CIVPAC is reviewing candidates in selected 2026 primary and general-election races. This is a working list intended to make our endorsement process visible and to invite informed comments from voters who know these candidates and communities.
Status Key
Published endorsement — CIVPAC has formally endorsed the candidate and published the endorsement.
Under review — CIVPAC has discussed the race or candidate, but no endorsement has been published. This category may include candidates for whom a draft endorsement exists.
Endorsement likely—primary over — CIVPAC reached a favorable preliminary judgment, but the primary ended before an endorsement was published. The candidate may now be considered for the general election.
Under review for the General Election — The candidate has advanced from the primary, and CIVPAC is considering whether to endorse the candidate in November.
A primary endorsement does not automatically become a general-election endorsement. CIVPAC evaluates the November choice separately.
California (nonpartisan top-two primary)
Steve Hilton — Under review for the General Election
Georgia
Brad Raffensperger — Published endorsement
Iowa
Zach Lahn — Under review for the General Election
Massachusetts
Brian Shortsleeve — Published endorsement
Minnesota
Lisa Demuth — Under review
New Mexico
Gregg Hull — Under review for the General Election
Oklahoma
Gentner Drummond — Published endorsement
South Carolina
Alan Wilson — Under review for the General Election
Vermont
Republican primary field — Under review
Wisconsin
Republican primary field — Under review
Wyoming
Eric Barlow — Published endorsement
Comments and Candidate Suggestions
These lists are intended to encourage informed public participation. CIVPAC welcomes:
- corrections concerning candidates, districts or election status;
- arguments supporting or opposing a possible endorsement;
- information about a candidate’s governing record, policy positions or personal conduct;
- local knowledge that may not appear in national coverage; and
- suggestions of additional Democratic, Republican or independent candidates who reflect CIVPAC’s principles.
Please identify the state, office and district when commenting on a particular race on the Contact Us page or in a comment below.