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Stacey Abrams

Governor, Georgia

Lauren Baer

Congress, Florida, 18th District

Alessandra Biaggi

State Senate, New York, 34th District

Colin Allred

Congress, Texas, 32nd District

Dana Balter

Congress, New York, 24th District

Maria Collett

State Senate, Pennsylvania, 12th District

Stacey Abrams

Governor, Georgia

Lauren Baer

Congress, Florida, 18th District

Alessandra Biaggi

State Senate, New York, 34th District

Colin Allred

Congress, Texas, 32nd District

Maria Collett

State Senate, Pennsylvania, 12th District

Jesse Colvin

Congress, Maryland, 1st District

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Introducing the Arena Alumni Network

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New York Election Results: Arena Candidates

We are excited to announce that all of the Arena endorsed candidates that were elected in 2018 won, or are likely to win, their primary elections.

Report: Reviewing Arena Academy, 2019 - 2020

From recruitment to active mentorship and continued learning, this is how Arena is building an enduring progressive talent pipeline.

Arena + 5BF Announce New York Endorsements

Among other things, this very close election will determine whether one of the bluest districts in the country sends a Trump supporter to Capitol Hill.

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