Election Day is November 7th, less than a month away. One-third of Senate seats and all House seats are being contested. Global Solutions PAC has endorsed over 170 candidates and is supporting almost 50 campaigns. Global Solutions PAC works to elect candidates who share Citizens for Global Solutions values and champion its policy goals on the Hill. The candidates described below are challengers in some very competitive races in both chambers of Congress.

In the Senate, Global Solutions PAC proudly supports Jon Tester (MT), Claire McCaskill (MO) and Sherrod Brown (OH), as well as several other globally minded candidates. Jon Tester is challenging Senator Conrad Burns for this seat. Mr. Tester has an excellent chance in this toss-up race. He has been outspoken on health, climate, and energy issues and sees the importance of the U.S returning to its leadership role in world affairs. Claire McCaskill believes strongly in addressing climate change and promoting alternate energy sources. Ms. McCaskill backs a cooperative U.S. foreign policy and plans to work on global health issues. Sherrod Brown, currently a Congressman from Ohio’s 13th district, has been strong on all of our policy issues and Citizens for Global Solutions looks forward to working with him as the new Senator from Ohio.

In the House, the PAC stands firmly behind many candidates, including Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08), Bruce Braley (IA-01), Joe Donnelley (IN-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Keith Ellison (MN-05) and Lois Murphy (PA-06). Former state Senator Gabrielle Giffords won the Democratic primary to fill the seat of retiring Rep. Jim Kolbe. Ms. Giffords supports the promotion of international diplomatic efforts to address the serious security issues of weapons proliferation, terrorism, and human rights abuses and also the development of global alliances to address the critical problems of climate change and diseases.

Bruce Braley supports the development of a responsible strategy with regards to current foreign policy challenges. He will work to secure more funding for disease prevention and research as well as more preventative education in developing nations. Joe Donnelly plans to address climate change, one of the world's most pressing issues. John Sarbanes, an attorney and social justice advocate, is running to fill the open seat of Ben Cardin, who is running for an open Senate seat. Mr. Sarbanes is an outspoken advocate on international justice, climate change, and a cooperative foreign policy.

Keith Ellison won his primary to fill the seat of retiring Rep. Marty Sabo, in the Twin Cities area. In this predominantly Democratic district, he is all but assured of becoming the first Muslim American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. He will work to ensure full funding of the United Nations and other international organizations that advocate smart, sound policies that can quickly respond and address epidemics. Lois Murphy, in the Philadelphia suburbs, strongly supports partnering with other countries, the UN, and multilateral coalitions to address the global problem of terrorism. These partnerships are integral to improving our nation's international stature and restoring the U.S. to a leadership role on the problems facing the world in the 21st Century.