October 19, 2004: Election 2004 and the Peace Corps

Peace Corps Online: Peace Corps News: Special Reports: October 19, 2004: Election 2004 and the Peace Corps
Eight RPCVs are running for Congress in 2004

If you live in one of these states or districts, please help these RPCV candidates get elected!



In Ohio's 4th and Iowa's 10th: Two RPCVs are running for House Seats for the first time and need you to help in their campaigns.

Date of most recent Press notice: 6 June 2004 Morocco RPCV Barbara Anne Ferris runs for Congress in Ohio's 10th District | Barbara Anne Ferris for Congress Web Site

10 October 2004 Ghana RPCV Paul Johnson is Democratic candidate for Iowa's 4th Congressional District | Paul Johnson for Congress Web Site


In Connecticut's 4th: Incumbent RPCV House Member Chris Shays is in a tight race and needs your support.

9 October 2004 Chris Shays (R- Connecticut) come out swinging in first debate | 16 October 2004 Shays leads in new 4th District poll | Chris Shays for Congress Web Site


In Connecticut: RPCV Senator Dodd is taking nothing for granted and would like a big win to position him for a leadership role in the Senate - please vote for Dodd.

16 October 2004 Senator Chris Dodd (D - Connecticut) is taking nothing for granted | Chris Dodd for Senate Web Site


In New York, Wisconsin and California: Four Incumbent RPCV House Members are in safe races but want your votes.

16 October 2004 James Walsh (R - New York) has little challenge in his Congressional Race | James Walsh for Congress Web Site

18 October 2004 Northwestern says Thomas Petri (R - Wisconsin) deserves new term in Congress | Thomas Petri for Congress Web Site

16 October 2004 The Californian says Return Sam Farr (D - California) to Congress | Sam Farr for Congress Web Site

16 October 2004 Mike Honda (D- California) will lead Get Out The Vote rallies nationwide | Mike Honda for Congress Web Site