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.

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Don Davis (NC-01)

Born in Snow Hill, NC, Don Davis attended the United States Air Force Academy, and was commissioned into the Air Force where he served in uniform for 8 years. He then was an assistant professor of Aerospace Studies at East Carolina University, Mayor of Snow Hill, State Senator for 6 terms and is currently serving his second term in congress, building strong national security background as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee.

Joaquin Castro (TX-20)

Joaquin Castro represents Texas’s 20th Congressional District, which includes much of San Antonio and Bexar County. A graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, while in private practice he served five terms in the Texas Legislature before being elected to Congress in 2012. In Congress, Castro has built a strong national security profile through his service on the profile committees.

Bennie Thompson (MS-02)

Bennie G. Thompson represents Mississippi’s Second Congressional District and was first elected to Congress in a special election in 1993. A graduate of Tougaloo College and Jackson State University, Thompson began his public service locally as Alderman of Bolton, Mayor of Bolton, and Hinds County Supervisor before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. There, Thompson has built a strong national security and homeland security profile through his longtime service on the House Homeland Security Committee, including as Chairman and Ranking Member.