Press Release - ERA Coalition Announces First Batch of ERA Certified Candidates

By ERA Coalition

October 08, 2026

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The ERA Coalition works with more than 300 state, federal, and grassroots partners to advance the cause of women’s equality in the United States, primarily through adding the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution and supporting states’ ongoing efforts to ratify the ERA.

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Contact: vochoa@eracoalition.org

ERA Coalition Announces First Batch of ERA Certified Candidates

Elect Equality gives voters a clear, easy way to hold candidates accountable, and we'll keep adding new ERA certified candidates as we evaluate new applications.

Washington, DC, 10/08/2026 – The ERA Coalition is proud to announce its first batch of ERA Certified candidates through Elect Equality, a powerful tool that puts informed voting directly in voters' hands. 39 candidates who have shown their dedication to and support of the Equal Rights Amendment. They have expressed that support not only to the Coalition through a candidate questionnaire, but to the public as well.

For four election cycles in a row, the Coalition's interactive platform has helped voters check where their federal candidates stand on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and gender equality, so they can make an informed choice before heading to the polls.

ERA Certified candidates who have committed to the Equal Rights Amendment speak up in favor of it, incorporate it into their campaign policies, and support ERA legislation. They advocate for the ERA and gender equality during their campaigns and when in office.

"We have a chance to elect a Congress that will affirm the Equal Rights Amendment and make sure the ERA is finally recognized as the 28th Amendment to the U.S Constitution. Elect Equality is a powerful tool for voters to know where their candidates stand on the ERA ahead of the 2026 election” said ERA Coalition and ERA Coalition Forward President and CEO Zakiya Thomas.

The ERA Coalition is thrilled to recognize these leaders who take action. Additional candidates will be certified on a rolling basis, and voters can check back for updates as Election Day approaches.

To explore the Elect Equality platform and view the full list of ERA Certified candidates, visit electequality.org

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The ERA Coalition is a movement of movements, comprising over 300 partner organizations nationwide, and representing 80 million individuals. We advocate for transformative change and spearhead both community and political movements aimed at securing Constitutional recognition. We increase public understanding of the need for codifying the equal treatment of people on the basis of sex in the Constitution, and the need to end sex inequality in all its forms. This is what unites us all.