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Resources for peace activists committed to a responsible foreign policy
Phone Bank for the Candidates
Help our endorsed candidates on their path to Congress! Below are some opportunities to engage in toss up races this cycle. The best ways to help these campaigns is through voter outreach and education. Indicate your commitment to peace by adding “Peace Action” to your name on Mobilize Zoom as you dial.
These races are some of the closest in the country, and every vote will count. We have to help ensure we get the votes out for our candidates! And don’t worry if you’re from out of town. If the script ever says anything like “I’m a district voter” just switch it to something like “I believe in…” or “I’m volunteering for…”
Nida Allam (NC-4)
Phonebank today for Nida’s March 3 primary!
County Commissioner Nida Allam has spent her career fighting for people. She is not afraid to stand against special interests and the militarized status quo. She believes that “American foreign policy should be centered on diplomacy, cooperation, and the protection of human rights, not on endless wars designed to preserve U.S. influence and financial interests.” She knows it is time to change our approach to both foreign and domestic policy. She knows that the hyper-militarized status quo only leads to a growing number of injustices. In Congress, Nida will fight on our behalf, so let’s help her get there.
If you’re in North Carolina and can knock doors, you can sign up for one of the ongoing canvasses in the district.
Kat Abughazaleh (IL-9)
Phonebank today for Kat’s March 17 primary!
Journalist Kat Abughazaleh is not afraid to challenge special interests and fight for the people. The Palestinian-American granddaughter of two Nakba survivors, Kat has not only spoken consistently about the need for a ceasefire and peace for the Palestinian people, but she has publicly called for just, peaceful, and progressive foreign policy. Kat “strongly supports foreign policy centered on human rights, not the interests of corporations or authoritarian regimes.”
If you’re in Northern Illinois and can knock doors, you can sign up for one of the ongoing canvasses in the district.
Junaid Ahmed (IL-8)
Phonebank today for Junaid’s March 17 primary!
Junaid Ahmed is the son of immigrants who worked hard to let their children realize the American dream. Now, he is running for Congress to ensure everyone can have economic stability. He believes that “as our social safety net suffers and other countries surpass us in building the economies of the future, we must demand a true accounting of where [Pentagon] money is going” and reprioritize people over military contractors. He also believes “We must stand firmly for peace, justice, and the protection of human life by pursuing policies rooted in diplomacy, accountability, and human rights.”
If you’re in Northern Illinois and can knock doors, you can sign up for one of the ongoing canvasses in the district.
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Nida Allam (NC-4) – Primary: March 3, 2026
County Commissioner Nida Allam has spent her career fighting for people. She is not afraid to stand against special interests and the militarized status quo. She believes that “American foreign policy should be centered on diplomacy, cooperation, and the protection of human rights, not on endless wars designed to preserve U.S. influence and financial interests.” She knows it is time to change our approach to both foreign and domestic policy. She knows that the hyper-militarized status quo only leads to a growing number of injustices. In Congress, Nida will fight on our behalf, so let’s help her get there. She joined us January 29th, and you can hear our conversation here.
Abdul El-Sayed (IL-9) – Primary: August 4th, 2026
Epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed entered politics after seeing firsthand how badly it damages healthcare in this country. He has consistently called for a ceasefire and peace for the Palestinian people, and believes that our budget should reflect our values. He strongly supports cutting the bloated Pentagon budget and believes that we should spend less on building weapons of war, and instead invest taxpayer dollars in health care, education, and infrastructure here at home. He’ll answered your questions on December 11th. Listen here!
Kat Abughazaleh (IL-9) – Primary: March 17th, 2026
Journalist Kat Abughazaleh is not afraid to challenge special interests and fight for the people. The Palestinian-American granddaughter of two Nakba survivors, Kat has not only spoken consistently about the need for a ceasefire and peace for the Palestinian people, she has been unafraid to publicly call for just, peaceful, and progressive foreign policy. Kat “strongly supports foreign policy centered on human rights, not the interests of corporations or authoritarian regimes.” She joined us on November 17th. Listen to our discussion here!
Ilhan Omar (MN-5) – Primary: August 11th 2026
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has been one of our strongest pro-peace champions since her historic election in 2018 and has consistently led efforts to reform the hawkish and imperialistic U.S. foreign policy status quo. She has stood up for a world free from tyranny, and continues to be a target of the hawkish pro-Israeli group AIPAC. On October 21st, Ilhan kicked off our Meet the Candidates series for the cycle and spoke to us about today’s critical foreign policy issues. Hear our discussion here!
Donate to Peace Action’s PAC
Help us send pro-peace voices to Congress so they can transform the foreign policy debate.
At Peace Action, we don’t just work to influence Congress. We also work to shape it.
Only by demonstrating the power of the peace constituency can we expect members of Congress to support pro-peace policies. That’s why Peace Action is committed to helping get pro-peace candidates into office.
Every election cycle, Peace Action makes candidate endorsements, raises campaign money for our candidates, conducts candidate briefings of foreign policy issues and donates skilled organizers to campaigns that we know will represent the peace movement well in Congress. Through this work, we’ve built invaluable relationships with Senators and Representatives, helping to shape many pro-peace candidates into pro-peace leaders on Capitol Hill. Help fund our Peace Voter work.
If you’d like to donate to a specific candidate, you can do so here. Donating through us sends the campaign a message that you’re donating for peace!
Amplify the Peace Voice
Use your social media platforms to spotlight our pro-peace champions and help put peace on this election’s agenda. The graphics and messages below can help you get our message out.
Are You a Peace Voter?
Let the candidates know you’re voting for peace in this cycle! Save these graphics (with a right-click or by opening their link) and share them on your social media!
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Follow Our Endorsed Candidates
Follow our endorsed pro-peace candidates on social media and help amplify their progressive messages. Use the above graphics to show your support for these issues.
How Can Affiliates Help Peace Voter?
Peace Action affiliates can get involved in supporting the electoral efforts in their states in numerous ways.
Who has Peace Action endorsed this cycle?
You can visit our Candidate Endorsements page to see an up to date list.
How can I nominate a candidate for Peace Action’s endorsement?
If you are a c4 affiliate and feel a candidate delivers a pro-peace policy, you can submit an Endorsement Request Form to us for consideration. Make a copy of the document and fill out the details. You can send candidates of interest to the Peace Action Candidate Questionnaire to record their answers on the issue.
How can Peace Action help a campaign?
We may be able to help in the following areas:
- Endorsement
- PAC contribution
- Online bundling
- Local and/or national press release on endorsement
- Quotes for your press release and other communications
- Issue expertise and messaging advice
- In-kind donation of organizer
- In-kind donation of other services (phone banking tools, etc.)
- Recruiting volunteers inside and/or outside of district or state
- Voter outreach phone banking
- Hosting events
- Other requests
Does Peace Action have any resources for campaigns about these issues?
If you’re interested in learning more about the foreign policy issues critical to Peace Action, you can visit our Candidate Resource Center. There, you will find our updated Policy Briefings, polling on the issues, and links to our questionnaire.
Can we do anything electorally as a 501(c)(3)?
Yes, but in a restricted, nonpartisan way. Alliance for Justice has some good resources on 501 (c)(3) eligible electoral work. A few more common actions are below (full list here) and you can find more information at https://bolderadvocacy.org/.
- Conduct nonpartisan get-out-the-vote and voter registration drives
- Sponsor candidate debates
- Conduct voter protection activities
- Canvass the public on issues
Federal tax law absolutely prohibits 501(c)(3)s from supporting or opposing candidates for public office. 501(c)(3)s cannot endorse candidates or make independent expenditures suggesting who is the “better” candidate without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status.
Questions? Contact Lilly Dragnev, Campaigns Director, at (800) 949-9020 ext. 117 or by email at ldragnev@peaceaction.org.
Protect Our Democracy
Make sure everyone in your community has the resources they need to vote and be counted.
Register To Vote
If you haven’t registered, do so in less than 2 minutes today: https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/
If you’re unsure of your registration status, check it now: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/
Request a Mail-In Ballot
See if your state has changed their policies around Covid here: https://www.vote.org/covid-19/
Request your ballot if you plan to vote by mail: https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot/
Become an Election Worker
Sign up to be a poll worker and help America vote: https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
Find out your state’s election worker laws: https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/eac_assets/1/28/Compendium.2016.pdf
