Congresswoman Lauren Underwood
Welcome our new
Executive Director
Tony Vargas
US Senate, MD
A proven leader who beat the odds to become a history-making Senator from Maryland.
US Senate, AZ
A Marine Corps veteran and dad who won a critical race in a key battleground state.
OR-05
A daughter of teachers and a small business leader committed to opening more doors for young people in particular to succeed.
AL-02
With deep roots in Alabama, he’s committed to continuing the long fight for equality for all.
IL-14
A registered nurse in Congress reducing maternal mortality and racial inequities.
KS-03
A trailblazer in Kansas supporting tribal rights, LGBTQ+ rights and abortion rights.
Square One seeks out long-overlooked red districts and states, identifies compelling and diverse candidates, and creates the infrastructure needed for them to win. Ushering in a new generation of political leadership is a long-term project, so we take risks and invest in places that may take more than one election cycle to flip blue.
For far too long, women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community have been underestimated and excluded from the halls of power. By supporting diverse candidates and providing them with the necessary tools to run for office, Square One is working to create a government that truly represents the people it serves.
Square One is with our candidates from day one, providing the connections, resources, and on-the-ground support to launch, run, and win their campaigns. From hiring campaign staff, to brokering endorsements, to mapping out field plans, Square One is with our candidates every step of the way.
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Lauren Underwood became the youngest black woman ever elected to Congress
Square One’s candidates break barriers to redefine what’s possible.
Lucy McBath has championed gun control — and so much more
We work with our winning candidates to have influence and impact in Congress from day one.
Yadira Caraveo was Colorado’s first Latina and woman of color in Congress
A pediatrician and first-generation Coloradan, Yadira’s proactive vision for change connected with voters. She won in 2022 despite the pundits’ belief that the GOP would easily hold this district.
Liuba Grechen Shirley became a champion for working moms
Square One breaks down barriers for exceptional candidates to run for office. Now, moms everywhere can run for office because Liuba’s story changed the game.
“My campaign thrived thanks to Square One. Their model wins races. Period.”
— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood
