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.
Tim Kennedy (NY-26)
Tim Kennedy represents New York’s Twenty-Sixth Congressional District and is running for reelection. Tim previously served in the New York State Senate, where he represented communities across Erie County and Western New York. In Congress, Kennedy has focused on strengthening the economy, supporting American manufacturing and infrastructure, expanding access to affordable health care, and protecting Social Security and Medicare. He also serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security, where he is Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology and a member of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, along with a seat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.