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Our Revolution announces new endorsements

Bernie Sanders’ progressive organisation Our Revolution has announced its next round of candidate endorsements.

The organisation announced its support of nine candidates running for positions in local and state legislatures and congressional seats around the country.

Executive Director Shannon Jackson said the organisation was proud to be supporting these candidates, who “are fighting at the grassroots level to respond to the needs of working families.”

“We must continue to fight for economic, social, racial and environmental justice—and this diverse group of progressive candidates have proven their commitment to the future of our country and their own communities,” Jackson said in a statement.

In Iowa, Chris Schwartz is running for Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors. Sabrina Shrader is running to represent District 27 in West Virginia’s House of Delegates. Noel Frame is running for reelection after serving as State Representative for Washington’s 36th District.

Ismael Ahmed is running for Michigan State Board of Education. In Utah, Misty Snow is running for U.S. Senate against Republican incumbent Mike Lee. Troy Jackson is running to represent District 1 in the Maine State Senate. Jesse Arreguin is running for Mayor of the city of Berkeley, California.

In California, Eloise Reyes is running to represent the 47th State Assembly District. Chase Iron Eyes is running for U.S. Representative for North Dakota’s at-large district.

You can see the full list of endorsements on the Our Revolution website.

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