Brady Campaign Backs Battle-Tested Leaders in Key Congressional Races

National gun violence prevention group endorses 10 leaders committed to delivering the accountability and gun reforms voters demand

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 17, 2026 — Today, the Brady Campaign announced 10 endorsements in a slate of priority incumbent House races, and a top Senate race this cycle, backing candidates with proven records of advancing gun violence prevention policies.

These endorsements are part of Brady's 2026 “The Safety We Deserve” campaign – a national effort to turn out voters and elect leaders who will deliver gun industry accountability and sensible gun reforms in office.

“In competitive districts across the country, these candidates have shown courage and consistency,” said Kris Brown, President of Brady. “They understand that the vast majority of Americans – Democrats, Independents, and Republicans alike – support nothing more than living free from gun violence. These are the leaders who will deliver real solutions, and they must be elected this November.”

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Brady Endorsed Candidates include:

U.S. Senate

Sen. Sherrod Brown (OH)

U.S. Representatives

Pat Ryan (NY-18)

Mike Thompson (CA-4)

Dina Titus (NV-1)

Nellie Pou (NJ-9)

Dan Goldman (NY-10)

Jared Moskowitz (FL-23)

Emilia Sykes (OH-13)

Gabe Vasquez (NM-2)

Janelle Bynum (OR-5)

John Larson (CT-1)

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Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence. We work across Congress, the courts, and our communities with over 90 grassroots chapters, bringing together young and old, red and blue, and every shade of color to find common ground in common sense. In the spirit of our namesakes Jim and Sarah Brady, we have fought for over 45 years to take action, not sides, and we will not stop until this epidemic ends. It’s in our hands.