For representation in Congress aligned with our values
The majority of Americans want peace. Polls indicate that just 30% of Americans support the Iran War. It took six years before support of the Vietnam War fell that low. Just 8% of Democrats supported Israel's military action in Gaza (Gallup July 2025).
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There is a growing movement around the country to elect members of Congress who respect the people’s desire for peace. Congress has the power to deny funding for the Iran War and arms to Israel, but the votes have fallen short.
VotePeace.org exists to inform voters in Rep. Jimmy Panetta's congressional district* of his votes that have contributed to war in Iran and the tragic violence in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.
*Includes Santa Cruz, Monterey, Seaside, Paso Robles, and Atascadero, as well as the south side of San Jose.
If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.
Good News:
People Working for Peace
We balance our reporting on Panetta's votes with hopeful news about community members and elected officials working for peace. Please join us in taking action.
Sign a letter for a Santa Cruz County Socially Responsible Investment Policy
Democrats in Congress are responding at last
Sign a letter to SC County Supervisors asking them to endorse national legislation: Block the Bombs and Restore US Funding for UN Relief in Palestine
Rep. Panetta's Record on War & Human Rights
Voted for Arms to Israel
Complicit in Iran War
Voted to Obstruct International Justice
Voted to Stifle Nonviolent Boycotts
