Endorsements
2026 Candidates
The Steady State endorses candidates for Congress, Governor, and other national-security-relevant offices who show a consistent commitment to the rule of law regardless of party, support nonpartisan oversight of the Executive Branch, and understand the security challenges facing the country. Endorsed candidates must also uphold democratic norms — the peaceful transfer of power, rejection of political violence, and defense of civil liberties including a free press and the right to dissent. The Steady State does not endorse candidates who have worked to subvert democratic institutions, discredited the security community without evidence, or promoted disinformation or extremism.
Kweisi Mfume (MD-07)
Kweisi Mfume represents Maryland’s 7th Congressional District and has dedicated his career to civil rights, economic opportunity, and public service. A graduate of Morgan State University and Johns Hopkins University, he previously served as President and CEO of the NAACP and has held leadership roles on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, House Education and Labor Committee, and House Small Business Committee. His career has focused on civil rights, economic opportunity, healthcare equity, education, and strengthening public institutions. He has served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee since 2024.
Johnny Olszewski (MD-02)
Johnny Olszewski represents Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District, covering much of Baltimore and Carroll counties and portions of Baltimore City. A former public-school teacher, Olszewski holds degrees from Goucher College and George Washington University and a Ph.D. in public policy from UMBC. He served more than nine years in the Maryland House of Delegates and two terms as Baltimore County Executive before being elected to Congress in 2024. Olszewski has built a growing national security and foreign policy profile through his service on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.