, she has navigated a broken health care system and survived a life-threatening pregnancy thanks to urgent, compassionate care. Lindsey believes no politician should interfere in private medical decisions. After nearly a decade in Virginia, she’s rooted in the 75th District and committed to building safe, healthy communities. Having faced the same struggles as her neighbors, Lindsey will be a strong voice for working families in the House of Delegates.
Jessica Anderson
Virginia House of Delegates | District 71
2025 WIN
Jessica Anderson is a lifelong Virginian, mother of three, and public school employee who knows the struggles families face in the 71st District because she’s lived them. Raised in Newport News and now rooted in Williamsburg, she’s relied on programs like EBT and FAMIS during tough times—shaping her belief in strong safety nets. Jessica is committed to boosting economic security, affordable health care, quality public education, and housing access. She supports reproductive freedom, family care policies, gun safety reforms, and environmental stewardship to build a stronger, more resilient future for all. She’ll bring real-life experience to Richmond.
Kimberly Pope Adams
Virginia House of Delegates | District 82
2025 WIN
Kimberly Pope Adams is a lifelong Virginian, born and raised in Hopewell’s Five Forks area. The youngest of three daughters, she grew up in a hardworking family—her father was a union worker at a local chemical plant and her mother was a dedicated crossing guard. As a latchkey kid at just seven years old, she understood early on the challenges working families face. With determination and perseverance, Kimberly earned scholarships to attend Virginia Tech, where she developed a passion for financial accountability. She has since built a career as an accountant and auditor, ensuring transparency in state government. Her deep connection to the traditions and culture of the Tri-Cities fuels her passion for service, and that love for her community is the cornerstone of why she’s running to serve the 82nd District.