Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (IADLC)

08/27/2026

We are doing all we can to stop Trump and take back the US House. We are working to help elect four critical Italian American candidates whose races could help decide the fate of the US House. But we cannot do it alone, we need your help.

That is why on September 9th, the Honorable Nancy Pelosi will join IADLC for a special nationwide Zoom conversation about these critical races, what’s at stake in November, and how Italian American Democrats across the country can help.

Everyone is welcome so please join us and spread the word! Your support will help IADLC put resources behind Italian American Democratic candidates in some of the most important House races in the country.

Please click below or scan the QR code to RSVP and donate!

-> https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sep-2026-event

08/27/2026

According to recent polling, Cognetti currently holds a 2% lead against her opponent in her race for Representative of Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District. As we enter the homestretch, we must keep supporting Paige in her fight to take back a seat in the House. Please help us support Paige and the rest of our candidates as they fight to take back Congress!

-> https://secure.actblue.com/donate/iadlc-fedlow-2025pp

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council is proud to endorse Paige Cognetti for Representative of Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District!

She married into an Italian American family and met her husband at his family's Italian grocery and prepared-foods business, Caravia Fresh Foods, which is named for his great-grandmother from San Mango, Calabria. She also studied abroad in Italy and, as mayor, has participated in Italian American cultural celebrations in her community. She understands our values and is a champion of Pennsylvania’s working families.

Please join us in supporting her campaign and help us elect the next Representative of Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District!

-> https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cognetti-iadlc

08/25/2026

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (IADLC) is proud to endorse Tom Suozzi for Representative of New York’s 3rd Congressional District!

He is a first‑generation American with deep Italian roots. His father, the late Joseph A. Suozzi was born in Ruvo del Monte near Potenza in the Basilicata region of Italy, while his mother was born in Queens. Suozzi grew up in Glen Cove, where he later served as mayor and raised his family. His family history reflects longstanding Italian American values of public service, labor, and community involvement. He is a champion of these values and is fighting for NY’s working families.

We encourage our members and supporters to join us in backing his campaign and, if you're able, consider contributing to help re-elect the Representative of New York’s 3rd Congressional District!

Support the campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/iadlc-fedlow-2025pp

08/23/2026

According to recent reports, James Talarico finds himself in a Senate race that is statistically tied within the polls’ margin of error. With only nine weeks until early voting begins in Texas, we must keep supporting James in his fight to take back the Senate. Please help us support James and the rest of our candidates as they fight to take back Congress!

-> https://secure.actblue.com/donate/iadlc-fedlow-2025pp

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council is proud to endorse James Talarico for the U.S. Senate in Texas, who is currently tied in early polling.

Grounded in his Italian American upbringing by his father, Mark Talarico, who adopted him when he was an infant, James Talarico is fighting to bring costs down and providing better education opportunities for Texas's working families.

Please join us in supporting his campaign and help us elect Texas's next U.S. Senator!

➡️ https://secure.actblue.com/donate/iadlc-fedlow-2025pp

08/20/2026

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (IADLC) is proud to endorse Laura Gillen for Representative of New York ’s 4th Congressional District!

Laura’s grandfather immigrated from Calabria and worked in sanitation to support his family. Two generations later, Gillen became Supervisor of the same township, reflecting the Italian American values of family, hard work, community service, and civic responsibility. She is a champion of these values and is fighting for New York’s working families.

We encourage our members and supporters to join us in backing her campaign and, if you’re able, consider contributing to help re-elect our Representative of New York’s 4th Congressional District!

Support the campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/laura-gillen-iadlc

08/18/2026

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council (IADLC) is proud to endorse Tom Perriello for Representative of Virginia’s 5th Congressional District!

Tom’s grandfather, Vito, was born in 1903 in the Province of Salerno and came to America through Ellis Island in 1920. He learned the shoemaking trade, operated his own shoe shop, attended night school for accounting, and then opened a family restaurant in West Virginia. His family has lived their American story of immigration, hard work, entrepreneurship, education, perseverance, and devotion to family. He understands our values and is fighting for VA’s working families.

We encourage our members and supporters to join us in backing his campaign and, if you're able, consider contributing to help elect the next Representative of Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.

Support the campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/perriello-iadlc

08/14/2026

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council is proud to endorse Paige Cognetti for Representative of Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District!

She married into an Italian American family and met her husband at his family's Italian grocery and prepared-foods business, Caravia Fresh Foods, which is named for his great-grandmother from San Mango, Calabria. She also studied abroad in Italy and, as mayor, has participated in Italian American cultural celebrations in her community. She understands our values and is a champion of Pennsylvania’s working families.

Please join us in supporting her campaign and help us elect the next Representative of Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District!

-> https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cognetti-iadlc

08/13/2026

You don’t have to be Italian American to support Dr Fauci, but it helps! He is a champion of our faith and of science. He’s also one of us! He was raised with our values — faith, family, and helping others.

Now he needs our help. We need to take back Congress from the MAGA anti-vaxxers who are threatening Dr. Fauci’s safety.

Please click here to fight back!
-> https://secure.actblue.com/donate/iadlc-fedlow-2025pp

08/12/2026

The Italian American Democratic Leadership Council is proud to endorse Helena Buonanno Foulkes in the September 9th Democratic Primary for Governor of Rhode Island where she currently holds a 20% lead in early polling!

Her paternal great-grandfather, Vincenzo Buonanno, immigrated to Providence from Roccamonfina, near Naples, as a teenager in 1900. Grounded in her family roots that trace to Ischia, Abruzzo, and Molise, Helena Buonanno Foulkes is fighting to bring housing costs down and raise wages up for Rhode Island's working families.

Please join us in supporting her campaign and help us elect Rhode Island’s next Governor!

-> https://secure.actblue.com/donate/helena4ri-iadlc

08/10/2026

If you’re near Port Arthur or Beaumont, Texas, Monday afternoon, join James’ supporters!

If you’re not in the area, you can still help elect the first Italian American US Senator from Texas — and help Democrats retake the US Senate!

Click here to help us elect James and other Italian American Democrats to win the 2026 elections!

# # Thank you for volunteering with the Talarico for Texas team in Port Arthur! We’ll need help at the rally checking in attendees, selling merch, setting up/tearing down, and other fun odds and ends. **Please plan to arrive at 4:15 PM, and look for one of us with a black "Talarico for Texas" staff...