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May 1, 2026

Guess What Time It Is?

From l to r: Marcia Balonick, Allison Shaewitz, Hollis Wein, Dr. Annie Andrews (SC Senate Candidate), Jacki Parmacek, Teri Rabai

Welcome to May and our three IMPACT26 monthly races! These are top races where the margins are razor-thin, the stakes are enormous, and the outcomes will shape the future of our democracy.

As a federal PAC, JAC is limited in how much we can give directly to candidates. Through IMPACT26, we amplify your voice — pooling grassroots support to deliver meaningful, targeted contributions to candidates who share our core values. Together, we turn individual donations into real political power.

Meet Our May IMPACT26 Candidates:

JAC Board Member Susan Insoft with Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA) at JAC's 2026 DC Policy Conference

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA)

Marie flipped this seat in 2022 by less than one percentage point, ending more than a decade of GOP control. This seat has been a top target ever since. She remains one of only 15 Democrats to win in a Trump-backed district, underscoring her strength and independence.

Marie, an owner of an auto repair shop and a working mom, brings real-world experience to Congress and has earned recognition as one of its most bipartisan members. She is a strong advocate for reproductive freedom, fighting to ensure access to critical care, including medication such as misoprostol.

Marie is exactly the kind of leader we need. We cannot afford to lose this seat.

DONATE TO MARIE

Rep. Don Davis (NC)


Don Davis is defending one of the most vulnerable Democratic seats in the country. In a district Trump won by double digits, Don held on in 2024 by just 1.6 points, a testament to his strength and connection to his community.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Don is once again facing a well-funded opponent backed by Trump, who also has military experience. Redistricting has made this race even tougher. The Cook Political Report ranks Don as the most at-risk Democrat in the House.

With the recent SCOTUS decision, and our rights on the line, it more important than ever to make sure we keep this seat blue. 

DONATE TO DON

Dr. Annie Andrews (SC)

Dr. Annie Andrews is taking on Sen. Lindsey Graham in a race that could reshape the Senate. She is running against Sen. Lindsey Graham, who has consistently low approval ratings in South Carolina and faces persistent primary challenges from the right wing of his party. He has fallen out of favor with his voters because of his support for the war in Iran and his votes to end the ACA tax credits. 

Annie, a pediatrician and mother, has dedicated her career to protecting children and supporting families. She has seen firsthand the consequences of politicians interfering in personal medical decisions, and she’s fighting to change that.

Recent polling shows a narrowing race, with voters signaling they’re ready for new leadership. As voter dissatisfaction grows, this seat is more competitive than it’s been in years. This is a real opportunity for a Senate pickup.

DONATE TO ANNIE

Join with us. Help send candidates to Congress who are on our side. 

ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES.

Rep Don Davis speaking to attendees at JAC's 2026 DC Policy Conference

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IN THE NEWS

ISRAEL

• US urges Lebanese president to meet Netanyahu, suggests sit-down could lead to IDF pullout
• US ships 6,500 tons of munitions, equipment to Israel in 24 hours
• Palestinian and Israeli officials at odds at FIFA Congress

BDS & ANTISEMITISM

• U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish people
• Antisemitism ‘everywhere’ in German universities, student union president says
• Pete Hegseth compares media to the Pharisees, an antisemtic trope

CHOICE

• Supreme Court unanimously says anti-abortion pregnancy centers can fight subpoena for donor identities
• Abortion is an economic issue Republicans aren’t ready to face
• Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill making a felony to distribute abortion pill bill

SEPARATION

• Evangelical broadcasting group asks FCC to investigate ABC over Jimmy Kimmel joke
• Trump task force releases controversial 'anti-Christian bias' report
• Thou shalt not post the Ten Commandments in classrooms

POLITICAL BYTE

• Trump pulls controversial surgeon general pick and makes third nomination for the role
• How not to respond to political violence
• Gillibrand, McCormick team up to crack down on prediction markets

IN OTHER NEWS

• Families sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT
• EPA head’s budget cut proposal ‘reads like climate change deniers’ manifesto’
• Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when

THE LAST WORD

“The Supreme Court's decision is a brutal blow to our highest ideals of our democracy: fair elections and fair representation. This is a movement moment. In generations past, when equal representation was eviscerated across the South, a movement rose up to end the anti-democratic, vote-suppressing, illegitimate maps and tactics. This is what we need to do now.”

Sen. Cory Booker (NJ)

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