Popular children's YouTube educator Ms. Rachel announced on Friday endorsements for 12 progressive Democratic candidates across eight states, citing their commitment to child welfare and economic equity as key factors in her decision.
In an Instagram post, Accurso stated: 'I think all kids and people should have medical care. I don’t think anyone needs a billion dollars ever. I think all kids should be safe from violence.' Her slate included candidates for House and Senate races, with endorsements spanning from Michigan to Tennessee.
Core endorsements and candidates
Ms. Rachel’s endorsed candidates included:
- Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan U.S. Senate primary)
- Cori Bush (Missouri House primary)
- Becca Balint (Vermont House)
- Peggy Flanagan (Minnesota Lieutenant Governor)
- Troy Jackson (Maine Senate President)
- Angie Nixon (Florida House)
- Justin Pearson (Tennessee House)
Statements from endorsed candidates
Cori Bush, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), reiterated her policy priorities in a July post on X (formerly Twitter), stating: 'Together, we'll work to abolish ICE, deliver Medicare for all, end wars overseas, and achieve true economic justice.'
Abdul El-Sayed, who has received support from figures such as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, addressed his political alignment in a recent interview. 'I’m simply not a socialist,' El-Sayed told host Jen Psaki during an appearance on MS NOW. 'I've studied a lot of the solutions that I fight for. Things like Medicare-for-all, things like rethinking the way that our financial system implies that corporate CEOs are more interested in a quarterly bottom line.'
Scope of endorsements
The endorsements covered contests in eight states, reflecting Ms. Rachel’s stated belief that the selected candidates prioritize healthcare access, economic justice, and child safety. Her Instagram post emphasized her view that these candidates 'care about all kids.'
Accurso’s public support leverages her 5 million Instagram followers, positioning her endorsements as a significant signal of grassroots enthusiasm within progressive circles.