Washington, DC – National women’s PAC The First Ask has endorsed two candidates in Texas as part of its latest round of endorsements for the 2026 election.

The endorsed candidates are:

• Montserrat Garibay, Texas HD-49

• Brittany Black, Texas HD-6

Washington, DC – National women’s PAC The First Ask has endorsed two candidates in Pennsylvania as part of its second endorsement round for the 2026 election cycle.

The endorsed candidates are:

• Jen Mazzocco, Pennsylvania HD-42

• Eileen Hartnett Albillar

Washington, DC – National women’s PAC The First Ask has endorsed one candidate in Michigan as part of its latest round of endorsements for the 2026 election.

The endorsed candidate is:

• Joanna Whaley, Michigan HD-02

Washington, DC – National women’s PAC The First Ask has endorsed two candidates in Georgia as part of its second round of endorsements for the 2026 election cycle.

The endorsed candidates are:

• Beth Fuller, Georgia HD-53

• Timoria McQueen Saba, Georgia HD-68

Washington, DC – National women’s PAC The First Ask has endorsed a second round of women for the 2026 election. These seven women represent four different states and are running to represent a collective 970,000 people across their districts.

The First Ask had already endorsed 18 candidates earlier this year bringing their total endorsement number to 25. This is considerable growth from previous years as the group aims to build upon their 100% success rate in 2025.

Washington, DC – Following yesterday’s primary elections in Texas and North Carolina, DC-based PAC The First Ask is celebrating a series of key wins across both states. Eleven of the group’s endorsed candidates won their races and will be on the ballot for voters this November. 

The First Ask congratulates the following candidates on advancing to the General Election this November:

Washington, DC — The First Ask has announced support for Jennifer Mazzocco, the Democratic nominee for the special election in Pennsylvania HD-42. Mazzocco is a Pittsburgh public school teacher and a leader in the city’s teacher union. Beyond her work in education, Mazzocco has spent three terms as a council member for the Borough of Dormont. 

The special election for HD-42 will be held on February 24. Mazzocco will also be running for a full two-year term in the regular 2026 election for the same House District (District 42) which will take place on November 3, 2026.

Washington, DC – Today, The First Ask is excited to announce our first slate of Endorsed Candidates for the 2026 election cycle. Our first slate of endorsements for 2026 is a group of inspiring candidates composed of eighteen women from six key states, ranging from backgrounds in business to rural healthcare to education and beyond. The First Ask is confident that, once elected, all of these candidates will bring their unparalleled experience to state legislatures across the country to amplify their constituents’ voices and ensure they are fiercely represented. 

Washington, DC – All of The First Ask endorsed candidates have won the general election and will be heading up to their state legislature to represent their districts. Every candidate in Virginia managed to flip their seats from red to blue, unseating Republican incumbents who wanted to follow party lines and deprive citizens of healthcare. 

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate Lily Franklin has won the general election with 51% of the vote and will now represent Virginia’s 41st district in the House of Delegates. 

Franklin, a Southwest Virginia native and former math teacher, previously served as Chief of Staff to a state delegate, focusing on microgrants for farmers, housing protections for domestic violence survivors, and clean drinking water laws. She ran on a platform that included affordable home ownership, education, economic growth, and expanding healthcare access. 

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate Lindsey Dougherty has won the general election with over 52% of the vote and will now represent Virginia’s 75th district in the House of Delegates. 

Lindsey Dougherty, a lifelong public servant running, currently works as a Senior Research Administrator at Virginia Commonwealth University. She has experience in the Chesterfield County government and with volunteering for underserved youth in the juvenile justice system. She ran on a platform that included expanding access to education, reforming the Virginia healthcare system, and protecting civil rights. 

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate Katie Brennan has won the general election in a landslide victory and will now represent New Jersey's 32nd district in the State Assembly. 

Brennan, a housing policy expert and political staffer, utilized her expertise and previous successes in reducing the cost of housing in New Jersey and across the country. She ran on a comprehensive platform of affordable housing, reliable and accessible transportation, good paying jobs, and increased government transparency.

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate Stacey Carroll has won the general election with 51% of the vote and flipped the seat. Stacey will now represent Virginia’s 65th district in the House of Delegates. 

Stacey Caroll, a mother of three, foster parent, veteran, and CPA, has a dedicated background in education. She also has decades of military experience, and previously worked as an auditor of government agencies. She ran on a platform that included strengthening the economy, funding education and workplace opportunities, expanding healthcare access, and fighting for the military community. 

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate Nicole Cole has won the general election with _ of the vote and flipped the seat. Nicole will now represent Virginia’s 66th district in the House of Delegates. 

Cole, a small business owner, nonprofit leader, and mother of three, currently serves as Vice Chair of the Spotsylvania County School Board and is an advocate for education and youth. She ran on the three E’s: economic prosperity, environmental justice, and education to enhance the quality of life for residents in her district. 

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate May Nivar has won the general election with almost 56% of the vote and will now represent Virginia’s 57th district in the House of Delegates. 

May Nivar, a business leader, community leader, and mom of three, was appointed to the Virginia Asian Advisory Board by Governor Terry McAuliffe, where she served as Vice Chair and Chair. She was also recognized as a “Noteworthy Asian Pacific American of Virginia” by Governor Ralph Northam. Nivar ran on a platform that included ensuring equal protection and safety for all Virginians, expanding healthcare and reproductive access, and lowering the cost of living. 

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate Kacey Carnegie has won the general election with 52% of the vote and flipped the seat. Kacey will now represent Virginia’s 89th district in the House of Delegates. 

Carnegie, a mother, local attorney, and community leader, is heavily involved in her community; leading two Girl Scout troops, serving as president of the dance moms, and holding various leadership roles in the Ruritan Club. Kacey’s priorities included building a community-first economy, ensuring safer communities, and investing in education for every child.

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate Debra Shigley has successfully gained 11,955 votes in the Georgia State Senate District 21 special election. This is historic Democratic turnout in a district where a Democratic candidate earned only 29.7% of the vote in November 2024. 

Washington, DC – The First Ask endorsed candidate Katie Brennan has successfully moved past the primary and will be one of the two Democratic nominees for New Jersey State Assembly District 32.

Brennan, a housing policy expert and political staffer, ran on her expertise, ability to navigate the system, and her previous successes in reducing the cost of housing in New Jersey and across the country. 

Washington, DC – The First Ask has endorsed seven women who have successfully won their primaries and will appear on the ballot this November as candidates for the Virginia House of Delegates.

The First Ask has endorsed the following candidates: Lily Franklin (HD-41), May Nivar (HD-57), Stacey Carroll (HD-64), Nicole Cole (HD-66), Leslie Mehta (HD-73), Lindsey Dougherty (HD-75), and Kacey Carnegie (HD-89). All of the candidates are running in districts which are currently represented by Republicans. 

Washington, DC — The First Ask has announced its support for Debra Shigley, a Democrat running in the special election for Georgia Senate District 21.

Shigley has been a community leader in Fulton and Cherokee counties as an attorney, journalist, author, and small-business owner, as well as being active in the Fulton County public school system’s parent-teacher association. The First Ask had previously endorsed Shigley during her 2024 Georgia State House run, where she ran on a platform of  supporting public education, and making the cost of living more affordable.