Endorsements
Organizations
Nebraska AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations)
Mom’s Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction
Elected Officials
Mayor Chris Beutler, Lincoln – “I’m proud to support Dennis Crawford and believe he’ll do a excellent job representing Nebraska in Congress. He has a strong grasp of the issues and understands that public service is about working with many different individuals to develop solutions for the public good.”
Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, Nebraska State Legislature, LD 28 – “I support Dennis due to his tenaciousness in advocating for those people on the margins who don’t have a voice.”
Carl Eskridge, Lincoln City Council – “I support Dennis because he will be a strong, independent voice in Washington.”
Ken Haar, Former Nebraska State Senator & Lincoln City Council – “I support Dennis because of his support for renewable energy and the environment.”
Zachary Mora James, Lincoln Airport Authority Board of Directors – “I endorse Dennis because of his passionate support for the Dreamers.”
Joe Nigro, Lancaster County Public Defender – “I support Dennis because of his support for criminal and sentencing reform.”
Don Wesely, Former Nebraska State Senator & Lincoln Mayor – “I support Dennis due to his tireless advocacy for the intellectually disabled.”
Community Leaders
Maryann Deno Brock, Member of Nebraska Democratic Party Women’s Caucus – “I support Dennis due to his support for women and working families.”
Mary Medelman Doyle – “I support Dennis due to his support for progressive principles and values.”
Mary Herres, Former Chair, Nebraska Women’s Democratic Caucus – “I believe Dennis Crawford should be our CD1 Congressman because of his vast knowledge of federal legislation and the history of how laws have affected all of the people in Nebraska: rural, urban, rich, poor and middle class. But most important to me has been his support of women’s issues and groups like the Nebraska Democratic Women’s Caucus, which I chaired for nine years. He marched, lobbied, and provided the organization financial support for women candidates and beneficial data to assist us in our continued fight for equal pay for women in Nebraska!”
Bryon Line – “I support Dennis due to his support for veterans.”
Jeanelle Lust
Martha McCullough
Ellen Moore – “I endorse Dennis because he trusts women to make their own healthcare choices.”
Shirl Mora James, Civil Rights & Immigration Attorney – “I endorse Dennis because of his passionate support for Dreamers and immigration reform.”
Mark Sullivan, Democratic nominee for US House CD3 in 2012 and 2014 – “I support Dennis because of his dedication to working families.”
Shirley Williams, Attorney
Dayle Williamson, Retired Brigadier General and agriculture adviser to Ben Nelson – “I endorse Dennis because of his support for Veterans and Nebraska Agriculture.”