Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
At Ballotpedia, we believe that everyone deserves meaningful, reliable, trustworthy information about their candidates. We also know that good information—especially at the local level—is hard to find. That's why Ballotpedia created Candidate Connection.
We ask all federal, state, and local candidates to complete the Candidate Connection questionnaire and share what motivates them on political and personal levels. Our questionnaire helps voters better understand how their candidates think about the world and how they intend to govern—information they need to feel confident in their choice.
Questions vary depending on the office the candidate is running for, and candidates can, for the most part, decide which and how many questions to answer. Two questions we do require of every candidate:
- Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
- What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
We believe that these best illustrate why a candidate is running and what they hope to achieve in office.
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2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A (Democratic Party)
Sonja Buckmeier
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: A Safer, Healthier Minnesota: Every Minnesotan deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare, including mental health, vision, dental, and prescription services. Public safety is paramount; I will advocate for measures that strengthen law enforcement, support mental health ser ...expand full answer."
"First key message: A Safer, Healthier Minnesota: Every Minnesotan deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare, including mental health, vision, dental, and prescription services. Public safety is paramount; I will advocate for measures that strengthen law enforcement, support mental health services, and foster community trust to ensure everyone feels safe in their homes, schools, and communities. Additionally, I am committed to protecting our natural resources and addressing climate change, ensuring a sustainable future for all. I will also protect reproductive rights and push for healthcare policies that prioritize the well-being of every resident. Second key message: An Economy that Works For Everyone: A strong economy is essential to making Minnesota a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I believe all workers deserve a livable wage and the opportunity to thrive. Supporting working families means ensuring access to affordable child care, implementing paid sick leave, family leave, and child tax credits. I’m committed to promoting affordable housing, investing in infrastructure, and developing a skilled workforce to attract and retain businesses. I will advocate for smart tax policies that eliminate wasteful spending, protect social security and pensions, and drive job growth. My focus is on creating opportunities that benefit everyone in our community. Third key message: Investing in Our Educational System: Education is the cornerstone of our future, and we must fully invest in the success of our young people. From early childhood care and learning to college and vocational training, we need to ensure that every student has the resources they need to thrive. This includes fully funding public schools and providing essential support staff like counselors, nurses, social workers, and psychologists to help students navigate today’s challenges. I will advocate for fair and equitable education funding at all levels, preparing our children to build a strong, educated workforce for tomorrow."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Cleveland Canova
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Autonomy and reproductive rights now! Second key message: Wages $24 an hour minimum wage by 2028. Third key message: Removing large money donors from politics. It has been poisoned by corporate America and tilted in the favor of the wealthiest Ohio wins. Corporate tax rates need t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Autonomy and reproductive rights now! Second key message: Wages $24 an hour minimum wage by 2028. Third key message: Removing large money donors from politics. It has been poisoned by corporate America and tilted in the favor of the wealthiest Ohio wins. Corporate tax rates need to go back to 70% both Statewide and Nationally."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Barcus
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Central Ohio’s west side communities deserve a fierce advocate in the Statehouse. I have dedicated my time and energy to investing in young minds, organizing community cleanups, and serving on the Highland West Civic Association. Now I want to take that commitment to service to th ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Central Ohio’s west side communities deserve a fierce advocate in the Statehouse. I have dedicated my time and energy to investing in young minds, organizing community cleanups, and serving on the Highland West Civic Association. Now I want to take that commitment to service to the Statehouse to represent our community there. Second key message: As an Officer in the Army Reserve, I have sacrificed to proudly serve my nation and learned leadership skills I want to put to use as State Representative. Third key message: I learned the values of hard work and resilience on the factory floor working alongside my mother, and by living those values, I became the first person in my family to graduate from college."
2024 Candidate for Missouri State Senate District 29 (Democratic Party)
Ron Monnig
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Education is highest priority! We need to Fully Fund Education. Increase salaries & retain local control. To retain good teachers we must provide the salaries, benefits & support to prepare our children to compete in the 21st Century. Local control & oversight is essential and our ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Education is highest priority! We need to Fully Fund Education. Increase salaries & retain local control. To retain good teachers we must provide the salaries, benefits & support to prepare our children to compete in the 21st Century. Local control & oversight is essential and our Tax dollars are Public Money & Should Remain in Public Schools Second key message: Reproductive Rights Government should not be in Dr. Offices or exam rooms. It should never dictate how to diagnose or treat a patient. This private, personal decision should be left to a woman & her doctor. I support the constitutional ballot issue that will restore a women’s choice as laid out in Roe v Wade. Third key message: Get Some Work Done Least productive session in memory. Embarrassing. Intra-party squabbling. Deadlock. Need Dialog, debate, decision; politics is the art of compromise. Decorum/Respect must return. Job is STATE position, not federal (Nat. Guard on border) not local ( mandates to cities, schools, libraries) Failed to pass of child care tax credits. Failed to ban child marriage. Failed to end taking millions of dollars in SS benefits owed to foster kids. 2024 MO Senate went without a single conference committee, didn’t pass a single piece of legislation in its final week, refused to accept messages from the House, a breach of decorum. We deserve a working Senate!"
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 37 (Democratic Party)
Lisa Head
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Human Rights for all Second key message: Affordable medical care and medicine Third key message: We must do all we can to save the environment. The Natural State should be full of healthy nature."
"First key message: Human Rights for all Second key message: Affordable medical care and medicine Third key message: We must do all we can to save the environment. The Natural State should be full of healthy nature."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 63 (Democratic Party)
Kory Haskins
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe our educators are the most important part of ensuring that the youth of tomorrow know what will carry them through life. How could we not take care of the people who serve and provide for our children on a daily basis? It is in my greatest interest to pass laws that will ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe our educators are the most important part of ensuring that the youth of tomorrow know what will carry them through life. How could we not take care of the people who serve and provide for our children on a daily basis? It is in my greatest interest to pass laws that will give our teachers higher pay and greater benefits to show how much we appreciate their efforts. This is just the beginning as I am willing to take note of what our educators need and work to give them what they truly deserve. Second key message: The right to vote is one that our constitution bestows on everyone who meets the needed qualifications. Our right to vote is one of the main rights that is being attacked through loopholes and made-up situations that prevent our votes from being counted. Voting should ALWAYS be available to American citizens in a form that provides each and everyone the opportunity without fail. And every act passed against that is one that is designed to make it that much harder to perform our given rights as American citizens. Third key message: Following along with voting rights is also the right for women to choose. Ever since Roe v. Wade was overturned across the country, some women have not been able to safely make their own choices about their own bodies. The government is allowing states to pass this law as if our leaders own women’s bodies. No one should be told how they can live their lives and what they should be able to do in their own homes. Slavery and human ownership were abolished over 150 years ago. It is unfair to be taking such giant leaps backward when we have so much to accomplish ahead of us."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Hawaii (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Clyde McClain Lewman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I support a Unicameral, no political party legislature for both Hawai'i and the United States. We have a two party political system of hatred. Imagine a corporation with two boards of directors that hate each other or a sports team with two sets of assistant coaches that despise ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I support a Unicameral, no political party legislature for both Hawai'i and the United States. We have a two party political system of hatred. Imagine a corporation with two boards of directors that hate each other or a sports team with two sets of assistant coaches that despise one another. You would say that's ridiculous and insane. Well, that's what we have in the United States system with our two party system. The United States did not start with two parties. Nebraska is the only state with a Unicameral, one chamber legislature. I was told by a state capital secretary that members, (Senators) are closer to their districts and constituents and there is no other party to blame. Things get done! Second key message: Capitalism is out dated and benefits mostly, the few. I support a new socio economic system of Monetism based on the ideas of Marco Dondi in his book, Outgrowing Capitalism. Because of Hawai'i being geographically, geologically, culturally unique, with a Americanized history for more than one-hundred years, Hawai'i is perfect for becoming a justifiable prototype Monetism experiment. The world does not have time to test piece by piece, we need a straightforward, full out prototype model that requires a sovereign nation starting its own currency and experiment with full involvement with the United States and the United States becoming a safety net for both Hawai'i sovereignty and Monetism. This could change the world. Third key message: Hawai'i has been referred to as a gateway state because of its link between America and Asia. Hawai'i has the potential to become a gateway to the entire world by becoming of service to itself, becoming of service to the United States and becoming of service to the entire world, simply by becoming itself. The many ethnicities and cultures making up Hawai'i get along, but lack in respect. Native Hawaiians need to culturally take the lead. All others need to be willing followers. Hawai'i needs to become one culture in order to survive into the future. When you become the culture you become the people. Hawai'i is about heart, and all hearts are the same color."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 13 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brian Johnson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I understand the crucial role that unions play in advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and a strong middle class. My platform includes several key policies designed to strengthen labor rights. Second key message: Economic Equality: My campaign is focused on working ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I understand the crucial role that unions play in advocating for fair wages, safe working conditions, and a strong middle class. My platform includes several key policies designed to strengthen labor rights. Second key message: Economic Equality: My campaign is focused on working to reduce income inequality, support living wages, and protect workers' rights in an ever-changing economy. Third key message: Civil Rights and Liberties: I am committed to defending and advancing the rights of all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or background."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate District 43 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Jay Costa
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I'm fighting for working families in Harrisburg. Wages have remained low as costs have risen, and our policies do not consider the needs of families - a $7.25 min wage, no paid sick leave, high child care costs, etc. I'm looking out for the bottom line of our middle class. Second ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I'm fighting for working families in Harrisburg. Wages have remained low as costs have risen, and our policies do not consider the needs of families - a $7.25 min wage, no paid sick leave, high child care costs, etc. I'm looking out for the bottom line of our middle class. Second key message: I believe that you should have the right to make your own medical decisions privately. I have never, and will never, stand between a woman and her doctor when it comes to the most intimate, private family planning decisions. Without a federal backstop of abortion rights, state legislatures are more important than ever. Third key message: We all deserve to live in safe communities, free to go to school, houses of worship, the mall, a concert, without the fear of mass gun violence. Without treading on the 2nd amendment, we can make our state safer - we need red flag laws, comprehensive background checks, requirements to report lost & stolen weapons."
2024 Candidate for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2 (Democratic Party)
Marq Clayton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I’m committed to reforming our rehabilitation programs to include clinics that provide necessary tools to individuals who come through court, so it enhances their lives not just punish them. I believe the court should be a place of resource. Second key message: I will do my part ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I’m committed to reforming our rehabilitation programs to include clinics that provide necessary tools to individuals who come through court, so it enhances their lives not just punish them. I believe the court should be a place of resource. Second key message: I will do my part to keep our jails safe by running efficient dockets. I have a strategic plan to effectively reduce case backlog and implement processes that would ensure no case pends longer than 3 years. This would in turn assist with reducing the jail overcrowding. Third key message: I am committed to providing equal access to justice, opportunity, and accountability. This will be achieved by educating individuals that come through the court and ensuring this information is readily available, so they are aware of opportunities and resources available through the court. As a judge, I am also committed to reviewing all plea deals to ensure that there is equality in the plea deals being offered and accepted. I am committed to rejecting plea deals that clearly demonstrate an inequality."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 26 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Kelda Roys
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protect and expand reproductive rights and healthcare for all Second key message: Advance economic justice so that all families have the money they need to thrive Third key message: Open doors of opportunity by investing in and fully funding public education - from early childhood ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Protect and expand reproductive rights and healthcare for all Second key message: Advance economic justice so that all families have the money they need to thrive Third key message: Open doors of opportunity by investing in and fully funding public education - from early childhood to K12 to higher ed"
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Lisa Borowski
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public education is why I got involved in politics, and it will always be a top priority as State Representative. As a former Vice President of the Radnor Township School District and a parent of two public school graduates, I will continue to work with my colleagues in the legisl ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Public education is why I got involved in politics, and it will always be a top priority as State Representative. As a former Vice President of the Radnor Township School District and a parent of two public school graduates, I will continue to work with my colleagues in the legislature to enhance and support public education and hold the state accountable when it comes to funding to shift the burden off or the property owners. It is time for the state to fulfill its responsibility to ensure our future leaders are getting all they need to be successful. We need to support teachers and staff, create a pipeline for new teachers, address student mental health concerns by adding appropriate staff, and improve school facilities. Second key message: Supporting our first responders. As a township commissioner I saw first-hand the challenges our first responders face as they seek to serve their communities. Fire and EMS across the state are particularly stressed as they lose volunteers and communities are faced with tough budget decisions to maintain these services. As a state, we need to be doing more to support and developing a long-term plan to address these issues or communities will be left without reliable emergency services. We also need to increase recruitment of police officers and ensure they have the tools they need to protect and serve. Third key message: I am a proud pro-choice candidate who will always stand up for a person’s right to make their own healthcare decisions. Having spent most of my career in healthcare, I deeply value the doctor-patient relationship. No matter one’s personal views on abortion, I believes that choice should remain between a person and their doctor – there’s no place for politicians interfering. With states now on the frontlines of protecting abortion access, I will be a strong advocate in Harrisburg."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
LeVon Barnes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Saving our public schools: The biggest item in our state budget is public school funding and yet it is also grossly underfunded. Schools in Alamance County and across the state are falling apart in front of our eyes, between our students breathing in mold, one of the lowest stude ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Saving our public schools: The biggest item in our state budget is public school funding and yet it is also grossly underfunded. Schools in Alamance County and across the state are falling apart in front of our eyes, between our students breathing in mold, one of the lowest student expenditure in the country, bottom third in country in teacher pay and the purposeful privatization of our schools using public dollars. We are truly on the brink of furthering the divide of those that have and those who don't have as much. The next generation of leaders don't need any more barriers in order to make it. So investing in our public schools is my top priority. Second key message: There will never be a perfect government but we can have a balanced one. North Carolinians want civil discourse but are tired of the public discourse and want leaders who will do more than blame the other side. This helps no one and only further divides us, I want to represent all of the citizens in Alamance. As an educator I teach students & work with families from all sides of the aisle that are open and honest about what they stand for and yet I’m still able to get the best from them regardless of whether I agree or disagree. Getting rid of extremism & getting back to cordiality is paramount for North Carolina to be at its best. I stand on that I will be approachable, present & an active listener regardless of the issue. Third key message: Let’s face it while the overall economy in our state and country are doing well, I like you are not feeling it enough. I share in the experience like most state employees, health care workers and civil servants who have to work multiple jobs to stay above water and we are salaried. For our hard working folks in the food service industry or warehouse workers, it has been since 2008 in which the legislature raised minimum wage .70 cents to make it 7.25 an hour. As of the start of this new year 15 states have raised their minimum to at least $15 an hour but North Carolina is not one of them. So how can one be happy and not get the compensation they need to survive. I will be fighting hard to change our minimum wage to $17 an hour. "
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 24 (Democratic Party)
Kathy Batt
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must fully fund and protect Public Education. The Republicans want to end public school. They take money out of public schools and give it to private schools in the form of vouchers. North Carolina is already at the bottom, nationally, for public school funding. The voucher pro ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must fully fund and protect Public Education. The Republicans want to end public school. They take money out of public schools and give it to private schools in the form of vouchers. North Carolina is already at the bottom, nationally, for public school funding. The voucher program does not ensure that all fees and expenses are covered and private schools can refuse to admit any student with no explanation. The North Carolina State Constitution requires a free public school wherein equal opportunities shall be provided for all. When public schools fail, it will lead to a permanent underclass of uneducated children and adults who will not be able to get jobs. There is also a critical shortage of teachers due to ridiculously low pay. Second key message: The crisis of HOMELESSNESS is tied to an unlivable minimum wage and skyrocketing housing costs. The minimum hourly wage in North Carolina is $7.25 cents which adds to about $15,000 per year for a 40 hour work week. Add about $5000 per person to that and it is clear that a family, with 2 adults and 2 children would live far below the poverty line. Many retail businesses do not allow their employees to work 40 hours weeks so that they do not have to pay benefits. We have homeless families in spite of 2 working parents. The answer may be to unionize. I was a member of the Screen Actor's Guild, a union that really fights for its members. It is hard to organize and sacrifices will have to be made, but it is probably the best answer. Third key message: Women's Rights. It is unbelievable that we are back to fighting for rights. Republicans who cannot even control themselves are trying to take back complete control of women. They question women's right to vote, to work outside the home, to speak in church, to choose to live the life she wants. When I was a girl, girls were not even allowed to wear pants to school. Women couldn't take out a loan without a male cosigner. Men could rape and beat their wives. . Today, the Healthcare Privacy Act no longer applies to women. Sneaky healthcare workers call the police on women who miscarry, children who are raped, and women who need an abortion. No exceptions."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 18 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Robin
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must protect farmer's and rancher's rights. We need to establish a Conservation Fund to fight back against noxious weeds, reduce pesticide spray drift, and pass Right to Repair so farmers can fix their own equipment. Second key message: We must help small towns flourish. We nee ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must protect farmer's and rancher's rights. We need to establish a Conservation Fund to fight back against noxious weeds, reduce pesticide spray drift, and pass Right to Repair so farmers can fix their own equipment. Second key message: We must help small towns flourish. We need to expand access to the Kansas Mainstreet Program, bolster local volunteer groups in the KCE program, and revive KAN STEP to aid infrastructure projects. Third key message: PROMOTE AFFORDABLE LIVING FOR FAMILIES We must promote affordable living for families. We need to implement property tax cuts, copy North Carolina's Medicaid Expansion, and increase childcare options"
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lorie Friend
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Economic Prosperity and Security: reduce inflation, produce necessities in America, and energy independence. Second key message: Civil Liberties: defend freedom of speech, fight for medical freedom against mandates, and safeguard parents’ rights. Third key message: National Secur ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Economic Prosperity and Security: reduce inflation, produce necessities in America, and energy independence. Second key message: Civil Liberties: defend freedom of speech, fight for medical freedom against mandates, and safeguard parents’ rights. Third key message: National Security and Safety: stop illegal immigration, prosecute violent offenders, preserve the 2nd Amendment."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 19 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ryan Zink
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am Pro Life 100% Second key message: SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. Pro Gun and 2A. Third key message: Secure the Border, We are being INVADED."
"First key message: I am Pro Life 100% Second key message: SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. Pro Gun and 2A. Third key message: Secure the Border, We are being INVADED."
2024 Candidate for Missouri State Senate District 23 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dan O'Connell
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am Pro-Life. To me that means not just protecting the unborn, but all lives. Because all lives matter. Each of my opponents have been serving St. Charles for most of their careers and have only ensured a child born in Missouri has the same chance at seeing their 5th birth ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am Pro-Life. To me that means not just protecting the unborn, but all lives. Because all lives matter. Each of my opponents have been serving St. Charles for most of their careers and have only ensured a child born in Missouri has the same chance at seeing their 5th birthday as a child in Kuwait or Qatar. Since 2021 that number has increased by 15%. Their policies and actions have only lead to increased suffering of children, child starvation, and higher child suicide rates. Children are suffering and they blame anyone other than themselves. That's not Pro-Life. That's just more performative politics. Second key message: Your boss should have no business deciding who can patch you up, what pill you have to swallow, or what shots you have to take. Imagine a world where your health isn’t tied to your job. No more sticking it out in a dead-end position just because you're afraid to lose your healthcare. Where fear of medical bills chains you to a life you never wanted to live. When YOU have the control, insurance companies have to step up their game and compete for your hard-earned cash by actually covering what you need, not what they want. That's the freedom I'm fighting for – the freedom to make choices for your health without Uncle Sam or Big Brother breathing down your neck. It will be cheaper, easier, and more effective for everyone. Third key message: Missouri students currently rank 21st in standardized testing across the nation, while our state also ranks 49th in teacher pay. This is not how a capitalist society rewards the dedication and professionalism of our teachers. My opponents brag about getting them a salary increase to $40k/year. They don't seem to realize it's insulting to tell someone trusted with our children to be grateful they're being paid about a little more than a Warehouse worker, but a little less than a ditch digger. The hostility towards Missouri's Educational system is doing the kind of damage to our society that will take generations to heal. Children should not be subjected to the whims of national extremist talking points."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jarome Bell
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am and will always be America First and honor my oath I took in 1985 to support, and a defend , the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic and I will defend this country against all illegal invasions. Second key message: I will defend the Fir ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am and will always be America First and honor my oath I took in 1985 to support, and a defend , the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic and I will defend this country against all illegal invasions. Second key message: I will defend the First Amendment and Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States at all cost because those two amendments defend all the others and keep us free. Third key message: I will always defend life and be a voice for the voiceless and will protect the unborn."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 18 (Republican Party)
Mathew McIntyre
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I seek to modernize the state's energy production and distribution systems, with the end objective of establishing a more reliable, affordable and secure electricity infrastructure. Energy independence is a key step towards a safer and more prosperous future. Second key message: ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I seek to modernize the state's energy production and distribution systems, with the end objective of establishing a more reliable, affordable and secure electricity infrastructure. Energy independence is a key step towards a safer and more prosperous future. Second key message: I will work to restore the Maine people's trust in their elected officials. It is paramount that all Maine Citizens truly believe that their government is of, by, and for the People. Government leaders must be held accountable to the highest levels of integrity. Public service is a public trust, and this can no longer be taken for granted. Third key message: I believe that for the stability of Maine's future economy, we must endeavor to establish a balance of career opportunities, encompassing the traditional trades for which Maine is famous, as well as modern technology career paths. We must create viable career pathways that will encourage the younger generation of Mainers to stay in their home state, and to contribute to both developing it, and preserving its rich history."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Amy Henry
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I understand the vital importance of a vibrant economy for the prosperity of Idahoans. I’m committed to championing policies that encourage economic growth and job creation while addressing the challenges posed by soaring government spending. The rising costs of gas and housing, c ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I understand the vital importance of a vibrant economy for the prosperity of Idahoans. I’m committed to championing policies that encourage economic growth and job creation while addressing the challenges posed by soaring government spending. The rising costs of gas and housing, coupled with the challenge young adults face in purchasing homes, are pressing issues. Property taxes have reached burdensome levels. These factors combine to place significant financial strain on homeowners. My goal is to rein in government spending, reduce waste, and lower the tax burden on families and businesses. Second key message: As a mother of three and a former educator, I understand the significance of a robust education system that respects parental rights. I believe each child has distinct needs, and parents should have the freedom to choose the best educational path for their child. I have always advocated for parental involvement in education, promoting collaboration between educators and parents to build a strong foundation for students. I support school choice and will oppose any measures that undermine parental rights in the educational process. Third key message: I’m a firm believer in responsible government, rooted in principles of transparency, accountability, and adherence to the United States and Idaho Constitutions. A responsible government listens to its people and makes decisions that uphold the values that have made this country great. As such, I will prioritize the safety and security of our families, children, and the future of our nation. This includes advocating for a sound, solid, and secure border that protects our sovereignty and ensures the safety of all American citizens. Additionally, I’m committed to conservative fiscal appropriations, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and efficiently."
2024 Candidate for Queens County Surrogate's Court (Republican Party)
Stephen Weiner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to bring positive change to the Queens Surrogate's Court, by having it process cases excellently, sensitively and faster, and making information more easily accessible to the public . Second key message: I want to see equal justice under law applied in the Court, with fairn ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to bring positive change to the Queens Surrogate's Court, by having it process cases excellently, sensitively and faster, and making information more easily accessible to the public . Second key message: I want to see equal justice under law applied in the Court, with fairness and compassion in all its affairs. It should place a priority on providing better translation services to all persons who need them. Third key message: I want to end the perception of political influence in the Court."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party)
Stephen Hemenway
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Mainers first Second key message: Parental Rights Third key message: Support the Lobsterman"
"First key message: Mainers first Second key message: Parental Rights Third key message: Support the Lobsterman"
2024 Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 40 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Matthew Ruby
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Pro 2A in its purist form. Second key message: Pro life including support for prenatal care and streamlined adoption options. Third key message: Liberty for all. If you are an adult I don’t care what you do in your home if it’s not affecting other people’s personal lives. But I wi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Pro 2A in its purist form. Second key message: Pro life including support for prenatal care and streamlined adoption options. Third key message: Liberty for all. If you are an adult I don’t care what you do in your home if it’s not affecting other people’s personal lives. But I will fight to protect kids from extremist agendas."
2024 Candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 9 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Natalie Cline
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protecting Children's Innocence & Rights of Conscience in the Classroom Second key message: Providing System Transparency and Accountability to Parents Third key message: Prioritizing Foundational Academics First"
"First key message: Protecting Children's Innocence & Rights of Conscience in the Classroom Second key message: Providing System Transparency and Accountability to Parents Third key message: Prioritizing Foundational Academics First"
2024 Candidate for Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Chad Magendanz
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public Safety Second key message: Accountable Schools Third key message: Fiscal Restraint"
"First key message: Public Safety Second key message: Accountable Schools Third key message: Fiscal Restraint"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Utah District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
JR Bird
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Federal government has an obligation to protect our citizens against foreign threats and invasion. JR’s determination to protect our families and secure our borders is un wavering. JR will demand the proper execution of the existing immigration laws, work to codify the “Remain ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Federal government has an obligation to protect our citizens against foreign threats and invasion. JR’s determination to protect our families and secure our borders is un wavering. JR will demand the proper execution of the existing immigration laws, work to codify the “Remain in Mexico” policy, provide funding for the wall, where it makes sense, and funding for equipment and resources necessary for our border agents to be successful. Having eight years of experience working with the Latin community, JR will foster legislation that will simplify the immigration process for good people wanting to come legally, entertain other H2A and H2B work visa options, and provide stronger penalties for illegals. Second key message: JR understands that one of the greatest threats to our country, is the budget and national debt. Out-of-control spending has led to accelerated inflation, higher costs of living, and a debt service that will crush our children and grandchildren, putting the American dream out of reach for generations. As a business owner and Mayor, JR has experience balancing both business and government budgets. JR knows that a return to proper process, including statutory budget timelines and single-subject spending bills, is imperative to fulfill Congress’ No. 1 fiduciary responsibility of passing and balancing a budget. JR would also support measures forcing representatives to focus solely on spending bills, until a budget is passed. Third key message: JR has a record of restoring Trust, Transparency, and Accountability at the local level, and knows that this is paramount to getting our country back on track. JR will prioritize restoring the balance of power at the federal level by adhering to the Constitution, reigning in the executive branch by eliminating executive orders that create law or regulation, to re-establish congress as the sole regulatory, law making body. This would greatly resolve the whiplash between presidential administrations regarding border policy, energy policy, environmental policy, and the weaponization of bureaucracies that push partisan agendas with limited oversight. JR is an advocate for the REIGNS Act. JR also see’s a great need to restore federalism."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Virginia (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Brad Pollack
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should commit to fight the promotion of sin by the U.S. Government. Second key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should oppose all federal support for child sex trafficking. Third key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Sen ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should commit to fight the promotion of sin by the U.S. Government. Second key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should oppose all federal support for child sex trafficking. Third key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should encourage local militias."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 73 (Republican Party)
Jonathan Almond
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We have to get the economy back on track. Inflation is crushing working class families at the grocery store, the gas station, and on their property tax bills. Second key message: Crime and illegal immigration rates are up. We must ensure that our communities are safe by bringing b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We have to get the economy back on track. Inflation is crushing working class families at the grocery store, the gas station, and on their property tax bills. Second key message: Crime and illegal immigration rates are up. We must ensure that our communities are safe by bringing back law an order. Third key message: We must ensure that our children are healthy enough to receive the future we are fighting to preserve. Childhood disease and autism rates are higher than ever. To have the brightest future, we need our children to be healthy!"
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joe Sturm
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: “The egregious claims of the IEDC that they can reallocate water resources within the district in favor of the LEAP project corporate interests is the “watershed issue” (pun intended) in House District 41. I will be an advocate in the Indiana House of Representatives for individu ...expand full answer."
"First key message: “The egregious claims of the IEDC that they can reallocate water resources within the district in favor of the LEAP project corporate interests is the “watershed issue” (pun intended) in House District 41. I will be an advocate in the Indiana House of Representatives for individual and community property and resource rights against such claims. The use of taxpayer funds to promote corporate interests, solar farms, wind farms, CO2 sequestration pipelines and storage and other nefarious activities anywhere in Indiana is a clear and present danger to all Hoosiers.” • Stop LEAP and the IEDC - protect our rural and agricultural lands from outside interests. Second key message: The rigged and stolen presidential race (and other federal offices) of 2020 demonstrated that there is much to be desired in the area of election integrity. • Secure Indiana elections - vote on Election Day only using paper ballots. Third key message: Runaway taxes and fees is crippling the free enterprise system and citizens' ability to earn a living wage and attain financial prosperity. • Make massive cuts in state spending - reduce and eliminate Hoosier’s taxes and fees."
2024 Candidate for Portland City Council District 2 (Nonpartisan)
Antonio PettyJohnBlue
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: "Community Empowerment and Unity: My campaign is built on the belief that true progress happens when we uplift everyone—especially those most in need. Through Global Unity Network, I aim to provide resources and support to veterans, senior citizens, at-risk youth, and animals, fos ...expand full answer."
"First key message: "Community Empowerment and Unity: My campaign is built on the belief that true progress happens when we uplift everyone—especially those most in need. Through Global Unity Network, I aim to provide resources and support to veterans, senior citizens, at-risk youth, and animals, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration. Together, we can create an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive." Second key message: "Compassionate Leadership: My life experiences have taught me the importance of empathy and understanding. As someone who has overcome personal challenges, I know firsthand the value of having a strong support system. I’m committed to leading with compassion, ensuring that every person, regardless of their background, is heard, valued, and given the opportunity to succeed." Third key message: "Creating Sustainable Solutions: I am focused on long-term, sustainable change that benefits both people and the environment. Whether through pairing veterans with emotional support animals, advocating for eco-friendly practices, or fostering local partnerships, my goal is to build a future where our communities are stronger, healthier, and more connected.""
2024 Candidate for Forest Lake Area Schools Board of Education (Nonpartisan)
Daniel Tuott
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Academic Excellence: Only around 50% of our district’s students are meeting minimum state standards, according to MCA scores [Source: MDE]. This means we are sending 1 out of every 2 students into adulthood without the basic skills needed for success. The incumbents running for r ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Academic Excellence: Only around 50% of our district’s students are meeting minimum state standards, according to MCA scores [Source: MDE]. This means we are sending 1 out of every 2 students into adulthood without the basic skills needed for success. The incumbents running for re-election are happy with our current scores [9/5/24 FLAS board meeting, time 42:30]. I am running with a group of 4 individuals to help clean this up. We’re calling ourselves the think TANK. (Tuott, Antonsen, Ndirangu, Kasel) Once elected, Team T.A.N.K. will be laser-focused on improving academic achievement for all students. We’ll evaluate programs to see which are effective at getting results, and will focus on student success while respecting parental rights. Second key message: Wise Spending: In 2023, two of the school board memebrs proposed a $1 salary for the board in order to free up funds for the district. This money could have been used to hire another teacher, increase the pay for bus drivers, or purchase much-needed classroom supplies. The incumbents running for re-election refused to do this and instead recently voted to increase their own stipend pay (Source: 3/14/24 FLAS board meeting, time 29:29). Also, in recent years, the budget has been overspent by more than $1 million each year, draining our general fund to nearly zero. Team T.A.N.K. will restore a healthy balance to the fund, so we can be prepared for future financial challenges. Third key message: Transparency: Last year, the Minnesota state legislature updated Statute 126C.17, allowing school boards to Circumvent voters in renewing property tax levies. In 2018, we voted as a community to nearly double our property tax levy. The incumbents running for re-election have voiced their intentions to renew that levy for another 8 years Without the consent of taxpayers. These were not the original terms of the levy. Team T.A.N.K. wants to clean up the budget by eliminating waste and increasing efficiency in order to have more funds available to help our underpaid teachers. With this new budget, we can then ask the community for only the money needed to run a healthy district. We’re in favor of levies that are transparent and voter-approved."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Missouri (Green Party)
Nathan Kline
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Democracy: Americans across the political spectrum know that our democracy has long been sold out to the highest bidders. Neither of the two corporate parties, who built the pay-to-play political system together in this country, are going to reform it. At this point, we are the on ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Democracy: Americans across the political spectrum know that our democracy has long been sold out to the highest bidders. Neither of the two corporate parties, who built the pay-to-play political system together in this country, are going to reform it. At this point, we are the only country in the world that allows for the full, legalized bribery of our elected officials. Only a mass political movement that offers candidates that refuse to take corporate money, and inspires Americans to vote only for those corporate-free candidates, can resurrect American democracy from the grave that the Democrats and Republicans have buried it in. There is only one such political movement in this country today and that is the Green Party. Second key message: Sustainability: We must stop burning fossil fuels. Renewable energy is gaining a market foothold, but they will never replace the energy produced by fossil fuels. As renewable energy has grown, so has the burning of fossil fuels due to our insatiable growth-based economy. We must transition to a degrowth economy in which we use much less energy so as to live in balance with the natural world. It is a myth that Democrats are better than Republicans on this most important issue. Both Biden and Obama issued more new drilling permits per year than Trump. We must replace both of these fossil fuel funded parties with good ancestors who will put the welfare of future generations ahead of the short-term profits of billionaire sociopaths. Third key message: Foreign Policy: Democrats & Republicans have one answer to every foreign policy challenge. Whatever makes their weapons manufacturing donors the most money. They divide any conflict into good guys & evil doers (it’s never that simple), give LOTS of high tech weapons to the “good guys” who wreak havoc until we get sick of it. We then act like it never happened. Usually the “evil doers” take control of their destroyed country, after we’ve wasted billions of dollars, leaving us not enough to invest in our real priorities. We have 800+ foreign military bases. No other country has five. Empires rot from the inside as they spend their energy on unnecessary war while the homeland withers. The Green Party is the only party of peace & negotiation."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Wisconsin (Disrupt The Corruption Party)
Phillip Anderson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am 100% anti-aggression and anti-war and believe that the only lawful, moral use of force is in self-defense. Our US government, however, has been engaged in immoral violence for over 70 years - starting wars and proxy wars, toppling democratically-elected governments, and bombi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am 100% anti-aggression and anti-war and believe that the only lawful, moral use of force is in self-defense. Our US government, however, has been engaged in immoral violence for over 70 years - starting wars and proxy wars, toppling democratically-elected governments, and bombing innocent people. We must rise up to stop this madness. The federal government, via control of the 2 party system and its sponsors, have sacrificed our citizens' lives, health, economic resources, and the goodwill of our world neighbors - NOT for self-defense, but rather to enrich the military industrial complex which has effectively purchased control of it. Second key message: Freedom of speech is a basic human right- it belongs to humans. All speech, in every form, including hate speech, should be protected, as 'hate' can be pretty subjective, and the term misused. Further, corporations should not be granted free speech rights. Lastly, whistleblowers and those who publish whistleblowers should be defended by law as well. As your Senator, I will support freedom of all speech, seek to nullify the idea of freedom of speech for corporations, pardon Julian Assange, Edward Snowden and others, and repeal the Espionage Act. Third key message: The Second Amendment codifies our basic human right to self-defense. While the wording of the amendment is unclear, and in some dispute, the right to self-defense is clearly among the other enumerated rights such as speech, press, due process, etc., as fundamentally belonging to each human being - not granted by government. I agree with - and support - Article I, § 25 of the Wisconsin Constitution, adopted in 1998, which states: “the people have the right to keep and bear arms for security, defense, hunting, recreation or any other lawful purpose.” As your next US senator, I'll advocate that the government continue to protect and safeguard an individual’s right to self-defense."
2024 Candidate for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 12 (Nonpartisan)
Sean Burke
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will be a strong and independent voice on the Dane County Board of Supervisors acting in the interest of all! Second key message: In order to combat the rising prices in rent and homes, serious consideration must be looked at concerning property taxes. We need oversight of our l ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will be a strong and independent voice on the Dane County Board of Supervisors acting in the interest of all! Second key message: In order to combat the rising prices in rent and homes, serious consideration must be looked at concerning property taxes. We need oversight of our large public works projects and human service contracts to ensure that taxpayer money is being spent wisely. Third key message: Environmental issues concerning the. F-35's at Truax Field present a real threat to our drinking water and our peace and quiet. We must work with our state and federal partners to combat both of these issues for as many residents as possible"
2024 Candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 2 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Sam Kbushyan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will end homeless encampments in District 2 by the end of 2025 Second key message: Public safety is my priority and I will work quickly and comprehensively to make District 2 a safe place for residents, business owners, and visitors. Third key message: I will put an end to corr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will end homeless encampments in District 2 by the end of 2025 Second key message: Public safety is my priority and I will work quickly and comprehensively to make District 2 a safe place for residents, business owners, and visitors. Third key message: I will put an end to corruption at LA City Hall."
2024 Candidate for Mesa City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Marc Lavender
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Mesa has a spending problem. Our budget has grown by nearly 75% from 2011 to 2022 despite our population only growing by 18% over that same time frame. Mesa has over spent its general government revenues by nearly $1.2 billion from 2009 to 2023. Our municipal budget is 31% larger ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Mesa has a spending problem. Our budget has grown by nearly 75% from 2011 to 2022 despite our population only growing by 18% over that same time frame. Mesa has over spent its general government revenues by nearly $1.2 billion from 2009 to 2023. Our municipal budget is 31% larger than Chandler and Gilbert combined costing Mesa tax payers an additional $200 million to fund. Our municipal government is top heavy and bloated. And, when government over spends you over pay--We have the highest Sales Tax in the East Valley and the 2nd highest utility rates in the valley--When it comes to taxes and fees Mesa is more expensive than Chandler, Gilbert, and Scottsdale. Second key message: I am deeply concerned about the future plans for the City of Mesa especially with regards to the 3rd District. Agenda 2050 is a plan by which the City intends on making its citizens much more reliant on public transportation as opposed to individual automobile ownership. They are looking to put streetcars on permanent tracks down Dobson to Southern, and from Southern to Country Club, up Country Club to Rio Salado Blvd, then back over to Dobson--Making a big square, and reducing travel lanes. And along this square and within this square there are plans to build high-density housing, a lot of which will likely be Federally Subsidized. I want Mesa to remain car friendly and our neighborhoods to consist of single family residences. Third key message: Our police force is down by over 100 patrol officers from where we should be for a city of our size and demographics; this according to FBI community policing guidelines. Our Police Department has been down by over 100 officers since I last ran for this position in 2018--It was a key point of my campaign then as it is now. Mesa's crime rate is double that of some of our East Valley neighboring cities. We have to fully staff our police force as well as enable them to actively police our neighborhoods. Our Police need a better deal! If Mesa is going to meet this recruiting goal we need to provide our police with a compensation package that is competitive and rivals other agencies as well as provide the best equipment to ensure their safety."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 88 (Libertarian Party)
Tammy Goodwin
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My first message is not necessarily my highest priority, but if I am separating my convictions concerning public policy leanings into three 'key messages', I will begin with the subject of influences.
- The field of political discussions and decisions is saturated with financial a ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My first message is not necessarily my highest priority, but if I am separating my convictions concerning public policy leanings into three 'key messages', I will begin with the subject of influences.
- The field of political discussions and decisions is saturated with financial and compulsory influences, driven by favor for financial gain ~ I come to this election with NO outside financial support, pledging to remain self-supporting throughout the campaign.
- The arena of influence to comply and obey mandates is so extreme, obliged to walk in lockstep with extreme and socially damaging ideologies ~ I hold strong to our individual human sovereignty and to the rule of law. Second key message: My second message is my concern for protecting those who are fragile (James 1:27)
- The most fragile, those still inside the womb deserve our intervention. ~ By interrupting the profit for the products of abortion, the political fight for rights looses momentum
- The innocence of children is being assaulted from many sides; attack from child trafficking and pornography, attack from public education literature, attack from the ills of social media. ~ By standing strong to enforce laws and voting for punishments to be enforced to the full & supporting our governor in her efforts for saving our youth’s innocence from media Third key message: My third message is concerning our addicted population. Though addiction is complex and individual, there is an overriding commonality.
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 73
Tiffany Bond
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our existing statutes need a good polish; many are out of date, unclear, and/or written with good intentions but poor outcomes. We have way too many overlapping, unclear criminal laws. We also need considerable updates to our domestic violence and family law statutes to better pro ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our existing statutes need a good polish; many are out of date, unclear, and/or written with good intentions but poor outcomes. We have way too many overlapping, unclear criminal laws. We also need considerable updates to our domestic violence and family law statutes to better protect victims and use of the court system as a tool of abuse. It’s also a challenge to run a business here - we don’t have laws that accurately reflect the challenges our small business owners face while supporting employees. Second key message: Government should be accessible, approachable, and make our lives easier – we need to balance regulations that keep us safe with red tape hindering our success. Minor tweaks to our current laws and policies can make it much easier for us to connect with government resources. For example, it shouldn’t be a 3+ hour round trip journey to renew a drivers’ license. Third key message: We should be focusing on long-term sustainability – for our environment, our economy, our children. These things are not mutually exclusive, but we keep getting sold on the idea that they are. We need flexible leaders willing to regularly review possibilities to make sure we have a state that is frequently checking in and making sure that our goals balance out for all of us, not just a few."
2024 Candidate for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 3 (Nonpartisan)
Jyl Lutes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Supporting student academic achievement. Academic success for all students requires a multipronged strategy. Board policies must ensure that all children have equal opportunities for academic success, wellness centers for children in need of critical basic services must be maint ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Supporting student academic achievement. Academic success for all students requires a multipronged strategy. Board policies must ensure that all children have equal opportunities for academic success, wellness centers for children in need of critical basic services must be maintained, and early childhood education (so essential for academic success) must be promoted. Trustees must work with state officials to explore funding opportunities to meet the increasing post-pandemic needs of students and families. To ensure successful learning outcomes, all students need to feel welcomed and valued in the classroom, and trustees need to ensure that board policies focus on providing broad support for positive learning outcomes. Second key message: Fiscal stability and transparency Because the county is not a taxing entity, trustees need to work with state legislators to ensure equitable funding for all schools and explore new funding formulas. Supporting student success and academic achievement must be the priority that drives budget decisions. Trustees must ensure that all budget decisions are equitable and student-success-focused and have actively engaged the community in the decision-making process. Third key message: Promoting an unwavering commitment and advocacy for students Creating life-long learners is what education is all about, and to that end, teachers and students must have loud advocates for academic success and achievement. Trustees must commit to working with state legislators to increase per-pupil spending. Our schools need more funding for libraries, services for low-income families and students with disabilities, enrichment programs, professional mental health service providers, competitive pay for teachers, early childhood education programs, and career and technical classes for vocational education. Locally elected school trustees must be willing to advocate for all our students' needs!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 47 (No party preference) (Lost in Primary)
Tom McGrath
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Federal Debt is $34 trillion (T) and on a path to over $150T by 2053 - over 1 in 3 tax dollars will then be needed for unproductive interest payments. This Debt will unjustly burden future generations and jeopardize the long-term prosperity and security of our country. Legisla ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Federal Debt is $34 trillion (T) and on a path to over $150T by 2053 - over 1 in 3 tax dollars will then be needed for unproductive interest payments. This Debt will unjustly burden future generations and jeopardize the long-term prosperity and security of our country. Legislators need to work to identify and mitigate government waste and inefficiency; vote for policies and legislation to increase revenues and reduce spending (spend less, spend smarter); and make difficult, sometimes politically unpopular decisions. Initial actions to increase revenues and reduce spending should include pursuing tax evaders (who avoid an estimated $1T a year) and policies that synergize with efforts to reduce Healthcare costs and control Climate Change Second key message: 2023 was the hottest year on record and Climate Change induced extreme weather- & climate-events cost the U.S. ~ $150 billion. Unless greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are rapidly reduced, more frequent & extreme events will burden future generations with higher costs, lower economic growth, & social disruption. Needed actions: 1.) Reduce fossil fuel use balanced by an increase in renewable/“zero-carbon” energy to ensure U.S. energy security; 2.) apply a progressive fee on GHG emissions to use market forces to cost-effectively lower fossil fuel use & GHG emissions; and 3.) China dominates manufacturing of renewable energy components & systems. The U.S. needs to reverse this and be the technological leader of the energy systems of the future. Third key message: U.S. Healthcare Costs are about $12,000 per person and consume about 18% of our Gross Domestic Product. This level of spending is much greater than all other wealthy peer countries (e.g., Germany, France, England) and U.S. health outcomes are generally the poorest: lowest life-expectancy at birth, highest maternal & infant mortality rates, highest obesity rate, it is a long list. Healthcare system reforms that emphasize preventive care and eliminate waste (an estimated 25 – 30% of healthcare spending) are needed. All the peer countries, with better health outcomes and lower costs, have universal healthcare coverage. The U.S. should transition from its fragmented public/private insurance to universal coverage for similar benefits."
2024 Candidate for Oregon State Senate District 1 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Todd Vaughn
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Marxist Democrats are completely in control now, and many of our Senators have been trying to seek common ground with them. This is a mistake that has led to the passage of a number of horrible bills. I will work with the handful of truly conservative Republican Senators who a ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Marxist Democrats are completely in control now, and many of our Senators have been trying to seek common ground with them. This is a mistake that has led to the passage of a number of horrible bills. I will work with the handful of truly conservative Republican Senators who are committed to "holding the line" and voting with our Platform. We never gain anything when we try to make deals with these Dems, and my opponent, David Brock Smith, continues to make this mistake over and over again. His voting record is filled with the evidence of compromised integrity... and his CPAC record is under 70%. This should be unacceptable to all Republicans who embrace conservative values. I promise to maintain a 90%+ CPAC rating. Second key message: Property ownership rights are so important to me as an owner of property in rural Southwest Oregon. The new Private Forest Accord is an abomination to all of us who believe in our right to control what we worked so hard to buy. It is especially egregious to those of us who make our living in the Timber-industry. Our counties are going broke, our schools are suffering, and all county services are being impacted... but worst of all, we are losing our ability to control our own property, and to manage it as we feel best. This is unconstitutional and we must fight back NOW! I will push back on legislation that results in this type of government over-reach, and I will work hard to eliminate restrictive regulations that accomplish nothing. Third key message: Being a member of a School Board, I am keenly aware of the frustration that parents are feeling with Oregon's public school system. Our quality of education is horrible and the amount of "woke" indoctrination is beyond reproach. It's time to do something different and I believe "School Choice" is the right answer. I will do everything possible to make this happen. I will also protect the rights of parents in every aspect. Guardianship belongs to mothers and fathers until our children are 18 years old, and the State of Oregon needs to allow us to make the decisions that affect our children without interference. HB2002b needs to be repealed immediately!"
2024 Candidate for Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioner Board District 4 (Nonpartisan)
Ryan Bowman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Tribal sovereignty is not just about the tribes. It is acknowledgement to a collective failure and when we account for it, we can begin to heal. Today our divide is growing and every effort we can make to unite is powerful. We all deserve better, and we will see it so. Second key ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Tribal sovereignty is not just about the tribes. It is acknowledgement to a collective failure and when we account for it, we can begin to heal. Today our divide is growing and every effort we can make to unite is powerful. We all deserve better, and we will see it so. Second key message: Water is not a commodity. "Water and Power", a documentary on National Geographic depicts the "water banking" fiasco that happened in California. The failures here must be learned from as we navigate water adjudication here in Whatcom County. If we value life in any fashion, we need to make water infrastructure and use a priority. There are far too many examples like Flint, MI - Jackson, MS - Honolulu, HI - many more current cities worldwide and the empire of Rome that show us failing to prioritize water is foolish. Let us not repeat mistakes but learn from them. Third key message: Air quality goes hand in hand with water quality and access. The truth is we have a housing crisis currently that is affecting the health and well-being of our communities. Yet we can survive without houses. What we cannot survive without is drinkable water and quality air. Somehow, we have lost these two items to Corporations who seek profit over progress, power over people, and control over freedom. There is so much to focus on these days, but I believe we need to go back to the very essentials and establish concrete security so that life can exist and address the other issues at hand. We need to get the cart behind the horse."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 (Green Party)
Beau Forte
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Universal Healthcare - right now, over 1000 Americans file for bankruptcy every day solely due to personal medical bills. We are the only industrialized nation that does not have a universal healthcare system. If you are diagnosed with cancer, your chances are almost 50% that fi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Universal Healthcare - right now, over 1000 Americans file for bankruptcy every day solely due to personal medical bills. We are the only industrialized nation that does not have a universal healthcare system. If you are diagnosed with cancer, your chances are almost 50% that fighting the disease will take everything you own within TWO YEARS. We can and must do better than this. Second key message: Expansion of Congress - in 1920, the United States has a population of approximately 106 million people, and those people were represented by 435 members of Congress. Today, we have a population of approximately 330 million people, but we are still only represented by 435 members of Congress. Expansion proportionate to population growth would have so many positive impacts for our nation. It would make it harder for political parties to gerrymander districts, make it harder for lobbyists and wealthy people to purchase votes, make it harder for elected representatives to hide from their constituents, and so much more. It would actually help us to begin to restore faith on our democracy, while curbing corruption. Third key message: Civil Rights - this applies to both home and abroad. Civil Rights are under attack globally right now. Here at home, women have lost the right to make decisions about their own bodies, The LGBTQ+ community are in danger of losing rights they thought they permanently attained not long ago, and elected officials want college kids to be investigated for having opinions that are unpopular to wealthy dark money donors. Abroad, we continue to support wars of genocide and regimes that implement an apartheid system over it's ingenious citizens, regimes that murder journalists, and regimes that are equally hostile to women and/or The LGBTQ+ community. Again, we can and must do better."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Austin (Nonpartisan)
Carmen Llanes Pulido
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must address Austin's high cost of living and income inequality, and take real measures to protect and produce truly affordable housing and protecting our quality of life. Our current administration has put deals with developers before the public, and recent policies have no on ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must address Austin's high cost of living and income inequality, and take real measures to protect and produce truly affordable housing and protecting our quality of life. Our current administration has put deals with developers before the public, and recent policies have no on-site affordability requirements nor protection of existing affordable housing and the people who live in it. We need policies and funding allocations that create real housing opportunities for those with low and moderate incomes. I have a track record of collaborating with developers and neighbors to create hundreds of new units of truly affordable housing, and protecting the rights of tenants and homeowners as we negotiate new and sustainable development. Second key message: We must update our critical infrastructure—including power and water—to insure our future quality of life as we grow and weather becomes more extreme. Instead of wasting tax dollars on expensive out-of-town consultants, we can instead address high rates, increase reliability, transition to cleaner energy, and protect our water supply by implementing recommendations from city staff, commissioners, and advocates. We can leverage and bring back utility elections to take control over our local public utilities. This administration, under the mayor's leadership, has attempted to permanently remove our ability to vote on our utilities; I'd bring back these elections and champion cost effective and sustainable solutions. Third key message: Austinites have more in common than in disagreement, and effectie governance can get us out of the divisive courtroom battles and all-day divided hearings we have gotten caught up in for year. Austin can once again be a beacon of creativity and innovation. This intergenerational, multicultural, politically and geographically diverse campaign is representative of inclusivity and common sense. As mayor, I pledge to work with all Austinites, including and especially across differences in opinion, to craft solutions that lower our costs and improve our quality of life."
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 6 (Democratic Party)
Jovan Jackson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Affordable Housing Second key message: Criminal Justice Reform Third key message: Free Mental Healthcare"
"First key message: Affordable Housing Second key message: Criminal Justice Reform Third key message: Free Mental Healthcare"
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 106 (Democratic Party)
Trina Borenstein
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Affordable housing - Our district, like nearly every district in the state, has an apparent housing shortage. There are honest, hard working people hiding in storage units, because they are unable to make enough money to afford lodging. The very few temporary shelters that exist ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Affordable housing - Our district, like nearly every district in the state, has an apparent housing shortage. There are honest, hard working people hiding in storage units, because they are unable to make enough money to afford lodging. The very few temporary shelters that exist have months-long waiting lists. People coming into our area to work may have the means, but finding a place can take weeks or months. In the 106th, we have space and empty buildings to spare, and it is wrong that they are unavailable to be utilized. This is not unfixable, there simply hasn't been the public will to do something about it. I intend to spearhead that will, and to make sure no one who lives in our area has to sleep in the cold. Second key message: In spite of state and federal efforts, the Internet availability of District 106 is unacceptably poor. Even people who can afford the inflated prices of Internet service providers find the service they pay for to be spotty and unreliable. We should not have to drive miles to a library to do a job search, research a school project, or conduct business. Fewer and fewer people spend the extra money on a land line, now that we depend so much on our cell phones for so many things. No matter what carrier you use, the coverage in the 106 is also spotty and unreliable. With government action, rural areas got electricity and telephone service thanks to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 and Communications Act of 1934. We can do that now. Third key message: very Michigan resident understands the importance of clean water. PFAS issues just south of us have brought this home to us resoundingly. Line 5 is a pipeline on the bottom of the Mackinac Straits, a turbulent area with direct flow into the three largest of the Great Lakes. Line 5 is decades past its expiration date, and lakebed erosion has barely been addressed. Any lost crude will be churned and spread among the lakes, probably before the spill is even detected. It would be another decade before work could begin on the proposed tunnel, during which Enbridge wants to keep the ancient pipeline in service. We cannot accept this risk to save a Canadian oil company a few tax dollars. Line 5 must be decommissioned as soon as possible."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 8 (Democratic Party)
Brian Garcia
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a product of our local public schools, fighting for public education and against ESA vouchers. Second key message: Abortion access and reproductive freedom for all. Third key message: Protecting voting rights and our democracy."
"First key message: As a product of our local public schools, fighting for public education and against ESA vouchers. Second key message: Abortion access and reproductive freedom for all. Third key message: Protecting voting rights and our democracy."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 124 (Democratic Party)
Tina Burns
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Democracy over autocracy. Second key message: Equal rights for everyone, regardless any and all individual uniqueness's, including women and their right to make their own healthcare decisions. Third key message: Money for YOU, not fossil fuel. Stop the $3 Billion + a year fossil f ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Democracy over autocracy. Second key message: Equal rights for everyone, regardless any and all individual uniqueness's, including women and their right to make their own healthcare decisions. Third key message: Money for YOU, not fossil fuel. Stop the $3 Billion + a year fossil fuel industry tax payer handouts; stop giving our natural resources away for free; close tax loopholes that help big businesses and hurt our small businesses. Fire the fossil fuel, anti government fox that was hired in 2022 to guard our Harrisburg hen house. We have lost way too man hens. It's time to hire a guard dog like me, Tina Burns, to watch out for our hens and best interests by putting people first over big corporate interests."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Daniel Veilleux
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: During the time I spent working in economic development, I learned that a strong economy depends on many factors, especially public education, infrastructure, and quality of life. My first key message is that support these factors to ensure the recruitment and retention of quality ...expand full answer."
"First key message: During the time I spent working in economic development, I learned that a strong economy depends on many factors, especially public education, infrastructure, and quality of life. My first key message is that support these factors to ensure the recruitment and retention of quality jobs in New Hampshire. This means ensuring that public schools are adequately funded and our educators are fully supported. Working to improve the safety and efficacy of our transportation system. Updating and diversifying our energy supply for the demands of a digital economy. And ensuring that all hard working Granite Staters have a safe, healthy environment with affordable housing and a livable wage. Second key message: New Hampshire relies heavily on tourism for its economic vitality. Maintaining clean air, water, and natural landscapes is crucial for attracting visitors and supporting the tourism industry. Sustainable practices and environmental conservation are essential to preserving the state’s natural beauty and ensuring the ongoing health of its economy. Efforts to protect New Hampshire’s environment not only benefit tourism but also enhance the quality of life for residents. That is why we need to support diversification of our energy supply to promote sustainability, oppose the push to develop unnecessary landfills in sensitive environmental areas, like Forest Lake State Park, and develop a safe and sustainable transportation infrastructure. Third key message: I am committed to breaking down the barriers of polarizing partisan politics in the House. The divisiveness we see today hinders progress and stifles innovative solutions. My approach focuses on finding common ground, listening to diverse perspectives, and fostering respectful dialogue. By prioritizing the needs of our constituents over party allegiance, we can collaborate on effective legislation that addresses pressing issues. I will continue to work to build bipartisan coalitions, ensuring that every voice is heard and that we create policies benefiting all Granite Staters."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 47 (Democratic Party)
Erin Brewer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Extreme partisanship is harming our state. Typical politicians aren’t listening, and they haven’t gotten us where we need to be. Brewer believes politics should be different. She believes in honesty, listening and service – not just scheming to get re-elected. The last few year ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Extreme partisanship is harming our state. Typical politicians aren’t listening, and they haven’t gotten us where we need to be. Brewer believes politics should be different. She believes in honesty, listening and service – not just scheming to get re-elected. The last few years, she’s spent a lot of time as an advocate at the state Capitol urging politicians to fund our schools and support our families. Instead, political infighting and corruption have wasted tax dollars and missed economic growth opportunities. Most issues transcend party lines, such as improving education, growing our economy, and improving healthcare. Brewer is ready work together to find common sense solutions that do the most good. Second key message: As a small business owner, Brewer understands that family businesses are vital to our communities. To be successful, companies need healthy, skilled employees. And, families need good-paying jobs to achieve financial stability and insulate them from rising inflation. The strength of our economy is directly tied to our quality of life. The investments our state makes in great public schools and universities, accessible healthcare, reliable infrastructure, and affordable housing allow our businesses to grow while attracting new corporate ventures. Brewer will support our Oklahoma-based businesses in energy, tech, healthcare, payroll, manufacturing, and more, ensuring they have the workforce and infrastructure to grow. Third key message: Brewer is a champion for public education. Public education is foundational to our democracy. Every student deserves an excellent neighborhood school with caring classroom teachers as promised in our state's constitution. The mass exodus of teachers from the classroom is our public schools’ greatest challenge. Dangerous politicians like Ryan Walter are harming our schools and our students. Brewer is prepared to hold him accountable for his mismanagement and division while shoring up the teacher pipeline to best serve our students."
2024 Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court (Democratic Party)
John Barrow
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe that Georgians have the same rights under the Georgia Constitution that we used to have under Roe v. Wade. And it’s clear from my opponent’s record that he believes that we do not. That’s the central issue in this election. Second key message: Experience representing rea ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe that Georgians have the same rights under the Georgia Constitution that we used to have under Roe v. Wade. And it’s clear from my opponent’s record that he believes that we do not. That’s the central issue in this election. Second key message: Experience representing real people, with real problems, in the real world, is an important qualification for the highest judicial office in the state. I have a quarter century of experience as a partner in a small law firm in a small town, litigating against some of the best lawyers across the state. My opponent has had 2 years experience as an associate in a Wall Street law firm. My experience has given me a breadth of experience in dealing with the problems of lawyers and their clients that my opponent lacks. Third key message: I believe that experience in elected office can be extremely valuable to the Supreme Court. I served for 24 years as an elected official – first as a county commissioner and then in Congress. That experience has given me an understanding of the challenges people face in virtually every walk of life. Very few members of the Supreme Court have any such experience, and my opponent has none."
2024 Candidate for Marion Township Board of Trustees At-large (Democratic Party)
Tim Hughes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to give a voice to the one-third of Marion Township voters who don’t usually vote for Republican candidates. Republicans have a monopoly on the present township board. Conservatively, the township is 25–35% Democrat. Presently, these people don’t have a voice on the board. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to give a voice to the one-third of Marion Township voters who don’t usually vote for Republican candidates. Republicans have a monopoly on the present township board. Conservatively, the township is 25–35% Democrat. Presently, these people don’t have a voice on the board. I would like to be their voice. Second key message: I am running for Marion Township trustee to bring my problem resolution skills -- honed during 20 years in program/project management in automotive -- to local government. I would like to offer those and my other corporate skills to the community I’ve retired to here in Livingston County. Third key message: My goal would be to help the Township develop a way to de-escalate heated encounters like the one we experienced recently around renewable energy project siting. I would look at Renewable Energy Siting evenly, responsibly and with the long-term future in mind while enabling our land to play a key role in meeting our nation’s clean energy targets."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 11 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ahsan Nasar
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Second key message: Fully Funded Affordable Housing for our Seniors, First Responders, Teachers, and Social Service workers. Third key message: Fully Funded and Effective Medicaid"
"First key message: Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza Second key message: Fully Funded Affordable Housing for our Seniors, First Responders, Teachers, and Social Service workers. Third key message: Fully Funded and Effective Medicaid"
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Robert Marshall
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: PUBLIC SAFETY. I am a strong proponent for public safety & law enforcement, which the Speaker cited as a reason for my removal from the Judiciary Committee "to help deliver the progressive outcomes our caucus is looking for". Colo Sun, Dec 13, 2023. One of my top priorities and fi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: PUBLIC SAFETY. I am a strong proponent for public safety & law enforcement, which the Speaker cited as a reason for my removal from the Judiciary Committee "to help deliver the progressive outcomes our caucus is looking for". Colo Sun, Dec 13, 2023. One of my top priorities and first bills I worked on when elected was a law to reduce auto thefts by treating all auto theft as a felony rather than simply as a property crime (i.e., based on monetary value). I was one of only 7 House Democrats who sponsored this law. But it has been cited as THE reason for a reduction in auto thefts statewide by 45% in just one year. Denver Gazette, May 6, 2024. Second key message: FAIRNESS. As one of the most fiscally conservative members legislators from either party, I frequently vote against special interest tax credits and exemptions no matter who may be the beneficiary. (Republicans have no problem voting for special interest tax breaks for groups they favor, like in the business community). But if someone has been left out of a benefit where they should have been included, I fight hard to ensure that is rectified. So I brought a referred measure to ensure veterans with an individual unemployability (IU) designation from the VA would also receive the disabled veteran homestead exemption and that seniors who rent their homes would also receive tax relief for their housing cost, not just those who own their home. Third key message: ENVIRONMENT. I am a very pro-business Democrat. But growing up in Colorado's mountains, I am a congenital conservationist and remember the "Brown Cloud" in the 1970s where we had "chewy air". Even if we halved our emissions/person since that time, when we double the population, we are again approaching many of the same issues regarding an unhealthy pollution of the air we breathe and water we drink. Once you emit pollutants off private property that enter public air space or water, it is now public business. So I have been, and will continue to be, a strong conservationist in the state house even while trying to provide business relief from other onerous non-environmental regulations."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 72 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tate Few
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Pro-Choice candidate that wants to ensure the privacy rights of women are protected in the state of SC. Second key message: Advocate for education reform by pushing for teacher pay raises, funding for public schools, and fighting for students to learn all aspects of history. Third ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Pro-Choice candidate that wants to ensure the privacy rights of women are protected in the state of SC. Second key message: Advocate for education reform by pushing for teacher pay raises, funding for public schools, and fighting for students to learn all aspects of history. Third key message: Raising the minimum wage for SC as it is currently unestablished, whereas we follow the federal guideline."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 3 (Democratic Party)
Debo Powers
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protect our Public Lands. 93% of House District 3 is public land and should be represented by a public lands advocate. Second key message: Quality Public Education. We need to change the state funding formula for public schools so that we can adequately fund quality public educa ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Protect our Public Lands. 93% of House District 3 is public land and should be represented by a public lands advocate. Second key message: Quality Public Education. We need to change the state funding formula for public schools so that we can adequately fund quality public education and pay our teachers a living wage. Third key message: Affordability. It is becoming harder for people to afford to live in House District 3, especially young adults and retired people on a fixed income. We need to lower residential property taxes and find affordable housing solutions."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 43 (Democratic Party)
Alexander Clark
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Representation should mean those you represent, not the ones you receive money from. Second key message: Voting people over a party is how we fix politics Third key message: Electing the next generation of legislators is the key to righting the ship"
"First key message: Representation should mean those you represent, not the ones you receive money from. Second key message: Voting people over a party is how we fix politics Third key message: Electing the next generation of legislators is the key to righting the ship"
2024 Candidate for Washington State Senate District 12 (Democratic Party)
Jim Mayhew
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Thriving Economy: In Olympia I will apply my business and accounting expertise to prioritize conditions for a thriving economy including a skilled workforce and family wage jobs, infrastructure investments to move people and goods safely and efficiently, safe communities for worke ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Thriving Economy: In Olympia I will apply my business and accounting expertise to prioritize conditions for a thriving economy including a skilled workforce and family wage jobs, infrastructure investments to move people and goods safely and efficiently, safe communities for workers and employers, and the conditions for businesses big and small and their workers to succeed. Second key message: Education & Opportunity: I am a product of our public education system and so personally know that this is a path to individual success and a strong community. That is why I will advocate for equitable distribution of resources, ensuring all schools have great facilities, teachers, equipment, and materials. I will work to increase affordable and available childcare, expand access to early childhood education programs, reduce class sizes, and ensure all students have access to a well-rounded curriculum that includes arts, music, and physical education and universal access to participation in after-school sports and other activities. Education is the cornerstone of democracy, and I will protect and improve it. Third key message: Choice: One of the clearest contrasts in this race is my unflinching commitment to reproductive health care and rights. In Olympia, I will be 100% Pro-Choice."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 41 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Adam Dweck
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Whether the perception or reality of crime, public safety is an issue that comes up over and over again. It's time to reassess New York's bail reform policy. The current criminal justice system's leniency towards repeat offenders puts law enforcement, and the public in danger, and ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Whether the perception or reality of crime, public safety is an issue that comes up over and over again. It's time to reassess New York's bail reform policy. The current criminal justice system's leniency towards repeat offenders puts law enforcement, and the public in danger, and requires decisive action, including the reinstatement of bail for those who pose a threat to our communities. Adam advocates for increased funding for law enforcement, ensuring they have the resources necessary to keep our streets safe. Second key message: Adam Dweck is against congestion pricing. New Yorkers are already burdened with excessive taxes, and a broken transit system that no amount of money can fix without reform. Furthermore many parts of the 41st Assembly District do not have reliable public transportation. Congestion tolling will only exacerbate the affordability crisis and worsen traffic conditions in Brooklyn. Adam is committed to easing the financial strain on residents. Third key message: Adam Dweck will be an unabashed voice for the people of New York. Insiders have eroded the public's trust in government, looting our taxes in the process. In the Assembly, Adam will push for good government initiatives such as term limits, and campaign finance reform. He will also work to make running for office more accessible to outsiders, as both major parties made it more difficult in recent years. Adam believes we need to open & expand the conversation of what government should look like so that all of our voices are heard, and decisions are being made collectively, not by corrupt insiders in smoke-filled backrooms."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 28 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Susan Black
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: A nation with no borders is no nation at all. We must enhance our border security, negotiate with the native communities, and do whatever we can to finish the wall. It is a national security threat to have unvetted military aged men crossing into Arizona by the hundreds of thousan ...expand full answer."
"First key message: A nation with no borders is no nation at all. We must enhance our border security, negotiate with the native communities, and do whatever we can to finish the wall. It is a national security threat to have unvetted military aged men crossing into Arizona by the hundreds of thousands. We need to fund enhanced border security at the state level and to demand changes at the federal level when it comes to processing illegal aliens. I support emulating Texas and nullification of the Federal Governments overreach by excercizing our State Sovereignty and declaring this crisis at the border an 'Invasion" with Article 4, section 4 of the US Constitution, we can secure the border. Understanding where the authority lies is important. Second key message: In 2023, Arizona had a $400 million dollar deficit. This deficit was in large part due to the advancement of numerous lobbyist-originated bills which bloated our budget and funded billions of dollars of one-off pet projects. My opponent pushed through more one-off pet projects for lobbyists than any other legislator in the entire State House, and I want to put an end to the excessive spending. We cannot keep electing faux-Republicans who promise fiscal conservatism while delivering massive government spending. I would be honored to serve on the Appropriations committee where I would aim to trim down and defeat excessive spending bills. To put it simply: if the budget isn’t balanced, it shouldn’t pass. We must be proactive in maintaining a Third key message: I am a staunch advocate of school choice & expanding access to excellent education for every family regardless of their income or zip code. We must eradicate woke teaching practices that tell children to judge one another by their skin color & instead focus on individual and academic achievement regardless of one’s inalienable characteristics. Arizona should have the best schools in the nation & every family should have choices at every level of education to best fit their needs & values. I will oppose all attempts by the radical left to force children into a one-size-fits-all system & to implement politicized content into our curricula. We need to educate children on skills to succeed in the next generation."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 21 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rick Wiles
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: America's borders - especially the southern border with Mexico - have been erased. Politicians talk about "the border crisis." It is not a crisis. It is a deliberate policy to eliminate America's borders. Our real opponents are not the illegal immigrants. Our true adversaries are ...expand full answer."
"First key message: America's borders - especially the southern border with Mexico - have been erased. Politicians talk about "the border crisis." It is not a crisis. It is a deliberate policy to eliminate America's borders. Our real opponents are not the illegal immigrants. Our true adversaries are the American globalists who want to merge North and South America into a unified state similar to the European Union. We must demand the re-establishment of our sovereign borders. We must also round up and deport every young Chinese man illegally inside the USA. They are a Trojan Horse army inside our land waiting on Xi Jinping's war cry. And we must round up and deport every violent criminal illegally inside our country. Second key message: The United States has been in a state of perpetual warfare since September 11, 2001. The U.S. invaded and occupied Afghanistan for 20 years. We invaded and bombed Iraq. We bombed Libya. The U.S. is illegally in Syria with military bases to protect American oil companies that are stealing Syria's oil. Our latest war folly is Ukraine. The U.S. has spent over $175 billion propping up the corrupt Ukrainian government since early 2022. American taxpayers are subsidizing Ukrainian government salaries, pensions, and social welfare programs. Israel is the other country with its snoot in the trough always wanting more money from America. I will oppose the funding of all foreign wars. Let them fight their own wars. Let's take care of America first. Third key message: Inflation is seriously hurting American families. As a young married man in the mid-1970s, I remember struggling to provide for my family. The USA was in a 15-year cycle that started during the presidency of Gerald Ford and ended during the presidency of George. H.W. Bush. We are in a new 15-year stagflation cycle. Inflation is caused by excessive government spending and foolish monetary policies by politicians and central bankers. Washington is spending $1Trillion every 100 days! Our government borrows money from foreign lenders so that it can give away the money to foreign governments. Total madness and foolishness! I will work to revive President Reagan's quest for a Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 49 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sheryl Adams
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Biden and Congressional Democrats’ policies for the economy have become untenable. The results of their policies have created a drastic cost of living increase that is not sustainable, with Californians being especially hard hit. Gas prices, groceries, and housing costs are all b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Biden and Congressional Democrats’ policies for the economy have become untenable. The results of their policies have created a drastic cost of living increase that is not sustainable, with Californians being especially hard hit. Gas prices, groceries, and housing costs are all burying working families. Especially in southern California where it has become increasingly difficult to buy even everyday essentials. Sheryl will fight for sensible economic policies that will benefit all people. She will vote to reduce red-tape and burdensome costs and regulations on small businesses, allowing them to thrive. She is committed to finding ways to reduce taxes on families, seniors, young adults, and small businesses. Second key message: Law enforcement must be supported and given all the tools and training necessary to do their jobs. Liberal Democrat policies have abandoned men and women in law enforcement. Laws that allow for early release, no cash bail or the lowering of some serious felonies to misdemeanors are putting everyday Americans at risk. Reading posts about your neighbors’ car being stolen or the local drug store being looted has become commonplace and somehow less alarming. That is not what America is about. Sheryl will work to ensure law enforcement has all the funding and tools necessary to protect our neighborhoods. She will vote against policies that favor criminals over victims and make our neighborhoods unsafe. Third key message: As parents, we are responsible for the health, well-being, and safety of our children. Liberal policies favoring schools making decisions about what is taught and whether or not a parent should receive information about their children’s health or mental wellness is unacceptable. Sheryl will fight to make sure that parents, not schools or teachers unions, are making the best decisions for our children."
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party)
David Hansberger
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Education in Delaware has been a terrible return on our investment, and a tragic fail for our children. Measured by Forbes, Delaware is one of the worst 5 States for overall grade level achievement scores, but in the top 5 for spending per pupil. For 8th grade math proficiency, ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Education in Delaware has been a terrible return on our investment, and a tragic fail for our children. Measured by Forbes, Delaware is one of the worst 5 States for overall grade level achievement scores, but in the top 5 for spending per pupil. For 8th grade math proficiency, we only have 18% passing grade level. How are they going to succeed at life, much less be able to pursue a valuable STEM field? Second key message: Fiscal responsibility has left Delaware. We used to have a fairly low cost of living state, but it doesn't feel like that any more. We need to stop overspending, reduce taxes on the lowest income groups, lower our cost of energy, and get back to a more competitive position. Third key message: We need to Bring Back Balance. Delaware has slid too far under the control of one party, and we need to restore a more central position."
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 (Republican Party)
Jim Marascio
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Fiscal responsibility: The most recent budget included a property tax increase above revenue neutral, with an effective rate of increase that was much higher for most homeowners. A priority of the Commission is maintaining home affordability. Yet for those who are not homeowners, ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Fiscal responsibility: The most recent budget included a property tax increase above revenue neutral, with an effective rate of increase that was much higher for most homeowners. A priority of the Commission is maintaining home affordability. Yet for those who are not homeowners, these tax increases are simply passed down as a portion of rental fees. Our government leaders must plan more strategically. Second key message: Accountability: The Commission recently introduced a $2.5B bond referendum for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. While we all want to support our students, we should first hold CMS accountable for their performance and current budget management. Additionally, in my discussions with the residents of District 6, I’ve found that very few understand that this bond can effectively be increased to more than $4B without voter approval. We’re borrowing from our future taxes to pay for the unclear initiatives of an entity that has consistently exhibited poor performance. We must find ways to hold those organizations the County is funding accountable for their actions and results. Third key message: Collaboration: When I speak with the people of District 6, I hear that they want a commissioner who will work for their constituents while collaborating with the other members of the County Commission and the various governmental entities that represent them. Throughout my professional career, I’ve held positions requiring me to build and work as a team member, while serving clients and internal customers. I will do the same here."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle Bone
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a political outsider. I don't owe anybody. My campaign is not funded by corporations, so I am not beholden to them. We need somebody that is thinking of the priorities of the district rather than the priorities of the big money that got them the three offices before this o ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a political outsider. I don't owe anybody. My campaign is not funded by corporations, so I am not beholden to them. We need somebody that is thinking of the priorities of the district rather than the priorities of the big money that got them the three offices before this one. Your priorities go first. Unlike some of my opponents, I am not a ladder climbing Republican that is always trying to get to the next office. You know these guys. They only respond to something when they think it is politically advantageous. I am here to serve you, not myself. Second key message: We have to get inflation under control. Our citizens are getting hammered by prices everywhere, and our government is at fault. In the last 4 years: -Gas is up 30% -Groceries are up 30-40% -Rent is out of control -Interest rates on a home are at 7% Most of this is due to the government borrowing money and handing it out in huge budgets. The Federal Budget was 4 trillion in 2019 . In 2024, the Federal Budget is 6.75 Trillion. That is a recipe for disaster. Fossil fuel regs aren't helping. The lifeblood of a farm is diesel. When diesel gets over $4.00 a gallon, farmers cant afford to run farms. In short, an extra $150 a week for groceries might seem like a rounding error to some candidates, but not to us! Third key message: Secure the southern border. Its not just people pouring into our cities and committing crimes against our citizens, 80,000 Americans a year are dying from Fentanyl overdoses. The fix is simple: -Reenact Trump era border policies -Build a border barrier (Texas has shown it works and they are just using razor wire. -Revamp the asylum application process."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 147 (Republican Party)
Claudio Gutierrez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe in a robust and well-funded police department to prevent crime. Second key message: I believe Houston's infrastructure has been neglected and needs to be improved. Third key message: I want to reduce corruption and frivolous spending by state institutions."
"First key message: I believe in a robust and well-funded police department to prevent crime. Second key message: I believe Houston's infrastructure has been neglected and needs to be improved. Third key message: I want to reduce corruption and frivolous spending by state institutions."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 131 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Russell Wilder
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to end "no excuse" absentee voting. I only want people to vote absentee that cannot make it to the polls such as military, college students away at school, people whose work has them out of town on assignment and verifiably physically handicapped. We have three weeks and tw ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to end "no excuse" absentee voting. I only want people to vote absentee that cannot make it to the polls such as military, college students away at school, people whose work has them out of town on assignment and verifiably physically handicapped. We have three weeks and two Saturday of early voting there is no need for an absentee ballot unless are away that month or physically unable to go to the polls. Second key message: I want to fight any legislation that would take local control away. There have been several Bills introduced in the last few legislative sessions to take the power of Counties and municipalities to set their own policy on things such as zoning and building standards. Citizens best served when the power is closest to them. Third key message: I want to lead the way in reducing or removing outdated or unnecessary regulations on businesses in Georgia. Too many of our regulations only hurt small businesses as large companies can deal with regulations easier because of their size."
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Middlesex District (Republican Party)
Carly Downs
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will always be honest with the constituents if I am elected. I will always do research with what information is out there and speak on both sides in order to get a full picture as to the issues that are at hand. Whether they may directly affect individuals in the state of Massac ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will always be honest with the constituents if I am elected. I will always do research with what information is out there and speak on both sides in order to get a full picture as to the issues that are at hand. Whether they may directly affect individuals in the state of Massachusetts or specifically to constituents in a local area such as 9th Middlesex. Second key message: I believe everyone should have a form of self-defense for themselves and their family. I believe with education and training that everyone would have a different perspective of firearms and why they are vital to our way of life for self-defense against any person or entity of government that may want to abuse authority or anyone that could become violent towards another individual. This country was founded on arms and ammunitions to defend their freedom and liberties that were given to them by God. I believe the reason why people dislike Firearms is because they kill more people quickly compared to other items used to harm another person. That is a fact nobody talks about and I'm willing to talk about. Third key message: I believe everyone should have more money in their pocket. Giving more money to problems does not fix the problems. Government has taken too much money from the people and has misinformed or directly lied to the people as to what the taxes are for and where the money is being spent. I believe that if we the people get into government we would have a opportunity to open the books and see where our money is going and how it is being spent and how we can recalculate the cost of problems that are in our cities. Whether it is Paving roads and sidewalks, maintenancing traffic lights and traffic signs as well as providing necessary resources to those that are disabled or are on fixed income and elderly."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 35-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Eric Onisko
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Mental illness is a pressing issue that requires compassionate and practical solutions. It's heartbreaking to see individuals living in our parks and woods without proper care and support. They deserve a safe and suitable place to call home, where they can receive the help they ne ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Mental illness is a pressing issue that requires compassionate and practical solutions. It's heartbreaking to see individuals living in our parks and woods without proper care and support. They deserve a safe and suitable place to call home, where they can receive the help they need. As candidate for 35th representative ,I am committed to finding a middle ground solution for those struggling with mental illness. We must work towards creating supportive housing options that provide a stable environment while offering necessary assistance and resources. Let's ensure that no one falls through the cracks and that everyone has access to the care they deserve. Join me in advocating for a more inclusive and understanding approach to mental heal Second key message: Regulations should support growth, not hinder it. It's time to address the barriers that are impeding progress in our state and local communities. Let's come together and advocate for reasonable solutions to make housing affordable once again. Affordable housing is a fundamental need for our residents, and it's crucial that we take action to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable homes. By reevaluating and streamlining regulations, we can pave the way for more accessible housing options and foster economic growth in our communities. I am committed to fighting for policies that promote affordability and sustainability in housing. It's time to stand up and make our voices heard - enough is enough. Third key message: Local municipalities play a vital role in our communities, and it's essential that they receive their fair share of taxes to support local initiatives and services. I believe that the state should prioritize giving back more of the taxes earned in local municipalities to ensure that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently. By returning a greater portion of taxes to local governments, we can empower communities to address their unique needs and invest in essential services such as infrastructure, education, and public safety. This partnership between the state and local municipalities is crucial for fostering growth and prosperity at the grassroots level. I am dedicated to advocating for equitable tax distribution and ensuring"
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 4 (Republican Party)
Cory Applegate
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Responsible Growth: I’m focused on promoting better jobs and lower costs for families. With responsible fiscal policy and fewer burdensome regulations, we can create more opportunities for everyone. Second key message: Public Safety: I support our law enforcement officers and firs ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Responsible Growth: I’m focused on promoting better jobs and lower costs for families. With responsible fiscal policy and fewer burdensome regulations, we can create more opportunities for everyone. Second key message: Public Safety: I support our law enforcement officers and first responders wholeheartedly. Protecting our neighborhoods is a top priority for all aspects of a prosperous civic life. I believe in strong immigration enforcement that makes up the difference where our state and federal governments have dropped the ball—it’s critical for keeping our community safe. Third key message: Improving Infrastructure for Economic Opportunity: Better roads, transportation, and utilities are essential for growing our economy and attracting new businesses. I’m committed to smart, efficient infrastructure investments that support economic growth."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 115 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Moises Benhabib
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Tackling the affordability crisis Second key message: Lowering property taxes Third key message: Lowering property insurance"
"First key message: Tackling the affordability crisis Second key message: Lowering property taxes Third key message: Lowering property insurance"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jerry Sonnenberg
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The border crisis is key to keeping our citizens safe. Without borders we have no country. The flow of illegal immigrants into our communities has not only created a financial crisis for these residents but has increased crime. The open borders has also opened a super-highway for ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The border crisis is key to keeping our citizens safe. Without borders we have no country. The flow of illegal immigrants into our communities has not only created a financial crisis for these residents but has increased crime. The open borders has also opened a super-highway for drug trafficking from drug cartels from our southern neighbors. Second key message: Inflation has cost the average family an extra $15,000 to maintain the same standard of living that they had just a couple of years ago. I don't know of many people that have had an increase in their wages to cover the higher cost of everyday necessities. Our national debt as well as our government printing and distributing more money has devalued every citizens bank account and until we cap our debt and get our spending under control, government will drive its citizens into the poor house. Third key message: Polarization and divisiveness in government has led the citizens to not trust their leaders. Integrity and character should be a priority among our leaders and even though our elected officials may disagree on policy, they should work to solve the problems of this country and quit playing political games. The people of America deserve a representative that has a proven track record of solving problems with integrity and character."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 32 (Republican Party)
Jim Shaw
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The three core tenants to my campaign are Land, Livelihoods and Legacies. I am running to protect and preserve the Land we have all worked so hard for, maintaining the quiet, peaceful, rural way of life and ensuring this district is in a better place for our children and grandchil ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The three core tenants to my campaign are Land, Livelihoods and Legacies. I am running to protect and preserve the Land we have all worked so hard for, maintaining the quiet, peaceful, rural way of life and ensuring this district is in a better place for our children and grandchildren to raise their families. Second key message: The tax payer subsidized "green energy" agenda is attacking rural America. This huge land grab is destroying our agriculture and ranching communities, our overall way of life and working to eradicate the oil and gas industry. I aim to put a stop to this and fight for the best interests of the constituents in HD32 as opposed to big corporate special interests. Third key message: The inefficiency and waste at our state capitol is at an all-time high. We need true conservative, servant-oriented leadership that actually works for the people of Oklahoma, not the other way around. We need to stop spending money we don't have for outcomes we don't want."
2024 Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 11 (Republican Party)
Joshua Ayala
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Unity is important because, growing up in these areas, being a mixed-race individual had many struggles, including segregation. I know we can improve unity with effort from the community, programs, and awareness. Second key message: Family, which I believe is the cornerstone of th ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Unity is important because, growing up in these areas, being a mixed-race individual had many struggles, including segregation. I know we can improve unity with effort from the community, programs, and awareness. Second key message: Family, which I believe is the cornerstone of the community in which I am a fifth-generation Arizonan, Increasing programs and events surrounding family togetherness are vital to a healthy, growing community. Third key message: Safety is vital to our area as drug use and homelessness increase. My focus is to work with city officials to increase policing. I have experienced firsthand when my home was broken into and many things stolen, with the police taking 3 hours or more to show up in South Phoenix. When I was a resident of Awatukee, my niece accidentally dialed the police, and they were there in under 5 minutes. I will work hard for the community so that we get the same response time and treatment as the example I gave."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Idaho District 2 (Independent) (Lost in Primary)
Pro-Life
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Abortion is murder. When sperm meets egg a new person is on earth. I will seek to establish legal personhood for the unborn child. Second key message: There are only 2 sexes, male and female. I will seek legislation to establish this fact. I will also speak up fervently Third ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Abortion is murder. When sperm meets egg a new person is on earth. I will seek to establish legal personhood for the unborn child. Second key message: There are only 2 sexes, male and female. I will seek legislation to establish this fact. I will also speak up fervently Third key message: Our fiat currency is a ponzi scheme and it will someday end and we will have lost our freedom. Fake money."
2024 Candidate for Leander Independent School District Place 3 (Nonpartisan)
Jim Sneeringer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Academic excellence Second key message: Parent involvement Third key message: Financial Responsibility"
"First key message: Academic excellence Second key message: Parent involvement Third key message: Financial Responsibility"
2024 Candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 29 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Phil Bruce
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Community-Driven Leadership: My journey has been one of community service and understanding diverse needs. I'm committed to bringing a fresh, inclusive perspective to address the challenges and opportunities in District 29, emphasizing the importance of listening to and actively e ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Community-Driven Leadership: My journey has been one of community service and understanding diverse needs. I'm committed to bringing a fresh, inclusive perspective to address the challenges and opportunities in District 29, emphasizing the importance of listening to and actively engaging with all community members. Second key message: Passion for Sustainable Development: With extensive volunteer work and a deep commitment to our community, I advocate for environmental sustainability, public health, and equitable economic growth. My vision is to create a resilient, thriving District 29 that prioritizes the well-being and prosperity of every resident. Third key message: Proactive and Inclusive Policymaking: Leveraging my unique background and community involvement, I aim to introduce proactive, evidence-based policies that anticipate our future needs. I stand for governance that not only listens but acts, ensuring that every voice in District 29 is heard and valued."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 1 (Withdrawn)
Andrey Wilke
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Cutting Down The Crime Rate In Our Community Second key message: Equal Rights For Women And LGBTQI+ Individuals Third key message: Affordable Housing And Healthcare"
"First key message: Cutting Down The Crime Rate In Our Community Second key message: Equal Rights For Women And LGBTQI+ Individuals Third key message: Affordable Housing And Healthcare"
2024 Candidate for School District of Manatee County school board District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Mark Stanoch
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Focus on the Fundamentals Nearly half of our students are not reading at grade level and there are "D" rated schools. This needs to be addressed at the lower grades. ELA scores must improve. The Board should direct Administration to evaluate successful programs in other districts ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Focus on the Fundamentals Nearly half of our students are not reading at grade level and there are "D" rated schools. This needs to be addressed at the lower grades. ELA scores must improve. The Board should direct Administration to evaluate successful programs in other districts to help fast-track our own programs. We must enhance current initiatives like the Early Learning VPK programs and address the needs of our English Language Learners (ELL’s). Innovative solutions that potentially engage retirees and other volunteers to provision various supplemental programs may be one of the most cost-effective ways to complement the classroom work of our professional staff, and accelerate results. All stakeholders must be involved Second key message: Enhance School/Community Collaboration Our Manatee County School Board should be representative of the stakeholders in our community. We should encourage input from various school committees and forums. The board is the decision-making body to which all educational needs and recommendations are conveyed, considered and evaluated. Curriculum and programs to enhance the educational success of our students are the focus. All initiatives must have the participation of professional staff, administrators, parents and guardians, students, and taxpayers. The board must have a full perspective of issues, challenges and needs. It is also crucial for our board to reach out and partner with other elected officials as well as local employers. Third key message: Invest Wisely, Spend Smartly .Financial oversight does not provide financial insight. We need to ensure that every budget item is providing appropriate value and supporting desired results. Measuring student success is a key performance indicator. Once budgets are established, the process of how and why products and services are acquired should be reviewed at length. All assumptions and forecasts used in developing the annual budget should be carefully reviewed and shared with the stakeholders. Spending smarter by identifying improvement opportunities will allow us to ensure our teachers are paid competitively, attracting and retaining the best talent. Spending smartly will also help to have well equipped and supplied classrooms."
2024 Candidate for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, District 5 (Nonpartisan)
Melinda Rogers
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I commit to advocate for school policies that cater to the needs of every student in the district, ensuring equal access to the high-quality and free public education they rightfully deserve. Emphasizing a problem-solving approach, I aim to address current shortcomings so we can m ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I commit to advocate for school policies that cater to the needs of every student in the district, ensuring equal access to the high-quality and free public education they rightfully deserve. Emphasizing a problem-solving approach, I aim to address current shortcomings so we can meet the specific needs of Virginia Beach students. By keeping the focus squarely on our community, we can ensure that the concerns of our students, staff, and families take precedence over outside influences. Second key message: To guarantee the highest quality of education for our community’s students, emphasis in the school budget should be on staff retention and commitment to being a responsible steward of the funds entrusted to us by the community. Recognizing the nationwide staffing crisis in education, my goal is to motivate Virginia Beach City Public Schools employees to remain dedicated to our institution. Third key message: In the 2024 – 2025 school year, the division has a budget of nearly $1.2 billion, yet we still face shortfalls within the classroom leaving teachers stretched to purchase critical supplies. Furthermore, we fail to provide sufficient resources and staffing for our student population and are facing increased class sizes and an inability to maintain our infrastructure. These circumstances are a result of fiscally irresponsible budgetary practices. When elected, I will critically review the budget and vote for budgetary priorities which reflect the core values of VBCPS, which begin with putting students first."
2024 Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 10 (Libertarian Party) (Lost in Primary)
Daniel Caldwell
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Like an optometrist prescribing glasses, I plan to implement small, specific improvements designed to make a big difference for the quality of life for children and for the focus and quality of education. Second key message: The existing curriculum standards for Texas public schoo ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Like an optometrist prescribing glasses, I plan to implement small, specific improvements designed to make a big difference for the quality of life for children and for the focus and quality of education. Second key message: The existing curriculum standards for Texas public schools are misguided, outdated, and poorly written. I advocate for redirecting the emphasis on career-readiness, inclusion of technology, and application of critical thinking, decision-making, and goal setting skills. Third key message: Schools are intended to "preserv[e] the liberties and rights of the people," (Tex. Const. Art. 7 Sec. 1) serving our communities, not compel our attendance nor control our families."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 26 (Independent) (Withdrawn)
James Speaker
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Medicare For All Second key message: Pro Life (For The Entire Life) Third key message: Fighting for the Working Class"
"First key message: Medicare For All Second key message: Pro Life (For The Entire Life) Third key message: Fighting for the Working Class"
2024 Candidate for Thurston County Commissioner Board District 2 (Independent Party)
JW Foster
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My first priority is to review the budget process and make sure that are revenues match well with our service delivery. Every dollar the taxpayers provide needs to be accounted for and support efficient and effective programs that help keep Thurston County a safe and healthy envir ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My first priority is to review the budget process and make sure that are revenues match well with our service delivery. Every dollar the taxpayers provide needs to be accounted for and support efficient and effective programs that help keep Thurston County a safe and healthy environment for our residents and visitors. Second key message: Economic vitality. Working with the Economic Development Council, local Chambers of Commerce, industry leaders and business owners to create and support a thriving economy. Third key message: Balancing property rights with smart, sustainable development; creating more available and attainable housing, while maintaining open space, farmland and sensitive natural places in order to preserve the character of our county."
2024 Candidate for Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Tim Lonergan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: On time service Second key message: Employee safety Third key message: Stay under budget and expand services."
"First key message: On time service Second key message: Employee safety Third key message: Stay under budget and expand services."
2024 Candidate for Montebello Unified School Board At-large (Nonpartisan)
Aaron Reveles
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Prioritizing Student Success: I am committed to improving educational outcomes for all students in the Montebello Unified School District. This includes advocating for increased resources, supportive learning environments, and programs that address the diverse needs of our student ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Prioritizing Student Success: I am committed to improving educational outcomes for all students in the Montebello Unified School District. This includes advocating for increased resources, supportive learning environments, and programs that address the diverse needs of our student population. Second key message: Democratizing the School Board: I believe in creating a more inclusive and transparent school board that truly represents our community. By pushing for ranked-choice voting and holding regular town halls, I will ensure that parents, teachers, and community members have a voice in decision-making processes. Third key message: Supporting Workers and Teachers: I am dedicated to advocating for fair wages and benefits for teachers and staff, recognizing that their well-being is essential for creating a thriving educational environment. I will work to retain qualified educators and support their professional development, ensuring that our students receive the best education possible."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55
Katrina Sexton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public tax dollars belong to the public and should serve the public. Second key message: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege to be dictated by corporations. Third key message: Poverty is not a life choice and people should not be forced to fight it alone."
"First key message: Public tax dollars belong to the public and should serve the public. Second key message: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege to be dictated by corporations. Third key message: Poverty is not a life choice and people should not be forced to fight it alone."
2024 Candidate for Ada County Sheriff (Constitution Party)
Doug Traubel
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Bill of Rights are non-partisan. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County. Baked into his oath is a duty to defend the rights of the one true minority in a Constitutional Republic: The individual – not groups of individuals. I do not bow to the loudest vo ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Bill of Rights are non-partisan. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County. Baked into his oath is a duty to defend the rights of the one true minority in a Constitutional Republic: The individual – not groups of individuals. I do not bow to the loudest voices or largest crowds. In the Book of Acts we see the status of a citizen when Paul who is about to be whipped asks the Roman Officer, “Is this how you treat a Roman citizen?” I see everyone as Paul with equal value and accountability under the law. Second key message: The “War on Police” must be countered with bold leadership rooted in real police experience and knowledge of the Marxist strategies undermining our quality of life and liberties nationally. We see the condition of areas of the country where chaos fills the law enforcement leadership vacuum. My objective is to “Stop the Slide to Seattle” by reshaping the culture of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office through an oath-centered lens, to be more effective in the detection and suppression of crime, more accountable to the public trust and dependent on volunteers in the roles of reserve deputies and posse members. Third key message: Readiness and Constitutional Rights. I will build a reputation for Law and Order in Ada County that reaches Portland. Generational Idahoans and new residents alike voted with their feet that it is better here than “woke,” crime ridden, broken places across the country. We are one crisis away from being tested. My oath is not to a person: not a judge, a mayor, the governor, and not to the president. My oath is to the Idaho and U.S. Constitutions. The Bill of Rights are the untouchables. I will defend your God-given rights."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 36 (Forward Party)
Eric Mulder
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Transparency- ensuring all governing bodies in Colorado comply record keeping requirements, also promoting remote access for governing body meetings so that all constituents have the chance to actively participate in all levels of governance. Second key message: Democracy- shiftin ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Transparency- ensuring all governing bodies in Colorado comply record keeping requirements, also promoting remote access for governing body meetings so that all constituents have the chance to actively participate in all levels of governance. Second key message: Democracy- shifting the Overton window back towards acceptable political discourse that promotes human dignity by offering voters more choices than just two parties. By amplifying other parties besides the two major parties, we give voters more opportunities to be heard and increase the chances of getting more perspectives in government working toward consensus versus "my-way-or-the-highway" politics. I also support ranked choice voting as a means of giving voters better representation by allowing more candidates to run and helping communities find representatives that more people can agree on. Third key message: Opportunity- Colorado faces housing challenges that contribute toward homelessness and lack of affordable housing options for residents already negatively impacted by inflation and the soaring cost of living. We must promote and encourage the development of alternative and mixed development housing so that more people have more options for housing that fits their needs."
2024 Candidate for Washington Commissioner of Insurance (No party preference) (Lost in Primary)
Jonathan Hendrix
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Vote for me so I can apply my leadership experience, background and knowledge to modernize our insurance system in three areas: affordability, access to coverage and customer experience. Also, as insurance companies apply Artificial Intelligence to improve operations and redu ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Vote for me so I can apply my leadership experience, background and knowledge to modernize our insurance system in three areas: affordability, access to coverage and customer experience. Also, as insurance companies apply Artificial Intelligence to improve operations and reduce risk, we will work to ensure that does not infringe on our rights. Second key message: I commit to working with members of both parties, the politically homeless and market stakeholders to find sensible solutions to make the insurance market in Washington healthy, effective and affordable. Third key message: Healthy communities and business are pivotal for a healthy insurance market. People who buy, maintain and use insurance need to make ends meet. I want to help Washington families and business make ends meet. I will ensure that you can rely on a healthy insurance market to protect you from the hazards of life's journeys."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 18 (Democratic Party)
Karyssa Dow
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As someone who attended private school through high school, I put my daughter in public school for a reason. As the oldest in my family, I got to see the opportunities afforded to my younger siblings and cousins through public schools that I didn’t have because it was assumed that ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As someone who attended private school through high school, I put my daughter in public school for a reason. As the oldest in my family, I got to see the opportunities afforded to my younger siblings and cousins through public schools that I didn’t have because it was assumed that families were able to pay for them privately. Every child deserves access to a safe, quality, and dignified education. Second key message: Oregon’s constitution enshrines reproductive rights, but Project 2025 seeks to use federal law to overrule state laws. Every person, and family, deserve the freedom to make their own family planning choices without the government invading their home and doctor’s office. Additionally, doctors deserve the right to practice medicine without the threat of criminal prosecution for providing proper medical treatment to their patients. Third key message: It’s a fact that Oregon needs more housing, but it is also a fact that our farmlands and forests are crucial to the fight against climate change. We have had urban growth boundary rules that have worked well for over 50 years and we can’t throw them aside in the work of increasing housing supply. We need to maintain and respect the UGB rules. It is actually cheaper for taxpayers to increase housing density within cities that already have existing infrastructure for sewer, utilities, and public transit. Affordable housing developments that are a 15-20 minute drive from schools, stores, and jobs are not actually affordable for lower incomes because they require a vehicle to access those things."
2024 Candidate for Hoke County Board of Commissioners (Democratic Party)
Lent Christopher Carr II
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Besides having run large Corporations, balancing within the means budgets, and learning the art of listening more to every stakeholder (in this case the citizens) rather than talking, I’ve enjoyed sustainable growth of every corporation I’ve ever been entrusted to lead as a servan ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Besides having run large Corporations, balancing within the means budgets, and learning the art of listening more to every stakeholder (in this case the citizens) rather than talking, I’ve enjoyed sustainable growth of every corporation I’ve ever been entrusted to lead as a servant/team player with proven results that keep on giving. In my experience as a listening leader/servant taking part of multi-concentrated boards, the continuity for success always was discovered when all involved was heard on equal footing. This is why such effective experience I plan to bring to the Board of Commission by committing to hold Town Hall Meetings (outside of the Commissioner’s regularly scheduled Commission meetings) with Hoke’s citizens 2X Month. Second key message: “PRIORITIZE” needs in contravention to wants by listening to the citizens, specialists for any given project or undertaking and studying the subject-matter in detail. Secondly, as a researcher, I would do my homework and share my findings as they are so consensus for such is sound, and non-risky to our County. Thirdly, it is essential to visit every quadrant of Hoke with a hand on approach and find solutions to cure unstable communities without disturbing the natural habitat (where possible) of our citizens, forest, wildlife, waters and agricultural boundaries. Fourthly, in my opinion, we should not be forcing extravagant housing developments that most of our citizens are unable to secure at this time due to post-pandemic strain, inflation Third key message: Having conversed (through our canvasing campaign) with our citizens, door to door, one on one, and home to home, for the past 6 years, (I GET IT!) is why I have made Economic Development and luring new Business Industries to Hoke County a top priority in which will inevitably produce innovative Job Growth, Hoke’s very own Mall, (one in which not one cent of our budget revenue would be required under my shovel ready plan) youth and adult focused entertainment amenities, true and reliable revenue (capital outlay) and lower tax brackets in all areas of our taxing system—without having to “rob Peter to pay Paul,” and all the Disciples! Something the current Board has mastered over the years due to their refusal to be transparent & accountable."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 78 (Democratic Party)
Dylan Gross
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Cutting Ohio's high gas tax and correcting the high cost of living. Second key message: Expanding availability and affordability of Ohio's healthcare system. Third key message: Working to bring change to victim advocacy and victim protection laws."
"First key message: Cutting Ohio's high gas tax and correcting the high cost of living. Second key message: Expanding availability and affordability of Ohio's healthcare system. Third key message: Working to bring change to victim advocacy and victim protection laws."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 73 (Democratic Party)
Hollie Payton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Disability Rights is something that I will fight for. All individuals, regardless of their abilities, should have the right to equality and inclusion in all aspects of life. Second key message: I am passionate about standing up for Women's Rights. This includes being free from dom ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Disability Rights is something that I will fight for. All individuals, regardless of their abilities, should have the right to equality and inclusion in all aspects of life. Second key message: I am passionate about standing up for Women's Rights. This includes being free from domestic violence, having equal pay, and body autonomy. Every human should have the right to their own body and medical decisions. Third key message: I believe that Housing Inequality needs addressed. Indiana’s legislatures should encourage more affordable housing by looking into rent control laws. As of currently, Indiana doesn't have a state-wide rent control law, which is detrimental to low-income households. Without the state-wide rent control law in place, landlords can increase rent by any amount, with the exceptions of retaliation, discrimination, or in the middle of a lease’s term. We need to offer solutions to fix our housing crisis here in Indiana."
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 44 (Democratic Party)
Greg Green
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Utah has always been a welcoming community to immigrants, but has noticeable problems for race, culture and religion that are born from ignorance and bias. I fully support DEI programs in our community, and especially in schools and the workp ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Utah has always been a welcoming community to immigrants, but has noticeable problems for race, culture and religion that are born from ignorance and bias. I fully support DEI programs in our community, and especially in schools and the workplace. We need to fight attempts to repeal D&I programs. For those not familiar with the Utah Compact on Immigration, please take a moment to read it. Losing diversity is a losing business. Whether it’s our schools, our businesses, our professional teams, or within the community; failing to recognize the value of diversity in our spaces only hurts Utah. Second key message: Environment Air quality, water rights and the drying of the Great Salt Lake are primary issues, but there is more. The saying “A rising tide lifts all boats” can be applied here. If we think broadly about the economies within Utah, and share a desire to improve outcomes for our neighboring counties, we all benefit. The Great Salt Lake Collaborative has stark warnings for the future of the Great Salt Lake and surrounding communities as its shores shrink and expose toxic dust. Utah recently announced its selection by the IOC for the 2034 Winter Olympics, but the announcement comes with a mandate to improve air quality before we host this international event. Third key message: Good Government On Gerrymandering: Utah has some of the best voting policies in the nation, but fall under extreme partisan gerrymandering. I support the lawsuit that Better Boundaries has brought forward, and expect to see this case brought before the Utah Supreme Court. On Elections: Utah has one of the best vote-by-mail systems in the United States. I want to keep our system of voting accessible, effective and secure. We don’t need barriers to access, and we shouldn’t need to opt-in to receive a ballot. On Sovereignty: Utah is a member state of the USA, & as such sovereignty is at the federal level. This is an actual issue that the Utah Legislature & State Attorney General regularly flaunt. We need to focus on local controls & issues."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 62 (Democratic Party)
Marjorie Benbow
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: EDUCATION: From a long line of educators and previously an educator myself, I will promote the NC Constitutional right to good education for our children. North Carolina teachers are among the lowest paid teachers in the nation, it is time to change that statistic! Second key ...expand full answer."
"First key message: EDUCATION: From a long line of educators and previously an educator myself, I will promote the NC Constitutional right to good education for our children. North Carolina teachers are among the lowest paid teachers in the nation, it is time to change that statistic! Second key message: HUMAN RIGHTS: I will advocate for human rights - this includes the right for a woman with her physician to make medical decisions. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: There used to be a saying that "all politics are local." Recent laws have eviscerated that phrase by requiring that local governments seek the approval of the WHOLE legislature to shape the face of their community. Third key message: GOOD JOBS FOR NC I am pro-economic development and will focus on bringing clean, high-paying jobs to North Carolina. An excellent educational system plays a critical role in attracting, retaining and expanding businesses. A healthy workforce and excellent infrastructure (e.g. roads, airports, rail, ports, communications) are other components to bringing good jobs to North Carolinians. A FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE MODERATE I will apply my business and legal acumen to watch over the NC state budget and act in fiscally conservative manner. "
2024 Candidate for Orange County Supervisor of Elections (Democratic Party)
Karen Castor Dentel
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Expand Access with new Early Voting Sites, Satellite Locations, and an innovative VoteMobile: With our ever growing population in Orange County, it makes sense that we would need to keep up with that growth by adding additional Early Voting sites making them more accessible. Whil ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Expand Access with new Early Voting Sites, Satellite Locations, and an innovative VoteMobile: With our ever growing population in Orange County, it makes sense that we would need to keep up with that growth by adding additional Early Voting sites making them more accessible. While the Supervisor of Elections office is centrally located, it’s not easy to get to for many residents. Karen will establish Satellite Offices for convenient access so that voters can update their addresses & signatures, register to vote or drop off their ballots. To make sure that the office is proactively engaging residents, she will establish a Votemobile to target voting deserts, visit senior centers, attend parades, and generate enthusiasm for civic engagement. Second key message: Increase Turnout through Effective Communication and Outreach: The role of the Supervisor is to ensure that voters understand how, when, and where to vote, along with how the changes in voting laws affect their ability to make their voices heard. She’ll make sure voters know how to re-enroll in the Vote-by-Mail ballot process and maintain their active voter registration status. As Supervisor, Karen will increase election information throughout the year and in between election cycles through multiple languages and media formats so voters are empowered to engage in the democratic process. Building on her educational background, she will invest in voter education in our schools and partner with civic organizations to meet the needs of voters. Third key message: Safeguard our Elections Process: As an experienced elected official and public servant, Karen knows the importance of avoiding even the appearance of impropriety. She will institute an Office Code of Ethics and make sure all contracts go through a competitive bid process. Karen will ask the Orange County Comptroller to conduct an independent audit of the operations to restore public confidence in the office. She will continue the new live streaming of the ballot counting process created by the current Supervisor of Elections, and she will work to build trust through honest, accurate, and timely election results."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyra Kennedy
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am the most experienced candidate in this race. I have worked on public policy in Colorado with countless legislators, executive branch leaders, and advocates over the last seven years. I know how to win big fights at the Capitol because I’ve been doing it. While much of my poli ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am the most experienced candidate in this race. I have worked on public policy in Colorado with countless legislators, executive branch leaders, and advocates over the last seven years. I know how to win big fights at the Capitol because I’ve been doing it. While much of my policy work has been on expanding access to healthcare, mental health, and higher education, I have also worked on policies impacting abortion rights, gun violence prevention, and collective bargaining. Second key message: I’m the most progressive candidate in this race. I’ve seen the way the sausage is made, and it’s not pretty. There are too many legislators who think stakeholding means meeting your opponents in the middle. While I certainly value the stakeholding work that must be done, it’s often the case that our legislators must stand and fight. There’s no meeting the fossil fuels industry in the middle when it comes to climate change. There’s no meeting corporate healthcare interests in the middle when it comes to building a better healthcare system that actually puts people at the center. Third key message: I’ve always cared about climate change, abortion rights, gun violence prevention, and public education, but having my daughter, Lennon, changed everything for me. Everything just feels twice as urgent as it used to. I’m not interested in slow, incremental change. I’m interested in building a healthier, safer, and more resilient community NOW."
2024 Candidate for Forsyth County Commissioner Board District 5 (Democratic Party)
Cary S. Green
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe a Democratic voice on the County Commission is vital to achieve balance and ensure multiple points of view are considered. Second key message: As a former Fortune 500 executive, I bring a unique set of skills and life experiences to the job of County Commissioner. Third ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe a Democratic voice on the County Commission is vital to achieve balance and ensure multiple points of view are considered. Second key message: As a former Fortune 500 executive, I bring a unique set of skills and life experiences to the job of County Commissioner. Third key message: District 5 is at the center of the most significant corporate development in the County. We need a Commissioner with the experience necessary to properly manage this growth."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 48 (Democratic Party)
Anne Ross
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I just want everyone to be free to live their best lives without government overreach into their personal decisions. Second key message: I want everyone to have a fair shake at building wealth for themselves and their families. I want everyone to be able to retire with dignity and ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I just want everyone to be free to live their best lives without government overreach into their personal decisions. Second key message: I want everyone to have a fair shake at building wealth for themselves and their families. I want everyone to be able to retire with dignity and have the health care and services they need. Third key message: I want everyone to be able to access and enjoy our state's vast and pristine public lands and waterways."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 24 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Francine Ly
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My commitment to America’s servicemembers and veterans are equal to the full measure of devotion that they have committed to our country. I am determined to make sure Veterans are provided with a smooth transition from active duty to civilian life by supporting legislation to give ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My commitment to America’s servicemembers and veterans are equal to the full measure of devotion that they have committed to our country. I am determined to make sure Veterans are provided with a smooth transition from active duty to civilian life by supporting legislation to give the VA and the Department of Defense the support that is needed to support our Veterans. Our Armed Forces and Veterans put their lives on the line daily to keep America safe. I will prioritize ensuring Veterans are provided the same top-notch benefits as government officials like guaranteed healthcare and housing. Second key message: I will work to codify Roe, as such my policies will ensure that everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, have the freedom to decide if, when, and how to become a parent or grow their families. I will keep fighting until every person, no matter where we live, how much money we make, or what we look like, has the freedom to make our own decisions about our lives and futures. Third key message: I grew up with products in our homes, stores, workplaces, and communities stamped “Made in America” and I will expand support for American manufacturing to ensure that for our future generation. My policies will be dedicated to bringing American Pride back to our shores through critical investments in local businesses."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 10 (Democratic Party)
Dan McGregor
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Ohioans Have the Power to Shape Their Future Second key message: All Voting Ohioans Should Vote On Behalf the Generation(s) Behind Them Third key message: Ohioans Must Accept That We Either Stand United or Fall Divided"
"First key message: Ohioans Have the Power to Shape Their Future Second key message: All Voting Ohioans Should Vote On Behalf the Generation(s) Behind Them Third key message: Ohioans Must Accept That We Either Stand United or Fall Divided"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Camero
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protection of our rights currently being erroded Second key message: Clarification of and/or creation of laws ensuring Justice is not 2 tiered Third key message: Increasing Federal Funding in our High Growth and productive district"
"First key message: Protection of our rights currently being erroded Second key message: Clarification of and/or creation of laws ensuring Justice is not 2 tiered Third key message: Increasing Federal Funding in our High Growth and productive district"
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party)
Joni Cochran
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public education is the key to a well-functioning society and a well-functioning democracy. Second key message: As a responsible gun owner and the grandmother of a fourth grader, I fully support the 2nd Amendment and the rights it conveys to us as citizens of the United States, wh ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Public education is the key to a well-functioning society and a well-functioning democracy. Second key message: As a responsible gun owner and the grandmother of a fourth grader, I fully support the 2nd Amendment and the rights it conveys to us as citizens of the United States, while also being concerned about her safety in school and as well as our safety just living our lives. Third key message: We must fight to protect our freedoms by empowering the citizens of Tennessee and ensuring that everyone is treated equally. When you are empowered, you are not afraid to speak up for yourself. When you are empowered, people give you respect."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (Democratic Party)
Erik Muckey
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: State investment in public education is essential for the success of the next generation of South Dakotans and for the reduction of local taxpayer burden. Second key message: Caring for our community means ensuring healthcare is accessible to all South Dakotans, regardless of thei ...expand full answer."
"First key message: State investment in public education is essential for the success of the next generation of South Dakotans and for the reduction of local taxpayer burden. Second key message: Caring for our community means ensuring healthcare is accessible to all South Dakotans, regardless of their zip code, lived experience, or socioeconomic status. Third key message: We will strengthen our state’s economy and meet workforce shortages by addressing issues keeping South Dakotans from their potential."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 28 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Kerry Lewis
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: "DIVIDED WE FALL, STRONGER TOGETHER" Second key message: STORNGER NOT DEVEIDED Third key message: MAKE OUR VOTES COUNT"
"First key message: "DIVIDED WE FALL, STRONGER TOGETHER" Second key message: STORNGER NOT DEVEIDED Third key message: MAKE OUR VOTES COUNT"
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 (Republican Party)
Raymond Pelletti
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Affordable housing. Accountability for the monies we have been "spending" on affordable housing is a must. King county his spending over $100,000,000 a year. What have we received for our money - more homeless people on the streets; people laying in their urine and overdosed on Fe ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Affordable housing. Accountability for the monies we have been "spending" on affordable housing is a must. King county his spending over $100,000,000 a year. What have we received for our money - more homeless people on the streets; people laying in their urine and overdosed on Fentanyl. Compassion is not what we are doing, what we are doing is mean and cruel. Allowing people to die lying in the streets is abuse. Second key message: Are streets are running Red. Third key message: Gender queer - get it out of our schools."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 25 (Republican Party)
Keenen Smith
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Better Economy Second key message: Better Communities Third key message: Better Families"
"First key message: Better Economy Second key message: Better Communities Third key message: Better Families"
2024 Candidate for Colorado State Senate District 28 (Republican Party)
Pedro Espinoza
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: CRIME There is no hiding that Colorado is not a safe place to live anymore. Today (10/24/2023), Fox 31 News reported that out of the 50 states, Colorado ranked toward the bottom at No. 43 in regard to safety. We also ranked No. 1 last year for Motor Vehicle Thefts in the nation. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: CRIME There is no hiding that Colorado is not a safe place to live anymore. Today (10/24/2023), Fox 31 News reported that out of the 50 states, Colorado ranked toward the bottom at No. 43 in regard to safety. We also ranked No. 1 last year for Motor Vehicle Thefts in the nation. People are dying at an alarming rate due to drugs. We must control our borders and save our streets. It seems like every day we hear about or see shootings on television and then just carry on with our day. We fail to react and ignore the warnings and crises until we become victims ourselves and then demand accountability. Lets focus on the rights to defend our selves and place law biding citizens first. Second key message: IMMIGRATION AND SECURITY We have more than a million immigrants now who have lived behind the shadows for many years to provide for their families. They work hard night and day and contribute as much as they can to society. I myself am a product of growth, I grew up knowing that in this country you have to work hard to get what you want in life and there are no boundaries that you can't cross. I served my country in Iraq and call this land my home. Having an open boarder is not the answer. We need migrants that contribute, not just depend on assistance. This is not the American way. There needs to be order and accountability. I believe that this has a link to the crime that has sky rocket over the past year. Third key message: Parents Rights to Parenting. (Currently in Colorado - A child can receive Gender Affirming Care without a parents consent or knowledge) I personally believe that if my child has an issue about their feelings or body, I as a parent would want to be the first person to know and assist my child to understand change in their body is a natural process called puberty. This is something as parent, is our obligation and orders given from god to address of our natural order of parenting. No child that is not of legal age to vote, drive a car, get a tattoo, still believe in Santa Clause, have the capacity to really understand the changes in their body to make these life altering decisions and especially with out their parent. Let kids be kids!"
2024 Candidate for West Virginia State Senate District 6 (Republican Party)
David Sartin
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Disaster Management Our state faces numerous natural disasters, and I believe it's crucial to improve community preparedness and response training. We need to rethink how we prepare and educate our communities to respond effectively to these threats. Second key message: Communi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Disaster Management Our state faces numerous natural disasters, and I believe it's crucial to improve community preparedness and response training. We need to rethink how we prepare and educate our communities to respond effectively to these threats. Second key message: Community-based Renewable Energy Initiatives With electric companies filing for double-digit rate increases every few months, it's essential to support local renewable energy projects. This will reduce our dependency on large corporations and provide economic stability for our citizens. Third key message: Economic Development Our unique geography can be somewhat prohibitive for business development at times. It's incumbent upon us to create avenues to attract and retain businesses, increase the number of trades offered in our schools so that we will have the traits new businesses are looking for when they prepare to hire for these jobs, and provide some incentives including tax incentives to make our state more appealing to any business looking for a new home. This will help ensure they not only come to our state but also stay and thrive here. Another major component of our economic development is we need to promote and buy local. Support our local businesses that prop up and support our communities."
2024 Candidate for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kenneth Anderson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I speak at County Boards of Commissioners' meetings in Nebraska, and I use the county commissioner race in my home county as a candidate to confront ES&S and expose the treasonous fraud they are perpetrating with their machines. ES&S stole our vote! See my candidate site http://E ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I speak at County Boards of Commissioners' meetings in Nebraska, and I use the county commissioner race in my home county as a candidate to confront ES&S and expose the treasonous fraud they are perpetrating with their machines. ES&S stole our vote! See my candidate site http://ESSstoleOur.Vote Second key message: God's glory WILL fill this earth just like He said it would. He is raising up people like me to so lead starting NOW. One of the very next steps to that end is to rid the world of computerized election machines. Think for just a moment - whenever a judge or court has ruled that REAL election race results must be known without any ambiguity, they ALWAYS defer to hand counting. Admittedly, mistake-prone people are common enough that we do need to be selective about which counting tasks are given to which people, but beyond that, hand counting WITH OBSERVERS PRESENT is the gold standard of vote counting. Anyone knows that there is no advantage to machine counting that makes it worth replacing the gold standard of hand counting. Third key message: We live in an amazing time that begins a worldwide turnaround for the better. In the past, we all thought the world would keep getting worse and worse because the Bible says that evil men will get worse and worse, and we misunderstood that to mean that the entire world would follow the same trajectory. However, it is NOT the entire world that gets worse and worse, though the evil men will. Confusion between the two robs people of their courage to oppose the present threat to our families and futures. To the reader - consider how YOU can join with others who God is raising up for such a time as this."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 134 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joshua Lewis
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I support legislation that holds politicians accountable such as term limits, and stock trade restrictions. Second key message: I support legislation that will reduce/ eliminate taxes related to our state income tax and personal property tax. Third key message: I support legislati ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I support legislation that holds politicians accountable such as term limits, and stock trade restrictions. Second key message: I support legislation that will reduce/ eliminate taxes related to our state income tax and personal property tax. Third key message: I support legislation that will open our economy to new and existing industries. I will introduce legislation that allows the residents of Georgia the chance to vote on cannabis legalization. My goal is to encourage economic growth by promoting freedom and allowing our citizens to keep more of their paychecks."
2024 Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
JB Akers
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Jobs. Our first priority has to be improving our economy to provide as many good paying, generational jobs as possible. Second key message: Schools. We have to improve our educational outcomes for our children and grandchildren. Aside from our children and grandchildren deservi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Jobs. Our first priority has to be improving our economy to provide as many good paying, generational jobs as possible. Second key message: Schools. We have to improve our educational outcomes for our children and grandchildren. Aside from our children and grandchildren deserving this in and of itself, this will also improve our future workforce. Third key message: Roads and infrastructure. We have to invest continuing resources into all types of infrastructure in our District (roads, water, sewer, broadband, etc). Our residents deserve it, and it's needed to recruit employers."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Oregon District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gary Dye
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Keep us out of World War III. Stop the warmongering. Bring ALL of our troops home. Minimize our standing army because it is not needed except to engage in foreign wars. Defend North America only, lending our military to allies under attack, only. Weapons sales should be deter ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Keep us out of World War III. Stop the warmongering. Bring ALL of our troops home. Minimize our standing army because it is not needed except to engage in foreign wars. Defend North America only, lending our military to allies under attack, only. Weapons sales should be determined by stockholders of weapons manufacturers. Break diplomatic relations with any country that does not have a democratically elected government. Withdraw from the UN until all member governments are democratically elected. Close all embassies (they’re obsolete), suspend all foreign aid (we’re bankrupt). Second key message: Reform our government: 12-year federal term limits; reduce government 10%/year until deficit is eliminated; convert Social Security Trust Fund to sovereign wealth fund; convert government pensions to 401-K; no pensions for politicians; fire all directors, managers, and supervisors within the FBI, CIA, and State Department. Start eliminating departments where government has no business being there. Third key message: Establishment of a universal transaction tax with a constant rate (TBD) of taxation on anything and everything (goods, services, capital gains, groceries, utilities, charity, inheritance, etc.) and eliminating all other federal taxation, coupled with universal basic income for everyone. Then, cut entitlement programs and the bureaucrats that run them -- balancing the budget."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 (Republican Party)
Jeffrey Hoagland
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Nuclear power to lead the way for cheaper and cleaner power for everyone Second key message: Lower taxes to everyone has more spending money Third key message: Holding prosecutor's accountable"
"First key message: Nuclear power to lead the way for cheaper and cleaner power for everyone Second key message: Lower taxes to everyone has more spending money Third key message: Holding prosecutor's accountable"
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 112 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nadine Deif
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Restricted government overreach- protect our rights and freedoms Second key message: Parental rights and school choice Third key message: Lower taxes and protections of our natural environment - development with infrastructure planning"
"First key message: Restricted government overreach- protect our rights and freedoms Second key message: Parental rights and school choice Third key message: Lower taxes and protections of our natural environment - development with infrastructure planning"
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Utah (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Trent Staggs
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Smaller government Second key message: Safer families Third key message: Stronger economy"
"First key message: Smaller government Second key message: Safer families Third key message: Stronger economy"
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B (Republican Party)
Ben Fuhriman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The economy. If families don't feel confident in their economic situation, it is difficult to feel good about anything else. Inflation, out of control spending, and a disproportionate and complicated tax system hurts everyone. As a financial planner, I know money, and Government n ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The economy. If families don't feel confident in their economic situation, it is difficult to feel good about anything else. Inflation, out of control spending, and a disproportionate and complicated tax system hurts everyone. As a financial planner, I know money, and Government needs to get out of our way so that innovation and growth can help put more of it in our pockets. A strong and free economy will make it possible for us to tackle the other problems we face in society. But first, we need less regulation, smarter budgets, and more economic growth without the excessive government spending that has caused inflation. Second key message: Fair and organized immigration is something I believe everyone can get behind. The current reckless open border policies are flooding our communities with drugs, crime, and fear. There are amazing people all over the world who want to come and participate in our economy and society. We should welcome and encourage the brightest minds and hardest workers to come to America. But under a fair and organized system that prioritizes merit and skills. The first act of someone coming to this country should not be to break our laws. We need to clean it up. Strong and swift punishments should be in store for non citizens who commit crimes after coming here illegally. Third key message: It's time to better support our police and first responders. They need better funding. That means higher pay and more resources. We say we love them--it's time to show them how much we appreciate all they do. If we don't feel safe in our communities, how can we call this America? Businesses need to know that they are protected. Children need to feel safe and secure at school and at the parks. Response times for first responders need to be reduced. Public safety is what sets us apart from other countries, but lately we have not done our part. It's time to trust our law enforcement officers and first responders and give them what they need to keep us safe, starting with our respect."
2024 Candidate for Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 4 (Republican Party)
Walter Dempsey
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Walter "BJ" Dempsey is running for Coconino County Supervisor to be a reliable voice for all within the community. When difficult situations arise, the people need strong leaders. A strong leader is one that listens to the concerns of everyone in the community. I encourage all ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Walter "BJ" Dempsey is running for Coconino County Supervisor to be a reliable voice for all within the community. When difficult situations arise, the people need strong leaders. A strong leader is one that listens to the concerns of everyone in the community. I encourage all members of the community to reach out to elected officials, so that we all can find solutions together. Our Constitutional Republic is a government that is setup to be run by the people and for the people. Elected officials are just the voice for the community. I pledge to the citizens that I will be available and the greatest advocate for the needs of all that reside in Coconino County Supervisor District 4. Second key message: WORKING TO END DIVISION- The division within our community seems to grow greater and greater as time goes on. These days everything around us causes disagreements about so many issues that do not effect our daily lives. I will work to bring the community together so we can discuss how much we have in common. A united community is a place where neighbors, family and friends can all come together to find solutions for our future and the future of our children. Third key message: Children are the future- The choices we make today will ultimately affect our children the most."
2024 Candidate for Colorado State Senate District 21 (Republican Party)
Frederick Alfred Jr.
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: fiscal responsibility, we need to address State spending as well as property taxes Second key message: education reform, we need to address the spending issues and educational gaps Third key message: smart conservative environmental policies, eliminating oil and gas doesn't solve ...expand full answer."
"First key message: fiscal responsibility, we need to address State spending as well as property taxes Second key message: education reform, we need to address the spending issues and educational gaps Third key message: smart conservative environmental policies, eliminating oil and gas doesn't solve the problem."
2024 Candidate for President of the United States (Independent)
Phillip Drake
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: 1. Empowering People Over Politics: Phillip Drake is committed to putting the power back into the hands of the American people. He believes that career politicians have lost touch with the needs of everyday citizens and aims to bring their voices to the forefront of our democracy. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: 1. Empowering People Over Politics: Phillip Drake is committed to putting the power back into the hands of the American people. He believes that career politicians have lost touch with the needs of everyday citizens and aims to bring their voices to the forefront of our democracy. Second key message: 2. Transparency, Accountability, and Unity: Phillip advocates for a government that operates with transparency and accountability. He has a proven track record of combating corruption and wants to restore trust in our political institutions. By bridging the divide and focusing on common sense solutions, he seeks to unite Americans for a stronger future. Third key message: 3. Practical Solutions for Real Issues: Unlike typical politicians, Phillip Drake offers practical solutions to the critical challenges facing our nation, including corruption, economic inequality, and the erosion of constitutional rights. His experience as an independent contractor for the federal government has equipped him with unique insights to drive positive change."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 2 (Green Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Call
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Addressing the climate emergency, sustainable/renewable energy, eliminate fossil fuels Second key message: Single payer universal healthcare, eliminate for-profit health insurance Third key message: Corporate money out of politics, overturn Citizens United, public campaign financi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Addressing the climate emergency, sustainable/renewable energy, eliminate fossil fuels Second key message: Single payer universal healthcare, eliminate for-profit health insurance Third key message: Corporate money out of politics, overturn Citizens United, public campaign financing"
2024 Candidate for Bell Gardens City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
Jorgel Chavez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Affordable Housing & Tenant Protections: I’m committed to strengthening rent stabilization and just cause eviction policies to protect tenants and ensure that affordable housing remains accessible to all Bell Gardens residents. Second key message: Public Safety & Homelessness Solu ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Affordable Housing & Tenant Protections: I’m committed to strengthening rent stabilization and just cause eviction policies to protect tenants and ensure that affordable housing remains accessible to all Bell Gardens residents. Second key message: Public Safety & Homelessness Solutions: I’ll continue to advocate for supportive housing and services for the homeless while ensuring our community remains safe with effective, compassionate public safety measures. Third key message: Job Growth & Union Support: I’ll prioritize creating more job opportunities through economic development and promote union apprenticeships, ensuring that working families have access to good-paying, stable careers while highlighting the value of unions in our community."
2024 Candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 29 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Phil Bruce
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Community-Driven Leadership: My journey has been one of community service and understanding diverse needs. I'm committed to bringing a fresh, inclusive perspective to address the challenges and opportunities in District 29, emphasizing the importance of listening to and actively e ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Community-Driven Leadership: My journey has been one of community service and understanding diverse needs. I'm committed to bringing a fresh, inclusive perspective to address the challenges and opportunities in District 29, emphasizing the importance of listening to and actively engaging with all community members. Second key message: Passion for Sustainable Development: With extensive volunteer work and a deep commitment to our community, I advocate for environmental sustainability, public health, and equitable economic growth. My vision is to create a resilient, thriving District 29 that prioritizes the well-being and prosperity of every resident. Third key message: Proactive and Inclusive Policymaking: Leveraging my unique background and community involvement, I aim to introduce proactive, evidence-based policies that anticipate our future needs. I stand for governance that not only listens but acts, ensuring that every voice in District 29 is heard and valued."
2024 Candidate for Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Family Division Department N (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Paul M. Gaudet
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Family First: Separation and divorce does not end a family. Reality dictates that litigants who have children will remain "family" for years and years following separation and divorce. I keep that in mind in every decision I make as your judge. Second key message: Experience Ma ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Family First: Separation and divorce does not end a family. Reality dictates that litigants who have children will remain "family" for years and years following separation and divorce. I keep that in mind in every decision I make as your judge. Second key message: Experience Matter: In over 3 decades of legal experience, I brought to trial many, many 100's of Family cases. Those were bench trials, where the Judge makes a decision. I also brought to trail approx. 100 jury trials, where a jury makes a decision. My professional experience, combined with my personal experiences as a father, husband, son, brother, friend, divorcee, widower, and survivor of the Route 91 massacre provide me with far more experience that my opponent. Third key message: Learn About Your Judicial Candidates: In Nevada, we follow an electoral process for Judicial positions. In a County as large as ours, it is difficult for voters to acquire knowledge about those running for judicial office. It is important to learn about candidates, their experience, their education, and their qualifications to ensure we have the most competent persons resolving disputed issues. The average citizen has a far greater likelihood of appearing in Family Court over Criminal or General Civil Court. It is very important that you have the most qualified persons elected as judges to resolve those Family disputes."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 (American Congress Party) (Withdrawn)
Clayton Cuteri
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Free Food without chemicals! We must return to local regenerative farming Second key message: Free Indigo Education. Our education system needs and upgrade. We must teach kids about meditation, breath work, and more Third key message: Free Medication. If our body’s are not pain-fr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Free Food without chemicals! We must return to local regenerative farming Second key message: Free Indigo Education. Our education system needs and upgrade. We must teach kids about meditation, breath work, and more Third key message: Free Medication. If our body’s are not pain-free, then we cannot pursue our passions"
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 87 (Libertarian Party)
Rich McClain
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I would like to provoke our legislature to support a constitutional amendment I affectionately call "The Fiscal Responsibility Amendment". This amendment ends the federal governments' ability to tax individuals and businesses. The federal government would still be able to charge ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I would like to provoke our legislature to support a constitutional amendment I affectionately call "The Fiscal Responsibility Amendment". This amendment ends the federal governments' ability to tax individuals and businesses. The federal government would still be able to charge tariffs to imports and they would get fifteen percent of all taxes collected from each state. They would be prohibited from subsidizing industry, providing exemptions to states based on favored programs or industries, and prohibited from providing exceptions to favored states from paying their fifteen percent. Also, they would have to balance the budget year over year. Second key message: I agree with the Libertarian party that all education should be private education, but since that is not going to happen soon we need to change our public education system to at least approximate private education. This means training our children on how to use money properly, balance a checkbook, how to leverage debt and when it is appropriate to do so, credit card usage and how to avoid credit card pitfalls that are so prevalent in our society. Physical training along with physical education to promote work ethic and proper training in maintaining heath/ wellness. Raise the standard of education generally, so that our public school students aren't so far behind their private school counter-parts. Third key message: We have mandatory permit laws that turn our Michigan into a state run Home Owners Association. This set of laws needs to be repealed and any permitting needs to be voluntary making private property privately owned again. If people want a HOA they can form one on their own. The state should not be in the HOA business."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 10 (Independent)
Jeremy Schroppel
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: More legal freedom for local government. (i.e. counties and cities) Second key message: Economic reform, such as finding alternative ways to fund the government rather than property taxes. So constituents can retain more of their earned wages for their own use. Third key message: ...expand full answer."
"First key message: More legal freedom for local government. (i.e. counties and cities) Second key message: Economic reform, such as finding alternative ways to fund the government rather than property taxes. So constituents can retain more of their earned wages for their own use. Third key message: Public/private (gov't./non-profit) partnerships to improve quality of life for all Texans"
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Gilbert (Nonpartisan)
Scott Anderson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our economy has been important to establishing and maintaining our quality of life in Gilbert. As we approach build-out we must consider strategies to attract strong businesses and an employment base that can thrive in Gilbert while supporting business. The strength of our econo ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our economy has been important to establishing and maintaining our quality of life in Gilbert. As we approach build-out we must consider strategies to attract strong businesses and an employment base that can thrive in Gilbert while supporting business. The strength of our economy has been small business development. Our policies should reflect our support of small business. Second key message: Gilbert's prosperity has always been a result of preserving excellence also known as protecting our quality of life. Our prosperity is the connection people make with one another to foster the "small town feel". This connection is made by strong neighborhoods connected by amenities such as parks and trails. Strong design standards that foster community pride are important to our prosperity. Our prosperity will also depend much on how safe the community feels. Public safety will be a priority to sustain our quality of life. Third key message: Gilbert is in the business of creating wealth for its residents. Building wealth is done by providing and maintaining infrastructure that supports business and residential development. As we approach a population of over 300,000 it will be important to provide and update streets, utilities and other services. Our objective is to keep Gilbert from facing the natural urban decay that plagues so many large communities."
2024 Candidate for Governor of North Carolina (Green Party)
Wayne Turner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our system of representative democracy no longer works for the majority of the population. The influence of monied interests, combined with antiquated voting laws and methods, have seen democracy slip away from the larger masses of the people. Control is now firmly in the hands of ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our system of representative democracy no longer works for the majority of the population. The influence of monied interests, combined with antiquated voting laws and methods, have seen democracy slip away from the larger masses of the people. Control is now firmly in the hands of monied interests, including large industrial interests, such as the fossil fuel industry, whose desired outcomes are focused solely on maintenance of profits. Similar interests counter to the public good are the banking and finance industry, the real estate sector, and private health insurance. Countering the influence of these industries requires adaptation of voting methods such as Ranked Choice Voting, proportional representation and multi-member districts. Second key message: The system of capitalism, as a method of organizing human production and determining social relations only works for a relatively few people. Many accept its restrictions because they have no resources except their own labor, and cannot avoid selling it to survive. Consequently, human production focuses on products which can sold at a profit in the market. Those profits depend on costs of production. Capitalists have found that many of those costs, such as costs of managing containment of pollutants, can be offloaded onto the general public, and do not affect cost of production, thus maximizing profit. Humanity can no longer afford this approach to production, which both overproduces, and wastes increasingly scarce natural resources. Third key message: Decisions about production, usually made by private interests, are accompanied by environmental exploitation and destruction. As capitalism privatizes profit and socializes responsibility, environmental degradation increases. This includes the threat of global warming, but on a more local level it strips or reduces the possibility of life through loss of arable land, overfishing, and loss of ecosystem resources (for example, clean water). The tremendous inequality in wealth brought about by capitalist production traps people into overexploitation of the environment for survival, and reduces the possibility of mitigation of these harms. We have to reimagine our relationship with the natural world to undo this damage, and avoid future damage."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55
Katrina Sexton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public tax dollars belong to the public and should serve the public. Second key message: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege to be dictated by corporations. Third key message: Poverty is not a life choice and people should not be forced to fight it alone."
"First key message: Public tax dollars belong to the public and should serve the public. Second key message: Healthcare is a right, not a privilege to be dictated by corporations. Third key message: Poverty is not a life choice and people should not be forced to fight it alone."
2024 Candidate for San Diego City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Kate Callen
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Restore local representative democracy in District 3 by giving constituents advance notice of high-impact projects and a real voice before such projects go forward. Residents and small business owners should have a seat at the table where decisions are made that will severely alte ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Restore local representative democracy in District 3 by giving constituents advance notice of high-impact projects and a real voice before such projects go forward. Residents and small business owners should have a seat at the table where decisions are made that will severely alter their neighborhoods. They deserve to be heard and respected. A resident should not learn through the grapevine that the bungalow next door will be demolished and replaced by a seven-story housing complex with no on-site parking. And elected members of community planning groups, a 50-year San Diego tradition of local participation, should not be removed by fiat and replaced by hand-picked City Hall cronies. That is not democracy; that is autocracy, Second key message: Build up District 3's infrastructure to support the massive density that has been jammed into our communities. Mid-rise housing complexes (all market-rate) are sprouting like weeds. Our district had nearly two-thirds of the City's 2023 housing permits. If City Hall insists on dumping so much housing in this one district, it should give us commensurate funding for streets, sidewalks, recreational facilities, parks and urban forestry. Instead, the Mayor and City Council have done infrastructure on the cheap. They'd rather spend money on their pet projects, like bike lanes that are clearly underutilized. Funding for code enforcement has been slashed. We pay tax dollars for municipal services that we don't get. Enough. Third key message: The City’s piecemeal response to the humanitarian crisis of homelessness demonstrates why our local government is broken. The “Unsafe Camping Ordinance” is a whack-a-mole measure that shuffles the homeless around but doesn’t get them sheltered. We need far better coordination in regional homeless services. We need to listen more closely to non-profit service leaders who are more knowledgeable than bureaucratic administrators. We must have full transparency in how federal and state funds are spent on homeless services. We must provide stable housing for homeless families with children, provide stipends for residents facing eviction, and replenish the stock of single-room-occupancy units that was depleted to make way for expensive housing. "
2024 Candidate for Lexington City Council District 2 (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Shayla Lynch
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Service is my life’s purpose. I can confidently say that because it’s a place where I find great fulfillment. I have enjoyed working with students as a Junior Achievement volunteer. I’ve loved serving as a social service advisory board member, taking an active role regarding ho ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Service is my life’s purpose. I can confidently say that because it’s a place where I find great fulfillment. I have enjoyed working with students as a Junior Achievement volunteer. I’ve loved serving as a social service advisory board member, taking an active role regarding how our city’s services meet the needs of our citizens. I cherished the opportunity on the mayor’s commission on racial justice and equality to directly cultivate solutions to our city’s housing and gentrification problems. I am excited about the opportunity to continue serving you as your councilmember. I love my job! Second key message: It has been an honor to be an advocate in our community for over 17 years. My professional life’s work has been advocating for the needs of others, and I love this work. Doing this work has allowed me to see the good, the bad, and the promise of our community. It is the promise of a better future that motivates me to continue fighting. As your current councilmember, I have successfully advocated for ending hair discrimination in the workplace by sponsoring the C.R.O.W.N. Act ordinance in Lexington. Additionally I have successfully advocated for the need of source of income housing protections in Lexington. I will continue to be your advocate as your council member and uplift the issues that are important to you and your family. Third key message: I want a true partnership with you–a working relationship where we all have a seat at the table, all voices are heard, and together we act to make the second district and the city the best it can be. We won’t always agree. Sometimes the work will seem impossible. However, if you agree to continue to partner with me on November 5th, I will show up ready to do the work with you as I have always done. Vote for me as your 2nd district council member on November 5th."
2024 Candidate for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors District 1 (Lost in Primary)
Marcus Hernandez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The high desert has been plagued with poor planning and development, leading to terrible traffic congestion, shuttered businesses, and crumbling streets. I will commit to developing a plan for the High Desert that looks not at next year, but what the desert will be in 40 years. Th ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The high desert has been plagued with poor planning and development, leading to terrible traffic congestion, shuttered businesses, and crumbling streets. I will commit to developing a plan for the High Desert that looks not at next year, but what the desert will be in 40 years. This plan needs to include residential zoning within walking distance of commercial zones to eliminate the need to drive everywhere in the HD. The plan needs to take into account future business and warehouse development so that our roads are not destroyed within a year or two of repairs. Second key message: The High Desert is going to be the strongest growing community in California, but we must ensure that affordable homes exist for our young, first-time homebuyers, retired fixed-income seniors, disabled persons, veterans, and others that deserve a great place to live in dignity. As the owner-builder of a small ADU on my property, I have come to the understanding of what true construction costs look like and what it would take to build out. We need to put the needs of our community above profits. Third key message: Crime is an obvious concern for all residents of the High Desert. Being a part of the school board, I have been able to see what supports are truly missing in society to ensure that kids have a safe place to thrive. When parents have to be at work to just make the rent, the kids suffer unnecessarily. When I was a kid, I got to go to a Boys and Girls club after school. We have no offering like that in the HD. That needs to change, if we want to change the crime problem."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 2 (No Party Affiliation)
Kim Kline
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The most serious issue facing our state is skyrocketing property insurance. Premiums in our state have quadrupled in the last four years. Not only are homeowners suffering, but the inflated rates have driven up the cost of rentals, complicating an already low inventory of affordab ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The most serious issue facing our state is skyrocketing property insurance. Premiums in our state have quadrupled in the last four years. Not only are homeowners suffering, but the inflated rates have driven up the cost of rentals, complicating an already low inventory of affordable housing in our state. The solution to this crisis lies in restructuring Citizens Insurance in order to stabilize the industry. Last session's HB1213 was a bipartisan effort to create a mutual wind insurance pool, with the potential to reduce premium costs across the board. I will work with other legislators to revive HB1213 next session, and educate the public about it's potential. Second key message: The second major issue facing our state is a lack of affordable and attainable housing. For every 100 families in our district living 20-30% below the average median income, there are only 32 available housing units. The state controls a housing trust set up back in the 90s, the Sadowski Trust, to avert the housing crisis we are in today. The trust is self funded by real estate transaction fees, and its proceeds were designed to incentivize more affordable housing developments, and provide housing assistance to first time home buyers. Billions of dollars that should have gone to local governments for affordable housing were instead diverted by the legislature for other projects. All these funds should be used on housing, as intended. Third key message: Public education has been under attack in our state for at least a decade. Unfunded mandates from the legislature have created cash strapped school districts unable to adequately pay teachers. As a result, our state has a significant teacher shortage which is impacting our ability to deliver quality education. Needs are particularly high in exceptional education and mental health services for students. The legislature's expansion of the state voucher system allows tax dollars to be used for private and religious schools, further reducing the money available to districts. Outsourcing education in not the answer. Proper funding, and more local control, ensures that education is delivered in a meaningful way to students in our community."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Brandon Long
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: ADVOCATING FOR OUR FUTURE: KIDS FIRST! Prioritize youth in legislation regardless of party, ensuring unwavering advocacy for children's needs and futures. While also safeguarding educational integrity by opposing threats like charter schools and vouchers, securing resources for ...expand full answer."
"First key message: ADVOCATING FOR OUR FUTURE: KIDS FIRST! Prioritize youth in legislation regardless of party, ensuring unwavering advocacy for children's needs and futures. While also safeguarding educational integrity by opposing threats like charter schools and vouchers, securing resources for both public and private institutions. Second key message: NEW REPRESENTATION FOR CAMPBELL COUNTY Elect a leader embodying district growth, breaking from the status quo, and reflecting the evolving needs of the community. VISIONARY LEADERSHIP: UNITING, NOT DIVIDING Choose a leader uniting the community, transcending cultural divisions, and prioritizing a shared purpose for collective progress. Third key message: SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE: WORKING WITH THE GOVERNOR Elect a legislator aligning with district values, prioritizing collaboration with Governor Andy Beshear for community and statewide betterment."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary) (Withdrawn)
Blessing Oluwadare
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a senator I represent the people. speaks with citizens about problems, concerns or suggestions they have for their district.In addition to gathering information from members of the community, and also shares information with the public. Second key message: As a senator I wi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a senator I represent the people. speaks with citizens about problems, concerns or suggestions they have for their district.In addition to gathering information from members of the community, and also shares information with the public. Second key message: As a senator I will hold press conferences, give speeches and speak with the media in order to educate people on current issues and inform them of current legislation. Additionally, if a constituent is having difficulty working with a government agency, they can contact their state senator to help facilitate interaction and strengthen their voice. Third key message: act on behalf of the American people in legislative sessions to ensure the voice of the common citizen is heard. may make many visits to schools, clubs and other organizations that want to learn more about the legislative process. also hold press conferences, give speeches and speak with the media in order to educate people on current issues and inform them of current legislation."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Emily Kinkead
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Blight and landslides remain a problem for my district, which I am continuing to address so our residents can safely build generational wealth through property ownership. Second key message: Ensuring that workers can make living wages to support their families is also critical. Pe ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Blight and landslides remain a problem for my district, which I am continuing to address so our residents can safely build generational wealth through property ownership. Second key message: Ensuring that workers can make living wages to support their families is also critical. Pennsylvania has the lowest minimum wage in the region and that hinders the growth of the middle class. Third key message: I am committed to be a continued and outspoken advocate for defending reproductive freedoms in Pennsylvania."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Sullivan 4 (Democratic Party)
Claudia Istel
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Create good living conditions for all Granite Staters through a vibrant economy and society that supports: • a livable wage for workers; • a family-friendly state that will attract and retain young people and families and the businesses they run and work for with affordable ho ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Create good living conditions for all Granite Staters through a vibrant economy and society that supports: • a livable wage for workers; • a family-friendly state that will attract and retain young people and families and the businesses they run and work for with affordable housing, paid family leave, and quality, affordable health care and child care; • protecting individual rights and freedoms – not only Constitutional rights but also reproductive health, LGBTQ+, and voting rights. • supporting seniors to age with dignity in our greying state. Second key message: Maintain high-quality, equitable public education: • for students pre-K through 12 of all abilities and needs • affordable, quality post-secondary training and academic programs to prepare adults for their chosen careers; • preserving the constitutional right to an adequate equation for the 21st century; • fair funding so that the quality of education is not dependent on a student’s zip code and so property tax payers are not over-burdened and municipalities are not constantly squeezed between their needs and what tax-payers overburdened with school taxes can afford. Third key message: Maintain environmental protection legislation and enforcement : • for the health of our Granite Staters; • to support businesses that rely on natural resources, agriculture, and tourism; • to make our communities sustainable and resilient in the face of threats from climate change."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 21 (Democratic Party)
Robin Fuxa
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Education - I am committed to protecting public schools that serve as the bedrock of our democracy and the heart of our communities. For our children to thrive, we need to do more for the professionals in every role in our schools – bus drivers to teachers, from paraprofessionals ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Education - I am committed to protecting public schools that serve as the bedrock of our democracy and the heart of our communities. For our children to thrive, we need to do more for the professionals in every role in our schools – bus drivers to teachers, from paraprofessionals to specialists, counselors and more. As someone who’s worked in public schools and higher education for more than 20 years, I recognize the excellent return on investment of post-secondary opportunities, whether a career tech program or higher education. Second key message: Health Care - Oklahoma remains one of the states with the highest uninsured rates. While medicaid expansion certainly helped, our need to close this gap remains. I’ll work for access to the insurance Oklahomans need, and I’ll work to recruit and retain health professionals to provide that care, mental health included. Third key message: Access to Opportunities - Oklahomans need fantastic employment opportunities and services that put those opportunities within reach. I’ll stay focused on concrete solutions like addressing our child care and elder care crises, increasing accessibility of veterans’ services, and supporting our small businesses in order to move us forward."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 77 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Henny Kupferstein
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Elderly and Disabled Second key message: Budget transparency and audits Third key message: Housing first and restorative sleep for homeless families"
"First key message: Elderly and Disabled Second key message: Budget transparency and audits Third key message: Housing first and restorative sleep for homeless families"
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Edward Ritter
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a middle-of-the-road candidate: fiscally conservative and socially progressive. Legislation I sponsor will be based on facts - not just party doctrine. Second key message: I am not a professional politician. I pledge to represent all residents of the 47th District - honestly, ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a middle-of-the-road candidate: fiscally conservative and socially progressive. Legislation I sponsor will be based on facts - not just party doctrine. Second key message: I am not a professional politician. I pledge to represent all residents of the 47th District - honestly, fairly and to the best of my abilities. I will not seek another public office, and I pledge to serve no more than three terms. Third key message: I believe York Countians value hard work, integrity, good schools, quality healthcare, and a clean environment. I believe American Democracy is the envy of the world and well worth protecting for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for Robinson Township Board of Trustees At-large (Democratic Party)
Jane Longstreet
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am the candidate with the most experience in municipal and county government. Although this is the first time I’ve sought elected office, I have worked for and with local governments, non-profit boards, and appointed commissions for many, many years. I understand what is require ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am the candidate with the most experience in municipal and county government. Although this is the first time I’ve sought elected office, I have worked for and with local governments, non-profit boards, and appointed commissions for many, many years. I understand what is required from both a day-to-day operational and a policy-making standpoint. Second key message: I have worked in partnership with a wide range of individuals, teams, and companies over the course of my career. I know how to collaborate and am committed to build on existing partnerships and develop new ones. Third key message: I am fair and honest. I value transparency. I will focus on the core responsibilities that are central to a township board’s statutory mandate, not get sidetracked by irrelevant culture war issues."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 10 (Democratic Party)
Dan McGregor
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Ohioans Have the Power to Shape Their Future Second key message: All Voting Ohioans Should Vote On Behalf the Generation(s) Behind Them Third key message: Ohioans Must Accept That We Either Stand United or Fall Divided"
"First key message: Ohioans Have the Power to Shape Their Future Second key message: All Voting Ohioans Should Vote On Behalf the Generation(s) Behind Them Third key message: Ohioans Must Accept That We Either Stand United or Fall Divided"
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 7A (Democratic Party)
Vickie Nostrant
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: PROVIDE QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION AND IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS K-12 AND BEYOND Second key message: ENSURE QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR EVERY IDAHOAN Third key message: PRESERVE AND PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS"
"First key message: PROVIDE QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION AND IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS K-12 AND BEYOND Second key message: ENSURE QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR EVERY IDAHOAN Third key message: PRESERVE AND PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 72 (Democratic Party)
Lesa Miller
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Responsible Development and the Environment: I will advocate for smart growth policies that balance development with proper infrastructure planning and the preservation of our natural resources. Protecting our environment, particularly addressing local issues like Piney Point an ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Responsible Development and the Environment: I will advocate for smart growth policies that balance development with proper infrastructure planning and the preservation of our natural resources. Protecting our environment, particularly addressing local issues like Piney Point and phosphate mining, is critical for the future of Manatee County. Second key message: Reproductive Health: I will fight to protect reproductive rights, ensuring that every woman in Florida has the autonomy to make decisions about her own health without government interference. This issue affects not just women but their family and community as well. Third key message: Education and Opportunity: I believe in fully funding public education, supporting our teachers, and ensuring every student has access to quality education. Education is the foundation for a prosperous community, and I am committed to enhancing our schools and protecting academic freedom. Every child in Florida deserves a quality education regardless of zip code."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 65 (Democratic Party)
Ashley Brundage
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: She is going to work across party lines to address the property insurance crisis here in Florida. Insurance companies need to have access to national resources to be able to spread across their risk for our state given hurricanes and flooding from climate change. She will use her ...expand full answer."
"First key message: She is going to work across party lines to address the property insurance crisis here in Florida. Insurance companies need to have access to national resources to be able to spread across their risk for our state given hurricanes and flooding from climate change. She will use her vast knowledge in the corporate space, and relationships to help bring competitive pricing across all the different lines of insurance. Also the legal industries role in the rising cost of insurance in relation to how many lawsuit awards have impacted the rising insurance cost. The people of Florida have been taken advantage of by the super majority in the State legislature, who have been protecting corporate profits, and not focused on empowerment of people. Second key message: Getting the government out of making decisions about peoples bodies is crucial. The only people that should ever be discussing what someone should do with their body would be that person and their family and their medical professional. Women deserve the right to choose, and our campaign will work to ensure that amendment four is fully enacted. It’s important to flip the super majority in the state house so they don’t attack women’s rights to choose anymore. People should also have the right to access recreational marijuana for their own health concerns, which can alleviate the dependency on numerous drugs and pharmaceuticals. People are accessing marijuana and the state is not generating revenue from that, it is estimated at $4 billion. Third key message: Economic empowerment for small business entrepreneurs should be a top priority for everyone. Ashley is a small business owner who has built economic empowerment programs for small businesses around the world. She was instrumental in 2019 to add veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBT people to the city of Tampa procurement processes. She ran a chamber of commerce and the Tampa Bay area for five years, and then worked to advise a national chamber of commerce On an economic empowerment program for small businesses that ended up growing by more than 400%. This program was duplicated in five other countries for which she provided consultative services towards. Small businesses are the life engine of the economy and need our support."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 3 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
RockAthena Brittain
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Stop MAGA. Stop PROJECT 2025. Educate everyone of what MAGA is planning for all of us. Teach everyone what the Heritage Foundation, along with 50+ other Right Wing Think Tanks are doing openly & behind the scenes to change & control our lives. Stop Apathy in its tracks with facts. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Stop MAGA. Stop PROJECT 2025. Educate everyone of what MAGA is planning for all of us. Teach everyone what the Heritage Foundation, along with 50+ other Right Wing Think Tanks are doing openly & behind the scenes to change & control our lives. Stop Apathy in its tracks with facts. Realize they have declared WAR on Democracy and are in the attack planning stages already & are ready to implement their EVIL Agenda on DAY 1. End the dehumanization of “Homeless” UNHOUSED Americans. The same for LGBTQIA+ Americans. Teach factual BLACK American history to include the evils of enslaved African Americans, those who were FREED & accomplished so much before being murdered to create the Jim Crow Era. Teach the CIVIL RIGHTS ACT of 1875. Second key message: REACT to CLIMATE CHANGE with a fierce and unstoppable force to prevent those in denial from killing all life on Earth. Propose and don’t stop proposing legislation to teach the opposition of what lies ahead with their deadly agendas for profit at the expense of survival. Expose those who benefit from our destruction along the way. Stop them from succeeding. Make no room for corporations over human beings. It is not radical for all human beings to survive and prosper. Meet this moment now before you are no longer free to challenge an Authoritarian. Plan now to make it possible for future generations to live and prosper. These will be your children, their children, & beyond. We have a human obligation to those who came before us. Change. Third key message: CODIFY REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM & Restore a WOMAN’S RIGHT to CHOOSE. STOP Christian White Nationalism and protect the freedom of Religion & Freedom of religion. Protect & Educate everyone as to the meaning of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. Stop Republicans from lowering the age to work and the age of consent to marry. Protect our children from being exploited by those who want to make them unprotected indentured servants of the corporations. Create regulations of steel to protect and provide for children. Make sure every child can eat, learn, & grow. STOP MASS shootings with semi-automatic weapons & the murder of our citizens. Stand up to the NRA Gun Lobby and defeat them. STOP unchecked Capitalism & Greed NOW."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 28 (Democratic Party)
James Dallas
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Republican supermajority in the General Assembly is out-of-touch with ordinary Tennesseans, is beholden to lobbyists and culture war extremists, and it is time for a change, y'all. Second key message: We must protect public education in Tennessee from privatization and budget ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Republican supermajority in the General Assembly is out-of-touch with ordinary Tennesseans, is beholden to lobbyists and culture war extremists, and it is time for a change, y'all. Second key message: We must protect public education in Tennessee from privatization and budget cuts. Third key message: We must put the health and safety of Tennesseans ahead of partisan bickering and corporate interests."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 18 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Robin
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must protect farmer's and rancher's rights. We need to establish a Conservation Fund to fight back against noxious weeds, reduce pesticide spray drift, and pass Right to Repair so farmers can fix their own equipment. Second key message: We must help small towns flourish. We nee ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must protect farmer's and rancher's rights. We need to establish a Conservation Fund to fight back against noxious weeds, reduce pesticide spray drift, and pass Right to Repair so farmers can fix their own equipment. Second key message: We must help small towns flourish. We need to expand access to the Kansas Mainstreet Program, bolster local volunteer groups in the KCE program, and revive KAN STEP to aid infrastructure projects. Third key message: PROMOTE AFFORDABLE LIVING FOR FAMILIES We must promote affordable living for families. We need to implement property tax cuts, copy North Carolina's Medicaid Expansion, and increase childcare options"
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Minnesota (Republican Party)
Royce White
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: America First Second key message: America First Third key message: America First"
"First key message: America First Second key message: America First Third key message: America First"
2024 Candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Corrine Rios
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Families First. The family (one biological male and one biological female) is the backbone of society and government. The sanctity of the family is important because it helps all people become better by instilling the value of caring for others. Children play an important role in ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Families First. The family (one biological male and one biological female) is the backbone of society and government. The sanctity of the family is important because it helps all people become better by instilling the value of caring for others. Children play an important role in our society as they live what they learn. The stronger families are in our society, the stronger our government can be. We can help families thrive IF we STOP government interference of over taxation and over regulation. We can also help families thrive by safeguarding their inalienable rights protected by the US Constitution. My husband and I have spent thirty-seven years, and counting, raising five children. I know what families need to thrive. Second key message: STOP over taxation and over regulation Third key message: What we incentivize, we get."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 10A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rachel Hazelip
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Fiscal Responsibility- Balancing the budget, reducing spending, and offering real tax relief. Second key message: Education- Promoting education choice, eradicating Critical Race Theory, Gender Theory, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Ma ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Fiscal Responsibility- Balancing the budget, reducing spending, and offering real tax relief. Second key message: Education- Promoting education choice, eradicating Critical Race Theory, Gender Theory, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Marxism from school curricula; and codifying civics requirements for high school graduation. Third key message: Limited Government- Preserving state sovereignty, and safeguarding individual liberty."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 7 (Republican Party)
Walter Blackman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Forge a Brighter Arizona: Walt Blackman's campaign is dedicated to leading Arizona into a new era of opportunity, unity, and prosperity. His vision encompasses creating a state where every citizen has a chance to thrive, ensuring that no voice is left unheard, and no individual is ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Forge a Brighter Arizona: Walt Blackman's campaign is dedicated to leading Arizona into a new era of opportunity, unity, and prosperity. His vision encompasses creating a state where every citizen has a chance to thrive, ensuring that no voice is left unheard, and no individual is left behind. Second key message: Innovate, Educate, Prosper: With a focus on innovation, education, and responsible environmental stewardship, Walt Blackman aims to position Arizona as a national leader. His plan involves fostering an inclusive and compassionate environment where unity and collaboration propel the state forward, overcoming obstacles and empowering its people to flourish. Third key message: Empower Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth: Walt Blackman's campaign advocates for small businesses, limited government, and entrepreneurship. By fostering an environment conducive to investment and economic growth, he envisions a thriving economy that benefits all Arizonans. Inspired by Ronald Reagan's principles, he is committed to building a state where dreams soar and possibilities abound, guided by unwavering faith in Arizona's spirit."
2024 Candidate for Guilford County Board of Commissioners District 6 (Republican Party)
Maritza Gomez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am committed to promoting transparency and accountability. I will ensure that tax dollars are spent wisely and stand firm on matters that serve the best interests of all residents. I will cut waste from the county budget and lower taxes to incentivize business growth and investm ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am committed to promoting transparency and accountability. I will ensure that tax dollars are spent wisely and stand firm on matters that serve the best interests of all residents. I will cut waste from the county budget and lower taxes to incentivize business growth and investment. Second key message: I will be tenacious, unwavering, and fiercely dedicated to defending all constituents rights, interests and ensuring their voices are heard. They will not be forgotten. Third key message: I will ensure that the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is not only getting the funding it deserves but the accountability and support it needs. On the heels of that, I will do whatever I can to ensure our children are safe in their schools and parents don't have to worry about them checking out objectionable books from their library. I will also stand for our girls so they don't need to worry about guys coming into their locker-rooms/bathrooms, pummeling them in the head with a volleyball or throwing them to the court during a basketball game. "
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 46 (Republican Party)
Charles Barton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe firmly in our US Constitution. Second key message: I am Conservative Third key message: I advocate for smaller government and lower taxes"
"First key message: I believe firmly in our US Constitution. Second key message: I am Conservative Third key message: I advocate for smaller government and lower taxes"
2024 Candidate for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 15 (Republican Party)
Christopher A. Freeman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will uphold the Constitution. Second key message: I will not legislate from the bench. Third key message: I will follow the law as written."
"First key message: I will uphold the Constitution. Second key message: I will not legislate from the bench. Third key message: I will follow the law as written."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 14 (Republican Party)
Pam Brown
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Limit Taxes & Spending Second key message: Stop illegal immigration & Sanctuary cities Third key message: School Choice for all NH Families"
"First key message: Limit Taxes & Spending Second key message: Stop illegal immigration & Sanctuary cities Third key message: School Choice for all NH Families"
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party)
Stephen Hemenway
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Mainers first Second key message: Parental Rights Third key message: Support the Lobsterman"
"First key message: Mainers first Second key message: Parental Rights Third key message: Support the Lobsterman"
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Natalie Zeleznikar
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Making MN Affordable. Democrats passed a mandate in 2023 for wind solar only by 2040. Yet experts warn the grid is NOT build out for this and this timeline is dangerous, and expensive. We need natural gas, diesel, propane and a comprehensive plan with all options not a 100% mandat ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Making MN Affordable. Democrats passed a mandate in 2023 for wind solar only by 2040. Yet experts warn the grid is NOT build out for this and this timeline is dangerous, and expensive. We need natural gas, diesel, propane and a comprehensive plan with all options not a 100% mandate which will drive costs up, and be unreliable. Experts warn we could see a blackout in MN with this plan by next year. Dismantling the existing grid before technology is affordable is irresponsible and I will continue to work for a diversified energy portfolio. Second key message: Increase Childcare providers. Mn infant care costs 20,000 per year, and many providers have a 2 year wait list. Meanwhile our neighbor states cost 30% less for childcare and our state proposed more mandates on providers. We need a comprehensive overhaul for childcare with reasonable mandates. When family and center providers continue to close and the expenses for their business exceed the revenue, it is time to have major reform. As a member of the Children and Families committee I have toured our district to talk with providers and families and also to explore other models in the state. We can and must do better. Without providers, families and individuals can't work. Third key message: Public Safety. It is time to prioritize public safety rights ABOVE the rights of repeat violent criminals. When repeat violent criminals are receiving sweetheart deals from judges, those living in the community are on high alert. When a bill is authored to eliminate minimum sentencing for a criminal with a gun crime or dangerous weapon- in the Democrat party, ( HF 4277) it is time to restore sanity and balanced government and end one party rule. Catch and release works great for fishing, but not repeat violent criminals in our communities."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 35-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Eric Onisko
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Mental illness is a pressing issue that requires compassionate and practical solutions. It's heartbreaking to see individuals living in our parks and woods without proper care and support. They deserve a safe and suitable place to call home, where they can receive the help they ne ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Mental illness is a pressing issue that requires compassionate and practical solutions. It's heartbreaking to see individuals living in our parks and woods without proper care and support. They deserve a safe and suitable place to call home, where they can receive the help they need. As candidate for 35th representative ,I am committed to finding a middle ground solution for those struggling with mental illness. We must work towards creating supportive housing options that provide a stable environment while offering necessary assistance and resources. Let's ensure that no one falls through the cracks and that everyone has access to the care they deserve. Join me in advocating for a more inclusive and understanding approach to mental heal Second key message: Regulations should support growth, not hinder it. It's time to address the barriers that are impeding progress in our state and local communities. Let's come together and advocate for reasonable solutions to make housing affordable once again. Affordable housing is a fundamental need for our residents, and it's crucial that we take action to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable homes. By reevaluating and streamlining regulations, we can pave the way for more accessible housing options and foster economic growth in our communities. I am committed to fighting for policies that promote affordability and sustainability in housing. It's time to stand up and make our voices heard - enough is enough. Third key message: Local municipalities play a vital role in our communities, and it's essential that they receive their fair share of taxes to support local initiatives and services. I believe that the state should prioritize giving back more of the taxes earned in local municipalities to ensure that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently. By returning a greater portion of taxes to local governments, we can empower communities to address their unique needs and invest in essential services such as infrastructure, education, and public safety. This partnership between the state and local municipalities is crucial for fostering growth and prosperity at the grassroots level. I am dedicated to advocating for equitable tax distribution and ensuring"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 1 (Republican Party)
Jeb Brewer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My campaign is about the American Dream and how it is not as attainable as it once was. As a country of immigrates people came here looking for better jobs, the chance to start a business, and the opportunity to own a home. Often immigrants were escaping violence, crime and oppre ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My campaign is about the American Dream and how it is not as attainable as it once was. As a country of immigrates people came here looking for better jobs, the chance to start a business, and the opportunity to own a home. Often immigrants were escaping violence, crime and oppressive governments dictating how they live their lives. But the direction our government is now hindering the American Dream, government is adding undue complexity for those who own a business, crime has worsened due to lack of enforcement, the government is pushing us to live in dense urban apartments, and the government is dictating our freedoms and choices in what we buy, and how we live our lives. Second key message: My top issue to address is legislation that strengthening the economy and specifically business creation and growth. Through vibrant businesses we create wealth, jobs, and lower dependance on others. And if that business is manufacturing, even better as we need to bring back manufacturing to the US and increase our competitive edge by producing and purchasing goods here which builds a stable economy and wealth that can then be used to help us solve other problems we are plagued with. Third key message: We need term limits, the time is over for career politicians, we need representatives who understand the problems of their constituents, not politicians who leveraged their office to make millions of dollars for themselves."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 112 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Chad Carnahan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Texas elections are designed to invite voter fraud. The system must be changed. It is not hard to do. It will be less expensive and more reliable. 1. Voting ONLY on auditable paper ballots. 2. Allow voting only on Election Day in Home Precinct 3. Make Election Day a civic ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Texas elections are designed to invite voter fraud. The system must be changed. It is not hard to do. It will be less expensive and more reliable. 1. Voting ONLY on auditable paper ballots. 2. Allow voting only on Election Day in Home Precinct 3. Make Election Day a civic holiday in Texas. 4. A government issued photo ID is required to vote Second key message: The full length of the Texas border must be secured by all available means. This will likely include walls, drones, manpower, negotiation with the Mexican government, defiance of corrupt actions from the federal government, and more. Third key message: Education reform is critical. School choice should be passed only if two requirements are met. First, it must be completely free of all federal involvement. Second, there must be a strategy for how it will boost neighborhood public schools. College education reform is critical. A new model that focuses on students rather than faculty should be developed."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Virginia (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Brad Pollack
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should commit to fight the promotion of sin by the U.S. Government. Second key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should oppose all federal support for child sex trafficking. Third key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Sen ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should commit to fight the promotion of sin by the U.S. Government. Second key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should oppose all federal support for child sex trafficking. Third key message: The Republican nominee for U.S. Senate should encourage local militias."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 29 (Republican Party)
Christian Garcia
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: To vote for me is to vote againts a Human Trafficking Crisis Second key message: To support me is to support and priorities foreign skilled and licensed professionals Third key message: When you consider my candidacy you are considering the prosperity of future generations"
"First key message: To vote for me is to vote againts a Human Trafficking Crisis Second key message: To support me is to support and priorities foreign skilled and licensed professionals Third key message: When you consider my candidacy you are considering the prosperity of future generations"
2024 Candidate for Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District Board (Nonpartisan)
Perry Gibson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Acknowledging the urbanization of Fayette County as an objective fact and planning our future accordingly. Second key message: Making Fayette County more hospitable for those who must be or choose to be car-free. Third key message: Maintaining the dignity of whatever public office ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Acknowledging the urbanization of Fayette County as an objective fact and planning our future accordingly. Second key message: Making Fayette County more hospitable for those who must be or choose to be car-free. Third key message: Maintaining the dignity of whatever public office in which I find myself."
2024 Candidate for Rancho Santiago Community College District District 3 (Nonpartisan)
Audrey Noji
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a community college trustee, the focus must be on representing the needs of the local community. Our students need to have access to college and enough support to be successful. I would push for increased programs and services to assist students in reaching their educational go ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a community college trustee, the focus must be on representing the needs of the local community. Our students need to have access to college and enough support to be successful. I would push for increased programs and services to assist students in reaching their educational goals in a timely manner and to make college more affordable. The community colleges has open doors for traditionally-aged students as well as those making career changes and those learning English. Second key message: I believe in accountability and transparency. Members of the Board of Trustees must study all materials, ask pertinent questions, and become informed of all matters -- from policies to budget. My experience in the operations of community colleges and my extensive knowledge of budget and finance will enable me to assume the fiduciary responsibilities of a college trustee. Third key message: By working collaboratively with faculty and staff, administration and community, we can create a more responsive community college. We will offer the courses and job training programs that will benefit students, we will provide resources and support services to ensure that students are able to complete their educational goals in a timely and successful manner. Our college graduates need to be prepared for the "world of work" and to earn a living wage to support themselves and to assist their families. By capitalizing on resources and mobilizing a cooperative spirit, we will be a productive and successful community college serving the local community."
2024 Candidate for Rogers City Council Ward 3 Position 2 (Nonpartisan)
Alicia Hayes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Commitment to Community Values and Fiscal Responsibility As a dedicated Christian and proud Constitutional conservative, I am deeply invested in the values that have shaped Rogers. My approach is grounded in transparency and fiscal responsibility, ensuring that we prioritize the ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Commitment to Community Values and Fiscal Responsibility As a dedicated Christian and proud Constitutional conservative, I am deeply invested in the values that have shaped Rogers. My approach is grounded in transparency and fiscal responsibility, ensuring that we prioritize the needs of our residents. I believe that any spending decisions must reflect the community’s priorities rather than short-term political gains. My background in home construction and residential development equips me to advocate for responsible city planning that aligns development with the community's vital needs, ensuring we preserve the down-home spirit of our city while fostering sustainable growth. Second key message: Support for Public Safety and Local Businesses Public safety is paramount in maintaining a thriving community. I am a staunch supporter of our local police and fire departments, recognizing their essential role in protecting our citizens. Equally important is the health of our local economy. I advocate for a pro-business environment by reducing unnecessary regulations that hinder growth and innovation. By eliminating burdensome red tape and exorbitant impact fees, we can empower local businesses to flourish, creating jobs and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents. My vision includes fostering partnerships between contractors and the community to develop affordable housing solutions that meet our residents’ needs. Third key message: Tax Relief for Seniors I am committed to easing the financial burden on our seniors, who have contributed so much to our community. My proposal to eliminate property taxes for individuals aged 65 and older is designed to help our seniors stay in Rogers and enjoy their retirement without the stress of excessive taxation. This initiative not only honors their contributions but also promotes a vibrant community where seniors can thrive. By focusing on tax relief, we can encourage an inclusive environment that values the wisdom and experience of our older residents while attracting younger families to our community. By focusing on these key areas, I am ready to lead Rogers toward a future that honors our past while embracing our future."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Alaska At-large District (Green Party) (Lost in Primary)
Richard Grayson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Death to fascism Second key message: We control our own sexual and reproductive lives Third key message: Cheaper housing, cheaper health care, cheaper higher education"
"First key message: Death to fascism Second key message: We control our own sexual and reproductive lives Third key message: Cheaper housing, cheaper health care, cheaper higher education"
2024 Candidate for San Dieguito Union High School District school board Trustee Area 4 (Nonpartisan)
Kevin Sabellico
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Fight Extremism and Corruption: Schools should be places where academic freedom is paramount and students have a place to explore controversial ideas. They shouldn’t be places where Board Members push their ideological beliefs onto teachers and restrict what topics they can teach. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Fight Extremism and Corruption: Schools should be places where academic freedom is paramount and students have a place to explore controversial ideas. They shouldn’t be places where Board Members push their ideological beliefs onto teachers and restrict what topics they can teach. Schools should also be places where students and teachers feel accepted for who they are and not concerned about their safety because of their race, religion, or gender identity. Racism, transphobia, and right-wing extremism have no place in our schools, and I’ll fight anyone who tries to assert their extremist politics onto our students. Second key message: Ensure School Safety: Every parent’s number one concern is their child’s safety. Not just in school, but getting to and from school. As a Planning Commissioner, I’ve kept students safe by advocating for traffic calming measures, protected bike lanes, and common-sense gun safety laws. I also passed a comprehensive School Safety Plan when I was School Site Council President. I will always put student safety first and make sure our schools are safe for everyone. Third key message: Support Teachers: Teachers are the ones doing the actual work of educating our children, and they know what instructional methods, course materials, and classroom management practices work best with their students. I want to empower teachers and make sure they feel supported by the Board and the District Administration."
2024 Candidate for Dallas Central Appraisal District, Place 1 (Nonpartisan)
Ekambar Kumar Singirikonda
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am deeply passionate about contributing to the betterment of our community. Serving on the Dallas Appraisal Board of Directors would allow me to utilize my skills and expertise in appraisal, as well as my commitment to fairness and transparency, to ensure that property valuation ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am deeply passionate about contributing to the betterment of our community. Serving on the Dallas Appraisal Board of Directors would allow me to utilize my skills and expertise in appraisal, as well as my commitment to fairness and transparency, to ensure that property valuations are conducted accurately and ethically. I believe that by being part of this board, I can make a positive impact on the real estate industry and uphold the highest standards of professionalism Second key message: Transparency and accountability are essential principles for any governing body, particularly one responsible for property valuations. To uphold these principles, I would advocate for increased transparency in the board's decision-making processes, such as making meeting agendas and minutes readily available to the public. Furthermore, I would support initiatives to enhance public outreach and engagement, including town hall meetings and educational workshops, to ensure that the community is informed about the board's activities and has the opportunity to provide feedback. Third key message: I'm passionate about ensuring fairness and accuracy in property valuation. I believe that my experience and expertise in the real estate industry can contribute positively to the board's efforts in upholding professional standards and integrity within the appraisal process. Serving on the board would also allow me to give back to the community by ensuring that property assessments are conducted ethically and transparently, ultimately benefiting homeowners and stakeholders alike. Additionally, I see this opportunity as a chance to collaborate with fellow professionals and experts in the field to address challenges and explore innovative solutions in appraisal practices."
2024 Candidate for Berea City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
John Payne
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I find solutions and improve services Second key message: I am a lifelong public servant committed to my community. Third key message: I have a strong track record for building relationships and finding common ground to achieve goals."
"First key message: I find solutions and improve services Second key message: I am a lifelong public servant committed to my community. Third key message: I have a strong track record for building relationships and finding common ground to achieve goals."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 (Independent)
James Stacy
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to have Cannabis removed from Scheduling so that each state can decide how to handle the medicine. The Scheduling system is how they decide if a substance has medical value. This is how they have stoped Cannabis from being used as medicine and prevented states from working ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to have Cannabis removed from Scheduling so that each state can decide how to handle the medicine. The Scheduling system is how they decide if a substance has medical value. This is how they have stoped Cannabis from being used as medicine and prevented states from working together to help patients. The Federal government uses the Interstate Commerce clause to Prohibit Cannabis. When Removed from scheduling Oklahoma can export to other states. This would allow for the Farmers of Oklahoma to have a new Cash Crop. Second key message: Bring in more industries through federal tax incentives: With the Impending closing of the Michelin Plant in Ardmore, now more than ever we need to attract companies to Southern Oklahoma. We need new industries in Oklahoma, and the federal government has the resources to attract them to our state. Some target industries include, but are not limited to: Hemp Crete Chip Manufacturing Renewable Energy Electrical Charging Stations Biodegradable Hemp bioplastic Third key message: Increase Oklahoma teachers pay: We must increase teacher’s pay by 30%. Education is important. Our teachers should not have to use their own money, or spend their time raising money to buy student supplies. They need that time to prepare their curriculum, review homework, give and grade tests, and most importantly, teach. We want the best education for our children and ourselves to meet the challenges of the future."
2024 Candidate for Washoe County School District Board of Trustees At-Large District G (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Monica Lehmann
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Improve Academic Standards. Our schools are overwhelmed in toxic environments of indoctrination and social engineering from administrative regulations. For example, read Washoe County’s “Administration Regulation 5161: Gender Identity and Gender Non-Conformity”. Teaching time shou ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Improve Academic Standards. Our schools are overwhelmed in toxic environments of indoctrination and social engineering from administrative regulations. For example, read Washoe County’s “Administration Regulation 5161: Gender Identity and Gender Non-Conformity”. Teaching time should be spent more wisely and focused on fundamental academics. Second key message: Supporting, protecting, retaining, and retraining teachers. We are facing a shortage of teachers due to controversial policies that force teachers to compromise on their moral values. These policies and regulations discourage teachers and staff members and many end up switching or changing careers. Third key message: Increasing administrative transparency. School board meetings are limiting parents’ voices and provide low transparency about programs and budgets being passed. I also want to know where our tax-payers’ dollars are going and if it’s being stewarded efficiently and honestly."
2024 Candidate for Blaine City Council Ward 3 (Nonpartisan)
Amina Baha
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Inclusive Governance & Community Space: I am committed to fostering a government that truly represents all residents, promoting transparency, and creating spaces for community engagement. With a population of 70,000, Blaine currently lacks a public community center. I will work to ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Inclusive Governance & Community Space: I am committed to fostering a government that truly represents all residents, promoting transparency, and creating spaces for community engagement. With a population of 70,000, Blaine currently lacks a public community center. I will work toward establishing a dedicated space where residents can come together, participate in activities, and build stronger community bonds. Second key message: Public Safety & Stronger Communities: I aim to improve police-resident relationships and support public safety reforms that build trust, ensuring all residents feel safe and connected in their neighborhoods. Third key message: Economic Growth & Opportunity: I advocate for sustainable development, supporting local/small businesses, and creating affordable programs that promote economic empowerment, particularly for marginalized and underrepresented communities."
2024 Candidate for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 (Independent)
Christine Rebstock
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Let Parents Parent & Let Kids be Kids. CT Schools allow kids who are gender confused to hide this from the parents, this has potentially dangerous consequences. Parents have every right to know about the health and well being of their children. We need to rid our schools of Diver ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Let Parents Parent & Let Kids be Kids. CT Schools allow kids who are gender confused to hide this from the parents, this has potentially dangerous consequences. Parents have every right to know about the health and well being of their children. We need to rid our schools of Diversity Equity & Inclusion themed curriculum such Critical Race Theory & Social Emotional Learning and have a curriculum that will best put children to succeed in the world upon graduation. Second key message: Leave our wallets alone! Hartford has a spending problem, not a revenue problem. Another minimum wage increase will take effect on Jan 1. This will have a negative impact on businesses, many of whom, are struggling to survive. CT needs to become more business friendly Third key message: No Deal to the Green New Deal. Many CT residents are dealing with the financial pain of the dramatic rise on our utility bills with a big jump in the public benefits portion of the bill. CT Dems refuse to call for a special session to deal with this problem. At the heart of our high energy costs is the ridiculous goal of being 100% reliant on wind & solar power. These are only supplemental energy sources and are a big drain on our wallets. CT also uses California emissions standards instead of using EPA standards. A change back to EPA standards will be a change in the right direction"
2024 Candidate for Portland City Council District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Doug Clove
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My top goal is to ensure East Portland is a safe place for our families. Our kids are our most valuable and at-risk members of the community. It all begins with cleaning up our streets and getting rid of those unsafe and unsanitary homeless camps. Kids should be able to stroll to ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My top goal is to ensure East Portland is a safe place for our families. Our kids are our most valuable and at-risk members of the community. It all begins with cleaning up our streets and getting rid of those unsafe and unsanitary homeless camps. Kids should be able to stroll to school on the sidewalks we pay for without dodging needles or human waste. Families deserve to feel secure in their own neighborhoods. Second key message: Portland really needs to get it's act together when it comes to livability crimes. It's time for the police to revive the property crimes unit to tackle these issues. We can't keep letting our local businesses in East Portland face this ongoing threat. Plus, our neighbors, who pay taxes, shouldn’t have to stress every night about whether their car will still be in the driveway come morning. Third key message: East Portland really deserves the funding it needs for street upkeep, sidewalks, and safe public transportation. The folks at city hall love to talk about how much they support the BIPOC community and help lower-income neighborhoods in Portland, but honestly, it’s all just talk. They don't care and have never cared for East Portland. They could care less about what color you are."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of San Francisco (Nonpartisan)
Daniel Lurie
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public Safety: Public safety will be my top priority every day, not just in an election year. Both the police and Sheriff’s Departments face significant staffing shortages that create dangerous conditions on our streets. While many city leaders claim to prioritize public safety, t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Public Safety: Public safety will be my top priority every day, not just in an election year. Both the police and Sheriff’s Departments face significant staffing shortages that create dangerous conditions on our streets. While many city leaders claim to prioritize public safety, their rhetoric doesn’t match their results. I have robust plans that have been praised by both law enforcement and behavioral health experts to address the multi-faceted crisis on our streets. We cannot fix our downtown and struggling economy until our streets are safe and clean. Second key message: Drug and Mental Health Crisis: When I’m mayor, no one will be allowed to—nor will they need to—sleep on our streets. To address the mental health and drug crisis on our streets I will shift to a co-responder model and embed mental health professionals with police units. Not every call requires a response from someone with a badge and a gun. This will benefit law enforcement morale and improve recruitment, as well as shift existing police resources back to foot patrol and neighborhood beats. Coupled with creating 24/7 Crisis Centers where people experiencing crisis can be brought and navigated to services and creating more treatment and shelter beds through my “Home Run” plan, we’ll reverse the tragic situation on our streets. Third key message: Government Reform: Anti-corruption and accountability measures need to be a priority of the next mayor. Through my City Hall Accountability Plan, I will restructure the bureaucracy by centralizing contract management, end corrupt pay-to-play permitting, and streamline construction management."
2024 Candidate for Round Rock Independent School District Place 2 (Nonpartisan)
April Guerra
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Support for Special Education: Advocating for better resources and programs for students with dyslexia and other learning differences, promoting curriculum that addresses diverse learning needs to make RRISD truly equitable and diverse. Second key message: Funding and Equitable Ma ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Support for Special Education: Advocating for better resources and programs for students with dyslexia and other learning differences, promoting curriculum that addresses diverse learning needs to make RRISD truly equitable and diverse. Second key message: Funding and Equitable Management: To ensure funding across all schools, particularly those serving students with special needs, I advocate for reducing disparities and guaranteeing high-quality education. This involves properly managing funds to navigate financial constraints while providing necessary resources. Third key message: Academic Success: Maintain a goal of achieving a 90% graduation rate by closely monitoring career, college, and military readiness. Ensure all students have access to the resources they need to graduate prepared for their next steps. Also, work to increase participation in advanced coursework, as currently only 3% of students with special needs have access to these opportunities."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 13 (Libertarian Party)
Susan Hogarth
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We need to reduce government spending immediately and without arguing about who gets to keep more of your money. This is why I will seek support for an across-the-board spending cut that applies to all government agencies. Second key message: The government needs to respect civil ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We need to reduce government spending immediately and without arguing about who gets to keep more of your money. This is why I will seek support for an across-the-board spending cut that applies to all government agencies. Second key message: The government needs to respect civil liberties of all people in North Carolina. We need to end asset forfeiture and qualified immunity and take victimless crimes off the books so that we can have some possibility of fulfilling the obligation for a ‘speedy trial’ to those accused of real crimes. Third key message: Bureaucratic constraints on doing business - from home businesses to large corporations - need to be lifted so that North Carolina becomes a free market leader in the United States."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Kem Smith
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Bring more state economic dollars to North St. Louis County. Second key message: Support Unions and collaborate with county officials to create new jobs. Third key message: Secure the necessary resources for our public schools to adequately educate our children."
"First key message: Bring more state economic dollars to North St. Louis County. Second key message: Support Unions and collaborate with county officials to create new jobs. Third key message: Secure the necessary resources for our public schools to adequately educate our children."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 111 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dwayne Green
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Dwayne aims to stimulate our local economy by supporting policies that foster a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. This includes advocating for small businesses and startups, providing them with the necessary resources to create and maintain quality jobs in our distr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Dwayne aims to stimulate our local economy by supporting policies that foster a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. This includes advocating for small businesses and startups, providing them with the necessary resources to create and maintain quality jobs in our district. Second key message: As a critical concern in our community, Dwayne will work tirelessly to implement sustainable housing solutions that ensure every resident has access to affordable and decent living conditions. This will involve collaborating with local authorities and organizations to address the housing shortage and manage property prices effectively. Third key message: Dwayne is opposed to onerous “fetal heartbeat bills” and supports a woman’s right to make medical choices in consultation with her physician. Dwayne is adamantly opposed to laws which would force a woman to carry a pregnancy to term when her life is in danger and in cases of rape and incest."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ken Bach
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: For too long, our government in Washington has been held captive by large corporations and wealthy investors. We must take it back. Second key message: Today, the richest 10% of the population own nearly 70% of all the nation’s assets, while the bottom 50% own only 2.5%, and the b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: For too long, our government in Washington has been held captive by large corporations and wealthy investors. We must take it back. Second key message: Today, the richest 10% of the population own nearly 70% of all the nation’s assets, while the bottom 50% own only 2.5%, and the bottom 25% own nothing. This must be fixed. Third key message: We must work together for all to succeed?"
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Edward Ritter
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a middle-of-the-road candidate: fiscally conservative and socially progressive. Legislation I sponsor will be based on facts - not just party doctrine. Second key message: I am not a professional politician. I pledge to represent all residents of the 47th District - honestly, ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a middle-of-the-road candidate: fiscally conservative and socially progressive. Legislation I sponsor will be based on facts - not just party doctrine. Second key message: I am not a professional politician. I pledge to represent all residents of the 47th District - honestly, fairly and to the best of my abilities. I will not seek another public office, and I pledge to serve no more than three terms. Third key message: I believe York Countians value hard work, integrity, good schools, quality healthcare, and a clean environment. I believe American Democracy is the envy of the world and well worth protecting for ourselves, our children and our grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 21 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tracey Verhoeven
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am tired of the divisiveness. When I ran for a Non- Partisan seat years ago, I was fortunate to have the experience of speaking to all voters regardless of party. I found that when we really listen to each other, we agree more than we disagree. I plan on finding common ground a ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am tired of the divisiveness. When I ran for a Non- Partisan seat years ago, I was fortunate to have the experience of speaking to all voters regardless of party. I found that when we really listen to each other, we agree more than we disagree. I plan on finding common ground and finding solutions that we can agree on. Second key message: I learned when I was younger that there is no such thing as competition. There’s only competition within yourself and if you are the perfect person for the job. I really want to make people’s lives better. I believe in what the Founding Fathers originally intended in the Declaration of Independence and that was for the people to have inalienable rights of “life, liberty and happiness.” You can’t have freedom, life or be happy when you are constantly fighting for those rights. If it was up to me, I would ensure that everyone did. Third key message: Being a small business owner, working in the corporate world, and also working in the entertainment field years ago helped shape my solution oriented mindset. I have always had jobs where I needed to be creative and have good communication skills in order to get things done. They may be cliche but communication is the key to everything and thinking out of the box are my strengths."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 5 (Democratic Party)
Jerico Matias Cruz
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I can only run and represent you only if we run together. Second key message: We crawl, walk, run, and fight together. Third key message: We can make it happen."
"First key message: I can only run and represent you only if we run together. Second key message: We crawl, walk, run, and fight together. Third key message: We can make it happen."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mary Lou Hennrich
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I have a long career of getting results! As a nurse and public health leader and advocate, I have taken on many controversial issues and implemented solutions--e.g. teen pregnancy and lack of access to effective contraception. I established the first "Teen Health Clinic" in a pu ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I have a long career of getting results! As a nurse and public health leader and advocate, I have taken on many controversial issues and implemented solutions--e.g. teen pregnancy and lack of access to effective contraception. I established the first "Teen Health Clinic" in a public high school in Portland OR. There are now 70+ clinics statewide in Oregon schools. Teen pregnancy rate has dropped dramatically in last 30+ years. This is only one example of my experience in "changing things I cannot accept." (Angela Davis) Second key message: We must ALL work together to address the Climate Crisis! I am working to reduce the risk, prepare for climate change-driven disasters and assure clean energy, and family wage, sustainable jobs. Third key message: All Oregonians need affordable healthcare and housing! I support a Single-payer Universal Health Care system for ALL Oregonians. As a career public health professional, I understand the intersection of poverty, inequity, health and environment. We must address each of them if we are to have a truly JUST Community for ALL! Equity and Justice are Not just slogans!!"
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 12 (Democratic Party)
David Barber
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I'm for the hopeless. I know trailer parks. I know broken families. I know addiction. I know the cruelty of warfare. I know the failures of bureaucracy and institutions. I know how hard it is to get by, especially when you're not in the club. I know mental breakdowns and financial ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I'm for the hopeless. I know trailer parks. I know broken families. I know addiction. I know the cruelty of warfare. I know the failures of bureaucracy and institutions. I know how hard it is to get by, especially when you're not in the club. I know mental breakdowns and financial absurdity. I know what it's like to be human, and make mistakes. Arkansas is becoming more and more punitive and hostile to regular people, people who make mistakes. It's time for some humanity. Second key message: Something to know about me, I'm an unabashed prankster, I push boundaries, the more austere the environment, the more potential to learn and laugh. That doesn't mean I'm not serious, or don't know the gravity of elected office. It means I'm different, and Arkansas government needs more different. Almost ubiquitously, other politicians pledge to "fight" for this or that. What it usually equates to is a bunch of corporate-inspired talking and parroting. I'm interested in action. Action. Doing something good for people. I read legislation being passed, and it makes me sick how either meaningless or detrimental it usually is. Third key message: So many Arkansans hate Democrats, please give them a chance, many of them are good people with big hearts and a desire to serve their constituents and make Arkansas better. Oh, and nobody has to join a cult."
2024 Candidate for Pima County Sheriff (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Chris Nanos
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Implemented body worn cameras to ALL uniform personnel. Created: Pima Regional Critical Incident Team. The first team in the state that allows outside agencies to investigate any critical incidents, ie, officer involved shootings, in custody deaths, etc. This Team makes the agenc ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Implemented body worn cameras to ALL uniform personnel. Created: Pima Regional Critical Incident Team. The first team in the state that allows outside agencies to investigate any critical incidents, ie, officer involved shootings, in custody deaths, etc. This Team makes the agency step aside & allows another agency to handle the investigation. Created, Citizens Advisory Review Board & has full access to the PCSD & staff. They attend all internal affair matters, discipline panels, death review panels, officer involved shooting panels & accident review panels. They review departmental policy & SOP's, to include Rules & Regulations. They ride along w/& attend all training academies. Implemented a cultural training focusing on minorities. Second key message: The county jail desperately needs maintenance & no longer functions as the safest model possible. The correctional science calls for a direct supervision model & to obtain such, I believe there are options available that would not be less costly then reported, a further study in existing models is needed. I continued to support jail reform & I believe if you suffer from mental health &/or substance abuse you should be in a medical facility not a jail. Over 1/2 of our jail population is on psychotropic meds & 2/3's suffer from substance abuse. If you've committed a violent act you belong in jail, many are there for minor non-violent crimes awaiting trial. Cost of ones freedom should not matter the size of you wallet. We need bail reform. Third key message: Staffing, currently TPD is down some 400 officers, State Highway Patrol is down over 500 troopers. Although we have made great strides in improving our staffing numbers, we have a long way to go. Currently we are staffed at 96%, that is our current 'authorized" strength. Today, we are authorized by the Board of Supervisors 1,479 employees. Even at 100%, staffing is at the lowest level in 3 decades. Population and calls for service have increased, yet our staffing has decreased. The FBI/DOJ for decades has stated a county our size with its current population should have 2.4 deputies per thousand residents. We currently have 1.2 per thousand residents...less than half of where we should be. If we are to become more engaged with our community"
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
Mark Matthews
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: It's important to have affordable and accessible healthcare and prescription drugs. Addressing healthcare problems is most effective when patients and providers share decision-making free of excessive outside interference — particularly reproductive health and care for the LGBTQ+ ...expand full answer."
"First key message: It's important to have affordable and accessible healthcare and prescription drugs. Addressing healthcare problems is most effective when patients and providers share decision-making free of excessive outside interference — particularly reproductive health and care for the LGBTQ+ community. Second key message: People should feel safe in their communities. The epidemic of gun violence continues to grow. Evidence-based, common sense, bi-partisan legislation is needed to address the threats to the safety and well-being of Coloradans. Third key message: My siblings and I were the first in our family to have a college education. I believe in the value of education and I want to ensure that all children in Colorado have a high-quality education and opportunities regardless of their zip code."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 41 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Anna Nevenic
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Jobs and economy are essential if we are to remain the global leader. Small businesses are the engine that drive our economy. Smart public policy is both pro-business and pro-worker. That's why I'm an advocate for policies that grow the economy by reducing red tape, investing in p ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Jobs and economy are essential if we are to remain the global leader. Small businesses are the engine that drive our economy. Smart public policy is both pro-business and pro-worker. That's why I'm an advocate for policies that grow the economy by reducing red tape, investing in people, rewarding innovation, and sharing in success. Only 40% of students go to college: for this reason, we must address the needs of the 60% by expanding vocational and technical training at high school levels. We have a shortage of skilled labor force, without whom we could not maintain our way of life. Second key message: I strongly believe that we must ensure every American has high-quality, affordable healthcare, regardless of their age, condition, geography, or ability to pay. Only prevention and early intervention will lower the cost of healthcare. Many people are becoming chronically ill, disabled, and unable to work because they waited too long to receive care. Third key message: We have to take a holistic approach to immigration. The immigration system has been broken for too long because Republicans and Democrats take advantage of the issue to gain favor each election season. Spending $65 billion to protect the border is counter productive. We must create a partnership with Canada, Mexico, and the rest of Latin America by establishing new initiatives. By lifting sanctions on Venezuela and Cuba, and increasing economic aid and investment in countries where immigrants are coming from, we would greatly reduce the number of asylum seekers and other immigrant groups trying to enter the US illegally. This will be a win-win situation for everyone and will save the taxpayers billions of dollars."
2024 Candidate for Michigan Supreme Court (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Kyra Harris Bolden
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our campaign's message is Justice for Generations. As the youngest and first black woman in the court’s history, I'm committed to protecting equal justice, access to justice, and the rule of law on the highest court in Michigan. Second key message: The most pressing issue facing t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our campaign's message is Justice for Generations. As the youngest and first black woman in the court’s history, I'm committed to protecting equal justice, access to justice, and the rule of law on the highest court in Michigan. Second key message: The most pressing issue facing the judiciary is access to justice and trust in our institutions. Justice should not be dependent upon who you are or how much money you have. As a Michigan Supreme Court Justice, I’ve worked on this issue through various task forces and court rule changes. I have also made myself available to the community by speaking to various faith based organizations, bar associations, and afterschool programs to promote accessibility and transparency in our judiciary. Third key message: I believe in upholding the rule of law and ensuring equal access to justice for all. My philosophy is based on the belief that all legal decisions should be guided by principles of thoughtfulness, fairness, impartiality, and adherence to legislative intent and the Michigan Constitution. Additionally, I believe in the importance of judicial independence and the separation of powers to safeguard the integrity of the legal system."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 (Democratic Party)
Dan Sikes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our education system is being weaponized. Indiana ranks near the bottom of the U.S. on education rates. We must do better to help the next generation. I'm all for elevating education and enabling everyone for a brighter future. Second key message: By prioritizing rural development ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our education system is being weaponized. Indiana ranks near the bottom of the U.S. on education rates. We must do better to help the next generation. I'm all for elevating education and enabling everyone for a brighter future. Second key message: By prioritizing rural development and environmental stewardship, we can work with resilient rural communities by fostering sustainable, eco-friendly practices. Third key message: The LGBTQ+ community is a target for a lot of recent bills. We need to speak up for our fellow human and ensure everyone has fair and equal rights."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 23 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Abbie Lane
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We need an elected official that is of, by, and for the people who truly understands the problems and concerns that every citizen is currently facing. Second key message: In politics there are enough who are willing to be an echo to keep their title but what we need is someone to ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We need an elected official that is of, by, and for the people who truly understands the problems and concerns that every citizen is currently facing. Second key message: In politics there are enough who are willing to be an echo to keep their title but what we need is someone to be a Voice Not An Echo. Third key message: Without accountability and transparency there can truly be no Democracy which is why we must fight to maintain each as pillars of justice that stand between us and watching democracy fall."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 (Democratic Party)
Lore Bergman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: When someone is in need, and gets help, it is not an "entitlement". To be hungry and get fed, to be sick and get medical care, to be homeless and get housing, is not an entitlement, it is a human right. The only ones who are entitled are the rich in congress who think they know wh ...expand full answer."
"First key message: When someone is in need, and gets help, it is not an "entitlement". To be hungry and get fed, to be sick and get medical care, to be homeless and get housing, is not an entitlement, it is a human right. The only ones who are entitled are the rich in congress who think they know what's best for people who are poor and/or disabled and elderly. The disabled are very much underrepresented in Congress and average Americans hardly ever get elected, because they do not have the money or time to be able to run for office. If we had average working Americans in Congress, we would get so much done for the people of America. Congress would actually work for the American people and not for huge corporations and industries. Second key message: Women are more than baby making machines. At least we used to be. And now, only women who can conceive naturally are basically considered important. It sickens me to think that women that are younger than me, now have less rights than I had at their age. We are going backwards in our fight for freedom. Women should not have to live in fear, if they are of reproductive age. Since Roe vs. Wade was reversed, women's health care is a chaotic mess. Old white men should not decide what a woman can or cannot do about her own health decisions. No matter what you believe about abortion or IVF, it is your decision, not someone else's decision for you. When a woman cannot make decisions about her own body, she is not a free citizen. Third key message: Leviticus 19:18 says ".... love thy neighbor, as thy self....". Just think what kind of America it would be if the people in this country and the rest of the world would remember that verse. We would love the children more than we love our guns, and we would ban assault weapons and not books or black history and have common sense gun legislation reform. We would always want equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and all minorities. We would be kind and empathetic to immigrants, and we would have common sense immigration reform, that is cruelty and pain free for those who are just trying to have a safe and better life. We would never make people live in fear, because they believe differently. And we would protect the Earth."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
John Myrick
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our Nation’s problems are not going to be solved through partisan politics. As your U.S. Senator, I would work with any and all like-minded people - regardless of political party or affiliation. The lack of effective border control has allowed illegal drugs and millions of un ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our Nation’s problems are not going to be solved through partisan politics. As your U.S. Senator, I would work with any and all like-minded people - regardless of political party or affiliation. The lack of effective border control has allowed illegal drugs and millions of undocumented migrants to flow freely into our country; causing a grave risk to National security. Maryland one of the highest rates of fentanyl overdoses in the country. I will work to secure our borders, to enforce immigration and customs laws, and to hold those responsible for flooding our streets with illegal drugs accountable. Second key message: Our country is far less safe than at any point in modern history - facing threats from terrorists, rouge states, and near-peer adversaries like China and Russia. Our military is no longer in a position to defend our global interests. We cannot afford to continue to allow declining recruitment, social experimentation, ineffective leadership, and defense contractors whose major interest is profits, to impact our military readiness. I will work to improve the quality of life issues plaguing our military that effect are ability to recruit qualified volunteers; to hold the leadership of the Department of Defense accountable for every dime of YOUR tax money that is spent; and seek to improve how we procure and purchase weapon systems. Third key message: Far too many of our legislators have spent decades in office. Has this longevity solved any of the issues effecting the average American? I think not. I will only serve one term in the U.S. Senate. I would work with the Maryland Governor and leaders in the State House to promote your priorities - not those of a particular political party or special interest. I will introduce legislation for term limits for Congress - limiting time in Congress to 12 years. I will work with other like-minded Members to hold Members accountable for their conduct."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sean Crystal
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Central to my campaign is ensuring that governance truly reflects the will and needs of the community. I'm here to listen, advocate, and act on your behalf, making sure every decision is grounded in the voice of our citizens. Second key message: I'm committed to driving economic g ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Central to my campaign is ensuring that governance truly reflects the will and needs of the community. I'm here to listen, advocate, and act on your behalf, making sure every decision is grounded in the voice of our citizens. Second key message: I'm committed to driving economic growth by empowering local businesses and entrepreneurs, coupled with investing in infrastructure that's not only sustainable but also prepares us for the future. Third key message: Fiscal accountability is non-negotiable; every dollar spent should result in genuine value. With that, I advocate for progressive policies such as sensible cannabis reform; focusing on individual rights, education with an emphasis on health and safety, and leveraging the economic benefits for growth."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Isiah Gallegos
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Change for a better future Second key message: Restructuring old policies Third key message: Paving the way for everyone future"
"First key message: Change for a better future Second key message: Restructuring old policies Third key message: Paving the way for everyone future"
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 50 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Kyle McNorton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Control government spending and regulations so we pay less taxes and everyone has a chance to thrive. Second key message: Create successful schools where teachers can make sure every child has an opportunity to succeed. Third key message: Protect our freedoms by defending our cons ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Control government spending and regulations so we pay less taxes and everyone has a chance to thrive. Second key message: Create successful schools where teachers can make sure every child has an opportunity to succeed. Third key message: Protect our freedoms by defending our constitution, supporting law and order, and stopping illegal immigration."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 3 (Republican Party)
Jim Toes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Fentanyl Poisoning Second key message: Federal Government Spending Third key message: Affordability in NY-03"
"First key message: Fentanyl Poisoning Second key message: Federal Government Spending Third key message: Affordability in NY-03"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Aaron Hermes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Human Rights don't emanate from signed documents or silent consent. Morality is not subjective to the individual. It's all about right vs wrong, not right vs left. Second key message: If given the honor of serving, I will apply the same rules evenly to all sides while diligently w ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Human Rights don't emanate from signed documents or silent consent. Morality is not subjective to the individual. It's all about right vs wrong, not right vs left. Second key message: If given the honor of serving, I will apply the same rules evenly to all sides while diligently working for my constituents and our national interests. Third key message: I will seek real change by using Human Rights and the U.S. Constitution as the baseline while working in a bipartisan fashion to solve problems."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party)
Tesa Schwans
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a constitutional conservative, who believes in the Freedom's our country was founded on. LIFE LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS I am: Pro life Pro 2nd Amendment Pro Property Rights Pro School Choice Pro Small Business Fiscal Conservative Pro 10th Amendment Second ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a constitutional conservative, who believes in the Freedom's our country was founded on. LIFE LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS I am: Pro life Pro 2nd Amendment Pro Property Rights Pro School Choice Pro Small Business Fiscal Conservative Pro 10th Amendment Second key message: I am a small business owner that has an understanding, of the effects the rising inflation costs have had on our lifestyles and families. They are almost unattainable and our per household costs are getting harder and harder to maintain. We need to find solutions to help cut costs and get more money back into the hands of the hard working people. Third key message: Against the co2 pipeline and the effects it will have on our natural resources like energy and water.,"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 22 (Republican Party)
Chad Johnson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am unapologetically, America First, Free State of Florida, conservative constitutionalist. I am a firm believer in American Capitalism, limited government, and fiscal responsibility. I am an advocate for the private property rights and individual liberty, and a proponent of Pa ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am unapologetically, America First, Free State of Florida, conservative constitutionalist. I am a firm believer in American Capitalism, limited government, and fiscal responsibility. I am an advocate for the private property rights and individual liberty, and a proponent of Parental Rights in all aspects from healthcare to education. Second key message: I believe agriculture is part of Florida's DNA and that Agriculture is part of our National Security. Americas ability to provide a safe reliable food source is paramount to our future and this nation owes its success to agriculture. Prior to Bidenomics, the American family, on average, spend less than 12% of their gross disposable income on food and this has allowed us to invest in advanced medicines, and technologies to improve our quality of life. Third key message: As an economist, I understand the trials of sporadic growth, increased burden of regulations, and margins of diminishing returns. I know the challenges of increasing service demands with the desire of reduced taxes, while inflation runs rampant. It is imperative that our approach be sound in judgment, with fiscal diligence, and proven leadership."
2024 Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 12 (Republican Party)
Jonathan Joseph
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I care deeply about the Southend and our people. This area is where I have lived my entire life. From my memories of cheering on Valley Sports Little League at Bonnie and Clyde's Pizza to attending Butler Traditional High School as a student and then coming back as a teacher four ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I care deeply about the Southend and our people. This area is where I have lived my entire life. From my memories of cheering on Valley Sports Little League at Bonnie and Clyde's Pizza to attending Butler Traditional High School as a student and then coming back as a teacher four years later once I finished by Bachelor's Degree to being a member at Southeast (Southwest Campus) Christian Church. I love the Southend and I am proud of who and where I have came from. I get the Southend and have always felt like the Southend "got" me. Second key message: I believe that some of the best teachers within our lives are those who know how to be good students. My grandpa told me many times throughout my life "Jonathan, listen to what others have to say. You already know what you are going to say, but if you listen to others - you may learn a thing or two." I have learned so much from the Southend voters and what matters to them and their households. I am thankful to have the opportunity to listen and learn from our community over the months. I always want to be a councilman who does not just hear the people, but one who listens to them. As your councilman, I commit to listening to the stakeholders and our community. I will walk step by step with our District 12 community. Third key message: I believe that for the Southend - it is our time. I want to bring a seat to the table on the Metro Council that represents our community. Opportunities such as looking at Dixie Highway and working towards opportunities for more businesses, restaurants, shopping locations, etc. that we do not have where we then have to leave our area of town to spend money in other areas of town. Other opportunities include looking at the Community Center within the Sylvania community with a desire to restore/renovate the building for our youth within the community. Going door to door has allowed me to listen to the hearts of southend families. This election is their time and it is our time. To be the councilman of District 12 would be the honor of my life."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota State Senate District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rick Weible
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Pro Life Second key message: Pro 2nd Amendment Third key message: Pro Limited Government"
"First key message: Pro Life Second key message: Pro 2nd Amendment Third key message: Pro Limited Government"
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 22 (Republican Party)
Thom Rossi
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Prosperity: The cost of living in the seacoast has become prohibitive to the point where middle income families are being squeezed out of the community. To the extent state government can help, it is through lowering our tax burden by reforming property and hospitality taxes. P ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Prosperity: The cost of living in the seacoast has become prohibitive to the point where middle income families are being squeezed out of the community. To the extent state government can help, it is through lowering our tax burden by reforming property and hospitality taxes. Particularly by ensuring that the donor communities of Portsmouth and New Castle are treated fairly by the state. Second key message: Opportunity: The other side of the coin for seacoast area property owners and their children is increase the opportunity to find meaningful employment with compensation that suits the cost of living in the area. The state can do more to encourage business growth and diversification by lowering energy costs and creating economic development programs that attract innovative young companies to our region. Third key message: Choice: Our community is home to people with diverse views on topics that directly affect the choices we make in our lives. Parents must be in control of our children's health and education decisions, not the state. Women must be in control of their own reproductive health choices. I will work to defend New Hampshire's current abortion law (6 months for any reason, thereafter for medical need) against those who would try to push it to either extreme, and to ensure that women have free access to any contraceptive approved by the FDA. I am pro school choice, and local control of school curricula."
2024 Candidate for Fort Bend County Sheriff (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mo Nehad
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Restore law and order Second key message: Improve the standards of the Counrt Jail Third key message: Increase Deputies on Patrol and reduce attrition"
"First key message: Restore law and order Second key message: Improve the standards of the Counrt Jail Third key message: Increase Deputies on Patrol and reduce attrition"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kay Rogers
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Strong National security and Border Security Second key message: Balance our budget and not increase our national debt, in fact reducing our debt each budget cycle. Third key message: There is a two-tier justice system in our country. As a nation it is not working for those who ca ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Strong National security and Border Security Second key message: Balance our budget and not increase our national debt, in fact reducing our debt each budget cycle. Third key message: There is a two-tier justice system in our country. As a nation it is not working for those who can't afford to pay for representation."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 2 (Republican Party)
David G. Miller
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We live in a one party county and we all pay dearly for it. Repeat We live in a one party county and we all pay dearly for it. The Democrats completely control all positions in government and can tax at will with nearly no push back. We must elect candidates who will not ju ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We live in a one party county and we all pay dearly for it. Repeat We live in a one party county and we all pay dearly for it. The Democrats completely control all positions in government and can tax at will with nearly no push back. We must elect candidates who will not just go along with the TAX and SPEND program of the Democrats. Second key message: Government spending must be controlled at all levels of government. I am horrified at the current federal administration. We are OVER SPENDING at the rate of TWO TRILLION DOLLARS alone in this federal fiscal year. I want to be a voice for fiscal responsibility. That includes our state taxes which are too high. People NEED residential property tax relief and I will work for that. Third key message: I am deeply concerned about reports that the authority and right of parents to raise their children as they see fit is under attack. Obviously no child should be in an abusive situation. So I understand intervention in such a case. But undermining parental authority is just unacceptable to me."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Shaffer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Western PA continues to lose population. Our biggest export shouldn't be our people. I am proud to call Western PA home and be raising my family here. I want my kids and others to be able to get good paying jobs here and not have to move to Texas, Tennessee, or other growing st ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Western PA continues to lose population. Our biggest export shouldn't be our people. I am proud to call Western PA home and be raising my family here. I want my kids and others to be able to get good paying jobs here and not have to move to Texas, Tennessee, or other growing states. We have all the ingredients to be one of the fastest growing areas in the country with an amazing work force, terrific schools and universities, world class health care, abundant natural resources, and so much more. Our government policies drive jobs and people away and we need to change that. Second key message: Representing the 28th District, I will be a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility, which means not raising your taxes and rooting out wasteful spending. In addition to these fiscal priorities, I will also focus on supporting our first responders, maintaining quality infrastructure, and standing behind students and teachers in our great local schools. Third key message: Pennsylvania has the largest, most expensive full-time state legislature in the country. We need to: - Downsize our legislature - Enact term limits - Eliminate the perks lawmakers get (lifetime pension, per diems, paid cars or gas/tolls) Our state government continually ranks as one of the worst performing in the country. I will be a passionate reformer working with people in both parties for good government policies."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 35 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kimberly DeWitt
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: A thriving community is one where all residents feel heard, valued, and empowered. To achieve this, we must prioritize community engagement and ensure that all voices are represented in the decision-making process. As your representative, I will actively seek input from residents ...expand full answer."
"First key message: A thriving community is one where all residents feel heard, valued, and empowered. To achieve this, we must prioritize community engagement and ensure that all voices are represented in the decision-making process. As your representative, I will actively seek input from residents through town hall meetings, community forums, and online platforms. I am committed to transparency and accountability, providing regular updates on my work and being accessible to all constituents. Additionally, I will work to engage previously unengaged communities, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are addressed. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and participation, we can build a stronger, more united District 35. Second key message: The foundation of any prosperous community is a strong economy. To positively grow District 35, we must prioritize economic development that supports local businesses and attracts new investments. Small businesses are the backbone of our community, providing jobs and services that enhance our quality of life. As your representative, I will advocate for policies that reduce unnecessary regulations, provide access to capital, and offer tax incentives to encourage entrepreneurship and business growth. Additionally, I will work to attract new industries to our district, particularly in the fields of technology, renewable energy, and healthcare, creating high-quality jobs and fostering a diverse and resilient economy. Third key message: Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of a thriving community. To positively grow District 35, we must ensure that all residents have access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare services. This includes expanding Medicaid to cover more low-income families, increasing funding for mental health services, and addressing the opioid crisis that has impacted many of our communities. Additionally, I will work to improve healthcare infrastructure in our district, including the expansion of telehealth services and the recruitment of healthcare professionals to underserved areas. By prioritizing healthcare, we can create a healthier, more productive community."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 33 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Anthony Yantz
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Affordable Housing and Economic Opportunity - District 33 cannot be a place where people work full time and still cannot afford to put a roof over their heads. We must deliver urgent solutions to ensure our community members are able to access basic human needs. Housing is a huma ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Affordable Housing and Economic Opportunity - District 33 cannot be a place where people work full time and still cannot afford to put a roof over their heads. We must deliver urgent solutions to ensure our community members are able to access basic human needs. Housing is a human right. Second key message: Health Rights - I will defend Floridians’ rights to access all healthcare services, including abortion, and I firmly believe that your health decisions are sacred and private. Third key message: Educational Equity - As a father of 5, I know the impact of a quality education and I know that there is no better path to a brighter future for our district than investing in our schools, students, and educators."
2024 Candidate for Chula Vista City Council District 3 (Democratic Party)
Leticia Munguia
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Defend Health Care and Reproductive Rights! The only Chula Vista City Council candidate endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Second key message: Better traffic safety and improve 911 response times and stop the smash-grab robberies. Third key message: Support and work to e ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Defend Health Care and Reproductive Rights! The only Chula Vista City Council candidate endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Second key message: Better traffic safety and improve 911 response times and stop the smash-grab robberies. Third key message: Support and work to ensure that Chula Vista's quality of life and build housing our working families can afford."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 (Democratic Party)
Lorenza M. Wilkins
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Empowerment Second key message: Engagement Third key message: Equity"
"First key message: Empowerment Second key message: Engagement Third key message: Equity"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 5 (Democratic Party)
Stephanie Lyn Leonard
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Florida has become unaffordable! We can’t afford homeowners or health insurance. We can’t afford prescription drugs. We can’t afford to buy a home. Affordability and economic strength is my number one priority! Insurance regulation is a must to stop this crisis! Second key me ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Florida has become unaffordable! We can’t afford homeowners or health insurance. We can’t afford prescription drugs. We can’t afford to buy a home. Affordability and economic strength is my number one priority! Insurance regulation is a must to stop this crisis! Second key message: Florida has been destroyed by out of control development! The EPA is nearly non existent and the water is being fouled by companies without penalties. I would strengthen and demand that development is not allowed unless water mitigation and wetlands protection is put in place. Building may not start until firm plans are in place to protect the environment. Zoning and planning rules must be changed to stop population density from destroying our water and infrastructure. The higher the density, the more destruction that has to be repaired by the taxpayers. The developers need to pay for the infrastructure necessary to support their project. Third key message: Women’s reproductive health must be restored! All Floridians should vote yes on Amendment 4 to restore the laws as they were before. Women are getting hurt and injured by the reckless change in the law put in place by the radical extremist republicans. A woman has to make her own choices between her family and her doctor and the government should not be telling her what to do!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 7 (Democratic Party)
Jennifer Adams
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Having survived domestic abuse & the devastation it wreaks on victims & their families, Jennifer knows what it means to overcome adversity & not only survive but thrive. She turned pain into purpose & went back to school to earn graduate degrees in Policy from Washington Universit ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Having survived domestic abuse & the devastation it wreaks on victims & their families, Jennifer knows what it means to overcome adversity & not only survive but thrive. She turned pain into purpose & went back to school to earn graduate degrees in Policy from Washington University in St. Louis' Brown School & another from its College of Law so she could learn more about the legislative process, to help others & fix a broken family court/legal system. Second key message: Jennifer has more than 15 years of experience in community engagement, legislative policymaking, mediation, and communications. As a graduate of Winter Park High and University of Florida, Jennifer is humbled to have been honored as a Bob Graham Center for Public Service Women in Leadership honoree and an Orlando Economic Partnership Political Leadership Institute graduate. Jennifer has also given back to her community & country having served as the advocacy chair for the League of Women Voters of Florida and on numerous non-profit and government advisory boards in areas such as: transportation, healthcare, equal rights, fair courts, economic growth, international diplomacy, parks, youth sports, juvenile justice, sustainability & more. Third key message: As a parent, Jennifer wants all children and families to have access to economic opportunity, affordable & quality childcare and caregiving, housing, healthcare, education, livable wages & jobs, safe & sustainable communities, and more. As a neighbor, she wants us all to work together to find common ground for the greater good of us all & to identify better solutions regardless of ideology or party affiliation. We need leaders willing to step up and solve problems - not more self-serving and divisive politicians who care more about helping themselves than the people they are elected to represent."
2024 Candidate for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-Washington District (Democratic Party)
Thomas Ziobrowski
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Housing availability and affordability is key to managing many of these issues. Second key message: We're bearing the costs of climate change which will get worse, but we can hopefully slow the process and reduce the impact of repeated flooding events. Third key message: Health ca ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Housing availability and affordability is key to managing many of these issues. Second key message: We're bearing the costs of climate change which will get worse, but we can hopefully slow the process and reduce the impact of repeated flooding events. Third key message: Health care is a right: we recognize that because we take care of everyone when they need care. We should make that less costly by providing primary care and mental health care before people are in crisis."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 103 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gabi Madden
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am pursuing this seat to represent the people of Ulster and Dutchess out of necessity. Working in the State Legislature for almost six years, and having a deep knowledge of this community, I am well prepared to effectively represent District 103 in the State Assembly. Advancing ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am pursuing this seat to represent the people of Ulster and Dutchess out of necessity. Working in the State Legislature for almost six years, and having a deep knowledge of this community, I am well prepared to effectively represent District 103 in the State Assembly. Advancing Legislation that will directly improve the quality of life for our constituents, bringing our tax dollars back home, and serving as a direct advocate for your community. Second key message: Elected office requires selflessness and open ears. Representation should be solely about the people who you were elected to represent, not a personal agenda. Returning this standard of governance back to the basics ensures that the government and its officials are working for the people, not the other way around. With hard work and a strong understanding of your community, it is possible to get results. Third key message: I’m running on a progressive platform to address the issues we face at home including housing, healthcare, Central Hudson, overall affordability and climate change. I also want to elevate our community through enhanced educational opportunities and make the Hudson Valley a workforce hub for the green economy transition. I have expertise in all of these areas through my experience in a Chief of Staff capacity in the New York State legislature, proving the potential of what we can provide to our communities when we have an experienced and effective representative"
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A (Democratic Party)
Cliff Hohman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to help stop the spread of extremism in our politics. We don't need to go looking for enemies to hate. We need to find ways to work together. It's hard, and it's messy, but it's worth it. "Owning the libs" might feel good for a moment, but making Idaho a better place for yo ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to help stop the spread of extremism in our politics. We don't need to go looking for enemies to hate. We need to find ways to work together. It's hard, and it's messy, but it's worth it. "Owning the libs" might feel good for a moment, but making Idaho a better place for you and your families will make you feel good for a long time to come. Second key message: I'm not here to beat my chest about whatever my pet project is. I'm not here to tell you that I'm right and you're wrong. We will sometimes disagree on things. That's fine. Sometimes my job will be to find a way to do what the people of Nampa want, even if it's not what I would choose. Sometimes my job will be to help folks understand why one choice might be better than another. Sometimes we're going to have to have a conversation to figure it out. And that's the way it's supposed to be. If we respect each other, we'll find a way forward together. Third key message: I have an obligation to make Idaho and Nampa a better place, however I can manage to do it. When I was a kid in Boy Scouts, we were taught to always leave a campsite better off than we found it. Not just to clean up our own mess, but to pick up trash that was already there when we arrived. Maybe leave some firewood for the next group. Make sure that their experience is even better than yours was. Eventually, I realized that was a pretty good way to approach your whole life. We only get so much time on this Earth. I want to make sure I leave this place better off than how I found it."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
Flavia DeBrito
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Increasing revenue sharing for economic development. Second key message: Support our schools Third key message: Healthcare improving mental health access"
"First key message: Increasing revenue sharing for economic development. Second key message: Support our schools Third key message: Healthcare improving mental health access"
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 13 (Democratic Party)
Bill Kimler
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Lawmakers in South Carolina are only in session for a few months out of the year. Time is precious and important issues need to be prioritized. Unfortunately, for many years, the General Assembly has prioritized extreme social issues that impact very few while stripping essential ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Lawmakers in South Carolina are only in session for a few months out of the year. Time is precious and important issues need to be prioritized. Unfortunately, for many years, the General Assembly has prioritized extreme social issues that impact very few while stripping essential rights from increasingly vulnerable minority groups. We need to prioritize those issues that truly impact a majority of South Carolinians. Second key message: Crushing medical debt, skyrocketing infant mortality rates, affordable housing, and a rise in cybercrimes that are crippling businesses and public institutions like schools and hospitals... These are the things I will prioritize as your representative in SC House District 13. Third key message: I believe effective lawmaking should build up everyone around you and not demonize those with differing views or diminishing the integrity of the office through direct insults and personal attacks. I will bring a fact-based, rational approach to critical problems that need solutions, not speeches. I will listen to experts and partner with all stakeholders to arrive at the most effective laws to address our issues."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party)
Joni Cochran
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public education is the key to a well-functioning society and a well-functioning democracy. Second key message: As a responsible gun owner and the grandmother of a fourth grader, I fully support the 2nd Amendment and the rights it conveys to us as citizens of the United States, wh ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Public education is the key to a well-functioning society and a well-functioning democracy. Second key message: As a responsible gun owner and the grandmother of a fourth grader, I fully support the 2nd Amendment and the rights it conveys to us as citizens of the United States, while also being concerned about her safety in school and as well as our safety just living our lives. Third key message: We must fight to protect our freedoms by empowering the citizens of Tennessee and ensuring that everyone is treated equally. When you are empowered, you are not afraid to speak up for yourself. When you are empowered, people give you respect."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 43 (Democratic Party)
Alvin Gamble
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Safety of our children: We should reduce the accessibility to illegal guns and provide increased access to firearm safety education. Second key message: -Affordability and Taxes I championed the middle class tax cuts in 2023 and 2024 and secured an expanded Child Tax Credit Thir ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Safety of our children: We should reduce the accessibility to illegal guns and provide increased access to firearm safety education. Second key message: -Affordability and Taxes I championed the middle class tax cuts in 2023 and 2024 and secured an expanded Child Tax Credit Third key message: Tax relief for the middle class: New York State should reduce the tax burden on the middle class. We should eliminate corporate tax loopholes and ensure everyone pays their fair share."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 83 (Democratic Party)
Sheila Coressel
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Supporting Accessible and Affordable Healthcare Second key message: Reinvesting public money into all of levels of public education Third key message: Propping up our local farmers"
"First key message: Supporting Accessible and Affordable Healthcare Second key message: Reinvesting public money into all of levels of public education Third key message: Propping up our local farmers"
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 34 (Democratic Party)
Amelia Pant
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The parents in District 34 want public schools that encourage a life-long love of learning. First, we should increase state allocations to reach or exceed the national average per-student funding level. Every neighborhood school should have well-paid educators and districts should ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The parents in District 34 want public schools that encourage a life-long love of learning. First, we should increase state allocations to reach or exceed the national average per-student funding level. Every neighborhood school should have well-paid educators and districts should engage with them in the pedagogy and decision-making processes that impact their profession. We must create safe, supportive, inclusive, and linguistically accessible school environments, collect data on how districts support student mental health, and implement student surveys to improve outcomes and well-being. Finally, every Tennessee high school graduate should have equal access to postsecondary education, regardless of citizenship status or background. Second key message: We must do more to protect the air we breathe and water we drink. The Tennessee Valley Authority is a monopoly that continues to ravage our environment in exchange for “record profits”. We must also do something about the 2 million acres of farmland TN is set to lose by 2027. We should encourage the cultivation of locally grown food and the creation of a network of community gardens to combat loneliness and food insecurity. We deserve a robust recycling industry that creates thousands of jobs and economic stability. As American folk singer Pete Seeger said, “If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production.” Third key message: In a study published in the American Journal of Public Health, medical expenses and medical problems causing work loss led to 66.5% of bankruptcies. Medical debt is unique because many of the ways it adds up are out of our control: accidents, unexpected “out of network” charges, billing errors, and out of pocket insurance costs. Medical debt can have far-reaching economic effects and most people are one accident or diagnosis away from homelessness. People should be able to access the health care they need without medically unnecessary barriers and doctors should be able to offer that care without fear. While people may have differing views about abortion, those views must not interfere with the relationship between people and their doctors."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 10 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Vibert White
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: 1. The Interest of the people comes before Party Politics. That is, our political system has become polarized and stagnant with juvenile petty partisan differences. In this light each party works tirelessly to establish sound bites, political theatrics and misinformation to negate ...expand full answer."
"First key message: 1. The Interest of the people comes before Party Politics. That is, our political system has become polarized and stagnant with juvenile petty partisan differences. In this light each party works tirelessly to establish sound bites, political theatrics and misinformation to negate the arguments of their competitor. Today's politicians who know little to nothing of American Political History; don't realize that our founding fathers saw politics as a gentile profession that fostered civility. Political leaders--the gentlemen of thought were viewed as the best of society; but today, the American people view both chambers as wealthy brats who have turned their backs on the American people. Congress will be the House of the People again. Second key message: 2. I will tell the truth. The political system has been regulated into the inner rings of Hades. It is the place where truth dies and double talk is born. Americans are strong, brilliant, and a resilient people. In addition, we are a forgiving people. But, when you filter the truth with lies, deceptions and made up enemies instead of taking responsibility of your own actions; Americans begin to resent their government. Our campaign will be honest and straight with our constituents, the voters. If given raw data of where we stand with homelessness, inflation, poverty, military conflicts, and other grave areas. Americans as a group, a nation will come together to find solutions to our problems. We aren't a Republic; we are a Democracy. Third key message: 3. Rebuild our District; Rebuild our American Infrastructure. The structural integrity of our infrastructure is falling apart. Electric grids, pipelines, roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, schools, hospitals fresh drinking waterways, and public buildings are in need of repair throughout the nation. However, the greatest infrastructure repair is with the American people. As a group--Americans feel betrayed, isolated, discarded by the government that they pay into and trusted. Americans feel that Congress and the Oval office give more favor to non-Americans. It is not that we are bigoted and hateful; but rather, hurt and rejected. We will bring a voice and a movement of hope & rejuvenation back to the American people."
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mike Monson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: A large part of the Utah budget each year is designated to educate our children. Education is the foundation for success in life and the great equalizer. I believe that my 42 years in public education experience, as both a teacher and school administrator will provide a much neede ...expand full answer."
"First key message: A large part of the Utah budget each year is designated to educate our children. Education is the foundation for success in life and the great equalizer. I believe that my 42 years in public education experience, as both a teacher and school administrator will provide a much needed perspective to both educational funding and educational issues. We need to continue our support of K-12 education, state universities and technical colleges. Discussion and legislation continues to try to find ways to support School Boards, Districts, teachers, administrators, parents and children. There is still work to be done with regard to school choice, accountability, curriculum and materials, and access for all students Second key message: Utah is experiencing unprecedented growth in population and the economy. I support local control whenever possible to develop Master plans and zoning to meet the needs of our communities. I support the preservation of green spaces and farmlands, yet recognize the rights of property owners to use lands as seen fit. I support the wisdom of local city governments and planning commissions to meet the needs of their citizens. I support affordable housing efforts while making wise decisions to build infrastructure of roads, schools, water and utilities to support the growth. I will work with local cities and towns to provide support and resources wherever possible and help Utah as we face the needs of those without shelter. Third key message: As the population continues to grow, so does the need for roads and public transportation. We need to address the needs of our justice systems, emergency services, police work and fire departments. Utah faces a growing crisis to find ways to address the high suicide rate (9th in the US) and the protection of families suffering from domestic abuse. Strong families are the foundation of Utah’s success. I have witnessed the negative social and emotional scars left from the dilution of strong family structures. I will support legislation to aid those in the service industries that protect and support those in difficult circumstances, so all citizens can enjoy safe living environments."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 51 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jeff Burks
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Conservative Values Second key message: Technology Driven Third key message: Limited Government"
"First key message: Conservative Values Second key message: Technology Driven Third key message: Limited Government"
2024 Candidate for Sedgwick County Commission District 2 (Republican Party)
Jeff Blubaugh
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: ENSURE WE DO NOT RAISE PROPERTY TAXES! The property tax assessment process in an unfair and an inconsistent process. It punishes those who make any kind of improvement to their property. Governor Kelly vetoed three property tax relief bills and two of them had unanimous bi-par ...expand full answer."
"First key message: ENSURE WE DO NOT RAISE PROPERTY TAXES! The property tax assessment process in an unfair and an inconsistent process. It punishes those who make any kind of improvement to their property. Governor Kelly vetoed three property tax relief bills and two of them had unanimous bi-partisan support. The County needs to lobby the state for a fair process that fosters both personal and business property improvements vs working against it. Second key message: Public safety needs to be at the top of the priority list. Citizens deserve adequately funded public safety that is prioritized over quality of life projects. I am proud to be endorsed by both the Wichita Police FOP as well as the Wichita Firefighters as the candidate who will ensure adequately funded law enforcement, fire fighters and 911 dispatchers. Third key message: We need to increase transparency and less bureaucracy. We need Government that is easier to deal with and less red tape."
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 29 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Yadusha Williams
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Economic Empowerment: I am committed to fostering economic growth and creating opportunities for small businesses to thrive, ultimately strengthening our local economy and providing more jobs for our community. Second key message: Education Excellence: I prioritize education excel ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Economic Empowerment: I am committed to fostering economic growth and creating opportunities for small businesses to thrive, ultimately strengthening our local economy and providing more jobs for our community. Second key message: Education Excellence: I prioritize education excellence by advocating for increased teacher pay, better resources for schools, and innovative programs to ensure that every child receives a quality education and is prepared for success in the future. Third key message: Community Engagement: I believe in the power of community collaboration and engagement. As your candidate, I will listen to your concerns, work tirelessly to address them, and ensure that your voices are heard in the decision-making process, fostering a stronger and more united community for us all."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 (Republican Party)
Kevin Ritter
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a committed family man and Christian. I attend mass weekly at St. Mary's Basilica in Marietta. I believe family is the basic building block of a health society and that it is incumbent upon government officials to consider how legislation will impact families before it is pas ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a committed family man and Christian. I attend mass weekly at St. Mary's Basilica in Marietta. I believe family is the basic building block of a health society and that it is incumbent upon government officials to consider how legislation will impact families before it is passed. The State of Ohio must be firmly committed to reinforcing the rights we enjoy under the 1st Amendment. Second key message: I believe that despite our blemishes, the United States is the greatest nation in the history of the world, and that it affords more opportunity, more liberty, and more freedom, to more people than any country past or present. I believe it is the solemn duty of elected officials (local, state and federal) to take seriously their oath to protect and defend the Constitution. Third key message: I believe in small government, low taxation, and openness and transparency in our dealings. Government at all levels has grown far beyond what the Founders envisioned as necessary or acceptable. As a result, liberty and personal responsibility have correspondingly diminished. Today, we too often look to government to solve our problems and provide for our wants and needs. I believe that small government (focused on doing only those things individuals cannot do for themselves) allows freedom and liberty to flourish. With the growth of government has come crushing taxation and profligate spending. I am a firm believer that individual citizens spend their money more wisely and efficiently than does the state or federal government. "
2024 Candidate for Platte County Public Administrator (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Shanna Burns
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I have worked in the Platte County Public Administrator’s Office since 2018. Second key message: It has been an honor to serve the most vulnerable citizens of our county. I look forwarding to using my knowledge and experience to act as guardian and conservator for the incapacitate ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I have worked in the Platte County Public Administrator’s Office since 2018. Second key message: It has been an honor to serve the most vulnerable citizens of our county. I look forwarding to using my knowledge and experience to act as guardian and conservator for the incapacitated and disabled citizens of Platte County. Third key message: I am running for the position of Platte County Public Administrator because I believe in the importance of the work being done by this office and I want to ensure that the wards being cared for by this office have continuity of care. Re-electing me as the Platte County Public Administrator ensures that."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bryan Bird
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I stand for Godly Biblical Principles. Our Founding Fathers looked to God and His Word for guidance and direction to start this great nation we live in today. John Adams, our second President said, "Suppose a nation in some distant region should take the Bible for their only law b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I stand for Godly Biblical Principles. Our Founding Fathers looked to God and His Word for guidance and direction to start this great nation we live in today. John Adams, our second President said, "Suppose a nation in some distant region should take the Bible for their only law book and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts there exhibited! Every member would be obliged in conscience, to temperance, frugality, and industry; to justice, kindness and charity towards his fellow men; and to piety, love, and reverence toward Almighty God...What a Eutopia, What a Paradise would this region be." We need people in Washington that stand on the Biblical principles that this great nation was founded upon. Second key message: Proverbs 14:34, says, "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people." We have to return back to God and His Word. We are supposedly One Nation Under God. President Reagan said, "If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." We see today a country that is eroding away. Our freedoms and our values are being destroyed. We must look to God and His Word! Third key message: I truly believe that all the answers can be found in God's Word. From the economy to immigration and morality to freedoms. God ordained and created government in Genesis 9, so I am confident that God knows how to run a country. We just need leaders that will look to God and His Word for the answers."
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 40 (Republican Party)
Amelia K. Siamomua
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Pragmatism and passion to serve the public. Consulting and cooperating on a wide range of family issues in pursuant of a better tomorrow for our children, grandchildren and their children. As an immigrant, a military mother and grandmother, I am focusing on the things that imp ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Pragmatism and passion to serve the public. Consulting and cooperating on a wide range of family issues in pursuant of a better tomorrow for our children, grandchildren and their children. As an immigrant, a military mother and grandmother, I am focusing on the things that impact my family's life which are things that are impacting other people's lives too in my district. The purchasing power of the dollar is decreasing every day and that is our new reality. Finding practical solutions that will not end up in political commercials but make a difference to the family budget is a top priority. Partnering with the communities and other key stakeholders to shape these priorities for urgent transformative actions. Second key message: Public safety is key to state development and greater prosperity for our nation. The cost of not acting is pretty high and impacts the lives of all Georgians. Building trust and relationships that forges peace and development in the communities, and unity and security at the state level. Building consensus to seek lasting solutions to the economic, social and political challenges must be pursued to strengthen law enforcement, enforce immigration laws to restore the hopes and aspirations for good citizenship in the lives of Georgians. Third key message: Playing field for our children be one of high-quality education to help them reach their God-given potential. It sparks joy for me to see my grandchildren running freely at school and at public parks. Together, our dreams for these children to grow up in stable and prosperous communities is a priority for Georgians. Providing high quality education and health care will strengthen economies, build talents that are critical for building prosperous communities. Our children deserve the future they want, of a prosperous and robust Georgia."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 82 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kevin Crutchfield
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Pro life Second key message: Law enforcement suporter Third key message: Pro small business protector"
"First key message: Pro life Second key message: Law enforcement suporter Third key message: Pro small business protector"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jerone Davison
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protecting Prosperity & Freedom -To keep our country rich and free, we need to make things like houses, health care, education, and fuel more affordable. This will give American families more cash and joy. We also need to defend our rights to speak, bear arms, and more. Second key ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Protecting Prosperity & Freedom -To keep our country rich and free, we need to make things like houses, health care, education, and fuel more affordable. This will give American families more cash and joy. We also need to defend our rights to speak, bear arms, and more. Second key message: Protecting the Border - Protecting our borders from the illegal movement of weapons, drugs, contraband, and people, while promoting lawful trade and travel, is essential to homeland security, Third key message: Protecting Children & Education - To protect children and education, we need to stop and deal with sexual groomers and other people who hurt children’s health and growth on the internet or in real life."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (Republican Party)
Brad Lindwurm
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Standing Up to Special Interests Second key message: A Champion of the Taxpayers Third key message: Doing What's Right"
"First key message: Standing Up to Special Interests Second key message: A Champion of the Taxpayers Third key message: Doing What's Right"
2024 Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 1 (Republican Party)
Michael Stevens
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Teachers are the experts in their field and should be regarded as such. I feel that it is imperative to include teachers in the discussions by the State Board of Education and legislators, when it comes to policies that will directly affect their day-to-day teaching duties. Secon ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Teachers are the experts in their field and should be regarded as such. I feel that it is imperative to include teachers in the discussions by the State Board of Education and legislators, when it comes to policies that will directly affect their day-to-day teaching duties. Second key message: Not all students learn the same, or have the same goals after graduation. The cookie-cutter approach to curriculum and graduation requirements is not beneficial for every student. Creating curriculum and graduation pathways for students to pursue career goals, trade school, technical school, the military, or college would give every student the opportunity to gain the skills they deserve, to be successful in their future endeavors. Third key message: In its current form, standardized testing inhibits academic growth, as opposed to encouraging it. Not all students do well when it comes to high stake testing and not all standardized tests cover the state required curriculum standards. Using these types of tests to measure a students ability to master grade level content material, does not truly capture a students academic performance. What these tests do however, is cause unnecessary stress for students and teachers alike. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 14 (Republican Party)
Robert Rochford
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Issues that are troubling everyone are: The Economy, The Border, National Security, Human Trafficking, Protecting Children, and Family Values Second key message: A very specific issue is the Capital Police here in Tampa. Third key message: I know everyone, regardless of what ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Issues that are troubling everyone are: The Economy, The Border, National Security, Human Trafficking, Protecting Children, and Family Values Second key message: A very specific issue is the Capital Police here in Tampa. Third key message: I know everyone, regardless of what side of the isle you sit is sick of Double Standards."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 35 (Republican Party)
Mike Cargile
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The United States is currently being invaded via our Southern border. We have no idea of the violent intent of these invaders. But we do know something of the evil they bring with human/child trafficking, the flood of fentanyl on our streets and the resultant crime and deaths. An ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The United States is currently being invaded via our Southern border. We have no idea of the violent intent of these invaders. But we do know something of the evil they bring with human/child trafficking, the flood of fentanyl on our streets and the resultant crime and deaths. And that still doesn't touch on the loss of jobs held by Americans or the diseases being imported through unchecked illegal entry. Second key message: I stand against boys in girls' sports, men in women's bathrooms, the sexualization of our children and racism in ANY form. Third key message: I promise to protect the gas in your stoves, the gas in your cars, the price of food on your table and the safety of your family."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Marcellus Crews
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: A good education can leads to innovation. It’s time to focus on the STEAM programming coupled with trade and IT certifications for grades 7 - 12. Second key message: Technology and Innovation in Small businesses, government services, veterans affairs, first responders, and mental ...expand full answer."
"First key message: A good education can leads to innovation. It’s time to focus on the STEAM programming coupled with trade and IT certifications for grades 7 - 12. Second key message: Technology and Innovation in Small businesses, government services, veterans affairs, first responders, and mental health services. Third key message: It is time for a new skillset in the Senate. Someone who understands the technology driven economy along with true service of engaging constituents."
2024 Candidate for Allen County Council At-large (Democratic Party)
Nena Bailey
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Addressing mental health issues with our jail system. Second key message: Address substance abuse disorder issues within the justice system of Allen County. Third key message: Being a watchful eye over County funds."
"First key message: Addressing mental health issues with our jail system. Second key message: Address substance abuse disorder issues within the justice system of Allen County. Third key message: Being a watchful eye over County funds."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 29 (Democratic Party)
Terry Schoonover
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As an Emergency Management Coordinator. I worked collaboratively with a collection of agencies as diverse as law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, Public Health, elected officials, and healthcare professionals. We didn’t always agree, but we got things done because we respected ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As an Emergency Management Coordinator. I worked collaboratively with a collection of agencies as diverse as law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, Public Health, elected officials, and healthcare professionals. We didn’t always agree, but we got things done because we respected each other. We welcomed differences of opinion in arriving at good decisions, and the quality of the results bore that philosophy out. Many politicians talk a good game about "working across the aisle," but their legislative record doesn't back it up. Second key message: Three years ago I was heavily involved with the Fair Maps initiative in Wisconsin. In February of this year Governor Evers signed new maps into law. By ending the highly gerrymandered maps, voters finally have an opportunity to bring real change to the legislature in Madison by having competitive districts. In March, I was approached by three respected friends I have worked with in the past on political issues. They felt that I would make a good candidate to take on the incumbent. I decided that I could either throw my hands up in frustration at our current political climate or throw my hat in the ring. Fair maps and maintaining the integrity of our election process is a priority. Third key message: In 3.5 months, I have logged over 4,150 miles meeting constituents across the entire Assembly District 29. There are many concerns, but standing out are clean drinking water (Pepin & Pierce Counties), inadequate funding of public schools, access to healthcare services, and unfunded mandates. Unfunded mandates are especially hard on rural communities. Volunteer fire departments and EMS groups are struggling to recruit people. Insufficient funding makes it extremely difficult to maintain state required certifications. Many folks are frustrated that the state is sitting on a $3.25 billion surplus while significant programs are not being fully funded."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 22 (Democratic Party)
David Arreola
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Defending reproductive rights by fighting back against extreme anti-choice politicians' attacks on abortion access. We should invest in childcare, and maternal healthcare, and protect the right to birth control. Everyone must be free to choose when to start a family without govern ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Defending reproductive rights by fighting back against extreme anti-choice politicians' attacks on abortion access. We should invest in childcare, and maternal healthcare, and protect the right to birth control. Everyone must be free to choose when to start a family without government interference Second key message: Making Florida affordable. With our families struggling to afford rising costs, now is the time to build a Florida where we can all thrive. To make our economy fairer and more affordable, we should confront the homeowners insurance crisis, extend access to our public colleges and universities, strengthen protections for working people, and expand Medicaid. Third key message: Advancing gun safety. Floridians are tired of career politicians claiming that the gun violence epidemic is inevitable. We deserve better than that - we deserve common-sense solutions that will save lives. To protect our community, we should strengthen licensing requirements and mandate safe weapon storage and background checks."
2024 Candidate for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Hashim Coates
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: District 5 is the most diverse district in Arapahoe County, a fact that I am proud of. However, it is also home to two of the zip codes with the highest poverty levels in the state. This is a reality that deeply troubles me. I am disgusted by elected officials who neglect our comm ...expand full answer."
"First key message: District 5 is the most diverse district in Arapahoe County, a fact that I am proud of. However, it is also home to two of the zip codes with the highest poverty levels in the state. This is a reality that deeply troubles me. I am disgusted by elected officials who neglect our community, treating people as commodities rather than valuing our culture. District 5 deserves a commissioner who will advocate for them unapologetically, not someone who leverages their position for personal or political gain. I am committed to addressing these issues and ensuring that our district thrives. My campaign is centered around one key principle: PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST. If we want real change, we must take bold action. We must say no to establishment gatekeep Second key message: Innovation and fresh ideas are crucial for Arapahoe County. We need to find ways to generate revenue without increasing taxes, starting with de-Brucing. My favorite innovative solution is to establish a county bank. This bank would operate like any major bank, but keep the revenue here in Arapahoe County. This would allow us to rebuild and strengthen our safety nets keeping Older Adults in their homes, providing in-home care services, providing childcare funding, fix our neglected roads, provide small business loans to women- and minority-owned businesses, and offer home loans to groups often ignored by traditional institutions. With this approach, Arapahoe County can become self-sufficient and thrive. It's time to PUT PEOPLE FIRST! Third key message: Arapahoe County is not for sale! District 5 is the most Democratic district in Arapahoe County, yet it has been taken for granted for far too long. There has never been a Democratic primary for this district—until now. I entered the race and won the Arapahoe County Democratic Assembly with 55% of the vote, defeating a career politician. The message is clear: I am the candidate who is "Unbought and People Bossed." My only allegiance is to the residents of District 5. I owe NO political favors, have NO political debts to repay, and represent NO special interest groups! I am ONLY responsible to the people of District 5"
2024 Candidate for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Hashim Coates
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: District 5 is the most diverse district in Arapahoe County, home to two of the zip codes with the highest poverty levels in the state. I'm deeply troubled by the ongoing dilapidation and disgusted by elected officials who neglect our community, treating people as commodities rathe ...expand full answer."
"First key message: District 5 is the most diverse district in Arapahoe County, home to two of the zip codes with the highest poverty levels in the state. I'm deeply troubled by the ongoing dilapidation and disgusted by elected officials who neglect our community, treating people as commodities rather than valuing our culture. District 5 deserves a commissioner who will advocate for them unapologetically, not someone who leverages their position for personal or political gain. It's time to PUT PEOPLE FIRST! If we want real change, we must take bold action. Say no to establishment gatekeeping by elected officials who have shown their lack of concern for our district. It's time for a new approach and a new champion for District 5. Second key message: District 5 is the most Democratic district in Arapahoe County, yet it has been taken for granted for far too long. There has never been a Democratic primary for this district—until now. I entered the race and won the Arapahoe County Democratic Assembly with 55% of the vote, defeating a career politician. The message is clear: I am the candidate who is "Unbought and People Bossed." My only allegiance is to the residents of District 5. I owe NO political favors, have NO political debts to repay, and represent NO special interest groups! I am ONLY responsible to the people of District 5. It's time to PUT PEOPLE FIRST! Third key message: Innovation and fresh ideas are crucial for Arapahoe County. We need to find ways to generate revenue without increasing taxes, starting with de-Brucing. My favorite innovative solution is to establish a county bank. This bank would operate like any major bank, but keep the revenue here in Arapahoe County. This would allow us to rebuild and strengthen our safety nets keeping Seniors in their homes, providing in-home care services, providing childcare funding, fix our neglected roads, provide small business loans to women- and minority-owned businesses, and offer home loans to groups often ignored by traditional institutions. With this approach, Arapahoe County can become self-sufficient and thrive. It's time to PUT PEOPLE FIRST!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 8 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Leonard Perkins
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: End the toxicity in the House which distracts us from the major threats to our democracy. Veterans' issues need to be addressed to improve recruitment. Recruiting problems potentially weaken our nation. Second key message: I will fight strenuously to return women's rights. Third k ...expand full answer."
"First key message: End the toxicity in the House which distracts us from the major threats to our democracy. Veterans' issues need to be addressed to improve recruitment. Recruiting problems potentially weaken our nation. Second key message: I will fight strenuously to return women's rights. Third key message: Champion for human rights, labor and farmers."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kristiana de Leon
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a former public school teacher. Public Education is the Paramount Duty of our government, according to the Washington State Constitution. Despite that it, this critical infrastructure has constantly been underserved and treated as a backburner issue - and often with policy a ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a former public school teacher. Public Education is the Paramount Duty of our government, according to the Washington State Constitution. Despite that it, this critical infrastructure has constantly been underserved and treated as a backburner issue - and often with policy about education staff, without education staff. We need to reform our tax code to ensure that we can fix, rebuild, and build new schools: I serve in a school district where 70 year old buildings are leaking and molding and bonds can't pass. We must fund more education support staff, including mental health workers, social workers, librarians, ESPs/Paraeducators, and nurses - and with more attention to admin training and support. No unfunded mandates or charters! Second key message: Our tax system is ass-backwards, and only Florida’s tax system ranks lower in tax fairness. It's a contributing factor for why we have people sleeping outside in the shadows of Fortune 500, why our schools are closing, why we can't keep more people from falling through the cracks due to medical bankruptcy or becoming priced out of their homes, and why rapidly growing cities like mine simply cannot pay the bills (In terms of our cities and counties needing support, the Growth Management Act is largely an unfunded mandate as a result of our overreliance on property taxes). We must “just transition” away from our overreliance on property taxes and into wealth taxes, expanded capital gains, and demanding highest earners pay fairly. Third key message: Human rights: LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights, and our policies and funding must align accordingly. I believe in fighting for diversity and equity, including racial justice, beyond buzzwords or lip service. Healthcare is a human right. All reproductive care, including abortion care, is healthcare. Adoption and foster care are not alternatives, but they are institutions that also need fixing yesterday. I believe in expanding access to all healthcare, including, long-term, building the infrastructure for single payer healthcare with the recommendations of the WA Single Payer Commission and input from healthcare workers such as doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. Housing is also a human right: Yes to rent stabilization and piloting GBI."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 18 (Democratic Party)
David Arends
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am passionate about our liberty and will diligently guard our individual rights that are guaranteed in the Montana Constitution and work to prevent government intrusion into our personal lives. Second key message: I am deeply concerned about the political division and the incivi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am passionate about our liberty and will diligently guard our individual rights that are guaranteed in the Montana Constitution and work to prevent government intrusion into our personal lives. Second key message: I am deeply concerned about the political division and the incivility in our public discourse. As a legislator I will be uniquely poised to bridge the gap, reach across the aisle and get people talking. But most importantly, I will work to get people listening to one another. In this way we can build a consensus and create excellent legislation that will best represent and benefit our constituents. Third key message: I have a passion for the rural community, which, unfortunately, has been in decline for decades. Our legislature must be working diligently to enhance growth, rebuild infrastructure, support our public schools, improve behavioral health access, and improve access to affordable housing. Our state government exists at the pleasure and will of the people and must be more responsive to their needs."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nathan Kieso
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I have spent my entire career caring for and in the service other others. I have witnessed firsthand the crisis in Wisconsin healthcare. The GOP refuses to allow thousands of struggling people in Wisconsin to be on BadgerCare. Our elders and dependent adult neighbors deserve the b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I have spent my entire career caring for and in the service other others. I have witnessed firsthand the crisis in Wisconsin healthcare. The GOP refuses to allow thousands of struggling people in Wisconsin to be on BadgerCare. Our elders and dependent adult neighbors deserve the best long-term care and many more people will need care in the near future, but it is difficult to recruit workers. Healthcare workers are drastically underpaid, they are caring for our loved ones, and they are living paycheck-to-paycheck. To address this crisis we must expand BadgerCare, raise wages, and subsidize education for aspiring healthcare professionals. Second key message: I understand the importance of building coalitions and negotiations. I am on the West Allis Capital Improvement Committee, where we make recommendations on major city purchases, but local governments, especially in Milwaukee County, are disadvantaged by the state's unfair revenue sharing scheme. I negotiated union contracts which made solid gains for workers, but required give-and-take with employers. I am pragmatic and experienced in governance. I will get buy-in from stakeholders and reach agreements to achieve what is best for Wisconsin working people. Third key message: Working people want their voices heard. A Duke University study published in February 2024 found that less than 2% of legislators in US statehouses are in the working-class. Working people are excluded from the processes which affect their daily lives and this is reflected in the disturbing policies of the Wisconsin GOP. I know these struggles because I am living them. I am the working class candidate and I will support raising the minimum wage, restoring Wisconsin worker rights, and making Wisconsin workplaces safe."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 5 (Democratic Party)
Carmela Conroy
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Most families across Eastern Washington are struggling to keep up; even veterans are struggling with housing and food insecurity. Housing prices have skyrocketed. Child care and health care are incredibly expensive. Regular folks need a break, not corporate special interests. Car ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Most families across Eastern Washington are struggling to keep up; even veterans are struggling with housing and food insecurity. Housing prices have skyrocketed. Child care and health care are incredibly expensive. Regular folks need a break, not corporate special interests. Carmela will get us that break. Her grandpa worked on the Grand Coulee Dam as a union cement mason. Her dad was a union railroader with the Great Northern (later BNSF) Railroad. As a dues-paying union member of the U.S. Foreign Service, Carmela will negotiate to address costs across our district, including universal access to health care, building out rural broadband, and keeping public funds in public schools. Second key message: For the first time in American history, the U.S. Supreme Court withdrew its recognition of a Constitutional right to privacy by overturning Roe vs. Wade. Extremists politicians are using this as an excuse to interfere with peoples' most intimate decisions. Other states have passed laws restricting travel, speech, and reproductive health treatment. Clinics in those states are closing, health professionals relocating, and women crossing into Eastern Washington for routine, urgent, and even emergency care. Our next Representative will either vote for a total nationwide abortion ban, or fight to codify our basic human rights. Carmela treasures freedom from government interference, and will fight for it. Third key message: Our international standing is threatened by Iran and Russia and their proxies, and our democracy by domestic extremists. Some politicians hold our government hostage for partisan advantage, regardless of its cost to service members, seniors, and children. Congressional partisan extremists fight for the sake of fighting. They won’t negotiate in good faith to fulfill their Constitutional duty of passing a budget. As a result, farm families struggle without the predictability of an Agricultural Bill; children are going to bed hungry; our partners in Israel and Ukraine lack the means to defend themselves. Carmela solved problems and promoted our interests for nearly 30 years; let's send her to Congress to get it working again."
2024 Candidate for Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit Public Defender (Democratic Party)
Melissa Vickers
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My experience and community partnerships are unmatched. I have the experience and community partnerships to run this office starting on day one. I have spent the past 23 years building relationships in the community and with other criminal justice agencies. When I was in managemen ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My experience and community partnerships are unmatched. I have the experience and community partnerships to run this office starting on day one. I have spent the past 23 years building relationships in the community and with other criminal justice agencies. When I was in management at the Public Defender's Office, Judges, State Attorneys and other criminal justice leaders contacted me to discuss issues and solve problems. I have represented clients in every type of case from misdemeanors to working on death penalty cases. I have trained hundreds of attorneys throughout the years and know how mentor and motivate. Second key message: Clients need more trust and communication with the attorneys and staff. Clients do not get to choose and hire their attorney when in need of services by the Public Defender's Office. It is important to work with clients to gain their trust and the first step is communication. Whether it be in jail, phone, email or texting frequent communications with clients is the key to building trust. Along with the communication comes education of the clients. It is vital to educate the clients on their cases, evidence and possible consequences. Third key message: We need to change the way we handle cases involving clients who are homeless and/or have mental health issues. Locally, there are 1,000 more people in jail now than last year and many are homeless and/or have mental health issues. We need to get these clients out of the jail and provide services through community partners. If Judges are not setting reasonable bonds then our office should be filing the appropriate motions to have people with low level non-violent crimes released from jail."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 (Democratic Party)
Rachel Bohman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Rachel believes Southern Minnesota deserves a Representative who is accessible and works hard for the people in this district. Second key message: Rachel knows how to identify problems and work cooperatively with stakeholders to get the job done to build thriving communities in S ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Rachel believes Southern Minnesota deserves a Representative who is accessible and works hard for the people in this district. Second key message: Rachel knows how to identify problems and work cooperatively with stakeholders to get the job done to build thriving communities in Southern Minnesota. Third key message: As the voice for Southern Minnesota in Washington, D.C., residents can count on Rachel to work for us. To her, the 2024 election is a choice between a leader who will make progress for us and someone holding Southern Minnesota back because of partisan politics in Washington, D.C."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 14 (Democratic Party)
Clarence Blalock
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The incumbent is a national disgrace and must be replaced. Second key message: I am the only experienced candidate running and can maximize the number democrats who will vote in November. Third key message: We are not doing enough for kitchen table issues currently and we need to ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The incumbent is a national disgrace and must be replaced. Second key message: I am the only experienced candidate running and can maximize the number democrats who will vote in November. Third key message: We are not doing enough for kitchen table issues currently and we need to get back to basics."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 20 (Democratic Party)
Tina Posterli
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Together for a Stronger Future: Ensuring economic growth, healthcare access, and environmental sustainability for all. Second key message: Empowering minds: Investing in quality education for every student's success. Third key message: Building Safer Communities: Committed to secu ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Together for a Stronger Future: Ensuring economic growth, healthcare access, and environmental sustainability for all. Second key message: Empowering minds: Investing in quality education for every student's success. Third key message: Building Safer Communities: Committed to security, trust, and comprehensive safety solutions."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sid Sharma
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Beating Inflation. As an Accountant there is nobody else you would want in office other than me to help : 1.) Lower Personal Taxes 2.) Lower Business Taxes 3.) Lower Gas Prices 4.) De-Regulate 5.) Cut Costs 6.) Cut Wasteful Spending Second key message: Helping Veterans 1.) ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Beating Inflation. As an Accountant there is nobody else you would want in office other than me to help : 1.) Lower Personal Taxes 2.) Lower Business Taxes 3.) Lower Gas Prices 4.) De-Regulate 5.) Cut Costs 6.) Cut Wasteful Spending Second key message: Helping Veterans 1.) Ending Homelessness for Veterans. I plan to appropriate funds out of the EPA, IRS, Dept. of Educ. and other useless agencies and give those funds to get housing for Homeless Veterans. 2.) Getting rid of the horrible waiting times at the VA. Congress can seize this power from the VA Secretary and enforce it jointly. 3.) Getting Better GI Bills for Veterans 4.) Getting Veterans jobs when they transition to society. This will be done by giving tax breaks to companies who have a certain amount of Veterans on payroll. 5.) Letting Veterans see a doctor of their choice and get private insurance, if needed. Third key message: Border Security •1.) I will file a TRADE WAR with Mexico on Day One. For every illegal alien that comes in Mexico will have to pay a VERY HIGH Tariff, Sanctions, etc. Remember Mexico allows all this to happen. •2.) I will file a bill to have ICE and the other branches of the Federal Government invade Sanctuary Cities and start kicking out all the Illegal Aliens that live there - and to enforce MASS DEPORTATIONS of ILLEGAL Aliens. Crossing the border is already a felony - yet due to the negligence of the Biden Administration we will give illegal aliens one final chance to leave peacefully. •3.) I will file a bill that ANY Illegal Alien that is convicted of a Felony SHALL BE PUT TO DEATH."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dave Nissley
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Election Integrity , Trust and transparency in our Government institutions. Second key message: We want Public Servants not Career Politian's Third key message: We want Limited government and unlimited opportunities for personal responsibility and Liberty"
"First key message: Election Integrity , Trust and transparency in our Government institutions. Second key message: We want Public Servants not Career Politian's Third key message: We want Limited government and unlimited opportunities for personal responsibility and Liberty"
2024 Candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors District 3 (Republican Party)
Janet Wittenbraker
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Fiscal Conservative: Ensuring fiscal responsibility by restoring the budget to pre-2020 expenditure limitations, which includes the firm decision to decline any extra federal funds for the purpose of providing shelter and transportation to unvetted illegal aliens. Additionally, it ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Fiscal Conservative: Ensuring fiscal responsibility by restoring the budget to pre-2020 expenditure limitations, which includes the firm decision to decline any extra federal funds for the purpose of providing shelter and transportation to unvetted illegal aliens. Additionally, it necessitates the reduction of unnecessary funding and regulation. Second key message: Advocate for Public Safety: Safeguarding public safety through crime prevention and addressing the misuse of fentanyl: The Board of Supervisors in Pima County needs to adopt a comprehensive strategy to combat crime and address the fentanyl crisis. This involves collaborating closely with law enforcement agencies, judges, and rehabilitation services to ensure our laws are enforced consistently. Additionally, we must focus on creating pathway Third key message: Community First: Rebuilding our failing infrastructure: Pima County deserves infrastructure that is both resilient and efficient. As a dedicated representative on the Board of Supervisors, I will be committed to collaborating with the PAG and RTA to prioritize the enhancement and modernization of our roads, bridges, and utilities. Through securing necessary funding, implementing strategic planning, and embracing innovative solutions, I will guarantee that our infrastructure not only functions effectively but also set the stage for economic growth."
2024 Candidate for Reno City Council Ward 6 (Republican Party)
Tom Heck
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Freedoms: - speech - activities - free markets Second key message: Common sense solutions that produce successful outcomes. Third key message: - Support our men & women in blue - Cut budgets; reduce waste - adequate fund infrastru ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Freedoms: - speech - activities - free markets Second key message: Common sense solutions that produce successful outcomes. Third key message: - Support our men & women in blue - Cut budgets; reduce waste - adequate fund infrastructure especially roads - improve traffic flow"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 72 (Republican Party)
Bill Conerly
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Housing Affordability is a passion of mine and will be a priority when elected. Specifically, housing for the working, middle class including teachers, nurses, police offices and firefighters, for example. As a civil engineer, I understand the things that tend to drive up the cost ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Housing Affordability is a passion of mine and will be a priority when elected. Specifically, housing for the working, middle class including teachers, nurses, police offices and firefighters, for example. As a civil engineer, I understand the things that tend to drive up the cost of housing along with material and skilled labor shortages. The solution to this problematic issue is not government spending. The solution will come from the private businesses and industry by removing the burdensome governmental hurdles. Second key message: Infrastructure Improvement is another area of passion and expertise. As a civil engineer, I have design, permitted and constructed all kinds of infrastructure. I understand things that could be done to benefit the construction of critical infrastructure. Two beneficial things would be to require each municipality to prepare masters plans to identify critical infrastructure needs and for State/local review agencies to provide rapid responses in the review of applications/plans for this critical infrastructure. Third key message: My third priority is very technical, but in summary it is the reduction of the high nutrient loading (Total Phosphorus and Total Nitrogen) in surface water discharges. In 2024, the Governor sign SB 7040 into law, which updates Florida's stormwater rules and design criteria to protect our waterways. The Water Management Districts (WMD) will be required to update there rules, consistent with the ratified FDEP rules. The benefit of this will be ongoing and will evolve as it requires monitoring and reporting related to the required nutrient reduction."
2024 Candidate for Alaska House of Representatives District 1 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Bynum
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Housing: Essential for Stability and Growth Investment in housing infrastructure not only benefits our residents but also strengthens our local economy by making all our communities more attractive places for businesses to thrive. Investing in infrastructure related to housing is ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Housing: Essential for Stability and Growth Investment in housing infrastructure not only benefits our residents but also strengthens our local economy by making all our communities more attractive places for businesses to thrive. Investing in infrastructure related to housing is essential for the long-term growth and prosperity of our community and will pay dividends for future generations. Second key message: Supporting Education and Career Technical Education for Alaska's Future Workforce Our future depends on education that focuses on the fundamentals. I believe a strong vocations program should be part of the Alaska education system; our kids deserve schools that will prepare them for Alaskan jobs. I am committed to education funding, protecting school programs, increasing Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, and fostering teacher development. Ensuring adequate and stable long-term funding for education is essential for our community’s future; this includes a permanent increase in state funding, which is crucial to provide consistent support for our schools. Third key message: Transportation in Southeast Southeast Alaska communities depend on reliable and consistent ferry service. I will work to ensure the ferry system is protected and improved for future generations."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 2 (Republican Party)
Jason Chambers
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am just an average citizen who wants to represent the wonderful people who live in Person and northern Durham County. I grew up in a working class family in northern Durham and my parents taught me the value of hard work, the difference between right and wrong and to treat other ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am just an average citizen who wants to represent the wonderful people who live in Person and northern Durham County. I grew up in a working class family in northern Durham and my parents taught me the value of hard work, the difference between right and wrong and to treat other people the way you would want to be treated. I will take those values with me to Raleigh. Second key message: I am a common sense conservative. I believe in limited government, low taxes, and adherence to the Constitution. Third key message: I will always do what I believe is right and what is in the best interests of my constituents. It is not about me, it is about being a voice for Person County and northern Durham County."
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 (Republican Party)
Laurie Parman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe that we do not need more money to improve educational outcomes for students. There are key elements that keep teachers from working at their fullest potential. The adoption of new tests and new textbooks too frequently, state mandates that interfere with essential curr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe that we do not need more money to improve educational outcomes for students. There are key elements that keep teachers from working at their fullest potential. The adoption of new tests and new textbooks too frequently, state mandates that interfere with essential curriculum elements, and the prioritization of administration positions when more direct instructional positions would enhance outcomes more rapidly. Second key message: Illinoisans are suffering under the weight of rising prices for almost every essential item they buy. Primarily they struggle to make impossible choices at the grocery store. Illinois is losing population through ex-migration at an alarming rate, followed by the exodus of businesses to other states and the shuttering of some businesses. This leaves fewer Illinoisans to bear the financial tax burden. It is time to start. It creates a "perfect storm" for the people in this state. I will be a representatives who prioritizes business incentives and lowering tax rates. I will vote for a child tax credit if given the opportunity. Third key message: With a background in the study of public safety, it is no surprise that I am concerned about this for Illinois. I believe that certain elements of the SAFE-T Act make Illinois less safe, such as no cash bail, enabling certain drug offenses as misdemeanors. I believe that the best thing for young (18 and below according to the SAFE-T) is to face the penalty for crime while they are young enough to make corrections to their lives."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 51 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Shiva Bagheri
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe we need to be tougher on crime. Rudy Giuliani had the broken windows theory and when he became mayor of New York he proved that it worked. He believed that if people were doing low level crimes that they most likely were doing high-level crimes as well. He was right! C ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe we need to be tougher on crime. Rudy Giuliani had the broken windows theory and when he became mayor of New York he proved that it worked. He believed that if people were doing low level crimes that they most likely were doing high-level crimes as well. He was right! Crime went down exponentially because of him! Second key message: The children are our future and we need to protect them from indoctrination. In the 1960s there was a push to stop teaching biblical values in the schools. Democrats screamed separation of church and state. Now we have the Democrat party pushing their own religion that for many religious people including myself is completely satanic. Telling children that they can pick their gender. This is a dangerous philosophy. This is why kids are put on hormone blockers and getting butchered by doctors. When you follow the money you will follow the corruption. This is a big business for big Pharma and for hospitals. Once they destroy the child's body that child will be dependent on both medication's and hospital visits. This needs to stop! Third key message: We need to secure our borders and not encourage lawlessness. Even though we are in a $68 billion deficit, Gavin Newsome is encouraging this lawlessness by making us a sanctuary state. Telling illegal aliens that they get free medical on our tax dime. Honestly, I don't know why this isn't considered treason when he's aiding and abetting foreign invasion. I'm an immigrant myself but I am here legally. I have no problem with legal immigration. People need to be properly vetted and they shouldn't be burdening the taxpayers. "
2024 Candidate for Texas 61st District Court (Republican Party)
Lee Shuchart
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to bring efficient and effective management to this Court so that cases and being tried and disposed promptly. The Court must be open and active every week and jury trials and hearing must be conducted continually. Second key message: I will apply the law with consistenc ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to bring efficient and effective management to this Court so that cases and being tried and disposed promptly. The Court must be open and active every week and jury trials and hearing must be conducted continually. Second key message: I will apply the law with consistency so that parties, and their lawyers can make reasonable assessments of the risks or benefits of proceeding to trial. Third key message: I will be fair to each party and ensure that they are treated justly and in accordance with the law without pre-judging cases for an outcome based result."
2024 Candidate for Texas First District Court of Appeals Place 2 (Republican Party)
Jennifer Caughey
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will always apply the law faithfully. Second key message: I will give every case time and respect, treating all cases equally. Third key message: I will efficiently issue clear opinions."
"First key message: I will always apply the law faithfully. Second key message: I will give every case time and respect, treating all cases equally. Third key message: I will efficiently issue clear opinions."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 (Republican Party)
Mark Robertson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will sponsor legislation to secure our border to stop the flow of guns, gangs, and drugs into our communities, followed by immigration reform that only allows people into our country with the skills we need and who will not require government assistance. People entering our cou ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will sponsor legislation to secure our border to stop the flow of guns, gangs, and drugs into our communities, followed by immigration reform that only allows people into our country with the skills we need and who will not require government assistance. People entering our country illegally raise the cost of healthcare, education, and daily living for Nevadans. Second key message: I will fight to return regular order to our budgeting process, thus controlling spending on our way to a balanced budget. We must stop printing, borrowing, and spending money we do not have. Overspending by the Federal government has created the inflation that is hurting Nevada families. Third key message: I will introduce legislation to protect parents’ right to choose which school is best for their child while reducing or eliminating the federal government’s role in education. Education funds should follow the child. Nevada schools rank near the bottom in math, science, and reading. Our children should not be trapped in failing schools."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Nevada (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
William Conrad
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Strong Military: I believe in maintaining a well-funded and technologically advanced military to deter potential adversaries and protect the nation from external threats. I will advocate for a strong defense budget to ensure the Military remains fully equipped, trained, and ready ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Strong Military: I believe in maintaining a well-funded and technologically advanced military to deter potential adversaries and protect the nation from external threats. I will advocate for a strong defense budget to ensure the Military remains fully equipped, trained, and ready to respond to our enemies. Second key message: Fiscal responsibility lies at the core of conservative principles, reflecting a commitment to prudent financial management and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our nation’s economy. From my viewpoint, sound fiscal policies are essential to safeguarding our economic stability, promoting individual liberty, and securing the financial well-being of current and future generations. Third key message: The American spirit is deeply rooted in the idea of resilience and never giving up, especially when faced with adversity. Throughout history, the United States has been defined by the unwavering determination of its people, who, time and again, have risen from setbacks and hardships."
2024 Candidate for Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 4 (Republican Party)
Walter Dempsey
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Walter "BJ" Dempsey is running for Coconino County Supervisor to be a reliable voice for all within the community. When difficult situations arise, the people need strong leaders. A strong leader is one that listens to the concerns of everyone in the community. I encourage all ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Walter "BJ" Dempsey is running for Coconino County Supervisor to be a reliable voice for all within the community. When difficult situations arise, the people need strong leaders. A strong leader is one that listens to the concerns of everyone in the community. I encourage all members of the community to reach out to elected officials, so that we all can find solutions together. Our Constitutional Republic is a government that is setup to be run by the people and for the people. Elected officials are just the voice for the community. I pledge to the citizens that I will be available and the greatest advocate for the needs of all that reside in Coconino County Supervisor District 4. Second key message: WORKING TO END DIVISION- The division within our community seems to grow greater and greater as time goes on. These days everything around us causes disagreements about so many issues that do not effect our daily lives. I will work to bring the community together so we can discuss how much we have in common. A united community is a place where neighbors, family and friends can all come together to find solutions for our future and the future of our children. Third key message: Children are the future- The choices we make today will ultimately affect our children the most."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 6 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle White
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must crack down on illegal immigration. This involves the state doing what we can to assist border states with illegal immigration efforts and doing what we can to crack down locally. Second key message: We must support law enforcement by proving the resources they need to keep ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must crack down on illegal immigration. This involves the state doing what we can to assist border states with illegal immigration efforts and doing what we can to crack down locally. Second key message: We must support law enforcement by proving the resources they need to keep us safe. Third key message: We must protect the second amendment and keep it strong in our state."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 41 (Democratic Party)
Julia Henley
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Access to a robust educational system--pre-K and throughout life--provides the opportunity for all citizens to lead hopeful, engaged, and comfortable lives. Our state depends upon an educated workforce to tackle tough challenges and changes. The climate crisis, healthcare innova ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Access to a robust educational system--pre-K and throughout life--provides the opportunity for all citizens to lead hopeful, engaged, and comfortable lives. Our state depends upon an educated workforce to tackle tough challenges and changes. The climate crisis, healthcare innovation, agricultural innovation, small farms to succeed, technological shifts that impact manufacturing and way of life--all need motivated, hopeful, and educated people. All of this depends upon skills and education, and we have been falling behind over the past decade. Second key message: Less grandstanding and more effective legislature--WE CAN DO BETTER & WE WILL. We have urgent needs--access to quality healthcare for rural folks and people in need of help in difficult times. and expanding and addressing addiction and mental health challenges is just one area. Housing & neighborhood planning and investment of all types of housing in all areas will stabilize communities and provide affordability in a major way. Attention to the reality of likely climate disasters--and our energy choices lower costs too. How we can better prepare in terms of building for the future, remodeling for efficiency and soundness, dealing with preparedness , and responding to an event in ways that embrace the future, are key. Third key message: Personal freedoms are key for all of us--freedom over our own bodies and health, freedom to access a great education, freedom to live in a clean environment, and freedom to be safe from unnecessary violence are basic rights. We have witnessed an erosion of these freedoms over the past decades, and we can do better with a more balanced and determined legislature to work together, coming up with better ideas and enacting better solutions to balance investment, protections, rules, and opportunity."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 56 (Democratic Party)
Emily Tseffos
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a mom of three, I understand firsthand the importance of affordable and accessible childcare, especially in rural communities. Second key message: Having worked as a classroom teacher, I know the heart and soul educators pour into their work, and that our schools provide critic ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a mom of three, I understand firsthand the importance of affordable and accessible childcare, especially in rural communities. Second key message: Having worked as a classroom teacher, I know the heart and soul educators pour into their work, and that our schools provide critical support for the youngest in our communities. We need to fully fund them. Third key message: Folks are spending a large portion of their salary on groceries, gas, and services partly because of corporate greed. I want to do what I can at the state level to ensure corporations are using fair prices and paying their fair share in taxes, supporting the communities who support them."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 (Democratic Party)
Sandy James
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a thirty-year educator, I know what is needed to make Hoosier schools the best educators of our children. Too many laws have been passed that pull the tax dollars meant for public schools into private and religious institutions. Tax dollars are meant for public schools. I also ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a thirty-year educator, I know what is needed to make Hoosier schools the best educators of our children. Too many laws have been passed that pull the tax dollars meant for public schools into private and religious institutions. Tax dollars are meant for public schools. I also see the problems for students in the cruel laws that are targeting LGBTQ students and making their lives more difficult. Money is wasted on repeated testing of students, and testing has become onerous to educators. Let them be the professionals they are and stop tying their hands. Second key message: Hoosier women deserve every kind of healthcare, including reproductive freedom. The anti-abortion movement has created a situation in this state that is costing women their lives and fertility in a misguided notion that their religious beliefs should guide legislation. Abortion is healthcare, and I support the restoration of Roe v. Wade. Third key message: I support equal treatment of ALL Hoosiers, including anyone who identifies as LGBTQ. I am horrified by the effort to try to overturn legal same sex marriages in Indiana, and my opponent is trying to not only end same sex marriage but to void all previous marriages. Besides being unconstitutional, it is cruel. LGBTQ have the same rights as all other citizens, and I will do everything I can to ensure equal treatment of all Hoosiers."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 11 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jeffrey Flack
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Education is the foundation for the future, and we continue to neglect it. More money isn’t always the answer. California needs policies that hold administrators accountable and engage parents in the social and educational development of their kids. Too many students have been lef ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Education is the foundation for the future, and we continue to neglect it. More money isn’t always the answer. California needs policies that hold administrators accountable and engage parents in the social and educational development of their kids. Too many students have been left behind for too long. Second key message: We need a comprehensive plan to lower costs and create real growth, not just for the 1% but for all of us. Californians face rising costs everywhere, from rent to gas to groceries. The traditional solution has been to expand subsidies and assistance. California faces a nearly $70 billion deficit. We do not have that luxury anymore. Third key message: We deserve safe communities. California has had a multi-year experiment in mental health and criminal justice that has failed to make our neighborhoods safe. We need to reform or reverse many of the decisions that have caused increased lawlessness and disorder."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B (Democratic Party)
Sara Nett-Torgrimson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Healthcare is a human right. I support a public option, Minnesota Care for All, and equitable access to healthcare for all Minnesota residents, regardless of their zip code. I also believe in living wages for our healthcare workers and adequate staff-to-patient ratios to help addr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Healthcare is a human right. I support a public option, Minnesota Care for All, and equitable access to healthcare for all Minnesota residents, regardless of their zip code. I also believe in living wages for our healthcare workers and adequate staff-to-patient ratios to help address our healthcare worker shortage. Second key message: Education is the great equalizer. I believe it's time to fully fund education to ensure equitable and adequate education for all of our students, no matter where they live. We cannot rely on property taxes to make this happen-- it puts small school districts at an extreme disadvantage and leaves many rural residents with a heavy tax burden to ensure their kids are well-educated. We need to compensate our teachers, school counselors, and education professionals at a level commensurate with the responsibilities they carry every day. And I believe our teachers and education professionals deserve to be able to retire with dignity. Third key message: It's time to invest in our small and medium-size family farms and our small local businesses. Agriculture is the backbone of Minnesota, and we need to create a level playing field that allows family farms to compete and thrive in the agricultural marketplace. We must broaden access to programs that help emerging and marginalized farmers enter the agricultural field and ensure that agricultural programs are directing resources to the farmers who need the most help. Our small local businesses need help, too. Our friends and neighbors who own businesses are reinvesting in their communities daily. Local small businesses keep $.67 of every $1.00 of their revenue in our local communities-- they deserve our support and investment."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 4 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Erik Bonnett
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am committed to restoring fiscal responsibility and achieving a balanced budget for our nation. I understand the importance of prudent financial management, and I will work tirelessly to eliminate wasteful spending, streamline government operations, and promote efficiency. By pr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am committed to restoring fiscal responsibility and achieving a balanced budget for our nation. I understand the importance of prudent financial management, and I will work tirelessly to eliminate wasteful spending, streamline government operations, and promote efficiency. By prioritizing responsible budgeting, I will ensure a sustainable financial future for our country, creating an environment conducive to economic growth and stability. Second key message: I strongly believe that accessible and affordable healthcare is a fundamental right. I am a staunch advocate for Medicare for All. I believe that no one should be denied quality healthcare due to financial constraints. I will champion comprehensive healthcare reform that guarantees access to affordable medical services for all Americans. By implementing a universal healthcare system, I aim to improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and provide peace of mind for individuals and families. Third key message: I personally recognize the need to make higher education accessible to all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic background. As your candidate, I am committed to making higher education tuition-free, reducing the burden of student debt, and expanding opportunities for students to pursue their academic aspirations. By ensuring equal access to education, I aim to empower the next generation of skilled professionals, foster innovation, and drive economic growth. Investing in our students today means investing in a brighter future for all."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 2 (Democratic Party)
Judith Lindsey
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I love and value nature and the environment. It is important to be good stewards of this precious earth. It is vital that we safeguard our water from PFAS, our air, water and soil from toxins, our food and farmlands from pesticides, and our wildlife, our earth, and our own bodies ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I love and value nature and the environment. It is important to be good stewards of this precious earth. It is vital that we safeguard our water from PFAS, our air, water and soil from toxins, our food and farmlands from pesticides, and our wildlife, our earth, and our own bodies from the poisons in plastic. The effects of climate change are everywhere - as evidenced by more frequent and violent storms and flooding, and higher temperatures of our rivers, lakes, and oceans. Our milder winters are affecting the maple sugar industry and the length and quality of our snow skiing season. All the impacts of climate change are affecting our wildlife and their habitats. Second key message: We need to support and invest in our public schools. They should be 'Palaces of Learning' for all our children, regardless of zip code. Public education should be the great equalizer - offering all students a relevant, rigorous, exciting and engaging education. Third key message: Affordable housing and earning a living wage should be within the reach of every citizen. We need to honor the work that is being done and pay our people accordingly. No one should have to work 2 or 3 jobs and still not make enough to have suitable housing."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 74 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mack Wilder
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will work hard to continue expanding medicare and medicaid until everyone is covered. It took us ten years to expand medicaid. We recently added an additional 600,000 people. How many people died waiting for medicaid expansion? Why is it so hard to understand that access to aff ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will work hard to continue expanding medicare and medicaid until everyone is covered. It took us ten years to expand medicaid. We recently added an additional 600,000 people. How many people died waiting for medicaid expansion? Why is it so hard to understand that access to affordable quality healthcare is a right not a privilege. After the recent expansion of medicaid passed it still left two to three hundred thousand without coverage. I don't want to wait another ten years to get them covered. Second key message: I want to use matching grants to help take care of our vets who make up 7% of our population, but also make up 13% of our homeless population. I want to see us reverse the suicide rates of our vets. One is too many, but for the past twenty years we lost more than six-thousand suicides a year. That's more than 180,000 vets. Why isn't somebody doing something about it? If they are, Why isn't it working? I want to address that need with matching grants. I also want to see what other matching grant uses we can find to help those nonprofit organizations that do the hard work providing food and shelter to those in need. We need more food banks, clinics, shelters and free pharmacies. I will work to lower poverty rates. Third key message: I want to raise salaries for those professions that are so important to our society. Teachers, Bus Drivers, Paramedics Policemen and Firemen. Society can't function without them. I want to make their college education free predicated on service after college. We have too many vacancies in these professions. I want to bring back Masters pay for teachers. It is not rocket science, we know when the salary is high enough when we have no more vacancies. "
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Blake Van Leer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Mecklenburg is growing massively and I want to make sure our communities, and schools are prepared instead of “Reacting” to growth and burdens each election Second key message: My second goal is to bring a fresh perspective with a focus on our future and incorporating modern techn ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Mecklenburg is growing massively and I want to make sure our communities, and schools are prepared instead of “Reacting” to growth and burdens each election Second key message: My second goal is to bring a fresh perspective with a focus on our future and incorporating modern technology. For example, we can measure the success of our projects with real metrics and these reports are transparent. I also want to make sure our educators have the resources and support they need for our children's future. Our youth can learn more useful skills that may not require a degree, e.g., drone maintenance and piloting; 3D printing; 3D displays; coding; and AI manufacturing. Third key message: In our county, homicides and gun-related assaults have doubled in the last 5 years. At the county level, we need to invest strategically in our education. I can’t stress this enough! CMS has done a great job, however after meeting with some local communities, they feel like they’re not heard and are asking for more support. When reading reports, it shows we’re investing hundreds of millions into some communities and seeing inadequate results. This means we’re not tracking data enough or not tracking it properly and, in other words, taking a sledgehammer to hammer a nail. In the private sector, we hold emergency meetings when this happens. This is where I can see AI helping us analyze schools and community data quicker and recommendations"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 107 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Stanley Jean-Poix
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My slogan, " A Strong Voice for a New Direction." I am concerned about the direction Florida is heading. We are living in some turbulent and challenging times. The GOP is scapegoating minorities, women and marginalized communities with harmful policies. The Governor and the GO ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My slogan, " A Strong Voice for a New Direction." I am concerned about the direction Florida is heading. We are living in some turbulent and challenging times. The GOP is scapegoating minorities, women and marginalized communities with harmful policies. The Governor and the GOP-led legislature have pursued restricting women's rights over their bodies, voting rights and censoring Black History in public schools. Also, in District 107, we are dealing with an increase in gun violence, out of control housing/rent prices and lack of infrastructure. I have been a proven leader and servant in my career and district for thirty years. I am that leader who is persistent and steadfast to navigate these difficult times. Second key message: I truly care about the issues affecting District 107 because it affects me as well. Together we will identify, prioritize and solve these issues. I will represent your interests and values to the best of my abilities. Third key message: I will sponsor and fight for laws that improve the quality of life of my constituents."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 46 (Democratic Party)
Mark Harold Mann
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our schools are under attack from extremists who want to profit off of a voucher scheme. I’ll fight to stop vouchers, increase teacher pay, increase funding for our schools, provide mental health resources to our students and families, and will always respect our teachers for the ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our schools are under attack from extremists who want to profit off of a voucher scheme. I’ll fight to stop vouchers, increase teacher pay, increase funding for our schools, provide mental health resources to our students and families, and will always respect our teachers for the professionals they are. Second key message: Oklahoma is in a healthcare crisis. We must focus on increasing access to healthcare for our most vulnerable communities, and we need leaders who will bring sanity to health care policy discussions. Too many legislators are giving credence to conspiracy theorists and extremists. I trust health care professionals, and I will listen to them on issues concerning health care policy including allowing these professionals and their female patients to make reproductive decisions without government interference . Third key message: Oklahoma must invest in the future. Infrastructure maintenance and enhancement, workforce development initiatives, and affordable housing programs. These are all areas that will help grow our economy, create quality jobs and help grow the middle class."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 (Democratic Party)
Lauren Faulk
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protecting our rural public schools is crucial. As a veteran special education teacher, I understand the value they bring to our communities. I'll fight against vouchers and tax policies that divert funding away from our public schools, ensuring every child has access to quality e ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Protecting our rural public schools is crucial. As a veteran special education teacher, I understand the value they bring to our communities. I'll fight against vouchers and tax policies that divert funding away from our public schools, ensuring every child has access to quality education. Join me in safeguarding our rural schools and investing in our children's future. Second key message: As a Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in District 42, I stand for government transparency in Arkansas. The recent attacks on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) are unacceptable. If elected, I will fight to protect and strengthen FOIA, ensuring that our government remains accountable and transparent to the people of Arkansas. Join me in standing up for transparency and accountability in our state government Third key message: Arkansas women deserve better healthcare. As a woman, I'm committed to improving access to healthcare services, reducing maternal mortality rates, and ensuring reproductive rights, because every woman should have the right to make her own healthcare decisions."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 7 (Democratic Party)
David McPherson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public education is the cornerstone of a functioning society. Every child in Arkansas deserves the best education possible. Second key message: "The Natural State," is not just a slogan. We must preserve the environment that makes Arkansas great, and NWA the gem of the Ozarks. Thi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Public education is the cornerstone of a functioning society. Every child in Arkansas deserves the best education possible. Second key message: "The Natural State," is not just a slogan. We must preserve the environment that makes Arkansas great, and NWA the gem of the Ozarks. Third key message: Three rules I live by. Live and let live. I am my brother's keeper. Leave it better than you found it."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 32 (Democratic Party)
Lawrence Moreno
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Quality Education For All Every child, regardless of whether they walk the halls of a large bustling school or a rural classroom, deserves a safe well resourced learning environment. We'll invest in all our schools, ensuring equitable funding, empowering teachers, and providing ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Quality Education For All Every child, regardless of whether they walk the halls of a large bustling school or a rural classroom, deserves a safe well resourced learning environment. We'll invest in all our schools, ensuring equitable funding, empowering teachers, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for all students. Second key message: Rural Revitalization We'll advocate for fair markets and stable income for farmers, invest in sustainable practices and water conservation, and strengthen rural communities through expanded healthcare access, improved infrastructure, and educational opportunities for future generations. Third key message: Economic Opportunity A thriving Kansas needs good jobs and fair wages. We'll attract businesses, invest in infrastructure, and support workforce development to create a strong economy that benefits everyone."
2024 Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Philip Joseph Ganaban
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Transparency and Accountability: I am committed to ensuring transparent and accountable governance, with a focus on ethical decision-making and clear communication with constituents. Second key message: Community Support and Development: With extensive experience in public health, ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Transparency and Accountability: I am committed to ensuring transparent and accountable governance, with a focus on ethical decision-making and clear communication with constituents. Second key message: Community Support and Development: With extensive experience in public health, youth programs, and community boards, I prioritize supporting local families, enhancing educational opportunities, and addressing public health needs. Third key message: Grassroots Engagement: My campaign emphasizes a grassroots approach, actively engaging with community members to address their concerns and working collaboratively to find solutions that benefit everyone in District 45."
2024 Candidate for California State Senate District 5 (Republican Party)
Jim Shoemaker
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Addressing Crime We cannot afford to underestimate the severity of crimes committed against our citizens and businesses. Perpetrators of theft and assault must be prosecuted to the fullest extent. The existing laws that inadvertently allow such crimes to proliferate should be rep ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Addressing Crime We cannot afford to underestimate the severity of crimes committed against our citizens and businesses. Perpetrators of theft and assault must be prosecuted to the fullest extent. The existing laws that inadvertently allow such crimes to proliferate should be repealed. SOLUTIONS- Strengthening law enforcement and prosecution: - Advocate for stricter penalties and sentences for crimes such as theft and assault. - Support comprehensive training programs for law enforcement officers to effectively handle and prevent crimes. - Push for adequate funding for law enforcement agencies to ensure they have the necessary resources and staff to address criminal activities effectively. Second key message: Protection of Children and Parental Rights Our utmost priority should be ensuring the safety of our children from radical ideologies and safeguarding the rights of parents to raise them. It is essential that we avoid any form of co-parenting with the government. SOLUTIONS- Protecting children and preserving parental rights: - Advocate for policies that support parental rights, ensuring parents have the final say in their children's upbringing. - Support laws that address radical ideologies in educational systems or organizations targeting children. - Promote safe online environments for children, with stricter regulations for online content and activities. Third key message: Preservation of Freshwater Freshwater is an invaluable natural resource that should not be squandered by diverting it to the ocean. To prepare for unforeseen droughts and support our farmers in feeding the nation, it is crucial to protect this valuable resource through responsible preservation and storage. SOLUTIONS- Proper preservation and management of freshwater resources: - Encourage sustainable practices such as water recycling, rainwater harvesting, and efficient irrigation techniques. - Support the development and implementation of better storage systems, including reservoirs and water management infrastructure. - Invest in research and technology to better understand and manage water scarcity and droughts."
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 32 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ben Paul Fremer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Corporations-funded Kay Kirkpatrick sided with the democrats on abortion (opposed the heartbeat bill), immigration, gun control (opposed campus carry) and is often the one or few "Republicans" giving power to the Democrat side on major issues, as pro-life and pro-freedom gains in ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Corporations-funded Kay Kirkpatrick sided with the democrats on abortion (opposed the heartbeat bill), immigration, gun control (opposed campus carry) and is often the one or few "Republicans" giving power to the Democrat side on major issues, as pro-life and pro-freedom gains in Georgia are at risk. District 32 is an ~62 percent Republican district, and only like 10% of people don't vote party line. There isn't even a democrat running for this seat. We can and should have a strong Republican with a strong prosperity plan representing us -- not a quasi-democrat with purple yard signs in deep red Cherokee county. Second key message: I have a great prosperity & tax cuts plan designed to return about $100,000 in savings to each taxpayer on average over their lifetime by implementing a powerful state e-Verify system to deter illegal immigration and by moving highly-taxpayer-subsidized expensive university courses to be online recorded lectures where people can conveniently get ~no cost degrees. This is a huge convenience to the student and a huge savings to the taxpayers. Third key message: I am a political realist, but I am not going to be a flip-flopper, and I am willing to politically fight hard for what is right, and to take this Republican 2.0 platform to the national level. I have a prosperity plan that advances both democrats and republicans together, in an inspiring platform that can win this election and future elections for the party."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 (Republican Party)
Brian Blackden
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Education: I believe in educational choice, be it public, private, or homeschooling. Second key message: Taxes: I am against a New Hampshire sales tax, and I believe current fees and taxation can run our government if we look at things on a line item rather then putting pet projec ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Education: I believe in educational choice, be it public, private, or homeschooling. Second key message: Taxes: I am against a New Hampshire sales tax, and I believe current fees and taxation can run our government if we look at things on a line item rather then putting pet projects at the end of a bill that has nothing to do with that particular item. Third key message: Law making ability: Law making ability is that of the legislature. I disagree with agencies, making administrative rule, into law. I do not believe that judicial arena is a place where laws should be made, as they should be the interpreters of law."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Matthew Bundy
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Family is the reason for everything I do. My wife and I moved all over the country for most of my Air Force career. When we came to Idaho over 20 years ago, we felt at home and have raised our family here. We feel like our friends and neighbors have become family also. We rais ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Family is the reason for everything I do. My wife and I moved all over the country for most of my Air Force career. When we came to Idaho over 20 years ago, we felt at home and have raised our family here. We feel like our friends and neighbors have become family also. We raised three wonderful children in Mountain Home and all three graduated from Mountain Home High School and I look forward to watching my three beautiful grandchildren follow their path. I will protect the sanctity of life as a state legislator and I will do all I can to protect and nurture the family as the cornerstone of our great country. Second key message: Personal Liberty and Opportunity Ronald Reagan said it best in his first Inaugural Address and I want to share his thoughts with everyone. “If we look to the answer as to why, for so many years, we achieved so much, prospered as no other people on Earth, it was because here, in this land, we unleashed the energy and individual genius of man to a greater extent than has ever been done before. Freedom and the dignity of the individual have been more available and assured here than in any other place on Earth. The price for this freedom at times has been high, but we have never been unwilling to pay that price.” Third key message: Limited Government Our Founders understood the idea of giving government certain tasks and responsibilities and created a system that would limit the power and reach of government. I believe in limited government. As a state representative, I will legislate in a way that will protect local control."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle Bone
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a political outsider. I don't owe anybody. My campaign is not funded by corporations, so I am not beholden to them. We need somebody that is thinking of the priorities of the district rather than the priorities of the big money that got them the three offices before this o ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a political outsider. I don't owe anybody. My campaign is not funded by corporations, so I am not beholden to them. We need somebody that is thinking of the priorities of the district rather than the priorities of the big money that got them the three offices before this one. Your priorities go first. Unlike some of my opponents, I am not a ladder climbing Republican that is always trying to get to the next office. You know these guys. They only respond to something when they think it is politically advantageous. I am here to serve you, not myself. Second key message: We have to get inflation under control. Our citizens are getting hammered by prices everywhere, and our government is at fault. In the last 4 years: -Gas is up 30% -Groceries are up 30-40% -Rent is out of control -Interest rates on a home are at 7% Most of this is due to the government borrowing money and handing it out in huge budgets. The Federal Budget was 4 trillion in 2019 . In 2024, the Federal Budget is 6.75 Trillion. That is a recipe for disaster. Fossil fuel regs aren't helping. The lifeblood of a farm is diesel. When diesel gets over $4.00 a gallon, farmers cant afford to run farms. In short, an extra $150 a week for groceries might seem like a rounding error to some candidates, but not to us! Third key message: Secure the southern border. Its not just people pouring into our cities and committing crimes against our citizens, 80,000 Americans a year are dying from Fentanyl overdoses. The fix is simple: -Reenact Trump era border policies -Build a border barrier (Texas has shown it works and they are just using razor wire. -Revamp the asylum application process."
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rivera Douthit
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am not a politician. I am called by God to run. God doesn't always call the most qualified but he does qualify those He calls. Second key message: From my years as a critical care nurse, I’m a team worker and great at leading. I stay calm and easily prioritize to make importan ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am not a politician. I am called by God to run. God doesn't always call the most qualified but he does qualify those He calls. Second key message: From my years as a critical care nurse, I’m a team worker and great at leading. I stay calm and easily prioritize to make important decisions in high stress environments. Third key message: As a small business owner, leadership, time management, and budgeting are all skills I will bring to the table."
2024 Candidate for Erie County Family Court (Republican Party)
Peter Vasilion
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I have 23 years of experience in child welfare matters, representing both adults and children. I have represented families in adoptions, family offenses (cases involving orders of protection), custody and visitation cases, paternity (DNA testing cases), guardianship cases, and ca ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I have 23 years of experience in child welfare matters, representing both adults and children. I have represented families in adoptions, family offenses (cases involving orders of protection), custody and visitation cases, paternity (DNA testing cases), guardianship cases, and cases involving neglected and abused children. I am one of approximately 30 lawyers in Buffalo specially trained to handle cases involving child abuse and fatalities. I am the most experienced candidate running for this office this year. Second key message: Knowledge, experience and judicial temperament are critically important. I have been honored as a first time candidate for judicial office to receive the Women's Bar Association of Western New York's judicial rating of "Highly Qualified" and the Bar Association of Erie County's judicial rating of "Well Qualified". When it comes to the integrity of our families and our children's safety, experience and knowledge of the law matter! Third key message: Many of our clients come to Family Court having one of the worst days of their lives. They are understandably frightened and worried about their children and their families. It is critically important for a judge to listen carefully and to consider the social determinants of their family's health and safety. I am proud to have been rated by my peers as being Highly Qualified when it comes to judicial temperament. I believe every family has an important story to tell, and as a Judge I will give families to the time the deserve."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 32 (Republican Party)
Joe Quinn
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will represent EVERYONE, not just a cadre of white, democrat friends just because they've "know me for years. Second key message: I won't treat this office like my own, personal retirement plan. The voters repeatedly tell me they're concerned with the education system, the infr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will represent EVERYONE, not just a cadre of white, democrat friends just because they've "know me for years. Second key message: I won't treat this office like my own, personal retirement plan. The voters repeatedly tell me they're concerned with the education system, the infrastructure, taxes and the failing economy, and they feel like their representative hasn't done anything about that for a decade!!! Third key message: Unlike the current, ineffective representative, I CAN work across the aisle as well as stand up to my own party when the needs of District 32 are being ignored."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 67 (Republican Party)
Jamie Peltz
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: INFRASTRUCTURE Clarksville's growth has outpaced the existing infrastructure. Jamie is committed to working with state and local officials to ensure that District 67 is a priority for future infrastructure improvements so that we are no longer left behind. Second key message: SCH ...expand full answer."
"First key message: INFRASTRUCTURE Clarksville's growth has outpaced the existing infrastructure. Jamie is committed to working with state and local officials to ensure that District 67 is a priority for future infrastructure improvements so that we are no longer left behind. Second key message: SCHOOLS/EDUCATION Clarksville/Montgomery County is regularly listed as a top place to live, work, and raise a family, and a big part of that is ensuring our children have access to a world-class education. Jamie will champion fiscally responsible efforts that benefit our students, parents, and educators. Third key message: PUBLIC SAFETY Jamie will uphold efforts that support our law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and other public servants along with initiatives that promote public outreach and community involvement to create an environment where District 67 can thrive."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 26 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
J.C. Moore
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Kansas must funded its schools for excellence, not just adequacy. We should fully fund special education and early childhood education. Every dollar invested in early childhood education eventually has a 4 to 7 dollar return on the investment. The state once funded two-thirds of t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Kansas must funded its schools for excellence, not just adequacy. We should fully fund special education and early childhood education. Every dollar invested in early childhood education eventually has a 4 to 7 dollar return on the investment. The state once funded two-thirds of the cost of higher education, but now only funds one-third, causing tuition increases which cause more student debt. The state could make tuition free for the first two years of university or technical education. What could be more important than the education of our children and young adults? Second key message: 7. Kansas must expand Medicaid. There are 170,000 working Kansans who earn too much to be on Medicare but not enough to qualify for the Affordable Care Act. Expanded Medicare was part of the Affordable Care Act meant to cover them and money was appropriated to provide insurance for them. People without insurance often use the emergency room when they are sick, driving up hospital costs. and increasing the risk of spreading communicable diseases. Kansas is losing about $200,000 a day, and a total of $7 billion by not expanding Medicare. Though the money goes into the healthcare system, it circulates throughout the entire economy creating jobs and providing healthier children and workers. Third key message: Kansans desperately need property tax relief. The state government is funded by income taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. Lowering property taxes, and keeping a balanced budget, can only be done if we raise other taxes. Since the high-income Kansans have received the most tax breaks lately, the budget could be balanced by raising the rate on the high-income brackets."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 44 (Republican Party)
Tony Rodriguez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Parental Rights Parents should have a right to know what is happening in their child’s school and maintain the right to make decisions about their children’s education, which includes: • The right to know what is being taught, • The right to question policy wit ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Parental Rights Parents should have a right to know what is happening in their child’s school and maintain the right to make decisions about their children’s education, which includes: • The right to know what is being taught, • The right to question policy without fear of repercussions, • The right to a transparent school budget and spending, • The right to a solid, practical, objective education that focuses on reading, writing, math and the sciences. The teaching of politically or racially subjective perspectives in our public schools that are not age-appropriate costs taxpayers millions and our children's' future access to the job market. Second key message: Public Safety • The dignity and peace, as well as security, of our citizens should come first, as should our communities, and, ultimately, our Republic, • Complete defunding of our police should never be a consideration. Instead, funding should be allocated according to what best serves our communities. Successful law enforcement involves everyone. I will always be an advocate for our police while, simultaneously, insisting on equal treatment of all citizens. • I believe security at our borders can and must be given priority while upholding our Constitutional defense and protection of human rights. Third key message: In California we need to have a Balanced Budget: California’s state government must maintain a balanced budget by law, so policymakers need to prioritize spending in areas like education, healthcare, and infrastructure while controlling deficits. Debt Management: Manage state debt carefully to avoid burdening future generations. This includes limiting borrowing and ensuring that debt is used to fund productive investments, such as infrastructure projects that have long-term benefits. Pension Reform: California’s public employee pension system has been under financial strain. Reforms, such as adjusting benefits or requiring increased contributions, could improve long-term fiscal health. Maximize Revenue Sources"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Don Brown
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Restore Constitutional Government Second key message: Seal the Border. Third key message: Reign in the national debt."
"First key message: Restore Constitutional Government Second key message: Seal the Border. Third key message: Reign in the national debt."
2024 Candidate for Harris County Sheriff (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Paul Day
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The most important leadership quality that Paul will bring to this very important elected position as Sheriff of Harris County is his personal faith in God. Paul understands that it's important to be tough on crime but also that people are looking for a leader who is a Sheriff of ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The most important leadership quality that Paul will bring to this very important elected position as Sheriff of Harris County is his personal faith in God. Paul understands that it's important to be tough on crime but also that people are looking for a leader who is a Sheriff of the people, and for the people. Paul can always be trusted to do the right thing and make fair and honest decisions based on his faith, core beliefs and values. With almost five decades of experience as both an HPD Officer and Harris County Patrol Deputy, "ALL" of Harris County's diverse communities can be assured they will always be treated fairly and with the utmost respect. I am committed to Crime Prevention, Public Safety, Policing. Second key message: When I take my oath of office, and I’m privileged to earn your vote and trust. My commitment and promise to you as the “Peoples Sheriff” of Harris County; is to create a safe and secure community that we “ALL” can be proud of in one of the most culturally diverse Counties in the United States of America. I will accomplish that goal by simply enforcing all City, State & Federal laws. However, I will always insist that under my leadership the Harris County Sheriff’s Department will always respect the Civil Rights of our citizens strictly adhering to the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution. Paul Day Third key message: Becoming the Sheriff of Harris County, Texas, is a role that involves significant responsibilities in law enforcement and community service, it would entail a variety of actions and initiatives to enhance public safety and community relations. You can find a list of top ten initiatives I would focus on at my website in detail. Go to: ElectPaulDay.com."
2024 Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 16 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Scott Reed
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must replenish our police force after the disastrous last four years of the prior administration! Public Safety is the number one responsibility of local government. Second key message: Development is occurring through District 16. As Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning committ ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must replenish our police force after the disastrous last four years of the prior administration! Public Safety is the number one responsibility of local government. Second key message: Development is occurring through District 16. As Vice Chair of the Planning & Zoning committee, I will fight to ensure that we have a voice in good development that will benefit our district and city. Third key message: As a small businessman, I keenly understand the impact excessive regulations have on expanding the local economy. In order to be a world class city, we must reduce the burdens for small and larger businesses to make it easier for job growth and retention."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Dario Duffe
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: change is needed Second key message: dario for congress Third key message: dario for change "
"First key message: change is needed Second key message: dario for congress Third key message: dario for change "
2024 Candidate for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2 (Democratic Party)
Marq Clayton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a child I grew up in a low-income single parent home where my mother struggled to maintain a steady household to raise three children. In my mother I saw a strong, determined, and hardworking woman who was not afraid of the curve balls life threw her way. I inherited those same qualities from my ...expand full answer."
"As a child I grew up in a low-income single parent home where my mother struggled to maintain a steady household to raise three children. In my mother I saw a strong, determined, and hardworking woman who was not afraid of the curve balls life threw her way. I inherited those same qualities from my mother. I am an Oklahoma City native relocated to Tarrant County in grade school. My Tarrant County ties run deep. I attended the University of Oklahoma, where I received my Bachelor of Art in Mathematics. I worked as a senior pension analyst before going to law school. I received my Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M University School of Law. I began my legal career as the 1st African America Assistant County Attorney in Hood County, Texas, before opening The Clayton Law Firm. Now, I am a criminal defense attorney in Fort Worth, Texas. I am a proud mother to Ariana Lynn (19) and Joshua Cayden (9). Balancing coursework, a job, and children could be defeating. However, I saw this as a curve ball that life threw my way to build my discipline. As a mother, I have learned the true meaning of patience, compassion, and determination.I founded Girl2Girl Foundation to be a resource to young mothers. I serve on the board of the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association who provide various legal clinics and seminars. I am also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Xi Theta Omega chapter where I serve as Treasurer. I am humanity-driven, fair, and trustworthy."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Hawaii (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Clyde McClain Lewman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Clyde McClain "Mac" Lewman. Moved to Hawai'i from Oregon at the end of 2016. Born and raised in Eugene and graduated from the University of Oregon win 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minors in Philosophy and Economics. Moved to Portland the day after graduating to work as Inventory ...expand full answer."
"Clyde McClain "Mac" Lewman. Moved to Hawai'i from Oregon at the end of 2016. Born and raised in Eugene and graduated from the University of Oregon win 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minors in Philosophy and Economics. Moved to Portland the day after graduating to work as Inventory Control for a wood products company. Later moved into wholesale where I started as worst of 12 and after 5 years became the best, winning many inter office awards. With a partner, started a wood products national wholesale warehouse distribution business, Ridgewood Forest Products. I left after after 5 years and worked for a wood products exporter, Wood International Corporation with Western Europe as my territory. A few years later left that very profitable business and started my own company Mico LLC, which was the basis for the exporting of plywood and lumber but also domestic wood product sales. I created other businesses within Mico including, Mac's Cedar and Alder BBQ Planks, Tai-chi Reflex Balls, Mico Bamboo and Wood Flooring and the last business within Mico LLC was DouglasFirFlooirng.com, which I sold in 2016 after a divorce and moved to Hawai'i, full time. I still help out with purchases, sales and consulting. I have been married twice and had a son and daughter with my first wife. My son died from drugs over 20 years ago. I live alone with my dog Ekai and am teaching Chi-kung to seniors through a University of Hawai'i program."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 18 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Robin
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"From 2014 to 2023, I lived in Atlanta, GA, working as a Data Analyst. After the normalization of remote work, I left the big city to move to Wamego, near my sister in St. George. The town quickly became my beloved new home. I volunteer at the Wamego Fire Department and the Columbian Theater, beca ...expand full answer."
"From 2014 to 2023, I lived in Atlanta, GA, working as a Data Analyst. After the normalization of remote work, I left the big city to move to Wamego, near my sister in St. George. The town quickly became my beloved new home. I volunteer at the Wamego Fire Department and the Columbian Theater, became a board member of the Manhattan Jewish Congregation, and perform priceless uncle duties."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 63 (Democratic Party)
Kory Haskins
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello. My name is Kory Haskins. I am a 27-year-old father of one living in the Florence, SC area with my son and fiancee. I have had the luxury of living and raising my family here in this great city. While I am a newcomer to the political realm, I do believe that the people of South Carolina deserv ...expand full answer."
"Hello. My name is Kory Haskins. I am a 27-year-old father of one living in the Florence, SC area with my son and fiancee. I have had the luxury of living and raising my family here in this great city. While I am a newcomer to the political realm, I do believe that the people of South Carolina deserve better than what we have been given. We need to bring honesty and integrity back into our government and begin doing the work of the people. It starts with leaders who will stand up for those they swear an oath to represent and not those who will sign their morals off to the highest bidder."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
LeVon Barnes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a father, 19 year and counting public school educator, founder of youth empowerment movement, Fellow of NC Institute of Political Leadership, Noble Peace Prize Nominee, coach and motivational speaker who been around the world speaking on the power of collective action. I believe in paying it fo ...expand full answer."
"I am a father, 19 year and counting public school educator, founder of youth empowerment movement, Fellow of NC Institute of Political Leadership, Noble Peace Prize Nominee, coach and motivational speaker who been around the world speaking on the power of collective action. I believe in paying it forward to our next generation and not handing them the same problems that were left to mine. We can disagree and have civility all at the same time. It's time to get back to meaningful government that people can actually feel and says that works for them."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 26 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Kelda Roys
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am state senator, a small business owner, attorney, and women’s rights advocate. In the Senate, I'm working tirelessly to make Wisconsin a place where everyone — no matter where you come from or who you are — can live, work, learn, and thrive."
"I am state senator, a small business owner, attorney, and women’s rights advocate. In the Senate, I'm working tirelessly to make Wisconsin a place where everyone — no matter where you come from or who you are — can live, work, learn, and thrive."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Lisa Borowski
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I first got involved in politics 11 years ago when the Radnor Township School Board was debating the budget. Her youngest son came home from school crying, saying that his gym teacher said he might lose his job. I decided to tune into the next School Board meeting. As I sat there watching it on her ...expand full answer."
"I first got involved in politics 11 years ago when the Radnor Township School Board was debating the budget. Her youngest son came home from school crying, saying that his gym teacher said he might lose his job. I decided to tune into the next School Board meeting. As I sat there watching it on her TV, it was clear that the Board seemed like they felt the status quo was good enough. This lack of vision inspired me and a friend to run for school board. In 2010, I ran for School Board and won. I later served as Vice President of the Board which led the way on creating one of the area’s first full day kindergarten programs. I worked with my colleagues to find common sense solutions to the complex challenges facing our schools, unafraid to buck the status quo. I later ran for Township Commissioner. I joined a Board deadlocked in partisan politics but was elected President and led a Republican majority Board during my first year. Together, we found a way to make progress. We secured critical investments for the for the public library, increase police funding, pave township roads, improve stormwater management, and passed four balanced budgets. This community has been my home my entire life. It’s where I grew up, settled down, and raised my family. I am running for office to serve my community, because the people of Edgmont, Newtown, Middletown, and Radnor deserve a Representative who will always show up and stand up for them."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 24 (Democratic Party)
Kathy Batt
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I wanted to be a helicopter pilot at age 10 and I succeeded. My first duty assignment was Fort Bragg, NC. In 1983, I was deployed to Grenada in Operation Urgent Fury. I was considered to be the first US woman to fly a helicopter in a combat zone. Then. after a tour at Fort Rucker, AL teaching tactic ...expand full answer."
"I wanted to be a helicopter pilot at age 10 and I succeeded. My first duty assignment was Fort Bragg, NC. In 1983, I was deployed to Grenada in Operation Urgent Fury. I was considered to be the first US woman to fly a helicopter in a combat zone. Then. after a tour at Fort Rucker, AL teaching tactics, I went to Maintenance Officer and Test Pilot school. I deployed to Korea and took command of the Maintenance company in an Attack Helicopter Battalion. After Korea, I took a maintenance platoon in a division level maintenance company in the 101st. In July 1990, I deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield, commanding the lead element of the the maintenance battalion at King Fahd Airport. After Operation Desert Storm ended, I deployed back to Fort Campbell. I left the Army in 1992 to fly helicopters commercially. I qualified to fly a 150 foot long line and flew for construction projects, wild fire suppression, TV commercials, and movies. In 1996, I was hired by the FBI and became a Special Agent in the Criminal Division. I worked Organized Crime cases for 15 years. I was the Case Agent on a case that convicted more than 20 persons. My last 5 years were spent on a Healthcare Fraud Task Force. One of our cases was profiled on the show "American Greed". After retirement, I coached for Jesse Vassallo's USA Swim Team where I worked with the greatest kids and parents. My husband and I moved to Lumberton when he was hired as the CFO at UNC Pembroke."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 13 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brian Johnson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm running to make a generational change Georgia's 13th Congressional District. With our democracy under threat for the first time in over 160 years the district needs strong bold and new leadership that is capable of taking the fight to Republicans. My campaign is built on the backs of working f ...expand full answer."
"I'm running to make a generational change Georgia's 13th Congressional District. With our democracy under threat for the first time in over 160 years the district needs strong bold and new leadership that is capable of taking the fight to Republicans. My campaign is built on the backs of working families and traditional Democratic voters, and not the corporate elite. I am running for Congress as a Progressive Democrat committed to fighting for the rights, dignity, and prosperity of all our community members. My campaign is fueled by the belief that together, we can confront the challenges of our times with bold, compassionate, and innovative solutions."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A (Democratic Party)
Sonja Buckmeier
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m Sonja Buckmeier, and for over 25 years, I’ve been deeply connected to our community. Growing up in the small town of Eagle Lake, just outside of Mankato, I was raised in a middle-class working family, where I learned the value of compassion, perseverance, and hard work from my parents. I earn ...expand full answer."
"I’m Sonja Buckmeier, and for over 25 years, I’ve been deeply connected to our community. Growing up in the small town of Eagle Lake, just outside of Mankato, I was raised in a middle-class working family, where I learned the value of compassion, perseverance, and hard work from my parents. I earned a Business Administration degree from Mankato State University, funding my education through a combination of job wages, scholarships, and loans. As a first-generation college graduate, I deeply value public education and the importance of equitable access for all students. Today, I live in St. Michael with my husband, where we’ve raised our four children. Since moving here, I’ve committed myself to the growth and development of our local schools and the broader community. My service includes roles on bond and levy committees within the school district, substitute teaching, serving on PTO boards, election judging, and active involvement with scouting troops. I’m now ready to bring my experiences and dedication to the state level to improve the lives of all Minnesotans. I believe in the strength and potential of our communities and am eager to represent our district at the state capitol. My commitment is to build safe, supportive, healthy, and inclusive communities where everyone is respected and has access to the resources they need to thrive."
2024 Candidate for Missouri State Senate District 29 (Democratic Party)
Ron Monnig
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a lifelong Missourian and resident of Eagle Rock, MO in Barry County. I’m a father of six, grandfather of fourteen and great grandfather to one. I am a retired small business owner and former city council member, having dedicated more than 45 years to serving his community in various appointed, ...expand full answer."
"I’m a lifelong Missourian and resident of Eagle Rock, MO in Barry County. I’m a father of six, grandfather of fourteen and great grandfather to one. I am a retired small business owner and former city council member, having dedicated more than 45 years to serving his community in various appointed, elected, and volunteer positions. I was honored to serve nine terms as a Slater City Council member, served on the National League of Cities Economic Development Committee, and has led Missouri delegations at congressional conferences. I am past president of the Missouri Municipal League and served on the Board of Directors for over ten years. During my tenure I worked with officials from all parts of the state in formulating policies & advocating for communities of all sizes. We were non-partisan in all areas and worked to better all Missouri towns. It is this simple idea of working together, discussing options & coming to a solution that will be good for the citizens. It’s something that needs to, again, part of political discussion. The people agree on the vast majority of issues but we have allowed a minority to deadlock the process. The people deserve better."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Cleveland Canova
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Just thinking of me of Bernie Sanders with better hair. I am very passionate about women’s reproductive freedom, Universal healthcare, fair wages, and strong union proponent. I have an American history degree from the university of Cincinnati and taught in the Cincinnati public school system of the ...expand full answer."
"Just thinking of me of Bernie Sanders with better hair. I am very passionate about women’s reproductive freedom, Universal healthcare, fair wages, and strong union proponent. I have an American history degree from the university of Cincinnati and taught in the Cincinnati public school system of the 1990s. I have connections and understand the Social issues facing, the younger voters in District 56. It is time for a voice in Columbus to fight against corporate greed and the lobby system that’s poisoning the state of Ohio and the rest of America."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Barcus
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Raised by a single mother in a working-class family, I lived many of the struggles faced by central Ohio families. A public school graduate and product of social programs, I have made it my mission to give back to the community that raised me, because residents deserve every opportunity for good, hi ...expand full answer."
"Raised by a single mother in a working-class family, I lived many of the struggles faced by central Ohio families. A public school graduate and product of social programs, I have made it my mission to give back to the community that raised me, because residents deserve every opportunity for good, high-paying jobs to put food on the table. I bring a unique blend of military service, community engagement, and legislative expertise. I stand ready to be the unwavering voice our community needs in the Statehouse. As someone raised on Columbus’ West Side, this community has not only been my home, but my family’s. From fighting for change as a Highland West Civic Association board member to organizing communities for the 2020 Census, the west side is where my roots are. My life has been dedicated to public service. As an Officer in the Army Reserve, I have sacrificed to proudly serve my nation. I used my background and undergraduate degree in Social Work to bring vital community resources to central Ohio families. As a staffer in the Ohio Legislature, I tirelessly advocated for the people of central Ohio."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 37 (Democratic Party)
Lisa Head
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Retired Educator"
"Retired Educator"
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate District 43 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Jay Costa
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa was elected to the Senate, and served as the Democratic chair of the powerful Judiciary and Appropriations Committees before being elected Leader of the Caucus in 2010. His Senate career has been highlighted by hundreds of millions in investment to Allegheny County ...expand full answer."
"Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa was elected to the Senate, and served as the Democratic chair of the powerful Judiciary and Appropriations Committees before being elected Leader of the Caucus in 2010. His Senate career has been highlighted by hundreds of millions in investment to Allegheny County - from roads and bridges, to schools and nonprofit organizations. He led the successful effort to invest $100m in youth mental health services this year, to end ‘lunch shaming’ of students living in poverty, to diversify jury pools and make criminal justice proceedings more accessible by providing interpreters. He was the lead advocate in the resolution of the UPMC/Highmark health care dispute that threatened access to care for thousands of residents. He’s sponsored legislation to raise the minimum wage, prevent gun violence, and protect affordable health care. Costa is the proud product of local educational institutions: Taylor Allderdice High School, Community College of Allegheny County, IUP, and Duquesne School of Law. Costa remains a member of the Pennsylvanian Bar, and is a member of a local law firm."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lorie Friend
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Lorie R. Friend, RN, and I am running to represent Maryland in the United States Senate. Born and raised in Maryland, I have lived and worked in Baltimore, made my families’ home in Oakland, Maryland and have extended family throughout Central and Eastern Maryland. I know and love Western Maryl ...expand full answer."
"I am Lorie R. Friend, RN, and I am running to represent Maryland in the United States Senate. Born and raised in Maryland, I have lived and worked in Baltimore, made my families’ home in Oakland, Maryland and have extended family throughout Central and Eastern Maryland. I know and love Western Maryland, our great cities and towns, the Chesapeake Bay, and Eastern Shore. I will truly represent "all" of Maryland. For over 25 years I have been a pre-opt/post-opt nurse at my local hospital. It is my job to listen to my patients, care for them, and advocate for them when necessary in a complex and challenging institutional setting. During the pandemic, I heard Marylander's frustration and fears, and saw the need for someone to stand up for us. I will passionately represent Maryland. I support medical freedom, decisions by patients and their doctors....not mandates. I oppose deficit spending and unsound monetary policy that causes inflation. I support parent's rights in schools, freedom of speech, prosecution of violent offenders, funding law enforcement, the second amendment, term limits, state election rights, securing our borders, making our necessities here in America, helping our farmers and securing our food supply, and energy independence. Respectfully with your support, by voting, sharing my message, volunteering, and donations, this campaign will reach my fellow Marylanders. We need common sense in America; we need to heal our nation. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 19 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ryan Zink
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Ryan Zink and I am running for Congress, I have spent years in both Oil and Gas, as well as AG Safety. I have had enough. It's time to restore America to her great glory. I want to restore the power back to states and to the people."
"I am Ryan Zink and I am running for Congress, I have spent years in both Oil and Gas, as well as AG Safety. I have had enough. It's time to restore America to her great glory. I want to restore the power back to states and to the people."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 73 (Republican Party)
Jonathan Almond
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a father of 3 three children and have been married to my wonderful wife for 10 years. I have lived in North Carolina my whole life. I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BS in Accounting and a BS in Finance. For the last eight years I have been the controller for a management company that opera ...expand full answer."
"I am a father of 3 three children and have been married to my wonderful wife for 10 years. I have lived in North Carolina my whole life. I graduated from UNC Charlotte with a BS in Accounting and a BS in Finance. For the last eight years I have been the controller for a management company that operates franchise restaurants. We have had 11 locations in our group."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Virginia (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Brad Pollack
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a member of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors. I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. When I ran for the Republican nomination for Virginia Senate District 1, I had the endorsements of Mike Lindell and Dog the Bounty Hunter. I am one of the only at ...expand full answer."
"I am a member of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors. I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. When I ran for the Republican nomination for Virginia Senate District 1, I had the endorsements of Mike Lindell and Dog the Bounty Hunter. I am one of the only attorneys in Virginia fighting on behalf of the names of Patrick Henry Community College, Stonewall Jackson High School, and Ashby Lee Elementary School. I have been vilified for introducing resolutions in support of marriage and in support of a local militia. I am the only candidate calling for the repeal of the 1870 amendment to the Constitution of Virginia mandating public schools. I represent Tara Rodas, the whistleblower calling out the Biden Administration for placing immigrant children with known sex traffickers. In the early 2000's, I fought corruption surrounding the Page County Landfill arranged by Governor Mark Warner."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Amy Henry
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a proud native Idahoan, a devoted Christian Conservative, and a steadfast Republican. I firmly believe that the United States is a blessing bestowed upon us by God, and it is our duty to safeguard our constitutional republic for the prosperity of future generations. I am a devoted wife of an Ai ...expand full answer."
"I am a proud native Idahoan, a devoted Christian Conservative, and a steadfast Republican. I firmly believe that the United States is a blessing bestowed upon us by God, and it is our duty to safeguard our constitutional republic for the prosperity of future generations. I am a devoted wife of an Air Force veteran and a mother of three children. Educationally, I hold a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Northwest Nazarene College and a master’s degree from Lesley University. Throughout my career, I primarily taught junior high math, serving as Department Chair, Team Leader, New Teacher Mentor, and a Driver’s Education Instructor. Beyond the classroom, I have dedicated myself to coaching basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and tee ball. My commitment to public service led me to intern full-time for two years with Representative Judy Boyle during the legislative sessions. I was also an active member of Idaho’s Empowering Parent’s Parent Advisory Panel and a participant on the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Transition Team. One of my most notable achievements is authoring and championing the Parental Bill of Rights. This groundbreaking legislation formally recognizes parents as the primary stakeholders in their child’s upbringing, marking a significant departure from previous norms. I’m committed to ensuring that EVERY VOICE is heard and that the concerns of my constituents are addressed with the utmost care & attention."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 18 (Republican Party)
Mathew McIntyre
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an American, seeking elected office in the great State of Maine, in order to restore meaning and integrity to the state motto; "Dirigo"."
"I am an American, seeking elected office in the great State of Maine, in order to restore meaning and integrity to the state motto; "Dirigo"."
2024 Candidate for Missouri State Senate District 23 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dan O'Connell
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an Engineer, Catholic, and candidate for Missouri's 23rd Senate District against three guys who are all too busy competing for space under Trump's shadow to take care of their neighbors and nation. Since 2020 so many of us have been trying to simply survive week to week, kept in constant f ...expand full answer."
"I am an Engineer, Catholic, and candidate for Missouri's 23rd Senate District against three guys who are all too busy competing for space under Trump's shadow to take care of their neighbors and nation. Since 2020 so many of us have been trying to simply survive week to week, kept in constant fear of looming disease, war, famine and death. If you're reading this thinking "No matter who wins, I lose" come November, know you're not alone. We all deserve to be represented by someone that puts the needs of their constituents over that of their donors or career aspirations. I believe so strongly that we deserve better that I sold my business and put my entire savings into a campaign the local Republican party has ignored just like how they ignore YOU. They have lost their way and are obsessed with how they can control you. They want us to distrust our neighbors, and fear anyone who thinks differently. This survival mindset and degradation of our societal norms means that even small acts of kindness and basic civilities break down. It pervades our society at all levels, and shows just how much our leaders don't care about anyone other than themselves. We deserve a representative that is beholden to his voters alone that isn't afraid of you or the status quo, prioritizes your well-being over political theatrics. Help me tell them that enough is enough; let's bring integrity and true service back to politics."
2024 Candidate for Queens County Surrogate's Court (Republican Party)
Stephen Weiner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up in the Bronx, where I attended the Bronx High School of Science. I am a resident of Sunnyside, Queens for over forty years. I am an attorney with nearly forty years of legal experience, who practices in the areas of Wills, Trusts, estate planning, probate, administration, estate litigati ...expand full answer."
"I grew up in the Bronx, where I attended the Bronx High School of Science. I am a resident of Sunnyside, Queens for over forty years. I am an attorney with nearly forty years of legal experience, who practices in the areas of Wills, Trusts, estate planning, probate, administration, estate litigation and guardianship, the core areas of the Surrogate's Court. My higher education (in reverse order) is Columbia University School of Law (where I was on the Law Review, the highest academic journal) and Yale College, where I was the President of the Yale Debate Association. I worked at two major law firms, Cahill Gordon & Reindel and Schulte Roth & Zabel, before starting my own private law practice in 1993. My legal experience includes trials, appeals, arbitrations, and mediation. The Queens Surrogate's Court named me as standby guardian for my special needs step-son. Based on this experience with special needs, I have a strong interest in assisting people needing to have such guardianships. Beginning about 2001 the Surrogate Judge of Queens appointed me as a Guardian ad Litem in more than ten cases. My experience since then includes numerous probates and administration matters, a kinship trial, a lost will proceeding, undue influence cases, replacing fiduciaries, and proceedings against fiduciaries. I have been a co-Trustee of a testamentary Trust. For the past eleven years, Thomson Reuters has rated me as a NYC "Superlawyer" in Probate."
2024 Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 40 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Matthew Ruby
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Minot. I enlisted into the ND National Guard in 2010 and work full time as a project officer. I am married to my wife Dana and we have 4 children. I also run a a non profit called the Forgotten Warrior Foundation that helps fill the gaps for veterans when the VA can’t help. ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Minot. I enlisted into the ND National Guard in 2010 and work full time as a project officer. I am married to my wife Dana and we have 4 children. I also run a a non profit called the Forgotten Warrior Foundation that helps fill the gaps for veterans when the VA can’t help. We focus on PTSD awareness and suicide prevention."
2024 Candidate for Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Chad Magendanz
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"In a time of hyper-partisanship, voters have the opportunity this year to send an independent voice to the State Senate: Chad Magendanz. Chad values problem-solving over party politics. The Seattle Times praised his “proven record of independent thinking, working across the aisle, and well-respec ...expand full answer."
"In a time of hyper-partisanship, voters have the opportunity this year to send an independent voice to the State Senate: Chad Magendanz. Chad values problem-solving over party politics. The Seattle Times praised his “proven record of independent thinking, working across the aisle, and well-respected work” on school funding. An education champion in Olympia, he doubled school funding while reducing property tax rates for 44% of school districts. He formed bipartisan coalitions passing landmark legislation on computer science education, innovative schools, electric vehicles, and cybercrime. It’s time for change in Olympia. One-party rule in the Legislature has resulted in laws so extreme, including tax hikes, that the people of Washington overwhelmingly signed initiatives to overturn them. Washingtonians are also dealing with crises such as the high cost of living, rampant crime and drug use, and student learning loss from too-long COVID closures. The majority party in the Legislature has failed to address these serious problems. It’s clear we need new leadership to get our state back on track. By voting for Chad Magendanz, you can be sure he will focus on the issues that matter, and put you and your family first."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Utah District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
JR Bird
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"JR Bird stands as an example of strength, perseverance, and community involvement. He is a husband to Brindy Bird, and a proud Father of 4 wonderful children. JR was born in Roosevelt, Utah, where he currently resides today. From growing up in humble circumstances, at one point living in a 10 x 2 ...expand full answer."
"JR Bird stands as an example of strength, perseverance, and community involvement. He is a husband to Brindy Bird, and a proud Father of 4 wonderful children. JR was born in Roosevelt, Utah, where he currently resides today. From growing up in humble circumstances, at one point living in a 10 x 20 shed as a child after the family home was lost in a fire, JR successfully grew multiple businesses and became the mayor of his hometown. While still in his twenties, JR founded Paragon Oilfield Products, a thriving enterprise supplying the oil & gas, and agricultural industries. He has also played a pivotal role in revitalizing other local businesses, preserving jobs, and fortifying the community’s economic foundation. As Mayor of Roosevelt, JR has increased transparency, reduced violent crime, pushed back against COVID-19 mandates, passed term limits, and has kept taxes low. JR’s commitment to restoring the core American values of freedom, integrity, accountability, and selfless service is unwavering. JR’s service and community involvement extends beyond the Mayor position, and is a member of the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt Economic Development committee, and Interfaith Council. He has served as a volunteer firefighter, and was a member of the Central Utah Water Conservancy Board for eight years. JR’s devotion to faith, family, and community is complimented by his love of the land, where he enjoys growing alfalfa, and raising a few cattle on the family farm."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jarome Bell
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"Jarome Bell was born in Cleveland, Ohio. A 27 year retired Navy Chief Petty Officer decorated veteran. Ran for Congressional House of Representatives in 2020 and 2022 for the state of Virginia. Bell earned a bachelor's degree from Embry Riddle University in 2008. Member of the Idaho Veterans Chambe ...expand full answer."
"Jarome Bell was born in Cleveland, Ohio. A 27 year retired Navy Chief Petty Officer decorated veteran. Ran for Congressional House of Representatives in 2020 and 2022 for the state of Virginia. Bell earned a bachelor's degree from Embry Riddle University in 2008. Member of the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce, and he is currently a REALTOR and a Head Football Coach. Married for 27 years and have 3 adult sons."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joe Sturm
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"Joe Sturm may not have origins in Indiana, but he eagerly made his way here and has resided in Tippecanoe County for 15 years. Alongside his wife, Pat, he has enjoyed a marriage spanning 46 years. Together, they have been blessed with eight children and eight grandchildren (and counting). Joe is ...expand full answer."
"Joe Sturm may not have origins in Indiana, but he eagerly made his way here and has resided in Tippecanoe County for 15 years. Alongside his wife, Pat, he has enjoyed a marriage spanning 46 years. Together, they have been blessed with eight children and eight grandchildren (and counting). Joe is a devoted Christian and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After dedicating 40 years to the manufacturing industry as a quality engineering professional, he now enjoys retirement. Additionally, he is an elected member of the Lauramie Township Board in Tippecanoe County."
2024 Candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 9 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Natalie Cline
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"My efforts to serve my constituents & safeguard faith, family, and freedom have been tireless and unrelenting. The public deserves a State Board member who will be a voice for securing children’s innocence, parents’ preeminence, and Constitutional rights, anywhere and everywhere, but especially in ...expand full answer."
"My efforts to serve my constituents & safeguard faith, family, and freedom have been tireless and unrelenting. The public deserves a State Board member who will be a voice for securing children’s innocence, parents’ preeminence, and Constitutional rights, anywhere and everywhere, but especially in our local schools. As a lifelong Republican, I’ve always stood for conservative, family-first principles and I’ve lobbied state and national delegates for desperately needed protections for school children. My work has taken me to the United Nations on several occasions, where I learned firsthand of the global agenda to radically transform the education system by replacing objective academics with subjective social & emotional conditioning; by turning schools into workforce pipelines and full-service social welfare centers; by infiltrating local schools with dangerous ideologies; by intentionally sexualizing and confusing children about biological reality; by exploiting children for power, profit, and pleasure; and by promoting global and digital citizenship over state and national sovereignty. I will continue to be a voice for families and teachers that feel unheard. I will promote policies that safeguard religious freedom & rights of conscience in the classroom, protect the all-encompassing role of parents in the lives of their children, and I will fight to rein in and limit the education system's proper role of instructing students in foundational academics."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party)
Stephen Hemenway
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Retired Deputy Sheriff of 32 years. Host of the national public access educational family show, "The Children's Corner.""
"Retired Deputy Sheriff of 32 years. Host of the national public access educational family show, "The Children's Corner.""
2024 Candidate for Portland City Council District 2 (Nonpartisan)
Antonio PettyJohnBlue
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""I’m Antonio Pettyjohnblue, a spiritual guide, artist, and the driving force behind Global Unity Network. My journey hasn’t always been easy—I’ve faced struggles and personal challenges that shaped me into who I am today. Through these experiences, I’ve found a calling to help others, whether it’s t ...expand full answer."
""I’m Antonio Pettyjohnblue, a spiritual guide, artist, and the driving force behind Global Unity Network. My journey hasn’t always been easy—I’ve faced struggles and personal challenges that shaped me into who I am today. Through these experiences, I’ve found a calling to help others, whether it’s through music, fostering community, or creating spaces for those in need. My passion lies in lifting people up—connecting at-risk youth, veterans, and senior citizens with programs that offer real support. I believe in unity, compassion, and using my platform to inspire positive change in the world. It’s not just about qualifications, it’s about heart, dedication, and the will to serve others.""
2024 Candidate for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 12 (Nonpartisan)
Sean Burke
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a first time candidate I am solely focused on the concerns of the people of District 12. My primary focuses will be on affordable housing, the drivers of skyrocketing housing prices such as property taxes and oversight of program contractors. I'll also focus on the concerns surrounding the F- ...expand full answer."
"As a first time candidate I am solely focused on the concerns of the people of District 12. My primary focuses will be on affordable housing, the drivers of skyrocketing housing prices such as property taxes and oversight of program contractors. I'll also focus on the concerns surrounding the F-35's at Truax Field - PFAS contamination and noise pollution. Focus must also be given to government transparency and accountability. As a strong supporter of labor unions,and the role they play in strengthen our local economy, I will advocate for legal action to be taken to overturn Act 10. Significant attention must also be paid to criminal and racial justice reform. I support weekend bail hearings for nonviolent offenders, funding restorative justice practices and I will advocate for a $1.5 million grant program to assist communities of colors. Start new businesses. I will be a strong, independent voice on Dane county's board, offering a new perspective and new ideas. Dave yourself to"
2024 Candidate for Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioner Board District 4 (Nonpartisan)
Ryan Bowman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Civil service has been the most valuable thing I have found in my nearly 41 years. My life experience has been unique in many ways allowing me to see life from many perspectives. Some of those perspectives have been very poor and some very wealthy. Within all of that I found one common factor. Peopl ...expand full answer."
"Civil service has been the most valuable thing I have found in my nearly 41 years. My life experience has been unique in many ways allowing me to see life from many perspectives. Some of those perspectives have been very poor and some very wealthy. Within all of that I found one common factor. People are mostly well intentioned. In my life I have made many mistakes while always striving to be a better version of myself. Like many of my generation I had to navigate numerous poor coping mechanisms which were inherited from my environment growing up. Many people who seek these positions don't show the failures but to me that is where strength lies. To know someone has perseverance and drive to continue when things are not ideal. Those that show they can rise up from difficulty and go to even greater heights. I'm proudly supported in my growth and pursuit of purpose through service by my wonderful wife Julie Bowman and our fur child Lily. We have a fond admiration for the environment and the future generations who will inherit it. My actions will always show more than my words and I hope to show you far more."
2024 Candidate for Oregon State Senate District 1 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Todd Vaughn
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 64-year-old logger/timber-cutter/wildland firefighter who lives with my wife of 37 years in Tiller, OR. Our property is on the headwaters of the S. Umpqua River, beside the Umpqua National Forest. Having fought over a dozen large fires on this forest starting in 1987, I became sick of watchin ...expand full answer."
"I am a 64-year-old logger/timber-cutter/wildland firefighter who lives with my wife of 37 years in Tiller, OR. Our property is on the headwaters of the S. Umpqua River, beside the Umpqua National Forest. Having fought over a dozen large fires on this forest starting in 1987, I became sick of watching Federal Agencies transition into a policy of intentional destruction under the guise of suppression. I became an activist for proper management of public lands in 2016, and my wife and I began to research the reasons for what appeared to us to be insanity... and it is! It's a form of "leftist" insanity that surrounds the pseudo-environmentalism that has now become "the green new deal." United Nations Agenda 21 (now 20/30) is now the driving force behind most of the legislation coming out of Salem. It is also the roadmap being used by our Federal Government, with the Chinese Communist Party serving as the globalist template for centralized control. Our national sovereignty is being destroyed. So is our individual sovereignty and our Constitutional rights. Our way of life is under attack, and I believe that with your help, I can make a difference by joining with other conservative Republicans in the Oregon Senate. I am not a career politician. I am a grassroots candidate with experience as a School Board Director and as a Precinct Committeeperson. Send me to Salem and I will always vote in alignment with the Republican Party Platform."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 88 (Libertarian Party)
Tammy Goodwin
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a believer in Jesus Christ, wife, mother and grandmother. I was a broiler farmer (64,000 capacity) for 14 years. I became a nurse in 1997, eventually acquiring an MNSc, working as a nurse educator at UAHT for 13 years. In my retirement, I volunteer at Christian clinic, with our TRADE jail ...expand full answer."
"I am a believer in Jesus Christ, wife, mother and grandmother. I was a broiler farmer (64,000 capacity) for 14 years. I became a nurse in 1997, eventually acquiring an MNSc, working as a nurse educator at UAHT for 13 years. In my retirement, I volunteer at Christian clinic, with our TRADE jail ministry, and short term missions to Liberia, West Africa. My faith in God, my family’s well being, my local Christian community and my personal commitments as a small business owner direct my daily activities and decisions. I am not a politician! For the priorities I just listed, I cannot be apathetic to the times we find ourselves in. My husband is running for the overlapping (4th) district state senate seat. We feel led (James 1:27 & 4:17) by current situations within our districts, as well as the oppressive government overreach and mismanagement across agencies and employees! We step out in faith that we can be used to the Glory of God and the Betterment of our Fellow Arkansans."
2024 Candidate for Forest Lake Area Schools Board of Education (Nonpartisan)
Daniel Tuott
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a husband, a father, and an electrician living in Forest Lake, MN. I am Not a politician."
"I am a husband, a father, and an electrician living in Forest Lake, MN. I am Not a politician."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Austin (Nonpartisan)
Carmen Llanes Pulido
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a second generation community organizer, nonprofit leader, and former city commissioner from Austin, Texas. I am running to bring new, accountable, and community-driven leadership to our local governance, learning the lessons of our past to adapt and reinvent Austin for the future without losin ...expand full answer."
"I am a second generation community organizer, nonprofit leader, and former city commissioner from Austin, Texas. I am running to bring new, accountable, and community-driven leadership to our local governance, learning the lessons of our past to adapt and reinvent Austin for the future without losing our values and what we love. I bring a wealth of knowledge of municipal issues, a diverse network of connections from across the city, and broad relationships with existing city staff across many departments. Most importantly, I have a track record of bringing people together and listening to those directly impacted on multiple side of an issue, to craft sustainable solutions. I have worked with communities and the City of Austin to leverage tens of millions of dollars and make policy changes to support our housing, childcare systems, infrastructure, and basic services. I am running for mayor because Austin deserves more transparent and better use of our spending for important services like public transportation, public safety, updated infrastructure that withstands the extreme weather ahead, and the protection and production of truly affordable housing. We've seen six violations of the Open Meetings Act and multiple lawsuits over police accountability and use of funds for public transit. It's time for transparent governance that leverages the expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and creativity of our population. We have tremendous challenges and opportunities ahead."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 47 (No party preference) (Lost in Primary)
Tom McGrath
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am not a politician. I have never previously run for public office. I am an Independent candidate and not tied to the doctrine of either the Republican or Democratic parties and will evaluate and vote on policies and legislation regardless of the political implications. I am fiscally conservative ...expand full answer."
"I am not a politician. I have never previously run for public office. I am an Independent candidate and not tied to the doctrine of either the Republican or Democratic parties and will evaluate and vote on policies and legislation regardless of the political implications. I am fiscally conservative (don’t spend more than you have) and socially liberal (people should be able to live as they see fit without harming others). My educational background is chemical engineering and business. I completed a B.S. and a M.S. in chemical engineering at UC San Diego and an MBA at UC Irvine. I have been an engineer and manager for 35 years, primarily on projects to characterize and reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the oil & gas and electric power generation industries. Project success required planning and organization, fact- and best data-based research and analysis collaboration with groups from a wide range of disciplines, budget management, and oral and written communication. Federal, state, and local regulations limit pollutant emissions and frequent regulatory analysis and development work has provided an understanding of data-based regulations that cost-effectively accomplish their intent. I believe that the skill set developed during my professional career will make me an effective legislator."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Missouri (Green Party)
Nathan Kline
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am running as the Green Party candidate to be the next Senator from Missouri. I am a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO and a long-time homeowner in the Plaza-Westport neighborhood. A graduate of Kansas City Art Institute, I am a dedicated public servant and creative problem solver who has a str ...expand full answer."
"I am running as the Green Party candidate to be the next Senator from Missouri. I am a lifelong resident of Kansas City, MO and a long-time homeowner in the Plaza-Westport neighborhood. A graduate of Kansas City Art Institute, I am a dedicated public servant and creative problem solver who has a strong and varied background in both the public and private sector, management and administration. With twenty-five years of hospitality management experience, I brought my skill set to the public sector in 2013 to work for the City Planning and Development Department of the City of Kansas City, MO where I am currently honored to help serve my city and its citizens. I have been a supporter of the Green Party since the 1996 Ralph Nader campaign for president after finally coming to the realization that the two corporate parties are irredeemably corrupt. Having run as a Green Party candidate previously for Jackson County, MO Executive in 2018 and for MO Senate District 7 in 2020, I currently serve as Outreach Officer for the Green Party of Kansas City, MO. As an avid student of history, political science, economics, philosophy and the arts, I continually seek to bridge the gap between theory and practice to achieve a sustainable, just and peaceful society. I believe that the Green Party, is the only political party in the US that is not wholly captured by corporations & billionaires that has the ballot status necessary to achieve these goals."
2024 Candidate for Mesa City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Marc Lavender
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have been a Mesa resident for over 20 years. I am a father of three, all of which grew up in Mesa Public Schools. I also have two grandchildren. I originally came to Mesa to accept a teaching job with the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). I have a Bachelor of Business and a Masters in Ed ...expand full answer."
"I have been a Mesa resident for over 20 years. I am a father of three, all of which grew up in Mesa Public Schools. I also have two grandchildren. I originally came to Mesa to accept a teaching job with the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). I have a Bachelor of Business and a Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas. I've taught high school for 5 years, worked in educational sales for over 10 years and the mortgage industry for 5 years. I also have over 6 years of management experience in my background as well. I have a Insurance License, Mortgage License, and was licensed to teach high school in Arkansas and Arizona. I have also served as a Precinct Committeeman for 6 years, Precinct Captain for the Dobson Ranch Precinct, as well as a two-time State Committeeman. I have a strong background in teaching, sales, negotiating and management; four skills that I feel will serve me well as your next City Councilman. In addition, I have a strong background in public policy and politics--I have provided face-to-face advisement to many in positions of political power including two Governors, two Congressmen, as well as others who hold or have run for public office. I have also submitted legislation for consideration to the state of Arizona. I have spent a great deal of my life studying public policy and the consequences-both intended, and unintended--I feel that there is a lot of lessons that can be learned from the past success and failures of our government."
2024 Candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 2 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Sam Kbushyan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I serve as a Commissioner for the California State Board and have long been a committed public servant, small business owner, and advocate for civil rights. In 2017, I was first appointed to the California State Respiratory Care Board, reappointment in 2022 for another term. As the Principal of t ...expand full answer."
"I serve as a Commissioner for the California State Board and have long been a committed public servant, small business owner, and advocate for civil rights. In 2017, I was first appointed to the California State Respiratory Care Board, reappointment in 2022 for another term. As the Principal of the public affairs firm SKG, I am deeply committed to fostering community growth, promoting business advocacy, ensuring civic participation, and nurturing symbiotic partnerships. Appointed by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, I am integral to the Mayor’s Advisory Transition Team. Active in numerous preeminent community organizations, I also serve on the board of the LA Community Alliance. Previously the Executive Director and currently a board member of the Immigrants Charitable Foundation, I am active in the community. Stepping into the political arena as a candidate, I have set clear priorities: combating homelessness, addressing housing shortages and related challenges, ensuring public safety, fighting government corruption, promoting economic development across all income levels, creating a sustainable immigration framework, and devising efficient public transportation solutions. I pursued political science at California State University Los Angeles and earned my B.A. I furthered my education with a graduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. I live in Valley Glen, CA, with my wife, Suzanna, and our three children: Maria, David, and Bella."
2024 Candidate for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 3 (Nonpartisan)
Jyl Lutes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in San Jose and graduated from San Jose State University. I taught in the public school system for 30 years and was elected district president, site representative, and negotiating team member for my local CTA. I was elected to the Alisal USD board, serving for four years and r ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in San Jose and graduated from San Jose State University. I taught in the public school system for 30 years and was elected district president, site representative, and negotiating team member for my local CTA. I was elected to the Alisal USD board, serving for four years and representing the district at the California School Boards Association. I was elected to 5 terms (18 years) on the Salinas City Council, serving two years as Mayor pro-tem. I served on numerous regional and local commissions and committees, including as chair of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County and the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority. I also served on the Fort Ord Reuse Authority, Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo), and Salinas Planning Commission, and as a delegate to the California League of Cities. I am passionate about education and advocating for children. My top priorities are increasing student academic performance and ensuring that school children are given the support necessary to become successful lifelong learners. I will be a trustee who advocates for students, and demands fiscal accountability."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 73
Tiffany Bond
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a family law attorney who lives in Rangeley, Maine with our two boys and my husband of 19 years, who is a merchant marine. When I’m not running our active boys to go mountain biking, skiing, or to one of their games for school, I’m helping folks reconfigure the next journey of their lives – and ...expand full answer."
"I’m a family law attorney who lives in Rangeley, Maine with our two boys and my husband of 19 years, who is a merchant marine. When I’m not running our active boys to go mountain biking, skiing, or to one of their games for school, I’m helping folks reconfigure the next journey of their lives – and I keep getting stuck on our laws not working for families. It’s excruciating for so many families to afford the current cost of living and painful to run a small business here. I’m excited to go fix what broken with our statutes so that it’s easier to survive and thrive in Maine. Before having children, I volunteered as a city official (Parks and Recreation Commissioner) and served on a variety of boards, committees, and citizen action panels. I took a break from service work while our children were little, but now that our youngest is closing in on 12, I have the ability to go work for us in Augusta."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 (Green Party)
Beau Forte
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Beau Forte and I am running for Congress in NJ’s 5th Congressional district. I am a father, a husband, and a homeowner in West Milford. I grew up in Rochelle Park and was raised by my father with help from my grandparents and my aunt. My father worked hard to ensure I had the best childho ...expand full answer."
"My name is Beau Forte and I am running for Congress in NJ’s 5th Congressional district. I am a father, a husband, and a homeowner in West Milford. I grew up in Rochelle Park and was raised by my father with help from my grandparents and my aunt. My father worked hard to ensure I had the best childhood possible. In 1981, he purchased the home that I grew up in, and moved my grandparents and aunt in with us to help him raise me. It was the first time my grandparents didn’t have to worry about making rent payments and could have their very own yard for a garden. My father was very proud of that. I am a graduate of River Dell Regional High School in Oradell and Lincoln Technical Institute in Mahwah. Aside from a few years living in Massachusetts, I am a lifelong resident of North Jersey. I started my career with a building supply company in Maplewood, NJ and have spent most of the last twenty years employed as a manufacturers representative for an independent sales agency. I covered a territory of multiple states, had the privilege of meeting and working with many wonderful people."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Wisconsin (Disrupt The Corruption Party)
Phillip Anderson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Phil Anderson is a libertarian whose focus is disrupting the corruption that has created an endless warfare state, polluted the public discourse with lies and manipulation, and wasted billions of taxpayer dollars. Phil has rich history in both activism and electoral politics. From serving on the ...expand full answer."
"Phil Anderson is a libertarian whose focus is disrupting the corruption that has created an endless warfare state, polluted the public discourse with lies and manipulation, and wasted billions of taxpayer dollars. Phil has rich history in both activism and electoral politics. From serving on the Libertarian National Committee to leadership roles within Wisconsin's Libertarian Party, he has always advocated for promoting individual liberty, limited government, and fiscal responsibility. In addition to his political activity, he is also a loving father, a passionate baseball fan, a devoted Eastern Orthodox Christian, and an accomplished winemaker. Phil Anderson's political motivation is a commitment to disrupting the culture of rampant corruption in government. Serving as the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin and on the Libertarian National Committee, Phil has played a role in raising the party’s profile. Anderson has campaigned for the Wisconsin State Assembly, Governor of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Senate with an unwavering desire to serve. In spite of not being successful in securing electoral victories, Anderson's campaigns are consistently principled in challenging the status quo, drawing attention to issues such as government overreach, excessive spending, and the need for a more accountable and transparent political system."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 41 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Adam Dweck
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Adam Dweck is a third generation Brooklynite running on a platform centered on government accountability, and efficiency. He will tackle Albany's chronic spending problem with a focus on rooting out corruption, and increased oversight of its finances to ensure responsible spending that serves the co ...expand full answer."
"Adam Dweck is a third generation Brooklynite running on a platform centered on government accountability, and efficiency. He will tackle Albany's chronic spending problem with a focus on rooting out corruption, and increased oversight of its finances to ensure responsible spending that serves the community's needs over self-interested politicians."
2024 Candidate for Washington State Senate District 12 (Democratic Party)
Jim Mayhew
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"After a 30 year career in business finance and accounting, I spent the last six years on the Snoqualmie City Council in a non-partisan environment solving local problems and challenges. I grew up experiencing poverty and housing instability, including spending time in foster care. I know firsthand t ...expand full answer."
"After a 30 year career in business finance and accounting, I spent the last six years on the Snoqualmie City Council in a non-partisan environment solving local problems and challenges. I grew up experiencing poverty and housing instability, including spending time in foster care. I know firsthand the difference that economic security can make for a family and future generations and the importance of education and a healthy childhood. I am concerned that a woman’s right to control her reproductive healthcare is under assault and is by no means assured in Washington. I’ve spent my career in business and then in local government, taking a data-driven approach– rooted in accountability and making every dollar count. I’ve worked with some of the largest and most successful corporations in the world as they bring programs to scale, manage resources, and deliver results. In state government, we need this focus to maximize investments in our schools, our kids' welfare, our communities' affordability, our planet's future, and the safety of our roads and bridges. That is the perspective I will bring to the State Senate, where I am committed to improving financial security, increasing access to health and opportunity, climate action and conservation, funding our safety net for families in need, and protecting choice."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 43 (Democratic Party)
Alexander Clark
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Alexander Clark is a Montana State University - Billings graduate, a United States Air Force Veteran and longtime community organizer."
"Alexander Clark is a Montana State University - Billings graduate, a United States Air Force Veteran and longtime community organizer."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Robert Marshall
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born and raised in Colorado, I joined the Marine Corps after graduating from Georgetown University. Six years later, the USMC sent me to Cornell Law School where I earned a J.D. & LL.M. in International Law (magna cum laude). I then served as a Senior Defense Counsel and Station Judge Advocate (SJA) ...expand full answer."
"Born and raised in Colorado, I joined the Marine Corps after graduating from Georgetown University. Six years later, the USMC sent me to Cornell Law School where I earned a J.D. & LL.M. in International Law (magna cum laude). I then served as a Senior Defense Counsel and Station Judge Advocate (SJA) before leaving active duty to clerk for Judge Siler on the U.S. Court of Appeals. After clerking, I returned home to Colorado to work at an international law firm as a litigation and appellate specialist while also providing hundreds of hours of pro bono service as a guardian ad-litem and for several public interest cases. In 2005, I began mobilizing frequently for “The Global War on Terror” for such service as a Police Transition Team Leader in Iraq and the Governance OIC in Helmand Province Afghanistan. The State Department requested that I return to Afghanistan as a Senior Rule of Law Advisor, but an injury led to an assignment with Wounded Warrior Battalion as a Disability Evaluation System Advisor. While at WWBN, I earned a LL.M. in Tax Law and subsequently began work for the IRS in the Large Business & International Litigation division. When the COVID pandemic began, I returned to Colorado and began successfully challenging unethical and illegal conduct in the local county government. The Democratic Party then approached me to ask if I would run for office. And in 2022, I won HD43 as the first Democrat elected to a partisan office in Douglas County in > 50 years."
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 6 (Democratic Party)
Jovan Jackson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Entrepeneur, Mental Health Advocate. and Community Organizer. A graduate of the College of Southern Nevada and enrolled at UNLV with aspirations to become a therapist."
"Entrepeneur, Mental Health Advocate. and Community Organizer. A graduate of the College of Southern Nevada and enrolled at UNLV with aspirations to become a therapist."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 47 (Democratic Party)
Erin Brewer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Erin Brewer is a mom, small business owner, and public-school champion. And now, she's proud to be a candidate for State Senate District 47 where her family’s roots run deep. A fifth generation Oklahoman and long-time resident of the district, Brewer lives in Edmond with her husband, Shawn, and thei ...expand full answer."
"Erin Brewer is a mom, small business owner, and public-school champion. And now, she's proud to be a candidate for State Senate District 47 where her family’s roots run deep. A fifth generation Oklahoman and long-time resident of the district, Brewer lives in Edmond with her husband, Shawn, and their two high school-aged children. The Brewers’ successful private equity firm is based here and their children attend Deer Creek Public Schools. Brewer is well known for her fierce advocacy on behalf of students and families. She serves on the Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest Governing Board, on the National Association of School Crisis Responders Board and was the founder of Deer Creek’s Parent Legislative Advocacy Coalition. She also brings experience in the nonprofit and business sectors. After a decade in nonprofit work, Brewer and her husband opened RedPin Bowling Lounge in Bricktown. As general manager, she recruited men and women transitioning out of the criminal justice system as employees. In addition, Brewer has served as board president for Camp Fire Heart of Oklahoma, on City Care’s capital campaign committee and in volunteer roles at many nonprofit organizations. The family attends Skyline Church. Brewer is committed to bridging political divides and working across the aisle to find common sense solutions to the issues we face."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 8 (Democratic Party)
Brian Garcia
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"For my family, education is the American Dream. I was born and raised in Arizona by parents from El Salvador and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Mexico. Upon becoming citizens, they fought to ensure my brother Aaron and I had access to opportunities. My desire to serve is rooted in fighting for our fam ...expand full answer."
"For my family, education is the American Dream. I was born and raised in Arizona by parents from El Salvador and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Mexico. Upon becoming citizens, they fought to ensure my brother Aaron and I had access to opportunities. My desire to serve is rooted in fighting for our families and our community. This is home – I was raised by our community. I’m the first in his family to graduate from high school, college, graduate school, and earn a law degree. I’m a community advocate, an attorney, and a proud product of the LD8 community. As a first-generation graduate of Tempe public schools, I served on the Tempe Union HSD Board as president and vice president. I have been fighting to protect public education, advocating for pro-democracy policies, and have represented unaccompanied children. I’m committed to fighting for public education, housing, abortion and reproductive freedom, healthcare, and democracy, among others. In Yaqui I like to say Itépoté nábuhti sáhaka amán wamé. “We shall go on beyond to those who have (already) gone by here.” (Crumrine, Lynne S. 1961 - Phonology of Arizona Yaqui). I’m determined to build on the work done at the legislature by our LD 8 representatives – at the legislature and in our community. Brian Garcia is running as a Clean Elections candidate for the AZ House in Legislative District 8."
2024 Candidate for Marion Township Board of Trustees At-large (Democratic Party)
Tim Hughes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a husband to Joni, a father to Nick & Keli and a grandfather to Conor. I am a retired Automotive Project/Program Manager with over 30 years of experience. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Science from Kent State University. More information on my background and qualif ...expand full answer."
"I am a husband to Joni, a father to Nick & Keli and a grandfather to Conor. I am a retired Automotive Project/Program Manager with over 30 years of experience. I have a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Science from Kent State University. More information on my background and qualifications can be found on my LinkenIn page."
2024 Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court (Democratic Party)
John Barrow
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a veteran courtroom lawyer who spent 25 years representing families in cases in courtrooms all over the state. Running against a lawyer who never tried a case to a jury in his life. I'm a former elected official, having been elected to local office as a county commissioner for 14 years before b ...expand full answer."
"I am a veteran courtroom lawyer who spent 25 years representing families in cases in courtrooms all over the state. Running against a lawyer who never tried a case to a jury in his life. I'm a former elected official, having been elected to local office as a county commissioner for 14 years before being elected to Congress for 10 years. Running against a lawyer who has never served in elected office before. And after all that I served a term as a volunteer staff attorney for the Atlanta legal Aid Society — because that's why I became a lawyer in the first place: To help folks who need a lawyer but couldn't afford to hire one."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 3 (Democratic Party)
Debo Powers
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up in a military family and was born in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. At 3 weeks old, my family and I moved to a new duty station. We moved around every few years during my childhood because of the military. I now live in rural Montana next to Glacier National Park in a solar-powered ...expand full answer."
"I grew up in a military family and was born in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. At 3 weeks old, my family and I moved to a new duty station. We moved around every few years during my childhood because of the military. I now live in rural Montana next to Glacier National Park in a solar-powered house surrounded by public land. I have spent my life in public service. First, as a public-school teacher and principal. Second, as a conservation and public lands advocate and a volunteer for Glacier National Park (wilderness patrol) and the Flathead National Forest (fire lookout). I was appointed to the Montana Legislature in 2019 and served for 14 months until I lost election in 2020."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Daniel Veilleux
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have been a resident of Amherst, New Hampshire for over 15 years. I am married with two kids, who have attended public schools. I have a master’s degree in public administration and public policy. I have worked in both the private sector and public sector, primarily in finance and accounting. I ha ...expand full answer."
"I have been a resident of Amherst, New Hampshire for over 15 years. I am married with two kids, who have attended public schools. I have a master’s degree in public administration and public policy. I have worked in both the private sector and public sector, primarily in finance and accounting. I have been an at-home parent for many years and have volunteered to help start a middle school hockey program that involved young player from all over Southern New Hampshire. I am a past chairman of the Souhegan Advisory Finance Committee and currently sit as a member of the Souhegan Cooperative School Board. I am a two-term State Representative and currently serve as the Deputy Ranking Member of the House Transportation Committee."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 124 (Democratic Party)
Tina Burns
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a USCG veteran, parent, grandparent, ordinary, struggling middle class person trying to do my part to make our area the best it can be. I am running for our children, grandchildren, democracy, and all those struggling for far too long. I am dedicated to serving you, not the multi-billion dol ...expand full answer."
"I'm a USCG veteran, parent, grandparent, ordinary, struggling middle class person trying to do my part to make our area the best it can be. I am running for our children, grandchildren, democracy, and all those struggling for far too long. I am dedicated to serving you, not the multi-billion dollar industries that the current and previous people in the 124th seat have put first over and above our residents for years. I want stop giving over $3 Billion a year of our PA tax payer dollars to the fossil fuel industry. I want to charge an extraction tax for companies taking our PA natural resources, and then share those extraction tax collections annually with our PA residents, like the state of Alaska does for their residents. The fossil fuel industry has taken and continues to take more than enough money from us. It's time we start taking care of our PA residents and let fossil fuel fend for themselves like our politicians have allowed our residents to do for far too long. My opponent is a fossil fuel industry executive. He also belongs to an anti government group, yet works in our government representing us. Talk about hiring a fox to watch your hen house. I want to close tax loopholes so big businesses pay their fair share, which in turn would allow small business to pay less because they wouldn't have to pay more to make up for big businesses currently not paying at all. I believe in democracy, equal rights, & putting people first."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 106 (Democratic Party)
Trina Borenstein
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"In the early 1900s, my great grandfather came to work a quarry in Greenbush. My husband and I still live on part of that property today. One of my greatest joys is watching my grandchildren splash in the pond their great, great, great grandfather excavated. I intend to secure the health of these ...expand full answer."
"In the early 1900s, my great grandfather came to work a quarry in Greenbush. My husband and I still live on part of that property today. One of my greatest joys is watching my grandchildren splash in the pond their great, great, great grandfather excavated. I intend to secure the health of these woods and ponds so my grandchildren’s grandchildren can experience the same joy. I am deeply committed to the ideals of democracy. As an active member of the League of Women Voters since 1989, I have advocated for many issues such as fair elections and voter education. The longer I live here, the more ways I see to address persistent problems in our community, such as affordable housing, reliable broadband, and threats to our clean water. I volunteered in the last four elections for Legislative Representative for the Michigan House District 106. The hours and hours I spent knocking on doors and speaking to my neighbors in the 106th taught me who my fellow citizens are, and what concerns them. Most important is freedom. Not freedom to “do,” but freedom “from.” Freedom from having to choose between clean water and food on the table. Freedom from the crippling healthcare debt that 1.3 million Michigan adults carry. Freedom from the loss of dignity caused by poverty, especially in old age. And freedom from fear that we will lose the rights and freedoms so many have sacrificed so much to gain."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 11 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ahsan Nasar
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Married dad of 7. Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Reserve. Former federal prosecutor. Democrat for Congress VA-11. I am running, because there was a lack of action from our current congressman, Gerry Connolly, to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza."
"Married dad of 7. Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Reserve. Former federal prosecutor. Democrat for Congress VA-11. I am running, because there was a lack of action from our current congressman, Gerry Connolly, to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 72 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tate Few
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"Tate is originally from Charleston, SC and currently lives in Columbia, SC. Tate comes from a native South Carolinean family with his mother (Sarah Few) and father (Earle Few) being born in Greenville, SC. He also has a twin brother with Down Syndrome (Jack Few) who has pushed him to be a positive, ...expand full answer."
"Tate is originally from Charleston, SC and currently lives in Columbia, SC. Tate comes from a native South Carolinean family with his mother (Sarah Few) and father (Earle Few) being born in Greenville, SC. He also has a twin brother with Down Syndrome (Jack Few) who has pushed him to be a positive, compassionate, and driven individual throughout their time growing up together. Tate is currently a law student at the University of South Carolina School of Law pursuing a J.D. in International Legal Studies. His education includes a B.A. in Intelligence and National Security from Coastal Carolina University and an M.S. from the University of North Dakota. Tate has also worked as a Legislative Assistant at the SC State House during the 2023-2024 Session, whereas he received ample experience in learning the processes of the State House and how to be an effective legislator. Tate is currently the owner of a non-profit corporation known as the Sentinel Aerospace Corporation. Through his non-profit, he advocates for legal reform and R&D for debris sustainability in Earth's orbit, which helps maintain sufficient access to broadband, GPS, and other critical civilian infrastructure. Additionally, he works on the National Board of the Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity pushing for expansion of leadership programs across the nation to give students the opportunity to grow as individuals and to push them to make positive contributions in their community."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 28 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Susan Black
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a small business owner of more than 27 years who understands regulation restrictions that saddle small businesses. I believe in Economic Prosperity for Arizona. I'm a proud wife of a military veteran and will fight for our second amendment rights. I am a mother of 5 children and was a single mom ...expand full answer."
"As a small business owner of more than 27 years who understands regulation restrictions that saddle small businesses. I believe in Economic Prosperity for Arizona. I'm a proud wife of a military veteran and will fight for our second amendment rights. I am a mother of 5 children and was a single mom when they were young experiencing frustration in the quality of public education. This drove me to create a successful charter school where I became a founding board member. A Back-to-Basics Traditional Education that promotes Patriotism with over 800 student enrollments. I served on the Board of Directors for 5 years, believing in school choice, no indoctrination or transgender education in our schools. As a grandmother of 8, I will fight for strengthening families not undermining them. I served on the Board of Directors as President of my church and will fight for our religious freedom. I am running for office because I want to protect our Freedom from the socialist agenda. I am a Precinct & State Committeewoman for the Arizona GOP & currently serving on Arizona Republican Assemblies Legislative scorecard committee having significant influence in the Arizona Legislative amendments. I am a member of several Republican organizations, most recently a catalyst for Likewise Academy, which is biblical instruction during school hours in various school districts. Additionally, I have been named Chair of Turning Point Action’s Faith Coalition. Faith, Family & Freedom!"
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 35-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Eric Onisko
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As the Mayor of the City of Shelton, I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the 35th Representative Position Two. It's time for a fresh perspective and proactive leadership to address the pressing issues facing our community and state. There has to be a better way to make progress than engagi ...expand full answer."
"As the Mayor of the City of Shelton, I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the 35th Representative Position Two. It's time for a fresh perspective and proactive leadership to address the pressing issues facing our community and state. There has to be a better way to make progress than engaging in endless blame games. Let's come together, set aside differences, and focus on collaborative solutions to tackle the serious challenges of mental illness, homelessness, crime, and affordable housing. The increasing regulations and costs for building housing are hindering our progress and causing us to miss out on opportunities for better living conditions. It's time for change. Join me in this journey towards a more united and effective approach to governance. Together, we can work towards a brighter future for all residents of State if Washington. Let's prioritize progress over politics and make a real difference."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 147 (Republican Party)
Claudio Gutierrez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born in Nicaragua, Claudio Gutierrez moved to the United States at a very early age fleeing the oppressive leftist Sandinista regime in the early 1980s. He is an engineer and entrepreneur , having founded Valens Project Consulting in 2018. He's very active supporting non-profit organizations and cha ...expand full answer."
"Born in Nicaragua, Claudio Gutierrez moved to the United States at a very early age fleeing the oppressive leftist Sandinista regime in the early 1980s. He is an engineer and entrepreneur , having founded Valens Project Consulting in 2018. He's very active supporting non-profit organizations and charitable organizations in Houston and believes in transparency and frequent communication with his constituents."
2024 Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 11 (Republican Party)
Joshua Ayala
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in Laveen, Arizona. I went to Rosevelt District School Southwest. I am married with two children. I have owned a financial services company for 10 years and have been in financial services for 21 years. I believe in God. I am very passionate about the community a ...expand full answer."
"Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in Laveen, Arizona. I went to Rosevelt District School Southwest. I am married with two children. I have owned a financial services company for 10 years and have been in financial services for 21 years. I believe in God. I am very passionate about the community and love to serve it, which is why I am running for the State Senate."
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party)
David Hansberger
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"David Hansberger is a father of two adult children, and wants to see the First State be a home of freedom and prosperity."
"David Hansberger is a father of two adult children, and wants to see the First State be a home of freedom and prosperity."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 115 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Moises Benhabib
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Dear District 115 Voters, My name is Moises I. Benhabib and I was born and raised in our community by Cuban exiled parents who taught me the importance of being vigilant and protecting our liberties. The conservative values they instilled in my took me from an internship with Senator Marco Rubio ...expand full answer."
"Dear District 115 Voters, My name is Moises I. Benhabib and I was born and raised in our community by Cuban exiled parents who taught me the importance of being vigilant and protecting our liberties. The conservative values they instilled in my took me from an internship with Senator Marco Rubio and the Republican National Committee, to working at the U.S. State Department under Micheal R. Pompeo during his tenure as Secretary of State for President Donald J. Trump. I also own and operate a small business, it is that experience of government, business and proven conservative values that gives me the insight to offer real-world solutions to our homeowners insurance and affordability crisis. Many of the people who worked hard to create this community are having to move because of high taxes and insurance costs. As your State Representative you can always count on me to preserve the conservative culture of our state and community, while finding ways to cut spending, reduce taxes, and find innovate free market solutions to our problems. I respectfully asked for your vote. Very Respectfully, Moises I. Benhabib"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jerry Sonnenberg
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a fourth generation farmer and rancher on the farm that has been in our family for over 100 years. I live in the same house that both my father and myself were raised in. I raised my children in that house and have deep roots in this district. I developed the leadership skills and experience to ...expand full answer."
"I am a fourth generation farmer and rancher on the farm that has been in our family for over 100 years. I live in the same house that both my father and myself were raised in. I raised my children in that house and have deep roots in this district. I developed the leadership skills and experience to advocate for the people of the 4th CD by represented these communities for 16 years in the Colorado Legislature and owning and operating small businesses. I served as President Pro Tem of the Colorado Senate the last time Colorado brought any political balance to governing. I served with integrity and character during my time in the Legislature and will continue to represent the people of Colorado in a way they would be proud of."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 131 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Russell Wilder
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a husband, father and grandfather. I own Top Shelf Cigar,LLC, a business that I built from the ground up starting in 2004. I graduated from high school in Augusta Georgia in 1980. I worked as plumber's apprentice before I got a job at Swift Meat Packing loading meat rucks on the night shift. ...expand full answer."
"I am a husband, father and grandfather. I own Top Shelf Cigar,LLC, a business that I built from the ground up starting in 2004. I graduated from high school in Augusta Georgia in 1980. I worked as plumber's apprentice before I got a job at Swift Meat Packing loading meat rucks on the night shift. After working hard for a few years I went back to school to get a job where I worked with my mind instead with my back.I got an associates degree in Nuclear Engineering in 1987 and went to work for Chem Nuclear before going to work at Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle Nuclear Station. In terms of my politics I am a Constitutional Conservative. I have been a Republican from the day I got first paycheck as a busboy at Shoney's in the 70's. When my daughter got engaged I felt that it was time to get involved in the community because daughter didn't need my attention any more. I began my foray in public service with a run for County Commission when I was not fully prepared to run a campaign. After my unsuccessful run for office I was asked to serve the county on the Greenspace Advisory Board. I was then asked to serve the County on the Library Board of Trustees where after a few years was asked to chair the board. The county leadership was pleased enough with my service that I was asked to serve on the County's Planning Commission. I have served my Community on the Chamber of Commerce's Youth Leadership Program as well."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle Bone
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am married with three kids (17, 14 and 9). I am a Navy Veteran, and have worked for Boeing for the last 25 years. For the last 15 years I have worked directly with the US Navy Fighter community. I have a deep understanding of the threats we face as a nation, and how we stack up against those th ...expand full answer."
"I am married with three kids (17, 14 and 9). I am a Navy Veteran, and have worked for Boeing for the last 25 years. For the last 15 years I have worked directly with the US Navy Fighter community. I have a deep understanding of the threats we face as a nation, and how we stack up against those threat nations. I am proud of my service to this country both in the US Navy and as a contractor. However, the most important thing in my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Most of you wouldn’t like the man I used to be. The man I was before I started serving Christ was not a good man, and certainly not a Godly man. Since I let go of my own desires and started following Christ, I have been transformed as a man. I was saved 30 or so years ago, but it’s really only in the last 10 years or so that I have truly become a servant of Christ. He has transformed me from someone that worried about my own needs to someone that thinks of the needs of my family, my church, and my community first. I would like to serve you in this way."
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 (Republican Party)
Jim Marascio
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have resided in District 6 of Mecklenburg County with my wife and two daughters for 24 years. During my time here, I have actively participated in the community as a member of several boards and committees, including as a past chairman of the City of Charlotte’s Privatization and Competition Ad ...expand full answer."
"I have resided in District 6 of Mecklenburg County with my wife and two daughters for 24 years. During my time here, I have actively participated in the community as a member of several boards and committees, including as a past chairman of the City of Charlotte’s Privatization and Competition Advisory Committee, a member of the “Charlotte Moves” Mobility Task Force, the UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics Dean’s Advisory Board, the Charlotte Catholic High School Foundation board of directors, and as a former president of the Charlotte Chapter of the Society for Information Management. Professionally, I founded and runs Equals 11, a technology consulting firm."
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Middlesex District (Republican Party)
Carly Downs
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in maine. I grew up in Lewiston and Freeport most of my life. I enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, fishing and hunting or target practice. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I enjoy watching movies and listening to music and finding new hobbies or activities ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in maine. I grew up in Lewiston and Freeport most of my life. I enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, fishing and hunting or target practice. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I enjoy watching movies and listening to music and finding new hobbies or activities that I may enjoy. I was raised to be brave and speak the truth and do my best to be polite while speaking the truth. I love and appreciate my country. Not just as a woman but a person in this world. I dislike things about my government and I am concerned about my government's actions towards the people."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 32 (Republican Party)
Jim Shaw
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Jim is a 5th generation Oklahoman who was born and raised in Oklahoma City. He graduated from Putnam City High School in 2002 with honors and graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an Accounting minor. While at OSU, Jim met his lovely w ...expand full answer."
"Jim is a 5th generation Oklahoman who was born and raised in Oklahoma City. He graduated from Putnam City High School in 2002 with honors and graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an Accounting minor. While at OSU, Jim met his lovely wife, Danna, a country girl from Barnsdall, OK. Danna also graduated from OSU with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in International Business. Jim and Danna have been married for 15 years and have two daughters, Micah Jo (9) and Jadah (6), whom they homeschool. The Shaw family moved to Chandler in 2021 to provide their girls with the experience of raising animals and roaming free in the woods. They actively attend First Baptist Church Wellston and are involved in various extracurricular activities for their girls. Jim has had a rewarding professional life. In 2003, as an undergraduate, Jim took an internship with Chesapeake Energy and continued to work there upon graduation. In the fall of 2012, Jim left Chesapeake and eventually became co-owner and partner of Land Information Services (LIS) where, as President and COO, he facilitated in pioneering new software technology for the industry. Jim was selected as an honoree to Hart Energy’s E&P+ 40 Under Forty list. In 2022, Jim and his business partner sold LIS to PakEnergy, where Jim currently leads more than 80 employees. Jim was raised in a conservative household and is focused on passing those values on to his daughters."
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 4 (Republican Party)
Cory Applegate
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Cory Applegate. I’ve been proud to call the Fountain, Colorado area home for all my adult life. My roots here reflect the hard work, strong values, and community spirit that make this region so special. As a journeyman electrician, I’ve worked to build a future we can all be proud of. I a ...expand full answer."
"My name is Cory Applegate. I’ve been proud to call the Fountain, Colorado area home for all my adult life. My roots here reflect the hard work, strong values, and community spirit that make this region so special. As a journeyman electrician, I’ve worked to build a future we can all be proud of. I also serve on the Fountain City Council, where I focus on practical, common-sense solutions that address the needs of our local residents. My time in construction has taught me the importance of practical, cost-effective solutions, and I bring that mindset to public service every day. I’m committed to defending our community’s unique character and making sure that decisions affecting our lives are made by those who know and understand us. Whether it’s protecting property rights, improving infrastructure, or ensuring public safety, I’m dedicated to making sure that the voices of El Paso County residents are heard and respected."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 49 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sheryl Adams
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Sheryl is an accomplished, tech leader, business executive, and entrepreneur. She has held executive positions at top-tier companies such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company, GE Capital, and Hyundai. Considered a global leader in technology within the automotive industry, today Sheryl is an execut ...expand full answer."
"Sheryl is an accomplished, tech leader, business executive, and entrepreneur. She has held executive positions at top-tier companies such as General Motors, Ford Motor Company, GE Capital, and Hyundai. Considered a global leader in technology within the automotive industry, today Sheryl is an executive with Hyundai’s IT division, headquartered in Orange County, California. Sheryl is also a distinguished member and panelist of the U.S. Congressional Smart Cities Caucus. In this role, she collaborates with technology and community leaders throughout the country to help local governments manage resources to provide better and improved services in more economical ways. Sheryl has spent years actively engaged as an advocate for her community and neighbors. She generously volunteers with Interfaith Shelter for Homeless, Torrey Pines Conservancy, Torrey Pines Planning Board, the San Diego Humane Society and CalFire's "First 50" equine rescue group. She also serves as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Peter’s, Del Mar. Above all, she takes immense pride in being a mother to her nephew, whose adoption journey has profoundly shaped her character and instilled an unwavering faith in God."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 21 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rick Wiles
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"• Founder and Owner: Faith & Values Media Group Inc. • Owner: American Reserves LLC (emergency preparedness foods) • Founder: Prazor Inc. (Christian music streaming). • Majority member: Doxa Music Group LLC. • Retired pastor. • Morning Manna online Bible class teacher. • 25- ...expand full answer."
"• Founder and Owner: Faith & Values Media Group Inc. • Owner: American Reserves LLC (emergency preparedness foods) • Founder: Prazor Inc. (Christian music streaming). • Majority member: Doxa Music Group LLC. • Retired pastor. • Morning Manna online Bible class teacher. • 25-year veteran of broadcasting and podcasting. • Host of TruNews (news analysis and commentary). • Author: Final Day: Ten Characteristics of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. • Executive Producer: Sacrificing Liberty (4-hour docuseries about the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty). • Honorary member: USS Liberty Veterans Association. • Davos: Invited three times by Trump White House to attend World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. (Witnessed President Trump stand up to the WEF globalists and defend America). • Holy Land: Invited by King Abdullah II in December 2022 to attend royal dinner in Amman to learn about His Majesty’s plans to preserve and enhance the original site where Jesus Christ was baptized. • Married: 50 years. • Children: A son in Palm City, FL, and a daughter in Ft. Pierce, FL. • Grandchildren: Ten (eight are adopted). • Residence: Rural Fort Pierce area. • Loves animals."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 26 (Independent) (Withdrawn)
James Speaker
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"A 2022 Graduate of SUNY Buffalo State University, James Speaker is a first generation college student from Sloan, New York. A Gen-Z voter with a dedication to fight for Western New York’s working class, James’ campaign is independent, write-in, and completely self-funded."
"A 2022 Graduate of SUNY Buffalo State University, James Speaker is a first generation college student from Sloan, New York. A Gen-Z voter with a dedication to fight for Western New York’s working class, James’ campaign is independent, write-in, and completely self-funded."
2024 Candidate for Thurston County Commissioner Board District 2 (Independent Party)
JW Foster
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"A former U.S. Marine, Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, Former City Council member and Mayor of Yelm, WA, I continue to serve our community by volunteering with local service clubs, conservation organizations, and in the schools, particularly with the career and technical education programs. My wife an ...expand full answer."
"A former U.S. Marine, Retired Firefighter/Paramedic, Former City Council member and Mayor of Yelm, WA, I continue to serve our community by volunteering with local service clubs, conservation organizations, and in the schools, particularly with the career and technical education programs. My wife and I live on a few acres in Yelm, caring for a bunch of "pasture pets" (all rescues) and spending as much time as we can with our four grandkids. Community service is part of our lifestyle and we're proud of the accomplishments we've been a part of, like starting a community garden, organizing free family events in the park, and partnering with local artists and business owners to create Yelm's first free art wall. As Mayor, I attained Advanced Municipal Leader certification with the Association of Washington Cities. I chaired the Thurston Regional Planning Council and represented our region's interests on numerous boards and committees. I'm looking forward to continuing that work as a County Commissioner."
2024 Candidate for Leander Independent School District Place 3 (Nonpartisan)
Jim Sneeringer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Dr. Jim Sneeringer is a retired IBM software engineer. He is the designer and developer of the www.iVoterGuide.com website, which provides information about political candidates in elections nationwide. He also designed and developed the popular WORDsearch Bible Study software. He holds a PhD and ...expand full answer."
"Dr. Jim Sneeringer is a retired IBM software engineer. He is the designer and developer of the www.iVoterGuide.com website, which provides information about political candidates in elections nationwide. He also designed and developed the popular WORDsearch Bible Study software. He holds a PhD and is a Distinguished Graduate Alumnus in Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In Austin, he has taught at the University of Texas and St. Edward’s University, and also worked for the Attorney General of Texas as an examiner to help certify computerized voting systems for use in the state of Texas."
2024 Candidate for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, District 5 (Nonpartisan)
Melinda Rogers
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"From an early age I realized I wanted to be an educator but, like many, my path forward was lined with obstacles and uncertainty. I instead worked my way through trade school and eventually into a successful career as a paralegal. Despite my years of success outside of education, my passion for teac ...expand full answer."
"From an early age I realized I wanted to be an educator but, like many, my path forward was lined with obstacles and uncertainty. I instead worked my way through trade school and eventually into a successful career as a paralegal. Despite my years of success outside of education, my passion for teaching persisted. This led me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education at a later stage in my life as a wife and parent to three young children. With over a decade of experience in education, including five years with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, I’ve had the opportunity to demonstrate my commitment to diverse student populations, from gifted learners to those in special education and Title 1 classrooms. I am not a politician, rather a uniquely qualified and passionate advocate for my community. My focus is singular; ensuring that our public schools deliver a high-quality education to every student by concentrating on finding solutions to the real challenges our schools face."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 1 (Withdrawn)
Andrey Wilke
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I Am 26 I Live In St Louis Mo I Am A RN-BSN. I Am A Democrat And A LGBTQI+ Activist And Community Member!"
"I Am 26 I Live In St Louis Mo I Am A RN-BSN. I Am A Democrat And A LGBTQI+ Activist And Community Member!"
2024 Candidate for Montebello Unified School Board At-large (Nonpartisan)
Aaron Reveles
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Aaron Reveles, a dedicated educator and social justice advocate with nearly eight years of teaching experience in the Los Angeles area. Currently, I teach Social Studies at Obama Global Prep Academy in Los Angeles Unified School District. I hold a BA in History from UC Santa Barbara and a Maste ...expand full answer."
"I am Aaron Reveles, a dedicated educator and social justice advocate with nearly eight years of teaching experience in the Los Angeles area. Currently, I teach Social Studies at Obama Global Prep Academy in Los Angeles Unified School District. I hold a BA in History from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's in Education from Johns Hopkins University. My passion for public education began during my time with City Year AmeriCorps, where I supported students in developing essential social and academic skills. As a proud union member with United Teachers Los Angeles, I have actively campaigned for equitable education and the rights of students, teachers, and our community. I am running for the Montebello Unified School District Board to prioritize transparency in our school finances, enhance student achievement, and promote environmental justice. I believe in creating a more democratic school board by advocating for ranked-choice voting and ensuring that all voices in our community are heard. Together, we can build a brighter future for our students and our district."
2024 Candidate for Washington Commissioner of Insurance (No party preference) (Lost in Primary)
Jonathan Hendrix
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a father to four, two are working professionals, one is a Lance Corporal serving in the US Marine Corps and one enters college this Fall. I have more than 35 years experience as an insurance executive in various capacities, board experience in industry safety-net and non-profit boards, and co ...expand full answer."
"I am a father to four, two are working professionals, one is a Lance Corporal serving in the US Marine Corps and one enters college this Fall. I have more than 35 years experience as an insurance executive in various capacities, board experience in industry safety-net and non-profit boards, and community service at Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts and Big Brothers Big Sisters. I have a B.A. from Whitman College and a MBA from Baldwin-Wallace University. I enjoy all outdoor activities the Pacific Northwest has to offer. On my "X" page is a picture from a recent hike to the Enchantments, a Washington State treasure."
2024 Candidate for Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Tim Lonergan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a life long Omaha resident. I am a solo operator of Lonergan Lawns LLC, for last 20 years. I will bring a conservative business approach to the transit board. I believe the newly elected board has a duty to work with the current administration to have the best public transportation."
"I am a life long Omaha resident. I am a solo operator of Lonergan Lawns LLC, for last 20 years. I will bring a conservative business approach to the transit board. I believe the newly elected board has a duty to work with the current administration to have the best public transportation."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55
Katrina Sexton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a married 43-year-old mother of two sons. I am a native of Washington County and resident of Mercer County where I have lived most of my life. Over the years, I have worked as a farmhand, social services worker, hospital associate, retail work, manufacturing/factory line, and higher education a ...expand full answer."
"I am a married 43-year-old mother of two sons. I am a native of Washington County and resident of Mercer County where I have lived most of my life. Over the years, I have worked as a farmhand, social services worker, hospital associate, retail work, manufacturing/factory line, and higher education administration. As a member of the community, I have served as a volunteer on various boards as well as an elected official on the local city council in Burgin, KY. I have experience working with budgets, policies, and local/state laws within the municipal system and a local school district. I hope to bring the people's voice back to the legislature through the district's house seat to serve the people of Washington, Mercer, and (southern) Jessamine Counties."
2024 Candidate for School District of Manatee County school board District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Mark Stanoch
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a resident of Manatee County having moved here in 2008 from New Jersey with my wife of 50 years, Annette. I hold a BS degree in Psychology from St. Peter’s College, and pursued graduate degrees in Management Science and Statistics at Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers University. We ha ...expand full answer."
"I am a resident of Manatee County having moved here in 2008 from New Jersey with my wife of 50 years, Annette. I hold a BS degree in Psychology from St. Peter’s College, and pursued graduate degrees in Management Science and Statistics at Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers University. We have three grown sons and two grandchildren who are students in the School District and my primary motivation for running for the School Board. I bring experience, knowledge and skills historically lacking on the Board. As a successful Executive, Manager, Leader and entrepreneur, I have the business acumen to understand data and financial models and I know how to work with groups of stakeholders to bring about results. I successfully unified conservative Dell with liberal Microsoft leading to a successful strategic partnership where I received 5 consecutive “Enterprise Partner of the Year” awards. I am also an innovative entrepreneur who created 2 technology startups both of which were sold to publicly traded corporations. And, I have been a teacher. I am active in many community and civic organizations. In 2023 I was the organizer of the Victims of Communism, Manatee, scholarship fund that awarded $8,000 in scholarships to four high school students in Manatee County for describing the evils of Communism. I am active with my church and the Knights of Columbus. I volunteer at Feeding Empty Little Tummies (FELT) and I am a mentor in the “Dive Into Reading” program for kindergarteners."
2024 Candidate for Ada County Sheriff (Constitution Party)
Doug Traubel
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a thirty-two-year veteran peace officer (ret). In 1984 I began my career in Chula Vista, California, seven miles from the U.S. − Mexico border. My assignments included patrol officer, field training officer, SWAT team, and Street Team (a proactive patrol unit that targeted gangs and series rela ...expand full answer."
"I am a thirty-two-year veteran peace officer (ret). In 1984 I began my career in Chula Vista, California, seven miles from the U.S. − Mexico border. My assignments included patrol officer, field training officer, SWAT team, and Street Team (a proactive patrol unit that targeted gangs and series related crimes i.e. robbery and other special enforcement projects). I graduated from The San Diego County Sheriff’s Academy in 1986. On the first day of instruction I attended a lecture from Sheriff John Duffy on the history, role and unique authority held by the Constitutional Office of Sheriff. It was then that he developed a reverence for the Office and an understanding of the necessary and substantive differences between Sheriffs, Chiefs of Police and Federal “law enforcement.” In 1994 I transferred to the Ada County Sheriff's Office. I worked in patrol, detectives, the civil section, jail, the first SRO at the newly built Eagle High, and wrote the proposal forming the first Gang Unit. From 2003 to 2019 I served as a criminal investigator for the Ada County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. A collateral duty was firearms instructor. I developed a dynamic scenario-based program. Ada County must be served with more capable and accountable leadership to fight crime more effectively and guard the public trust. I authored two books: Can They Do That? How Police Get Around the Fourth Amendment and Red Badge A Veteran Peace Officer's Commentary. Visit Dougforsheriff.com"
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 36 (Forward Party)
Eric Mulder
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a veteran of the US Army and currently serve on the Aurora Civic Engagement Commission, and previously served on the Aurora Veterans Affairs Commission. I am a small business owner and have lived in Aurora actively since 2016."
"I am a veteran of the US Army and currently serve on the Aurora Civic Engagement Commission, and previously served on the Aurora Veterans Affairs Commission. I am a small business owner and have lived in Aurora actively since 2016."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Idaho District 2 (Independent) (Lost in Primary)
Pro-Life
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an 83 year old, organic farmer. Born and raised in Wyoming. From a ranch and business family. Played basketball into college. Graduate of BYU-Provo in Political Science and Accounting. Worked for 3 CPA firms and later had my own practice as a Licensed Public Acct in Idaho. Worked in open ...expand full answer."
"I am an 83 year old, organic farmer. Born and raised in Wyoming. From a ranch and business family. Played basketball into college. Graduate of BYU-Provo in Political Science and Accounting. Worked for 3 CPA firms and later had my own practice as a Licensed Public Acct in Idaho. Worked in open-pit mining in Wyoming. About 12 years at a Caterpillar dealership. I have been a salesman of irrigation equipment. I have run for Governor 3 times, US Senate (2), Congress (3), Lt. Governor (1), Legislature (1). My motive for running is to make people accountable for hearing the truth. I probably will never win because I try to find truth, live truth, and speak truth."
2024 Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 10 (Libertarian Party) (Lost in Primary)
Daniel Caldwell
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I care about kids, have four years of military leadership development training, 11 content area teaching certifications (more than any other candidate or member of the current SBoE) and a law degree. I am a proud Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Class of 2007 and civil engineering graduate. Prior to ...expand full answer."
"I care about kids, have four years of military leadership development training, 11 content area teaching certifications (more than any other candidate or member of the current SBoE) and a law degree. I am a proud Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Class of 2007 and civil engineering graduate. Prior to studying law at Texas Southern University, a HBCU, I was already a holistic intellectual and life-long student with broad interests and aptitudes. I earned the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Award as a teenager living in Utah. Then, I was also recognized for outstanding contributions to the community as a Georgia Scholar and National Merit Scholar at my high school graduation. I would like to correct regulatory excesses with a policy philosophy of Keep It Short & Simple. As a former military volunteer in the Texas State Guard and a clerk with non-profit, government, and social organizations, I understand the role that strict regulations play in impairing--even handicapping--the ability of individuals, companies, and agencies to fill needs in the society the regulations are intended to protect. I taught high school geometry and precalculus in south Texas before working in Special Education in DFW and central Texas. I genuinely enjoy helping others learn and grow to reach SMART goals. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and of the Grand Lodge of Texas. I am an American by birth and a Texan by choice."
2024 Candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 29 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Phil Bruce
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Thank you for the chance to introduce myself. Originally from Togo, West Africa, I've called Nebraska home for 20 years, dedicating the last 8 to Lincoln where I'm raising my family. My journey from Togo to Lincoln has shaped my commitment to public service, driving me to volunteer extensively withi ...expand full answer."
"Thank you for the chance to introduce myself. Originally from Togo, West Africa, I've called Nebraska home for 20 years, dedicating the last 8 to Lincoln where I'm raising my family. My journey from Togo to Lincoln has shaped my commitment to public service, driving me to volunteer extensively within our community. This experience has deepened my understanding of our district’s diverse needs and aspirations. My passion lies in fostering environmental sustainability, public health, and equitable economic development. I believe in proactive, inclusive policymaking that improves everyone's well-being. Despite being new to public office, my active engagement in community projects has equipped me with the skills to analyze complex issues, collaborate effectively, and advocate for transparent, evidence-based policies. I am committed to governance that listens, community engagement that empowers, and forward-thinking policies. Having rooted my life in District 29, I am dedicated to our collective prosperity and envisioning a future that reflects our shared values. Thank you for your interest. I’m eager to contribute to District 29’s growth and work towards a future we all believe in."
2024 Candidate for Orange County Supervisor of Elections (Democratic Party)
Karen Castor Dentel
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As an elected official, community leader and public-school teacher, Karen Castor Dentel has served the residents of Orange County for more than 25 years. Karen was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012, and has served on the Orange County School Board since 2018."
"As an elected official, community leader and public-school teacher, Karen Castor Dentel has served the residents of Orange County for more than 25 years. Karen was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012, and has served on the Orange County School Board since 2018."
2024 Candidate for Hoke County Board of Commissioners (Democratic Party)
Lent Christopher Carr II
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Dr. Lent C. Carr, is the Owner/CEO of a multifaceted Company, nominally known as Emmaus Corp. Embassy Enterprise Group, LLC. 15 Years experience as a Risk Management Specialist. Domestic and Legal Research Analyst. Grant Writer, Policy Composer, and Consultant/Business Continuity Planner. ECIA Inves ...expand full answer."
"Dr. Lent C. Carr, is the Owner/CEO of a multifaceted Company, nominally known as Emmaus Corp. Embassy Enterprise Group, LLC. 15 Years experience as a Risk Management Specialist. Domestic and Legal Research Analyst. Grant Writer, Policy Composer, and Consultant/Business Continuity Planner. ECIA Investigative Agent. President of the North Carolina Taxi Workers Alliance, Inc. (NCTWA) Labor Union Agency. President of The National Congressional Voting Caucus for Human Rights International (NCVCHR). Hoke County Chapter President for the “Unaffiliated Voters Organization” Concerned Citizens for Community Action (CCFCA) “WeThePeople” ad hoc Democratic Organization of North Carolina. Moreover, Dr. Carr, is the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Cathedral Churches of Raeford and Wagram, NC., and Presiding Prelate/General Bishop of Greater Pentecostal Assembly, Churches International Conference. Currently, Carr serves as the Chancellor/Professor of ECEI University. "
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 62 (Democratic Party)
Marjorie Benbow
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"From a young age, my parents taught me and modeled the value of service. "Those who cease to give cease to have." I have carried on thier legacy and served as a military commander's wife, philanthropist, Rotarian and community volunteer. I am running for North Carolina House (62) because I love No ...expand full answer."
"From a young age, my parents taught me and modeled the value of service. "Those who cease to give cease to have." I have carried on thier legacy and served as a military commander's wife, philanthropist, Rotarian and community volunteer. I am running for North Carolina House (62) because I love North Carolina. I want to serve you and help build a better North Carolina for today and lay the future. Born and reared in the Piedmont Triad, I attended Guilford Technical Community College (AFA - visual arts) UNC Chapel Hill (Bachelor and Master of Science), and Wake Forest University (Secondary Teacher Certification (science), Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration). The highlight of my academic career was attending the United States Army War College as a National Security Symposium Fellow. Being married to a soldier required professional flexibility. Therefore, I leveraged my academic training as an instructor (science and law), scientist (virology), business woman, and lawyer (intellectual property, alcohol, business). Subsequent to his passing from a service-connected disease, I have been farming my family farm. My policy decisions will reflect my personality. I am: 1) Data-driven and will research policy before making decisions; 2) Collaborative and will work with people to make things happen; 3) A Listener and recognize the voters selected me and I will listen to them so I can represent them - not rule over them. "
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 73 (Democratic Party)
Hollie Payton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hollie a lifelong Hoosier with a passion for advocacy. Hollie has helped people find their voice as a pancreas transplant recipient of 9 years, in which Hollie’s had to learn self advocacy for her healthcare, and as the mother of an amazing Autistic young man of whom she’s become an individual advoc ...expand full answer."
"Hollie a lifelong Hoosier with a passion for advocacy. Hollie has helped people find their voice as a pancreas transplant recipient of 9 years, in which Hollie’s had to learn self advocacy for her healthcare, and as the mother of an amazing Autistic young man of whom she’s become an individual advocate for to ensure his needs are being met. Hollie uses her employment and various organizations that she is part of to give back to her community. In 2022, Hollie became active with her local Democratic party & was elected to the Central Committee as the Vice-Chairperson of the Decatur County Democrats. Hollie also helped initiate the first ever “Giving Tuesday”, which entailed presenting checks to several local non-profit organizations for all of the work they do within the community. Hollie has been employed as a Program Facilitator at Girls Inc of Shelbyville & Shelby County for the past five years. This non-profit organization really speaks to her heart, as their motto is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. She leads an extracurricular program with teen girls called Teen Advocacy"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 24 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Francine Ly
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am First-Generation immigrant Texan, proudly grow up in East Dallas, currently living in Irving, with my husband and four children. I am a Certified Court Manager with prior experience as a District Legislative Director, a grassroots leader with decades of community and public service. The combi ...expand full answer."
"I am First-Generation immigrant Texan, proudly grow up in East Dallas, currently living in Irving, with my husband and four children. I am a Certified Court Manager with prior experience as a District Legislative Director, a grassroots leader with decades of community and public service. The combination of my life experiences as a child refugee, has prepared me with the knowledge, skills, and temperament to build consensus with anyone willing to get the job done, and end the chaos that the MAGA Republicans have created in the People’s House. I obtain my associate degree from Eastfield Community College, and went on to complete the Paralegal program at El Centro Community College. Five years into my career, and upon becoming a mother, I was determined to show my children the importance of an education and went on to achieve my Bachelor’s in Legal Studies from Purdue."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 78 (Democratic Party)
Dylan Gross
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a community advocate for both patient care and also LGBTQ+ rights. I am a junior at Purdue Fort Wayne where I am majoring in political science with a minor in psychology. I have lived in the 78th pretty much my entire life."
"I am a community advocate for both patient care and also LGBTQ+ rights. I am a junior at Purdue Fort Wayne where I am majoring in political science with a minor in psychology. I have lived in the 78th pretty much my entire life."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 48 (Democratic Party)
Anne Ross
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an Artist and stay at home Mom of 2 young kids on the South side of Billings. My husband is an electrician with the IBEW. We are a proud union family and we know first hand how hard the skyrocketing cost of living in Montana is impacting young families. My great-great grandparents farmed the hi ...expand full answer."
"I am an Artist and stay at home Mom of 2 young kids on the South side of Billings. My husband is an electrician with the IBEW. We are a proud union family and we know first hand how hard the skyrocketing cost of living in Montana is impacting young families. My great-great grandparents farmed the high line of Montana after fleeing war in Germany. My extended family still farms up north and as a 5th generation Montanan I carry the hard working motivation to make my community a better place and help my neighbors in need."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 10 (Democratic Party)
Dan McGregor
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am inspired to seek political office to help voters of all stripes get reconnected to the real power they still have - the power to hold the system accountable. The system includes the political structure and the economic structure. For example, I would like to talk about why a livable (minimum) ...expand full answer."
"I am inspired to seek political office to help voters of all stripes get reconnected to the real power they still have - the power to hold the system accountable. The system includes the political structure and the economic structure. For example, I would like to talk about why a livable (minimum) wage does not jeopardize small business owners, but rather lifts everyone up. I would like to talk about how gerrymandering hurts even those voters who affiliate with the majority party in their districts because it corrupts the ability of those voters to hold their politicians accountable."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party)
Joni Cochran
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I often describe myself as a 63-year-old grandmother with the energy of someone half my age! I am at a point in my life in which public service feels right. I have the experience, insight, and passion to make positive changes for others. I graduated with honors from the University of Louisville ...expand full answer."
"I often describe myself as a 63-year-old grandmother with the energy of someone half my age! I am at a point in my life in which public service feels right. I have the experience, insight, and passion to make positive changes for others. I graduated with honors from the University of Louisville in 1993. I earned my MBA at Strayer University in 2009. I have over 35 years of awarded business management and leadership experience in retail tax and as a franchisee plus 4 years teaching experience as a Montessori trained Pre-K teacher. I am a 2013 Graduate and former Board Member of Leadership Wilson, former Ambassador and Board Member of the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce, former Community Board Member of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville Wilson Division, and former Volunteer Tutor at The Adult Learning Center in Lebanon. Currently, I serve as Vice-Chair of the Wilson County Democratic Party and as Treasurer of the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women. I am the Immediate Past Chair of the Wilson County Democratic Women."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Camero
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a Business Professional in Raleigh, NC. My wife and I relocated here from FL in 2019. I am part of a military family and have lived in NC for most of my life. My career started in the trades as an apprentice here in NC. I've been promoted through the ranks and up to GM currently operating se ...expand full answer."
"I'm a Business Professional in Raleigh, NC. My wife and I relocated here from FL in 2019. I am part of a military family and have lived in NC for most of my life. My career started in the trades as an apprentice here in NC. I've been promoted through the ranks and up to GM currently operating several business."
2024 Candidate for Forsyth County Commissioner Board District 5 (Democratic Party)
Cary S. Green
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a recently retired Fortune 500 executive from the IT Services industry. I've lived in GA for 27 years, the last 20 in Forsyth County."
"I'm a recently retired Fortune 500 executive from the IT Services industry. I've lived in GA for 27 years, the last 20 in Forsyth County."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (Democratic Party)
Erik Muckey
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a sixth-generation South Dakotan whose life and work has focused on serving the needs of my community and state and helping people achieve their full potential. With my wife, Sadie, I'm a proud resident of downtown Sioux Falls and excited to work hard, work smart, and work together for our neigh ...expand full answer."
"I'm a sixth-generation South Dakotan whose life and work has focused on serving the needs of my community and state and helping people achieve their full potential. With my wife, Sadie, I'm a proud resident of downtown Sioux Falls and excited to work hard, work smart, and work together for our neighbors in District 15 as a Representative in the South Dakota Legislature. For the past decade, I have led Lost&Found as its CEO, building one of the most effective organizations in our state focused on addressing youth and young adult suicide. Through this work, I led efforts to pass bipartisan legislation during the 2023 Legislative Session that brought $2 million in new funding to prevent youth suicide—the state’s leading cause of death for South Dakotans under the age of 29. Today, I also own a small business, PASQ, that aids rural communities across South Dakota with strategic planning, board development, and nonprofit management services. Combined with past service as an Adjunct Instructor of Economics for the University of South Dakota and lived experience in a household of rural educators, I bring unique perspective, valuable experience, and a track record of effective collaboration to the South Dakota Legislature. Our community and our state are ready for a new generation of leadership in Pierre, and I would be honored to be your Representative in the South Dakota Legislature."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyra Kennedy
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m the mom of an amazing toddler and I have committed my life to making the world a better place for my daughter and for all of our kids. After a rocky adolescence, I’d started preparing for medical school when I took a job as a care manager for patients with diabetes, and who were uninsured or ...expand full answer."
"I’m the mom of an amazing toddler and I have committed my life to making the world a better place for my daughter and for all of our kids. After a rocky adolescence, I’d started preparing for medical school when I took a job as a care manager for patients with diabetes, and who were uninsured or on Medicaid. This gave me a firsthand view into the barriers the health delivery system created for folks. When our federal grant funding disappeared, I saw all the progress my patients had made disappear, too. That heartbreak shifted my trajectory into making better public policy. In the years since then, I worked for a federal health policy nonprofit that was focused on implementation of Obamacare and later on the response to the water crisis in Flint, MI. I ran for Lakewood City Council in 2017 on a platform of expanding affordable housing at a time when the community was rebelling against new development. Losing that election drove me to find new ways to serve. Starting in 2018, I focused my energy on state-level policy and was Chief of Staff for then-State Representative Brittany Pettersen, Government Affairs Director for Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Rocky Mountain Director for Young Invincibles. Between MSU and YI, I’ve helped pass over 50 pieces of legislation at the Colorado State Capitol. For the last year, I’ve been running an innovative whole health policy organization called Co-Thrive. Watch this video to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/vufaf9ap"
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 44 (Democratic Party)
Greg Green
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My step into politics is based on where we as a community stand today. Divisive legislation and social campaigns are without empathy, that are breaking the networks in place for us to be informed, that are tearing at the fabric of our nation. There is an infiltration of local school boards, and the ...expand full answer."
"My step into politics is based on where we as a community stand today. Divisive legislation and social campaigns are without empathy, that are breaking the networks in place for us to be informed, that are tearing at the fabric of our nation. There is an infiltration of local school boards, and the introduction of legislation in states that comes from national platforms that do not have our common interests in mind. There is disinformation in social media that is meant to be divisive, that tears on the intent and good will of society. I’m stepping into politics because the “our” in our voice needs to be represented. I have enough shared experience and humility to know that I should listen and understand before I speak, and that my actions affect a community that I love and have much respect for."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 18 (Democratic Party)
Karyssa Dow
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Small business owner in Silverton, OR. Sitting member of the Silverton Affordable Housing Taskforce. Board President of Silverton Food Co-op. Community Activist. I have been married for 13 years and have a child in middle school."
"Small business owner in Silverton, OR. Sitting member of the Silverton Affordable Housing Taskforce. Board President of Silverton Food Co-op. Community Activist. I have been married for 13 years and have a child in middle school."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 25 (Republican Party)
Keenen Smith
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Keenen Smith's journey from the son of a blue-collar family to a dedicated community leader in Kansas is marked by a commitment to service and a passion for improving the lives of his fellow Kansans. Keenen's dedication to community service and small business ownership took on new meaning with the a ...expand full answer."
"Keenen Smith's journey from the son of a blue-collar family to a dedicated community leader in Kansas is marked by a commitment to service and a passion for improving the lives of his fellow Kansans. Keenen's dedication to community service and small business ownership took on new meaning with the arrival of his children, Keenen Smith Jr., Keona Smith, and Keni Southern, all attending schools in Kansas. This familial connection ignited his passion to lead and support his fellow Kansans.Known for his open-mindedness and willingness to discuss ideas, Keenen remains steadfast in his core conservative principles and Christian values. He champions the Declaration of Independence and upholds the Constitution, standing firmly for pro-gun rights, pro-liberty ideals, property rights, a free market, fiscal responsibility, and limited government.Driven by a compelling sense of duty shaped by his military service and business acumen, Keenen serves as a patriotic leader for his children and neighbors. His active involvement in the state's political process stems from a deep belief that now is the time to stand in the gap for children, liberties, and the future of Kansas. "
2024 Candidate for Colorado State Senate District 21 (Republican Party)
Frederick Alfred Jr.
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Frederick Alfred Jr., and I am proud to be running as a Republican candidate for Colorado State Senate in District 21. I stand before you with a vision rooted in fiscal responsibility, education reform, and smart conservative environmental policies. "
"I am Frederick Alfred Jr., and I am proud to be running as a Republican candidate for Colorado State Senate in District 21. I stand before you with a vision rooted in fiscal responsibility, education reform, and smart conservative environmental policies. "
2024 Candidate for Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 4 (Republican Party)
Walter Dempsey
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a Arizona native from Tucson. Growing up in Tucson, AZ I spent much of my free time involved with sports. I played baseball, soccer and gymnastics. Eventually putting all of my time into gymnastics, I was able to complete in the Jr. Olympics in 1995. I graduated high school from Canyon Del ...expand full answer."
"I am a Arizona native from Tucson. Growing up in Tucson, AZ I spent much of my free time involved with sports. I played baseball, soccer and gymnastics. Eventually putting all of my time into gymnastics, I was able to complete in the Jr. Olympics in 1995. I graduated high school from Canyon Del Oro in 1999 and became an auto mechanic. I learned a great skillset during this time and eventually moved on to work with Verizon Wireless. I moved to Coconino County Since 2003 and fell in love with the area and people. I became a leader with Verizon Wireless and ran multiple locations. I have proven business and leadership experience. Having attended Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College with an emphasis on business I have acquired financial, managerial and leadership skills that have assisted me in many aspects of life. In 2010 I was blessed with marrying the love of my life, Danielle Dempsey. Danielle is a Nurse in Flagstaff, AZ. The following year I left Verizon Wireless and accepted a position for Burlington Northern Santa Fe(BNSF) Railway, where i still currently work as an engineer. I work very hard with long hours and dedication to safety in the workplace and for the communities that we service. Being a union officer with SMART Transportation Union and also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, I understand the importance of working with the community to ensure a thriving future for us all."
2024 Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
JB Akers
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a Christian, husband and father of three. I am a lifelong West Virginian who owns my business in Kanawha County, WV. My wife, Maryclaire, and I have worked and raised our family in our community for the past 25 years, where I have also served on numerous charitable boards."
"I am a Christian, husband and father of three. I am a lifelong West Virginian who owns my business in Kanawha County, WV. My wife, Maryclaire, and I have worked and raised our family in our community for the past 25 years, where I have also served on numerous charitable boards."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 (Republican Party)
Jeffrey Hoagland
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a nuclear and particle physicist scientist and currently a CMP engineer for semiconductor manufacturing. I want to push nuclear power for North Carolina as well as removing the income tax for North Carolina to help with the extra tax burden coming to Chapel Hill and Orange county North Carolin ...expand full answer."
"I am a nuclear and particle physicist scientist and currently a CMP engineer for semiconductor manufacturing. I want to push nuclear power for North Carolina as well as removing the income tax for North Carolina to help with the extra tax burden coming to Chapel Hill and Orange county North Carolina. I want to make sure law enforcement is properly staffed, trained, and funded so that the community stays safe. I'll put pressure on district attorneys and attorney generals who aren't charging criminals making our streets less safe."
2024 Candidate for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kenneth Anderson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I haven't been a political candidate since leaving office as a member of the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education in 1994. The single most compelling issue that has now driven me to become active again is the nationwide election corruption by enemies of our Constitution and of our nation itself. ...expand full answer."
"I haven't been a political candidate since leaving office as a member of the Omaha Public Schools Board of Education in 1994. The single most compelling issue that has now driven me to become active again is the nationwide election corruption by enemies of our Constitution and of our nation itself. That election corruption is coming upon us through a number of different means and from several directions, but the computerized election machines are the means I am most capable of exposing and opposing. In Nebraska, County Boards of Commissioners have the power of the purse over county election commissions, which is precisely where election corruption via the machines enters our election franchise. I am addressing the election crime by being a candidate and by presenting evidence fraud evidence to counties and the state legislature."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B (Republican Party)
Ben Fuhriman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Ammon, ID, where I was nurtured by its tight-knit community. This affection for close-knit communities drew my family to Shelley, with its small-town charm that feels like home. After graduating Valedictorian from Hillcrest High School, I served a mission for my church in Br ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Ammon, ID, where I was nurtured by its tight-knit community. This affection for close-knit communities drew my family to Shelley, with its small-town charm that feels like home. After graduating Valedictorian from Hillcrest High School, I served a mission for my church in Brazil which broadened my perspective in profound ways. Following my passion for learning, I pursued my bachelors at BYU-Idaho, and then masters at Montana State. After delving into entrepreneurship, I found my calling in the insurance industry, eventually transitioning into financial planning—a field that resonates deeply with me. Today, I lead my own independent financial planning firm, where I have the privilege of guiding individuals and families towards their financial goals. Beyond my professional endeavors, I am deeply invested in giving back to my community. Whether it’s serving on the board of the Boy Scouts Grand Teton Council, volunteering within my church, or providing financial counseling, I find immense joy in making a positive difference in the lives of others. At home, I am blessed with a loving family—my wife, Holli, and our four incredible children. We cherish simple pleasures like travel, camping, game nights, watching movies, making music, and serving others. I am honored to serve as a precinct committeeman in Bingham County and hold positions within the Central Committee, contributing to the betterment of our community through collaboration and service."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 112 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nadine Deif
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a conservative who doesn’t like the way my opponent voted on serval crucial bills. Medical freedom is of utmost importance given the threat of government overreach in our health. A bill H4927 passed in the House where all democrats voted for it and so did several republicans. It is to have a sin ...expand full answer."
"I’m a conservative who doesn’t like the way my opponent voted on serval crucial bills. Medical freedom is of utmost importance given the threat of government overreach in our health. A bill H4927 passed in the House where all democrats voted for it and so did several republicans. It is to have a single person unelected as a health czar in SC. This is what happened in California during Covid and they had the most aggressive vaccine mandates and masking regulations that were legal because of the orders of the health czar. It is incomprehensible to me how any conservative would vote for this? This along with several other bills that my opponent voted for prompted me to run for house representative for district 112. I am also concerned about our government’s lack of transparency and accountability. I believe we need to take steps to protect our freedom from government interference in our lives and our rights. I am a strong believer in the constitution of the United States. The past 7 years, I was board chair and founding board member of a public charte high school for students that were failing or dropped out of traditional schools. The success of our mission was to help students achieve their goals in graduation and to assist them in seeking meaningful careers and employment. We were very successful but not without much turmoil with the authorizing district. Oceanside is dealing with similar issues at the moment. I have a BA Economics, MBA and currently working on a PhD."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 28 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Kerry Lewis
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Kerry B Lewis was born in Griffin Spalding County Ga. Lewis attended the University of Phoenix while owning and managing a News Company. Lewis formerly Owned and Operated the Los Angles Homeless Society Inc. and the Rover Exotics Rescue LLC. He was a Youth Pastor in Savannah Ga from 2011 to 2013, th ...expand full answer."
"Kerry B Lewis was born in Griffin Spalding County Ga. Lewis attended the University of Phoenix while owning and managing a News Company. Lewis formerly Owned and Operated the Los Angles Homeless Society Inc. and the Rover Exotics Rescue LLC. He was a Youth Pastor in Savannah Ga from 2011 to 2013, the last two years as a business owner. He filed to run for Congress in November of 2022. Lewis has served his community in many ways. When Democrats took control of the House Lewis knew there is a need for new leadership in California. As a former homeless Lewis knows and relates to the Struggle and hunger for Change in our Society."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Oregon District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gary Dye
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My mother was born and raised in the Soviet Union and was thrown in a concentration camp by the Nazis; my father was 10th of 10 children raised in Dustbowl, Oklahoma during the Great Depression, and drew a pension from the Baker’s Union. I was born at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, and went to David ...expand full answer."
"My mother was born and raised in the Soviet Union and was thrown in a concentration camp by the Nazis; my father was 10th of 10 children raised in Dustbowl, Oklahoma during the Great Depression, and drew a pension from the Baker’s Union. I was born at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, and went to David Douglas schools, graduating at Oregon State University in chemical engineering. I have an MBA from Pepperdine University, and have attended law school, as well as having attained bachelor degrees in mathematics and physics. I had a career in oil refining (Anacortes, WA and Los Angeles), worked for over 4 years in Saudi Arabia, technical sales (Houston), and Gas Measurement Engineer/Director for a local utility. My career as an engineer was terminated when I whistleblew on my company, and the corrupt state government turned its back on me. I was convicted (subsequently expunged) of a Class A felony (Manufacture and Distribution of a Controlled Substance (marijuana)) while I was working as an engineer for Aramco in Saudi Arabia. My family was victimized by the Clackamas Town Center gunman. I am, regrettably, divorced, with two kids. Board of Directors – Libertarian Party of Oregon David Douglas School District – Citizens Budget Committee Distribution Measurement Committee – American Gas Association Vice-President – Western Gas Measurement President – Northridge Condominium Association Whistleblower – local utility terminated my career Numerous campaigns for political office"
2024 Candidate for West Virginia State Senate District 6 (Republican Party)
David Sartin
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is David Sartin, and I am running for the West Virginia State Senate - District 6 as an Independent/Non-Partisan candidate. As a Disabled Veteran and former 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper in the United States Army, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to public service. My backg ...expand full answer."
"My name is David Sartin, and I am running for the West Virginia State Senate - District 6 as an Independent/Non-Partisan candidate. As a Disabled Veteran and former 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper in the United States Army, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to public service. My background includes roles as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, volunteer firefighter, through freight conductor/management trainee for a local railroad, and over-the-road truck driver."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 134 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joshua Lewis
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Joshua Lewis, and I am a lifelong resident of the district in which I am seeking election. I was born in Upson County, Georgia in 1994 to a family of love, patriotism, and struggle. My core memories are rooted in the challenges that engulfed my family and community when the textile indust ...expand full answer."
"My name is Joshua Lewis, and I am a lifelong resident of the district in which I am seeking election. I was born in Upson County, Georgia in 1994 to a family of love, patriotism, and struggle. My core memories are rooted in the challenges that engulfed my family and community when the textile industry left Thomaston. I have experienced the aftermath of an inept government as an adult. It's true. I don't have experience as a legislator, and I've never had a fancy office. I do, however, have experience working alongside many of my constituents. I have experienced what it's like as a working-class citizen trying to make ends meet. That's all I've ever known. That's what I want to bring to the table as a State Legislator. I want to show the people of Central Georgia what true representation looks like. I want to give the people a choice, but even further I want to provide them with hope. As a legislator I will work tirelessly to bring about political accountability, lower personal liability taxes, and expanded freedom. For our children. For our country. For our future."
2024 Candidate for Colorado State Senate District 28 (Republican Party)
Pedro Espinoza
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Pedro Espinoza and I want to be your next Colorado State Senator for District 28 for this coming 2024 election. I am an Iraq war Veteran, a current Law Enforcement Officer, and a father. I want to do my part in making Colorado a place where it was once known as, skiing, fishing, huntin ...expand full answer."
"My name is Pedro Espinoza and I want to be your next Colorado State Senator for District 28 for this coming 2024 election. I am an Iraq war Veteran, a current Law Enforcement Officer, and a father. I want to do my part in making Colorado a place where it was once known as, skiing, fishing, hunting, and local breweries. Drugs are flooding our streets and criminals are not being held accountable. All this and the current house want to limit our right to bear arms to law-abiding citizens when the state is out of control and can not even help itself."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Utah (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Trent Staggs
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Trent Staggs has served the Riverton community for the last 10 years – four on the city council, six as mayor. As mayor, Trent has taken a business-oriented approach to government, lowering taxes while increasing services for residents. Not only has he refused to raise property taxes, Trent has cu ...expand full answer."
"Trent Staggs has served the Riverton community for the last 10 years – four on the city council, six as mayor. As mayor, Trent has taken a business-oriented approach to government, lowering taxes while increasing services for residents. Not only has he refused to raise property taxes, Trent has cut those taxes and saved over $10 million. He’s a proven leader and fiscal conservative. He has been consistently pro-liberty during the COVID lockdowns, has protected the unborn, and pushed back on “woke” policies like ESG and filth in schools. He is a full-time entrepreneur and business owner with more than 20 years of experience managing successful Fortune 500 companies to small- and medium-sized enterprises. Most recently, Trent served on the board of directors of a company that he helped take public on the NASDAQ in 2022. Trent was raised in a traditional Utah in a family with nine siblings. He went to elementary school in Orem, high school in South Jordan, the University of Utah, and BYU, where he earned his MBA. He served a mission for his church in Tahiti. Trent and his wife, Alisha, have been married since 2007. They have two kids and two dogs. "
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 (Republican Party)
Raymond Pelletti
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"United States Air Force, supply Sergent section lead. Maintained the mission to supply essential aircraft maintenance crews with parts and equipment to keep F-106's and C-141's alert and mission readiness. Real Estate Broker and Certified Residential Appraiser for 30 plus years. Pre-license Real Ins ...expand full answer."
"United States Air Force, supply Sergent section lead. Maintained the mission to supply essential aircraft maintenance crews with parts and equipment to keep F-106's and C-141's alert and mission readiness. Real Estate Broker and Certified Residential Appraiser for 30 plus years. Pre-license Real Instructor and other real estate courses. Managing broker for real estate company."
2024 Candidate for Bell Gardens City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
Jorgel Chavez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello, I am Jorgel Chavez, a dedicated public servant running for re-election to the Bell Gardens City Council. Raised in Bell Gardens, I’ve always been passionate about improving the lives of those in my community. My campaign is focused on issues that matter most to our residents, like affordable ...expand full answer."
"Hello, I am Jorgel Chavez, a dedicated public servant running for re-election to the Bell Gardens City Council. Raised in Bell Gardens, I’ve always been passionate about improving the lives of those in my community. My campaign is focused on issues that matter most to our residents, like affordable housing, public safety, job growth, and expanding access to technology. I’m committed to strengthening rent stabilization policies, increasing senior programs, and providing more resources for homelessness services. I earned both my Master’s in Public Administration and Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Southern California, with a minor in Communications Policy and Law. This academic background has given me a deep understanding of how to shape policies that can positively impact our city. I’ve been honored to serve on the city council and want to continue working on behalf of Bell Gardens to make it a more inclusive, thriving community. In addition to my work on the council, I’m a proud union member and steward with CWA Local 36047, advocating for workers’ rights and fair wages. This role has strengthened my commitment to social justice and helping working families in our city. As I seek re-election, my priority is to keep pushing for positive changes that benefit all residents, ensuring Bell Gardens remains a place where everyone can succeed."
2024 Candidate for Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Family Division Department N (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Paul M. Gaudet
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 58 year old, proud father of three adult children. I have been licensed to practice law in Clark County, Nevada since 1992. The entirety of my 32 years of practice has been spent in Clark County. I was to the bench by Governor Joe Lombardo in March, 2023, taking the bench officially on Mar ...expand full answer."
"I am a 58 year old, proud father of three adult children. I have been licensed to practice law in Clark County, Nevada since 1992. The entirety of my 32 years of practice has been spent in Clark County. I was to the bench by Governor Joe Lombardo in March, 2023, taking the bench officially on March 27th. I was a sole appointed practitioner in Las Vegas my entire career, with my practice focusing on Family Law, personal injury, commercial, and criminal/juvenile cases. All my work was litigation based, which meant I spent much time in the Courtroom. My experience gained through my practice and personal life provide me with a solid foundation to serve as your Family Court Judge."
2024 Candidate for Governor of North Carolina (Green Party)
Wayne Turner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 69 year old, retired former engineer and plant manager, residing in Pittsboro, NC. I have been involved in third party independent politics as a Green for the last two decades. "
"I am a 69 year old, retired former engineer and plant manager, residing in Pittsboro, NC. I have been involved in third party independent politics as a Green for the last two decades. "
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55
Katrina Sexton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a married 43-year-old mother of two sons. I am a native of Washington County and resident of Mercer County where I have lived most of my life. Over the years, I have worked as a farmhand, social services worker, hospital associate, retail work, manufacturing/factory line, and higher education a ...expand full answer."
"I am a married 43-year-old mother of two sons. I am a native of Washington County and resident of Mercer County where I have lived most of my life. Over the years, I have worked as a farmhand, social services worker, hospital associate, retail work, manufacturing/factory line, and higher education administration. As a member of the community, I have served as a volunteer on various boards as well as an elected official on the local city council in Burgin, KY. I have experience working with budgets, policies, and local/state laws within the municipal system and a local school district. I hope to bring the people's voice back to the legislature through the district's house seat to serve the people of Washington, Mercer, and (southern) Jessamine Counties."
2024 Candidate for San Diego City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Kate Callen
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a second-generation District 3 community activist, following in my mother's footsteps as a member of the North Park Planning Committee. Over the years, I have teamed up with neighborhood activists across D3, so I know every corner of this district. I was a co-founder of the SoNo Neighborhood Al ...expand full answer."
"I am a second-generation District 3 community activist, following in my mother's footsteps as a member of the North Park Planning Committee. Over the years, I have teamed up with neighborhood activists across D3, so I know every corner of this district. I was a co-founder of the SoNo Neighborhood Alliance, a 501c3 that kept residents and small businesses informed about city planning policies. My career as a professional writer included positions as a journalist (United Press International SD Bureau Chief), an executive speechwriter (University of California President), and a philanthropy writer in the fields of biomedical research and conflict resolution. Journalism taught me how to speak truth to power. Speechwriting showed me how to connect with audiences. And philanthropy writing gave me the skills to persuade donors that the ventures they supported would generate a strong return on investment. If elected, I would focus on building public-private alliances that would benefit my district, with an emphasis on helping D3 small businesses and non-profits apply successfully for grant funding. "
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 2 (No Party Affiliation)
Kim Kline
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an independent candidate seeking common sense solutions to the real issues facing Floridians today; no drama, no performances. State politics have become a battleground for hot-button national party issues that have little to do with the serious and unique problems facing Floridians today. Wit ...expand full answer."
"I am an independent candidate seeking common sense solutions to the real issues facing Floridians today; no drama, no performances. State politics have become a battleground for hot-button national party issues that have little to do with the serious and unique problems facing Floridians today. With more Americans identifying as independents, and nearly 4 million NPA/independent registered voters is Florida, the time is ripe for a change. Our district is best served by an independent representative who will focus on the greatest good for the greatest number of voters. Unencumbered by party loyalty, I will work towards the best solutions possible, regardless of which side of the aisle they originate. Just a handful of independent representatives could form a powerful coalition preventing the most extreme bills from becoming laws. Florida is facing several crisis, largely because one party rule in our state has lead to a lack of accountability and poor management. Our property insurance crisis is driving up the cost of housing, and places Florida's real estate market in jeopardy. A teacher shortage and increased use of private school vouchers is impacting the nearly 3 millions public school students in our state. Additionally, Florida's prisons are in need of approximately $16 billion in deferred maintenance, with staff shortages so severe that 30% of National Guard members serving in Florida are working in our prisons. We need more accountability in Tallahassee."
2024 Candidate for Lexington City Council District 2 (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Shayla Lynch
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am currently YOUR ACTIVE 2nd district council woman! I have served in the nonprofit sector for a number of years, holding a variety of roles throughout her career. Committed to positive change in our world and the 2nd District of Lexington, KY, I have set my standards high, and will not stop figh ...expand full answer."
"I am currently YOUR ACTIVE 2nd district council woman! I have served in the nonprofit sector for a number of years, holding a variety of roles throughout her career. Committed to positive change in our world and the 2nd District of Lexington, KY, I have set my standards high, and will not stop fighting until equity for all is reached. "For over nineteen years, I’ve passionately worked to build a stronger community through public service and advocacy. I’m running for RE-ELECTION to the city council to continue that work with you. Let’s Thrive Together!!!""
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 10 (Independent)
Jeremy Schroppel
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am the everyday man and I believe the current group of legislators in Austin do not listen to us. I believe they do not serve the best interests of their constituents."
"I am the everyday man and I believe the current group of legislators in Austin do not listen to us. I believe they do not serve the best interests of their constituents."
2024 Candidate for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors District 1 (Lost in Primary)
Marcus Hernandez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am working-class, dedicated family man, committed to improving our community through direct action. I am a 17-year volunteer of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, I have served on the Snowline JUSD School Board since 2018 and as the President of the Board for the last 3 years. My wife ...expand full answer."
"I am working-class, dedicated family man, committed to improving our community through direct action. I am a 17-year volunteer of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, I have served on the Snowline JUSD School Board since 2018 and as the President of the Board for the last 3 years. My wife and I moved to Victorville in 2004 to start our family. We have two children in school presently and know that direct action on our part will provide great outcomes for not just our children, but all involved."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 (American Congress Party) (Withdrawn)
Clayton Cuteri
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I use to write software for state-of-the-art military drones as a software engineer. After realizing I was contributing to more destruction than construction, I quit my job without a plan to travel the world and start a podcast. That journey has led me to now running to make America and the world a ...expand full answer."
"I use to write software for state-of-the-art military drones as a software engineer. After realizing I was contributing to more destruction than construction, I quit my job without a plan to travel the world and start a podcast. That journey has led me to now running to make America and the world a better place for our kids."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 2 (Green Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Call
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a lifelong progressive activist on issues of war and peace, the environment, healthcare, education, and labor solidarity. I'm a former math educator with 18 years experience teaching in public high schools. I've been involved in activism and electoral politics since 1989. I have been a strong su ...expand full answer."
"I'm a lifelong progressive activist on issues of war and peace, the environment, healthcare, education, and labor solidarity. I'm a former math educator with 18 years experience teaching in public high schools. I've been involved in activism and electoral politics since 1989. I have been a strong supporter of progressive presidential candidates like Dennis Kucinich and in particular Bernie Sanders, as well as local and state candidates who support truly progressive policy. I ran for this seat in 2020 and 2022 as a Democrat, both times coming 3rd, but with over 30k votes both times. I have chosen to leave the Democratic Party as neither corporate owned party is serving the American people at this point and the economy and environment are in catastrophic chaos. A fierce and unwavering progressive voice is needed. Think of an American Clare Daly. In my personal life, I'm married, have 2 kids, one a HS Senior and one in College. I play the bass guitar and sing in a rock band, and I'm a homebrewer."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 87 (Libertarian Party)
Rich McClain
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I've been married for 31 years. Have four children, all four are Big Red grads. Two have graduated from the University of Michigan. I am a transplant to Muskegon from Westfield, Ma. The only thing I miss from there is the pizza. I love being a Michigander, we have it so good here in Muskegon. My ...expand full answer."
"I've been married for 31 years. Have four children, all four are Big Red grads. Two have graduated from the University of Michigan. I am a transplant to Muskegon from Westfield, Ma. The only thing I miss from there is the pizza. I love being a Michigander, we have it so good here in Muskegon. My education is 900 hours of training at a vocational college with a 600hr/300hr split between Electronics Technician/ Computer Technician. I am a veteran of the US Navy. (Short timer, and it was a loooong time ago) I am kind of retired, which means my wife owns her own business and puts me to work. (I don't mind). I am, however, looking forward to being more active in and for the community."
2024 Candidate for President of the United States (Independent)
Phillip Drake
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Phillip Drake is a dedicated advocate for change, a former Independent Contractor for the federal government, and a 2024 US presidential candidate. Born on August 24, 1983, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Phillip's journey into politics is fueled by a passion for reform and amplifying the voices of ...expand full answer."
"Phillip Drake is a dedicated advocate for change, a former Independent Contractor for the federal government, and a 2024 US presidential candidate. Born on August 24, 1983, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Phillip's journey into politics is fueled by a passion for reform and amplifying the voices of everyday Americans. With a background as an independent contractor, Phillip gained insights into the inner workings of politics and corruption during both the Obama and Trump administrations. His principled resignation in 2021 showcased his unwavering dedication to his values. Phillip's entry into politics arises from his commitment to address vital issues such as education, prison reform, responsible gun ownership, climate change, child exploitation, and homelessness and poverty. He challenges the divisive two-party paradigm and envisions a more transparent, accountable, and united America. His campaign, grounded in unwavering integrity and community responsibility, focuses on key aspects such as transparency, balanced budgeting, and the restoration of Constitutional Rights. Phillip Drake is on a mission to create positive change, empowering the people, and bringing about a brighter future for the United States."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Gilbert (Nonpartisan)
Scott Anderson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Scott Anderson is currently serving as the Vice Mayor of Gilbert. He has served on the Council for over 7 years in various capacities, including Councilmember, Vice Mayor and Mayor. Prior to serving on the Council, Scott was recruited in 1988 to be the Planning Director of Gilbert. He moved his ...expand full answer."
"Scott Anderson is currently serving as the Vice Mayor of Gilbert. He has served on the Council for over 7 years in various capacities, including Councilmember, Vice Mayor and Mayor. Prior to serving on the Council, Scott was recruited in 1988 to be the Planning Director of Gilbert. He moved his family from Colorado to Arizona where Scott and his wife EJ raised their 5 children. As Planning Director, he supervised the creation of 2 General Plans for Gilbert, a Specific Area Plan for south Gilbert, and wrote the Town's first Redevelopment Plan for the Heritage District. In 2000, Scott changed assignments as he created and managed the Riparian Preserves, a water recharge project designed to conserve water and establish riparian habitat. The sites have been successful in recharging water back into our aquifer while also attracting many species of wildlife associated with riparian areas."
2024 Candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 29 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Phil Bruce
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Thank you for the chance to introduce myself. Originally from Togo, West Africa, I've called Nebraska home for 20 years, dedicating the last 8 to Lincoln where I'm raising my family. My journey from Togo to Lincoln has shaped my commitment to public service, driving me to volunteer extensively withi ...expand full answer."
"Thank you for the chance to introduce myself. Originally from Togo, West Africa, I've called Nebraska home for 20 years, dedicating the last 8 to Lincoln where I'm raising my family. My journey from Togo to Lincoln has shaped my commitment to public service, driving me to volunteer extensively within our community. This experience has deepened my understanding of our district’s diverse needs and aspirations. My passion lies in fostering environmental sustainability, public health, and equitable economic development. I believe in proactive, inclusive policymaking that improves everyone's well-being. Despite being new to public office, my active engagement in community projects has equipped me with the skills to analyze complex issues, collaborate effectively, and advocate for transparent, evidence-based policies. I am committed to governance that listens, community engagement that empowers, and forward-thinking policies. Having rooted my life in District 29, I am dedicated to our collective prosperity and envisioning a future that reflects our shared values. Thank you for your interest. I’m eager to contribute to District 29’s growth and work towards a future we all believe in."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 21 (Democratic Party)
Robin Fuxa
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"After more than twenty years as an educator, first in public schools and then in teacher preparation, I’m running for OK Senate District 21 to defend and support the public schools that are vital to meeting our children’s needs and nurturing their long-term potential. I will champion: Education ...expand full answer."
"After more than twenty years as an educator, first in public schools and then in teacher preparation, I’m running for OK Senate District 21 to defend and support the public schools that are vital to meeting our children’s needs and nurturing their long-term potential. I will champion: Education Health Care Employment Opportunities"
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Edward Ritter
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a Professional Engineer, I have had over 40 years’ experience in meeting schedules, balancing budgets and managing employees and contractors to deliver results. I am fiscally conservative and socially progressive. I am entering politics because the far left and the far right often do not represen ...expand full answer."
"As a Professional Engineer, I have had over 40 years’ experience in meeting schedules, balancing budgets and managing employees and contractors to deliver results. I am fiscally conservative and socially progressive. I am entering politics because the far left and the far right often do not represent the issues most important to the majority of the York County electorate. I believe in hard work, good schools, quality medical care, and a healthy environment. I believe that American democracy is the best system of government in the world today - the system we need to defend and pass down to our children and grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 77 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Henny Kupferstein
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a candidate for State Assembly, my aim is to integrate neurodiversity into legislation. With a background as a published author and scientist, I possess the expertise to meticulously research proposed laws, differentiating between evidence-based data and unfounded opposition. Having authored and ...expand full answer."
"As a candidate for State Assembly, my aim is to integrate neurodiversity into legislation. With a background as a published author and scientist, I possess the expertise to meticulously research proposed laws, differentiating between evidence-based data and unfounded opposition. Having authored and successfully passed five bills in New York, I am poised to bring effective change to San Diego's legislative landscape. As an autistic autism researcher, I advocate for the voiceless and marginalized, particularly those overlooked by inadequate budget allocations and program designs. Unlike many candidates who come from business backgrounds, my focus lies in enacting meaningful legislative changes, informed by policy analysis and consumer research. I offer Assembly District #77 a unique perspective and a proven track record of implementing impactful reforms. It is with this dedication and experience that I seek to represent our community in the State Assembly. "
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 65 (Democratic Party)
Ashley Brundage
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Ashley T Brundage is a distinguished community leader, award-winning author, professional development and leadership educator. Having navigated personal challenges such as discrimination and homelessness, she began her career as a part-time bank teller and rapidly ascended to the role of National Vi ...expand full answer."
"Ashley T Brundage is a distinguished community leader, award-winning author, professional development and leadership educator. Having navigated personal challenges such as discrimination and homelessness, she began her career as a part-time bank teller and rapidly ascended to the role of National Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at PNC Bank within just five years. Her extraordinary rise is detailed in her award-winning book and online course, "Empowering Differences," which outlines her method for leveraging diversity as a pathway to empowerment. Ashley's extensive background also includes significant contributions to advocacy and community engagement. She has served as a consultant to the White House and received accolades from the Governor DeSantis of Florida, reflecting her broad influence on policy and social issues. As the founder and president of Empowering Differences, Ashley has devoted herself to promoting inclusive professional environments through meticulously designed development sessions, which aim to enhance the representation and success of diverse employee groups. Throughout her journey, Ashley has been a prominent voice for her community. Her work includes volunteer leadership roles with several organizations, including the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Equality Florida, and the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. She also held a national board position with GLAAD, helping to steer media advocacy to accelerate acceptance for LGBTQ people."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Brandon Long
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Brandon Long, a devoted Kentuckian with roots from Harlan County and a commitment to community service, has launched his campaign for Kentucky State Representative in House District 68. His "Kids First" platform addresses vital issues affecting Kentucky's youth, stemming from his diverse roles as a ...expand full answer."
"Brandon Long, a devoted Kentuckian with roots from Harlan County and a commitment to community service, has launched his campaign for Kentucky State Representative in House District 68. His "Kids First" platform addresses vital issues affecting Kentucky's youth, stemming from his diverse roles as a teacher, minister, and dedicated father. Brandon's upbringing in central Kentucky and educational pursuits in Louisville led him to Ft. Thomas, where he found resonance with Campbell County's qualities. As an ordained minister and Director of Education at Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington, his faith drives his dedication to loving God and neighbor. Engaged in public service as a 2nd grade teacher, active volunteer in the Elks, Kiwannis, Boy Scout Leader and Soccer coach, Brandon stands as a staunch advocate for Kentucky's children, reflecting his prioritization of real-life issues over politics. His candidacy signifies a dedicated and empathetic voice poised to address the district's challenges and advance the well-being of its residents."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 18 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Robin
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"From 2014 to 2023, I lived in Atlanta, GA, working as a Data Analyst. After the normalization of remote work, I left the big city to move to Wamego, near my sister in St. George. The town quickly became my beloved new home. I volunteer at the Wamego Fire Department and the Columbian Theater, beca ...expand full answer."
"From 2014 to 2023, I lived in Atlanta, GA, working as a Data Analyst. After the normalization of remote work, I left the big city to move to Wamego, near my sister in St. George. The town quickly became my beloved new home. I volunteer at the Wamego Fire Department and the Columbian Theater, became a board member of the Manhattan Jewish Congregation, and perform priceless uncle duties."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 72 (Democratic Party)
Lesa Miller
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello! I'm Lesa—pronounced just like Lisa. I was raised by two school teachers who deeply valued education and moved to the district where they taught to give my sister and me the best opportunities. Growing up in a modest two-bedroom home, I witnessed my parents’ struggles firsthand. Like any paren ...expand full answer."
"Hello! I'm Lesa—pronounced just like Lisa. I was raised by two school teachers who deeply valued education and moved to the district where they taught to give my sister and me the best opportunities. Growing up in a modest two-bedroom home, I witnessed my parents’ struggles firsthand. Like any parent, I want to give my children a better life than I had. I've proudly called Florida home for over 30 years. I graduated from college and law school here, met my wonderful husband Trent here, and we have raised our four amazing kids here - Grace, Hope, Faith, and Chance. We've started businesses and watched our children thrive in Florida’s public schools and universities. Today, Florida is at a crossroads, and we, the people, have a choice to make. It's not just about who will represent us in Tallahassee, though that’s incredibly important. We must also decide whether we can come together as a community to care for our fellow Floridians the way we want them to care for us. The integrity of our representatives should match the integrity we hold for ourselves. This election isn’t just about politics; it’s about what we’ll accept and what we expect from our leaders. We need real representation in Tallahassee, and I’m here to bring that change. I’m humbly asking for your vote because I’m listening, and I’m ready to fight for all Floridians."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 28 (Democratic Party)
James Dallas
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a Tennessee native who returned to the Volunteer State in 2018 to be closer to friends and family. I have lived in Columbia for almost six years. I am an IT professional and a non-practicing attorney. I earned a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 and a law deg ...expand full answer."
"I am a Tennessee native who returned to the Volunteer State in 2018 to be closer to friends and family. I have lived in Columbia for almost six years. I am an IT professional and a non-practicing attorney. I earned a B.A. in Government from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003 and a law degree from the University of Houston in 2007. I was previously a write-in candidate for Maury County Commission in 2022 and a candidate for city council in Galveston, Texas in 2010. I am a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Spring Hill and church volunteer. I have been the Chair of the Maury County Democratic Party since 2021. I am a progressive activist and have been active in Democratic Party politics and social justice work since 2001."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 10 (Democratic Party)
Dan McGregor
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am inspired to seek political office to help voters of all stripes get reconnected to the real power they still have - the power to hold the system accountable. The system includes the political structure and the economic structure. For example, I would like to talk about why a livable (minimum) ...expand full answer."
"I am inspired to seek political office to help voters of all stripes get reconnected to the real power they still have - the power to hold the system accountable. The system includes the political structure and the economic structure. For example, I would like to talk about why a livable (minimum) wage does not jeopardize small business owners, but rather lifts everyone up. I would like to talk about how gerrymandering hurts even those voters who affiliate with the majority party in their districts because it corrupts the ability of those voters to hold their politicians accountable."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 3 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
RockAthena Brittain
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am the non traditional candidate running because the time is too short to take a chance any longer. We must stop MAGA and PROJECT 2025 from destroying our Democracy. There is so much more, including, but not limited to stopping Private Equity Institutional Investors (Hedge Funds) (Billionaires) fr ...expand full answer."
"I am the non traditional candidate running because the time is too short to take a chance any longer. We must stop MAGA and PROJECT 2025 from destroying our Democracy. There is so much more, including, but not limited to stopping Private Equity Institutional Investors (Hedge Funds) (Billionaires) from buying and taking away all our homes. We must return these homes to people to live in once again as owners, not renters for corporations. We must stop the Insurance Industry from using every loophole created by them to steal more and more money from customers for no legitimate reasons. The same goes for the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Industry. We need to dismantle and reimagine a fair and equitable Credit Rating system that works to benefit all Americans. We must end discriminatory Lending Restrictions & Practices. We must establish and protect all marginalized citizens from all forms of discrimination. I am a proud and Out Transgender American, but I stand with all who are oppressed and need human dignity and representation. I am a proud handgun owner and 2nd Amendment advocate, but I understand and agree that assault weapons are unnecessary for civilian use. We need meaningful and comprehensive Gun Reform Legislation NOW. We need to stop corporate GREED they call “INFLATION”. We need to address and react to Climate Change before it ends all of us, Republicans included. Billionaires hate Democracy and benefit if an Authoritarian is elected. Don’t ever think otherwise."
2024 Candidate for Robinson Township Board of Trustees At-large (Democratic Party)
Jane Longstreet
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have served as the Deputy Clerk for Robinson Township since 2022 and now am running for one of two Trustee positions. I love living in Robinson Township and want to be involved at the governing and policy-making levels in order to provide excellent services and supports to our citizens and busines ...expand full answer."
"I have served as the Deputy Clerk for Robinson Township since 2022 and now am running for one of two Trustee positions. I love living in Robinson Township and want to be involved at the governing and policy-making levels in order to provide excellent services and supports to our citizens and businesses. Prior to my appointment as deputy clerk, I worked as a clinical social worker for Community Mental Health of Ottawa County. After my retirement, I began volunteering for the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Department. In 2020 I was appointed to the Parks & Rec Commission and currently serve as vice-president. Robinson Township is home to beautiful local, county, and state parks has abundant natural resources and beauty. Residents value the rural character of the township, and it is one of the things that drew us to this area. As Deputy Clerk I have had extensive experience in conducting elections, managing accounts payable and payroll, and assisting the Clerk with other tasks. My education and experience as a mental health professional has taught me to really LISTEN to people, which I feel is an important skill for public servants."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Sullivan 4 (Democratic Party)
Claudia Istel
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was raised to honor honesty, education, hard work, and service. Since middle school I have I wanted to teach in a rural area and make the world a better place. I tutored during high school, worked with Upward Bound, was a residential counselor in a group home for teens placed by the state, and t ...expand full answer."
"I was raised to honor honesty, education, hard work, and service. Since middle school I have I wanted to teach in a rural area and make the world a better place. I tutored during high school, worked with Upward Bound, was a residential counselor in a group home for teens placed by the state, and taught high school for over thirty-five years. Now I’m an adjunct at River Valley Community College. I continue to respect my students, their families, and communities and am familiar with their aspirations and struggles. My husband and I have lived in Acworth for 43 years and raised our family here. I taught at Fall Mountain Regional High School for 30 years. I’m familiar with much of this district. Working; worshiping; serving on town committees – Conservation Commission, Budget Committee, and Cemetery Trustee; volunteering in our church, our community run Village Store, the Fall Mountain Food Shelf, and 4-H – I’ve served our community and worked with people with diverse ideas and backgrounds. I respect them and have the ability to work together, bridging differing opinions. Advocating for social justice and economic opportunities, for protecting our natural resources and environment, for affordable quality public education has led me to seek to represent our towns in the NH House."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary) (Withdrawn)
Blessing Oluwadare
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Blessing T Oluwadare from Edgewood Maryland United State Of American I moved in to this country in the year 2013, as a permanent resident now a Bonfield citizen of America, am married with 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy and they all citizens of this country, I graduated from Strayer University ...expand full answer."
"My name is Blessing T Oluwadare from Edgewood Maryland United State Of American I moved in to this country in the year 2013, as a permanent resident now a Bonfield citizen of America, am married with 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy and they all citizens of this country, I graduated from Strayer University earn my Bachelor's degree major in Business Administration and also have my Master's degree from Strayer University major in Information security and assurance, am currently working for state motor vehicle Administration ( MVA). Am contesting for this post because I need to protect my country, support my country, supporting the constitution, declaration of war, invest, also Participate in meetings and debates over the creation or amendment of bills and laws on the floor of the Congress, Vote for or against motions, legislation and political measures from the legislature, executive branch or corporate bodies and lobby groups, Screen appointees of the executive branch, including secretaries of departments, heads of agencies and nominees to the Supreme Court, Oversee the formulation, ratification and implementation of transnational legislative projects such as bilateral and multilateral, agreements, treaties and economic agreements, Serve on legislative committees, such as the Select Committee on Intelligence"
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Emily Kinkead
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Representative Emily Kinkead has served the 20th District since she was elected in 2020. As a freshman legislator, she was assigned to serve on the House Appropriations, Judiciary, Human Services, and Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committees. Kinkead now serves as Secretary of both Human Services and ...expand full answer."
"Representative Emily Kinkead has served the 20th District since she was elected in 2020. As a freshman legislator, she was assigned to serve on the House Appropriations, Judiciary, Human Services, and Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committees. Kinkead now serves as Secretary of both Human Services and Agriculture Committees. Additionally, she serves as Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime & Corrections and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy. She is the House Chair of the Legislative Hunger Caucus and on the Leadership Team of the Progressive Caucus. While in office, Kinkead has vocally championed the policies that help working families and raise up communities – criminal justice reform, affordable housing, livable wages, worker protections, healthcare, addressing systemic racism, LGBTQIA+ equality, reproductive justice, adequately funding education, and more. She’s also focused on local issues like addressing blight and landslides. A native Northsider, Emily lives in Brighton Heights with her cats and dog."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 7A (Democratic Party)
Vickie Nostrant
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"• Vickie, residing in Lewiston since 2018, and her husband, Larry, have been married since 1973. She is grandmother to two adult grandchildren • She is a veteran of the US Army Nurse corps • 50 plus years nursing experience in the hospital and clinic setting • General practice, Labor and Deliver ...expand full answer."
"• Vickie, residing in Lewiston since 2018, and her husband, Larry, have been married since 1973. She is grandmother to two adult grandchildren • She is a veteran of the US Army Nurse corps • 50 plus years nursing experience in the hospital and clinic setting • General practice, Labor and Delivery, Home Health • Director of Nursing—12 years in a rural hospital • Public facility budgeting up to 13 million dollars • She is an active community volunteer, currently giving time to Reclaim Idaho, Idaho Medical Reserve Corps, American Red Cross Disaster Relief, and the Elk River Ambulance service where she is an Advanced EMT • Seasonal volunteer for Idaho Parks and Recreation"
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 35-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Eric Onisko
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As the Mayor of the City of Shelton, I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the 35th Representative Position Two. It's time for a fresh perspective and proactive leadership to address the pressing issues facing our community and state. There has to be a better way to make progress than engagi ...expand full answer."
"As the Mayor of the City of Shelton, I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the 35th Representative Position Two. It's time for a fresh perspective and proactive leadership to address the pressing issues facing our community and state. There has to be a better way to make progress than engaging in endless blame games. Let's come together, set aside differences, and focus on collaborative solutions to tackle the serious challenges of mental illness, homelessness, crime, and affordable housing. The increasing regulations and costs for building housing are hindering our progress and causing us to miss out on opportunities for better living conditions. It's time for change. Join me in this journey towards a more united and effective approach to governance. Together, we can work towards a brighter future for all residents of State if Washington. Let's prioritize progress over politics and make a real difference."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 46 (Republican Party)
Charles Barton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born in Mobile Alabama"
"Born in Mobile Alabama"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 29 (Republican Party)
Christian Garcia
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Christian V. Garcia "CVG" was born in Houston, Texas. Christian is a proud American with a Mexican heritage. His policy is influenced by classical American constitutionalism. A strong supporter of safe and secure borders, immigration reform, and trade policy that puts America and its people first. ...expand full answer."
"Christian V. Garcia "CVG" was born in Houston, Texas. Christian is a proud American with a Mexican heritage. His policy is influenced by classical American constitutionalism. A strong supporter of safe and secure borders, immigration reform, and trade policy that puts America and its people first. Garcia graduated from Lone Star College - North Harris. He has years of experience serving his community as a volunteer. His volunteer work includes after-school youth programs, Christian ministries, and tax preparation services. "
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 14 (Republican Party)
Pam Brown
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Economist & Trump Conservative"
"Economist & Trump Conservative"
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 7 (Republican Party)
Walter Blackman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Embark on an exhilarating journey through the extraordinary life of Walter "Walt" Blackman, a dynamic force of change and unwavering dedication! Walt's odyssey began with 21 years of unparalleled service in the U.S. Army, where he fearlessly ventured into the heart of conflict in Iraq and Afghan ...expand full answer."
"Embark on an exhilarating journey through the extraordinary life of Walter "Walt" Blackman, a dynamic force of change and unwavering dedication! Walt's odyssey began with 21 years of unparalleled service in the U.S. Army, where he fearlessly ventured into the heart of conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the prestigious Bronze Star. His military tenure laid the bedrock for his impassioned advocacy for veterans' rights and a commitment to serving others. In a historic turn of events, Walt shattered barriers in 2018, becoming Arizona's trailblazing first African American Republican elected to state office. His tenure in the Arizona House of Representatives ignited a blaze of transformation across the state. Re-elected in 2020, Walt's leadership as Chair of the Arizona Judiciary Committee from 2021 to 2023 heralded an era of unparalleled legislative success, boasting a monumental 90% success rate and catalyzing an astonishing $2.7 billion surge in revenue for Arizona's prosperity. During his tenure, Walt orchestrated a symphony of achievements, generating $2.7 billion in new revenue, nurturing the birth of 480 new jobs, and spearheading critical initiatives such as the Arizona Drought Contingency Plan and the visionary Arizona Teachers Academy. Under his stewardship, Arizona experienced unprecedented economic growth, propelling the state to new heights of prosperity."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 15 (Republican Party)
Christopher A. Freeman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am 46 years old, and I live in Reidsville, NC. I am currently serving in my third term as a district court judge for Rockingham and Caswell County (District 17A). It has been an honor to serve the people of Rockingham and Caswell Counties, and I look forward to bringing my conservative judicial ...expand full answer."
"I am 46 years old, and I live in Reidsville, NC. I am currently serving in my third term as a district court judge for Rockingham and Caswell County (District 17A). It has been an honor to serve the people of Rockingham and Caswell Counties, and I look forward to bringing my conservative judicial philosophy to the appellate court. Prior to being elected to the district court bench, I served as an assistant district attorney for eight years in Rockingham County, NC. I joined the United States Air Force in 2013 and I currently serve as a Captain in the JAG core reserves. I attend Osborne Baptist Church in Eden, NC. I am a member of the Eden Kiwanis. I serve as a board member for the Betsy Jeff-Penn 4H Center, the Monroeton Volunteer Fire Department, the National Wild Turkey Federation Sauratown Chapter, and the United Way of Rockingham County. I was born and raised in North Carolina. I attended high school in Asheboro, NC as a Blue Comet. After graduation I attended High Point University and received a BS in Business Administration. I attended law school at Regent University whose motto is Christian leadership to change the world. I consider it an honor to serve my county and my country – I have been blessed to have been in a position of service for seventeen years. I look forward to serving all the citizens of North Carolina as a Court of Appeals judge."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Corrine Rios
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a currently a stay at home homeschooling mom. I've been home for 26 years. My husband and I have been together for 37 years. We have five children and seven grandchildren. I have a Bachelor and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education and I taught in the public schools for five years. I am a ...expand full answer."
"I am a currently a stay at home homeschooling mom. I've been home for 26 years. My husband and I have been together for 37 years. We have five children and seven grandchildren. I have a Bachelor and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education and I taught in the public schools for five years. I am a small business owner, a ministry leader, and a local Christian author. I oversee a ministry that teaches about Spiritual Warfare. I've been leading this ministry since 2016. I am a wife of a military vet and mom of a wounded warrior. I love God, my family, and my country."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Virginia (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Brad Pollack
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a member of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors. I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. When I ran for the Republican nomination for Virginia Senate District 1, I had the endorsements of Mike Lindell and Dog the Bounty Hunter. I am one of the only at ...expand full answer."
"I am a member of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors. I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. When I ran for the Republican nomination for Virginia Senate District 1, I had the endorsements of Mike Lindell and Dog the Bounty Hunter. I am one of the only attorneys in Virginia fighting on behalf of the names of Patrick Henry Community College, Stonewall Jackson High School, and Ashby Lee Elementary School. I have been vilified for introducing resolutions in support of marriage and in support of a local militia. I am the only candidate calling for the repeal of the 1870 amendment to the Constitution of Virginia mandating public schools. I represent Tara Rodas, the whistleblower calling out the Biden Administration for placing immigrant children with known sex traffickers. In the early 2000's, I fought corruption surrounding the Page County Landfill arranged by Governor Mark Warner."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 10A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rachel Hazelip
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am born-again Christian, conservative, liberty-lover, and proud Idahoan. I hold undergraduate degrees in criminal justice, political science, international studies, and history; and a graduate degree in public policy: international affairs. I currently serve as an officer in the Idaho Republican P ...expand full answer."
"I am born-again Christian, conservative, liberty-lover, and proud Idahoan. I hold undergraduate degrees in criminal justice, political science, international studies, and history; and a graduate degree in public policy: international affairs. I currently serve as an officer in the Idaho Republican Party and have worked as an educator and policy researcher since graduating university. I am passionate about preserving Idaho's sovereignty, utilizing its resources wisely, and protecting the freedom it has always afforded its citizens."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 112 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Chad Carnahan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am not a politician. I am a small businessman. I have managed my current company, AfterMark LLC, since 2004. I am running for office because the Texas House has increasingly distanced itself from the citizens it represents. It is now controlled by large donors and powerful political action ...expand full answer."
"I am not a politician. I am a small businessman. I have managed my current company, AfterMark LLC, since 2004. I am running for office because the Texas House has increasingly distanced itself from the citizens it represents. It is now controlled by large donors and powerful political action committees. I want to restore a citizen legislature. I have lived in Richardson since 1990. I am extremely proud of my son and my daughter, and I receive great joy from my two granddaughters. I am libertarian as much as Republican. I am interested in solutions, and I have limited patience for political maneuvering that delays solutions."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Natalie Zeleznikar
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have been married for 32 years, raised two sons, gained a daughter in law and await our first grandchild due election day. I retired after 30 years as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator serving in Northern MN. I grew up in St Francis, MN on our family farm, and was blessed with a large extended ...expand full answer."
"I have been married for 32 years, raised two sons, gained a daughter in law and await our first grandchild due election day. I retired after 30 years as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator serving in Northern MN. I grew up in St Francis, MN on our family farm, and was blessed with a large extended family. My health occupations class in high school was instrumental in directing me on a pathway as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This training came in handy during the pandemic, as I worked side by side with all caregivers sleeping at the site to ensure care on various shifts during these challenging times for 2 years. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 9 years ago, and nearly died from sepsis complications related to surgery. I was blessed to have the support of my husband, family, and friends and realized the emotional devastation of those who did not have this during the pandemic. With a 40% increase in mental health following the pandemic, I realized the loneliness and isolation many felt in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted livings, and disability homes. I worked to ensure every person has a minimum of one person with them, even if a mask is required in a state of emergency, because we are better when we are together. I am deeply committed to the community and have volunteered for my lifetime at church, youth activities, Rotary, and numerous fundraisers for those in need. I am committed to ensure our schools have pathways for trade opportunities, and I did just that."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 1 (Republican Party)
Jeb Brewer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have over 30 years working in operations and construction with a continual emphasis on cost accountability, improving efficiency, and holding people accountable. I’ve made a career of seeking out, listening, and working with people who have dissenting views to find the right solution to problems, ...expand full answer."
"I have over 30 years working in operations and construction with a continual emphasis on cost accountability, improving efficiency, and holding people accountable. I’ve made a career of seeking out, listening, and working with people who have dissenting views to find the right solution to problems, this experience is what our nation needs. I understand that the sole job of a US Representative is to listen to their constituents and to support legislation that betters their lives and our country. Unfortunately career politicians forget this which is why we need representation with fresh ideas and why I support term limits and additional transparency of those who are elected. It is time to end politics as usual and stop electing the same people who make promises of change, but in reality have become the problem. I’m not complacent with broken, I expect results for your tax money, I expect better than what we currently have. If something is ineffective, fix it, replace it, get rid of it, don’t accept it. While I am the only candidate endorsed by the Washington State Republican Party, I am defined by my personal values. I will represent you, work to make your life better and build a brighter tomorrow."
2024 Candidate for Guilford County Board of Commissioners District 6 (Republican Party)
Maritza Gomez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Maritza Gomez. I'm a first-generation Cuban American born In Miami, FL to Cuban exiles who fled Fidel Castro's murderous communist regime. I grew up in the 70's in a home/community of Cuban exiles where stories of Cuba pre/post Castro were part of our daily discourse. My father was a Cub ...expand full answer."
"My name is Maritza Gomez. I'm a first-generation Cuban American born In Miami, FL to Cuban exiles who fled Fidel Castro's murderous communist regime. I grew up in the 70's in a home/community of Cuban exiles where stories of Cuba pre/post Castro were part of our daily discourse. My father was a Cuban and later an American patriot. He was a Captain in the Cuban Army under Batista, a Cuban POW when Castro took over, and a member of the Bay of Pigs invasion. Being only 90 miles offshore, communism was too close for comfort and my dad also worked with the CIA and the paramilitary group (Alpha 66) attempting to overthrow Castro during the 70’s/80’s. While living, my parents were passionate about/grateful to the USA that opened its arms to them as they legally emigrated and assimilated to their new homeland. They reminded us DAILY that every country is not as blessed as the USA, and we should appreciate it and the freedoms it afforded us. We reiterated these same stories to our own children. Consequently, they too realize that as Reagan said, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction". I am passionate about ensuring the same freedoms we all grew up with, continue to endure for future generations. If we lose America, our descendants won't be as fortunate as my parents/grandparents because there will be no other place to go. I love our country & will do whatever is necessary to preserve it and our American way of life."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party)
Stephen Hemenway
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Retired Deputy Sheriff of 32 years. Host of the national public access educational family show, "The Children's Corner.""
"Retired Deputy Sheriff of 32 years. Host of the national public access educational family show, "The Children's Corner.""
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Minnesota (Republican Party)
Royce White
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Royce White My name is Royce White. I’m a father and a patriot ready to fight for The Free People of America. I was born and raised in a working-class family here in the Twin Cities. Currently, I am a pro athlete in both basketball and mixed martial arts. Early in my career as a professional athl ...expand full answer."
"Royce White My name is Royce White. I’m a father and a patriot ready to fight for The Free People of America. I was born and raised in a working-class family here in the Twin Cities. Currently, I am a pro athlete in both basketball and mixed martial arts. Early in my career as a professional athlete, I fought against the NBA to create a mental health policy when there wasn’t one. Our community finds itself at the center of a culture war, amongst many other forms of warfare… Spiritual, Psychological, Economic, etc. Like many communities in crisis across our country, we need leaders who will not sell out. I’m going to represent the people of Minnesota in a bigger fight for American citizenship. Right now, we face an enemy that intends to bastardize our citizenship through an idea called globalism. We must begin to understand how the global affects the local and take a stand for God, Family, and Country. I have fought against the corporate community responsible for this globalist agenda. Send me to Washington so I can continue that fight on the Senate floor in the swamp."
2024 Candidate for Round Rock Independent School District Place 2 (Nonpartisan)
April Guerra
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a mother of a Hispanic student with dyslexia, I have a deep understanding of the challenges and needs within our educational system. My professional background is in finance and includes an MBA, which equips me with the skills to manage operations and make data-driven decisions effectively. Addit ...expand full answer."
"As a mother of a Hispanic student with dyslexia, I have a deep understanding of the challenges and needs within our educational system. My professional background is in finance and includes an MBA, which equips me with the skills to manage operations and make data-driven decisions effectively. Additionally, my active volunteer work demonstrates my commitment to the well-being and education of children. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to our district, address its challenges, and ensure that every student receives the support they need to succeed."
2024 Candidate for Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District Board (Nonpartisan)
Perry Gibson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born in Floyd County in Eastern Kentucky, Perry Gibson moved to Fayette County in January of 2008 and graduated from Henry Clay High School in 2010. After being accepted to the University of Kentucky, he went on to graduate with 2 separate BA's in 2015: one in German and the other in International S ...expand full answer."
"Born in Floyd County in Eastern Kentucky, Perry Gibson moved to Fayette County in January of 2008 and graduated from Henry Clay High School in 2010. After being accepted to the University of Kentucky, he went on to graduate with 2 separate BA's in 2015: one in German and the other in International Studies. He became a State Registered and Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in 2018. He completed his Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from Western Governors University in 2024."
2024 Candidate for Blaine City Council Ward 3 (Nonpartisan)
Amina Baha
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Amina Baha, a first-generation Afghan immigrant and the first woman in my family to graduate college. My journey has been driven by a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity, women's empowerment, and social justice. With extensive experience in refugee resettlement, healthcare IT, and organiza ...expand full answer."
"I am Amina Baha, a first-generation Afghan immigrant and the first woman in my family to graduate college. My journey has been driven by a deep commitment to fostering inclusivity, women's empowerment, and social justice. With extensive experience in refugee resettlement, healthcare IT, and organizational development, I played a key role in supporting Afghan refugees after the 2021 U.S. evacuation. As the founder of the Afghan Cultural Society, I address multigenerational issues in the Afghan and South Asian communities, focusing on mental health, domestic violence, and economic empowerment. I offer mentorship and entrepreneurship guidance, helping immigrants and refugees gain the skills they need to achieve financial independence. I am running for city council in Blaine Ward 3, advocating for inclusive governance, public safety, and community engagement. Having lived in Blaine for over 15 years, I am dedicated to promoting economic growth and equitable opportunities for all residents, particularly marginalized communities."
2024 Candidate for Washoe County School District Board of Trustees At-Large District G (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Monica Lehmann
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am married to a wonderful husband of 33 years with 3 beautiful children who have all attended a university. I was born and raised in Chile (South America) learning Spanish as my first language and earning my bachelor degree in business with an emphasis in accounting. I had a prospective internship ...expand full answer."
"I am married to a wonderful husband of 33 years with 3 beautiful children who have all attended a university. I was born and raised in Chile (South America) learning Spanish as my first language and earning my bachelor degree in business with an emphasis in accounting. I had a prospective internship lined up for me in California after graduating; however, right after graduating I met my now husband and decided to get married instead and then move with him to Venezuela (also in South America). Having immigrated to California 20+ years ago and now a resident of Nevada, I have immersed myself in American culture and made it my top priority to oversee my children’s education over my personal career aspirations. And now I wish to serve the people of Reno by improving the school system and transforming the community for children and their families to thrive again. And as an extroverted and assertive “mama-bear”, I will not be afraid to speak the truth and be a voice for our children, parents, and teachers/staff who feel like they don’t have a voice in the educational system."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Alaska At-large District (Green Party) (Lost in Primary)
Richard Grayson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am the only person in the U.S. running as a candidate of the No Labels Party"
"I am the only person in the U.S. running as a candidate of the No Labels Party"
2024 Candidate for Dallas Central Appraisal District, Place 1 (Nonpartisan)
Ekambar Kumar Singirikonda
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have a lot of experience and qualifications that make me a good fit for the role of Director on the Dallas Appraisal Board. I've been working in real estate for 20 years, starting back in 2004. Along the way, I've learned a ton about the industry. Back in 2004, I had two rental properties in Irvi ...expand full answer."
"I have a lot of experience and qualifications that make me a good fit for the role of Director on the Dallas Appraisal Board. I've been working in real estate for 20 years, starting back in 2004. Along the way, I've learned a ton about the industry. Back in 2004, I had two rental properties in Irving, but I was losing money instead of making a profit because of high property taxes. So, I sold them. Then, in 2008, I bought my primary home in Irving and noticed that property valuations weren't always fair or transparent. Every year, my property taxes kept going up, and it didn't seem right to me. That's when I realized I wanted to do something about it. In 2014, I got my license as a Mortgage Loan Officer, which helped me understand how mortgages work and how they affect the real estate market. This knowledge is crucial for understanding property valuations. Then, in 2023, I became a licensed real estate agent. This lets me work directly with clients, negotiate deals, and stay up to date on what's happening in the market. Through my work as an agent, I've learned a lot about how property values are determined and what factors influence them. My background in both mortgage lending and real estate brokerage gives me a well-rounded perspective that's really useful for assessing property values fairly and accurately. I'm dedicated to bringing this experience to the Dallas Appraisal Board and helping ensure that property assessments are done with integrity and excellence"
2024 Candidate for Rancho Santiago Community College District District 3 (Nonpartisan)
Audrey Noji
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have a wealth of experience in education having served for 25 years as an elected member of the Board of Education for the Santa Ana Unified School District and having served for 26 years as the Vice President, Student Services at a local community college. Further, I have lived in the Santa Ana c ...expand full answer."
"I have a wealth of experience in education having served for 25 years as an elected member of the Board of Education for the Santa Ana Unified School District and having served for 26 years as the Vice President, Student Services at a local community college. Further, I have lived in the Santa Ana community for more than 25 years. I have a Ph.D. degree in Education for Claremont Graduate University. I have previously been a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am a church deacon and involved with two local foundations serving Santa Ana youth."
2024 Candidate for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 (Independent)
Christine Rebstock
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a concerned citizen who entered the race late upon learning that our incumbent State Rep Brandon Chafee(D) was running unopposed. Hartford is broken and 40 years of the CT Democrats being in control and the citizens are dealing with the negative financial impacts of this. I’m a frequent caller t ...expand full answer."
"I’m a concerned citizen who entered the race late upon learning that our incumbent State Rep Brandon Chafee(D) was running unopposed. Hartford is broken and 40 years of the CT Democrats being in control and the citizens are dealing with the negative financial impacts of this. I’m a frequent caller to many talk radio shows not just in CT but Boston, NY City and other markets as well, mainly about parental rights issues. That lead to being a guest on some radio & televised shows including 2 guest spots on Greg Kelly Reports on Newsmax. I have alliances with multiple parental rights groups & have been asked to speak the CT Legislative Office Building. Since I entered the race late, I was unable to be on a party ballot and I have no treasurer so I can not accept any financial donations, so I have spent zero dollars on my campaign. I’m running to put the people first and not a party. I’m one of many people struggling to make ends meet and I recognize that change in Hartford is needed. I am one of a few, if any, conservative transsexual people running for public office this election cycle in the country"
2024 Candidate for Rogers City Council Ward 3 Position 2 (Nonpartisan)
Alicia Hayes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a dedicated Christian and a proud Constitutional conservative who is deeply committed to the values that have shaped Rogers into the beloved community it is today. As a concerned resident, I’m not a career politician; but rather a passionate advocate for preserving the down-home spirit of our ci ...expand full answer."
"I’m a dedicated Christian and a proud Constitutional conservative who is deeply committed to the values that have shaped Rogers into the beloved community it is today. As a concerned resident, I’m not a career politician; but rather a passionate advocate for preserving the down-home spirit of our city. I believe in transparent fiscal responsibility, prioritizing the needs of residents before engaging in additional spending. My experience in home construction and residential development has given me a unique perspective on responsible city planning, ensuring that development aligns with the vital needs of the community. I’m a staunch supporter of our local police and fire departments, and I understand the importance of public safety and the essential services they provide. I’m pro-business, advocating for less government regulation that allows local businesses to thrive without burdensome red tape and exorbitant impact fees. My vision includes fostering an environment where contractors and developers can create sustainable and affordable housing for all residents. Furthermore, I’m a strong proponent of eliminating property and state income taxes for individuals aged 65 and older, aiming to lower the tax burden for our seniors and encourage them to stay in our community. With a focus on empowering residents and enhancing local quality of life, I’m ready to lead Rogers into a bright and prosperous future."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of San Francisco (Nonpartisan)
Daniel Lurie
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m running for Mayor because San Francisco needs accountable leadership and new ideas to solve our biggest problems. As a lifelong San Franciscan, my wife and I are proud to raise our kids here but are deeply concerned about the direction we’re heading. I founded and served as CEO of one of the ...expand full answer."
"I’m running for Mayor because San Francisco needs accountable leadership and new ideas to solve our biggest problems. As a lifelong San Franciscan, my wife and I are proud to raise our kids here but are deeply concerned about the direction we’re heading. I founded and served as CEO of one of the largest and most innovative poverty fighting organizations because the system was failing those in need. I challenged the system to bring accountability and show how to get big things done in San Francisco. I’ve built affordable housing on-time and under-budget with good-paying union labor, helped house nearly 40,000 people and prevent many more from becoming homeless, and I’ve built dignified shelter beds at a fraction of the time and cost that it takes City Hall. I have a record of holding organizations accountable to spend resources effectively and achieve results on early childhood health, keeping people in their homes, living wage jobs, and helping students go to college. I am the only candidate that will shake up an ineffective and corrupt system that blocks progress on public safety, the drug crisis, homelessness, housing and economic recovery. Together, we can tackle our city’s biggest challenges and bring San Francisco back better than ever."
2024 Candidate for Portland City Council District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Doug Clove
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’ve lived in Portland my whole life, growing up in Southeast and going to Franklin High School. After that, I attended MHCC and then Portland State University, where I earned my BS in Political Science and Social Science. While I was at PSU, I took a job with the Portland Water Bureau, and it was a ...expand full answer."
"I’ve lived in Portland my whole life, growing up in Southeast and going to Franklin High School. After that, I attended MHCC and then Portland State University, where I earned my BS in Political Science and Social Science. While I was at PSU, I took a job with the Portland Water Bureau, and it was a great experience. I’ve been with the PWB for 26 years, working directly with the community and the Portlanders I serve. Like many others from East Portland, I’ve seen our area decline and turn into a total mess over the years. I’m determined to put a stop to this favoritism towards the central city."
2024 Candidate for San Dieguito Union High School District school board Trustee Area 4 (Nonpartisan)
Kevin Sabellico
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Kevin Sabellico is a proud product of our public schools as a graduate of Canyon Crest Academy. Kevin’s first job was Little League umpire, teaching him the importance of fair play. He volunteered with charities through the Interact Club at CCA and served as an altar server at St. Elizabeth Seton Ca ...expand full answer."
"Kevin Sabellico is a proud product of our public schools as a graduate of Canyon Crest Academy. Kevin’s first job was Little League umpire, teaching him the importance of fair play. He volunteered with charities through the Interact Club at CCA and served as an altar server at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. As President of the CCA School Site Council, he worked with parents, teachers, and administrators to pass the Single Plan for Student Achievement. Kevin graduated early and completed internships in the State Senate, County Board of Supervisors, and a nonprofit supporting disabled veteran business owners. At UC Santa Barbara, Kevin worked on Janet Napolitano’s Global Food Initiative, helping residents access CalFresh and advocating for hunger-free programs on campuses, securing $10 million/year in state funding. He’s worked on over a dozen political campaigns across the country, including Chris Duncan’s successful mayoral run and Catherine Blakespear’s campaign for State Senate. Congressman Mike Levin appointed him to the Electoral College in 2020, where he cast one of California’s decisive votes for Joe Biden. In 2021, Kevin was appointed as a planning commissioner, focused on affordable housing, public safety, and post-COVID business recovery. In May 2024, he was confirmed to the County’s Environmental Health and Quality Advisory Board. He now works as a Substitute Instructional Assistant in the San Dieguito District so he can give back to his community."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 (Independent)
James Stacy
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Mr. Stacy has a background in Software development, Industrial Automation, and even a Martial Arts School. In 2009 Mr. Stacy opened a medical marijuana collective in Vista, CA. and had to go through federal court for a state legal business. He took a plea deal for Manufacturing Cannabis. He was giv ...expand full answer."
"Mr. Stacy has a background in Software development, Industrial Automation, and even a Martial Arts School. In 2009 Mr. Stacy opened a medical marijuana collective in Vista, CA. and had to go through federal court for a state legal business. He took a plea deal for Manufacturing Cannabis. He was given 2 years probation. This experience fuels Mr. Stacy’s drive to have cannabis removed from the scheduling system and left up to the states to regulate."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 13 (Libertarian Party)
Susan Hogarth
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My husband and I have made North Carolina our home for nearly three decades. My goals are to: (1) reduce government spending, (2) increase individual liberties, and (3) make the NC legislature more representative of the population which has increasingly chosen non-partisan affiliation."
"My husband and I have made North Carolina our home for nearly three decades. My goals are to: (1) reduce government spending, (2) increase individual liberties, and (3) make the NC legislature more representative of the population which has increasingly chosen non-partisan affiliation."
2024 Candidate for Berea City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
John Payne
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is John Payne; I am a graduate of Berea Community and Berea College. I have served the community for years at the Madison County Public Library where I work as an assistant director. I have raised my family here and spent most of my career in public service. In my time, I have successfull ...expand full answer."
"My name is John Payne; I am a graduate of Berea Community and Berea College. I have served the community for years at the Madison County Public Library where I work as an assistant director. I have raised my family here and spent most of my career in public service. In my time, I have successfully completed Citizens Police Academy, Leadership Madison County, police ride-alongs, and numerous other leadership programs to better serve and understand the needs of the community."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 41 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Anna Nevenic
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"- Registered nurse - Previous owner of OAKS Nurses Registry, with 200 employees - Founder and Director of United Children's Network, an organization aimed at motivating youth to lead healthy and productive lives - Involved in community groups responding to homelessness, crime, mental illness, and ...expand full answer."
"- Registered nurse - Previous owner of OAKS Nurses Registry, with 200 employees - Founder and Director of United Children's Network, an organization aimed at motivating youth to lead healthy and productive lives - Involved in community groups responding to homelessness, crime, mental illness, and other issues Bachelor of Science, Political Science, San Francisco State University - Worked and studied in a model United Nations program - Community college teaching credential in Political Science"
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 111 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dwayne Green
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"An attorney by trade and native son to District 111, Green is a longtime resident of 111 having attended elementary, middle and high school in the District. Green returned to Charleston after college and law school to practice law and raise a family (both of his daughters attended Charleston School ...expand full answer."
"An attorney by trade and native son to District 111, Green is a longtime resident of 111 having attended elementary, middle and high school in the District. Green returned to Charleston after college and law school to practice law and raise a family (both of his daughters attended Charleston School of the Arts. He is an advocate for public education, raising teacher salaries, job creation, affordable housing, green space conservation and the legalization of medical cannabis. He is a former City Attorney under Mayor Joseph P. Riley, a former member of South Carolina Probation Pardon and Parole Services, a CARTA Board Member and an attorney for Charleston County Parks and Recreation."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Edward Ritter
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a Professional Engineer, I have had over 40 years’ experience in meeting schedules, balancing budgets and managing employees and contractors to deliver results. I am fiscally conservative and socially progressive. I am entering politics because the far left and the far right often do not represen ...expand full answer."
"As a Professional Engineer, I have had over 40 years’ experience in meeting schedules, balancing budgets and managing employees and contractors to deliver results. I am fiscally conservative and socially progressive. I am entering politics because the far left and the far right often do not represent the issues most important to the majority of the York County electorate. I believe in hard work, good schools, quality medical care, and a healthy environment. I believe that American democracy is the best system of government in the world today - the system we need to defend and pass down to our children and grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Kem Smith
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Dr. Kem Smith is a multi-passionate writer, artist, actress, comedian, and educator from St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Dr. Kem proudly serves as an English teacher, inspiring and guiding her students to embrace the power of language. She has a Master of Arts degree from ...expand full answer."
"Dr. Kem Smith is a multi-passionate writer, artist, actress, comedian, and educator from St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her artistic endeavors, Dr. Kem proudly serves as an English teacher, inspiring and guiding her students to embrace the power of language. She has a Master of Arts degree from Fontbonne University, a Master of Fine Arts degree from Lindenwood University, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration Leadership. Dr. Kem combines her passion for education with her expertise in leadership to make a meaningful impact in the academic realm. To continue her passion and dedication to education, in February 2024, Dr. Kem declared her Candidacy for Missouri State Representative District 68 learn more at DrkemforMO.com or KemSmith.com."
2024 Candidate for Pima County Sheriff (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Chris Nanos
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 48-year law enforcement officer; with 20+ years of executive level leadership, as a Captain, Chief Deputy and Sheriff of Pima County."
"I am a 48-year law enforcement officer; with 20+ years of executive level leadership, as a Captain, Chief Deputy and Sheriff of Pima County."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
Mark Matthews
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired medical doctor. Helping others brings me great satisfaction and joy. My career began as a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service, where I worked in an economically disadvantaged area, followed by many years taking care of patients with heart problems and diabetes in Denver. ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired medical doctor. Helping others brings me great satisfaction and joy. My career began as a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service, where I worked in an economically disadvantaged area, followed by many years taking care of patients with heart problems and diabetes in Denver. Listening to patients and helping them solve problems is a skill that I bring to the people in HD 64. I am the father of four and Pop-Pop to six grandkids. My wife, Ellyn, a nurse, and I raise chickens, goats, and vegetables. As the representative for HD 64, I want to safeguard the freedoms and opportunities for future generations."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mary Lou Hennrich
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am: A Public Health Nurse and Healthcare Administrator, leader and activist. Life long resident of HD46 (mid Southeast Portland). I have a track record of getting results and implementing programs and actions to improve the health and lives of individuals, families and communities in Oreg ...expand full answer."
"I am: A Public Health Nurse and Healthcare Administrator, leader and activist. Life long resident of HD46 (mid Southeast Portland). I have a track record of getting results and implementing programs and actions to improve the health and lives of individuals, families and communities in Oregon."
2024 Candidate for Michigan Supreme Court (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Kyra Harris Bolden
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up in Southfield, MI, with my parents and sister, and I'm proud to be a graduate of Southfield Public Schools. My father was a small business owner, and my mother was an educator, instilling in me the belief that I could achieve anything. With the support of mentors, I pursued law school to s ...expand full answer."
"I grew up in Southfield, MI, with my parents and sister, and I'm proud to be a graduate of Southfield Public Schools. My father was a small business owner, and my mother was an educator, instilling in me the belief that I could achieve anything. With the support of mentors, I pursued law school to serve the public. Through hard work, I gained valuable experiences as a defense attorney for those in need at the 46th District Court, clerking for Judge John Murphy in Wayne County, and working as an associate at the Lewis & Munday firm. My desire to make a difference led me to run for State Representative, where I served on the Ways & Means and Judiciary Committees. I aimed to help others recognize their potential, driving my mission to create positive change. Now, the Michigan Supreme Court offers an opportunity to combine my legislative, legal, and public service experience. When I was first appointed to this seat, I made history and garnered national attention for being the first Black Woman to serve on Michigan’s Supreme Court. I am currently the only person of color who sits on the bench. As a lawyer, I learned the importance of diverse voices in promoting justice. Throughout my tenure on the court, I made tough decisions that upheld the law, protected marginalized communities, and reinforced democracy. My work continues, which is why I am running for retention."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 23 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Abbie Lane
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up in rural eastern North Carolina to a mom who as 1 of 13 children had to drop out of school in the 8th grade to help provide for her family and a step dad who was the son of a Southern Baptist minister and that worked his entire life farming and in a farming manufacturing company until it c ...expand full answer."
"I grew up in rural eastern North Carolina to a mom who as 1 of 13 children had to drop out of school in the 8th grade to help provide for her family and a step dad who was the son of a Southern Baptist minister and that worked his entire life farming and in a farming manufacturing company until it closed. We were lower middle class but I never knew how little we had as my parents went without to make sure I had everything I needed to succeed. I was one of the first in my family to graduate from college where I attended Edgecombe and Pitt Community to receive my degree in Marketing and currently am a full time student at Fayetteville State University where I'm in my senior year of my Bachelor's in Political Science. The morals and work ethic that my parents instilled in me still carry over today in everything I do and are very much what has driven me to be a community activist and the realm of politics so that I can be a voice for the voiceless."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 (Democratic Party)
Lore Bergman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have been an organizer, an advocate and an activist. I am a woman with disabilities, that is so tired of hearing rich congressmen like John Rose, vote against all programs for the disadvantaged and also propose stupid and cruel legislation on how to fix Social Security, healthcare and other progra ...expand full answer."
"I have been an organizer, an advocate and an activist. I am a woman with disabilities, that is so tired of hearing rich congressmen like John Rose, vote against all programs for the disadvantaged and also propose stupid and cruel legislation on how to fix Social Security, healthcare and other programs, when he has never been sick, poor, hungry or homeless, and probably never will be. I have been all of those things and I have many ideas on how we can make things better for the people suffering in the 6th Congressional District here in TN and across the United States. There are many things congress can do to make things better, and I cannot wait to get on the floor of Congress and give my ideas for new legislation. I have advocated for the disabled and have suffered at times for it, but no matter what happens to me, I will still continue to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. As a woman, I am also so tired of old white Republican men like John Rose, telling us women what to do about our reproductive issues. John Rose has voted against every bill that could help improve a woman's life, including the right to contraception and the Women Against Violence Act. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, it angers me greatly to think that a man like John Rose represents and speaks for me in Congress. We have gone backwards 50 years in less than 2 years, and all women's freedoms are in jeopardy. I will always fight to preserve democracy and human rights for all."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 (Democratic Party)
Dan Sikes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Lafayette, graduated from Harrison High School in 2002. I then served in the Army National Guard as an Infantryman. I received my Associates degree in Business Management & Administration in 2013 at Ivy Tech, my Bachelor's degree from Rasmussen University in 2015. Then in 20 ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Lafayette, graduated from Harrison High School in 2002. I then served in the Army National Guard as an Infantryman. I received my Associates degree in Business Management & Administration in 2013 at Ivy Tech, my Bachelor's degree from Rasmussen University in 2015. Then in 2021 I received my MBA from Purdue University. I am very passionate for equal & Civil Rights and love being a part of the LQBTQ+ community. I also want to see Indiana continue to grow, but keep the agriculture & environment healthy here as well. In my free time, I like to go to the gym and hang out with my mini-schnauzer, Gabbie."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 12 (Democratic Party)
David Barber
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm David L. Barber, 36 years old, Iraq War veteran, father, auctioneer, and former mental health worker. I stepped up to run because I'm angry at the trajectory of Arkansas, because I have a twisted sense of humor, because in a district of around 30,000 human beings, nobody else had the guts to st ...expand full answer."
"I'm David L. Barber, 36 years old, Iraq War veteran, father, auctioneer, and former mental health worker. I stepped up to run because I'm angry at the trajectory of Arkansas, because I have a twisted sense of humor, because in a district of around 30,000 human beings, nobody else had the guts to stand up to an inherited incumbency, and because I believe I can do a better job."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 5 (Democratic Party)
Jerico Matias Cruz
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I, Jerico Matias Cruz, am the U.S. Representative Candidate, IL-5th Congressional District for the Illinois Primary Election on March 2024 and eventually for the General Election on November 2024. I am a combat veteran of the United States Army Special Operations and the Illinois Army National Guard ...expand full answer."
"I, Jerico Matias Cruz, am the U.S. Representative Candidate, IL-5th Congressional District for the Illinois Primary Election on March 2024 and eventually for the General Election on November 2024. I am a combat veteran of the United States Army Special Operations and the Illinois Army National Guard. I am a consultant and an entrepreneur."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ken Bach
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"It is time for Washington to change course and adopt a people oriented agenda. It’s time for our district to be represented by someone who understands the challenges that we face and who can put our issues at the forefront of congress’s agenda. We need to restore hope for a better future for those ...expand full answer."
"It is time for Washington to change course and adopt a people oriented agenda. It’s time for our district to be represented by someone who understands the challenges that we face and who can put our issues at the forefront of congress’s agenda. We need to restore hope for a better future for those who work hard and play by the rules. We will not solve our problems while we’re represented by a congressman who is also a captive of big money interests. Join our movement and help me create a better future for the people of Southwestern PA."
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 21 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tracey Verhoeven
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m Tracey, Verhoeven, and I am running for state Senate district 21. Since I was a child, I knew that I wanted to run for office and be of service. My father was a fallen police officer and that installed a sense of duty in me. My mother said I came out of the womb wanting to make the world a bette ...expand full answer."
"I’m Tracey, Verhoeven, and I am running for state Senate district 21. Since I was a child, I knew that I wanted to run for office and be of service. My father was a fallen police officer and that installed a sense of duty in me. My mother said I came out of the womb wanting to make the world a better place. I remember always fighting injustice whether it was standing up to a bully for a schoolmate or fighting for a better system. My mom used to love to tell the story that when I was in Kindergarten, I led a boycott. I remember that our milk would sit unrefrigerated for hours before our lunch. It made no sense to me even as a little kid. Since the teachers wouldn’t do anything about it, I told all of the other kindergarteners to boycott the milk and bring juice in a thermos instead. They refrigerated it. If I wasn’t boycotting milk in kindergarten, I was picking up garbage around the neighborhood and trying to invent huge air purifiers in the sky where it would suck up factory pollution. My father's sacrifice wasn't in vain. It taught me about honor, integrity, doing the right thing, and to be of service. I would be honored to be of service to the people of Georgia."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
John Myrick
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
" I'm not a politician; I'm a public servant; an ordinary Marylander looking to make a difference. For far too long, career politicians have been more interested in protecting their own positions and blaming each other for the way things are. Our country deserves better - you deserve better. I have ...expand full answer."
" I'm not a politician; I'm a public servant; an ordinary Marylander looking to make a difference. For far too long, career politicians have been more interested in protecting their own positions and blaming each other for the way things are. Our country deserves better - you deserve better. I have no interest in making politics a career and pledge to serve only one term in the U.S. Senate. The founding Fathers never envisioned serving in Congress as a lifetime job. I have spent my entire adult life defending Maryland and our Nation. I served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves before retiring as a highly decorated combat veteran. While serving in the Reserves, I was a highly decorated and respected Civilian Senior Intelligence Officer in the U.S. Intelligence Community; considered an expert in asymmetric threats. I have lectured at major universities on National Security Policy Issues, presented testimony on dozens of occasions to Congressional Committees and individual Members, briefed NATO leadership, and served as a keynote speaker for an international conference on counterterrorism hosted by the Australian Federal Police. my experience has given me a unique perspective of how National-level Decision-makers approach issues. Since leaving Federal Civil Service, I have been a Contract Senior Advisor for the Departments of Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security."
2024 Candidate for Fort Bend County Sheriff (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mo Nehad
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born Kuwait City - State of Kuwait Master of Art - Organizational Management - University of Phoenix Warrant Officer - Texas Military Department - Texas State Guard"
"Born Kuwait City - State of Kuwait Master of Art - Organizational Management - University of Phoenix Warrant Officer - Texas Military Department - Texas State Guard"
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party)
Tesa Schwans
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born in a small town in midwestern SD. Last of nine to a farmer and rancher, who was taught the value of hard work and persistence. Together my husband and I have 3 children with spouses and 8 grandchildren, who are the joys of our life."
"Born in a small town in midwestern SD. Last of nine to a farmer and rancher, who was taught the value of hard work and persistence. Together my husband and I have 3 children with spouses and 8 grandchildren, who are the joys of our life."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sean Crystal
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I stepped into politics because I saw the disconnect between what's happening in our government and what everyday people actually need and want. Having kids really put that into perspective for me, the kind of future we're building matters. My work life hasn't been glamorous; I've served food, sold ...expand full answer."
"I stepped into politics because I saw the disconnect between what's happening in our government and what everyday people actually need and want. Having kids really put that into perspective for me, the kind of future we're building matters. My work life hasn't been glamorous; I've served food, sold goods online, and even tried to get a couple of my own business ideas off the ground. These experiences have given me a real firsthand look at the struggles and dreams of our citizens from all walks of life. I'm drawn to thinks built of quaity craftsmanship and that shapes how I approach this role: Aiming for solutions that will not only resolve current events, but will support those of generations to come. Let's cut through the nonsense and get back to work for the people we represent."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 22 (Republican Party)
Chad Johnson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Alachua County, with roots in Gilchrist and Marion counties. Levy County has been home since 1994, when I married Angela Quincey and where we raised our four children. I am a 1993 graduate of the University of Florida, College of Ag, with a degree in Food & Resource Econ ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Alachua County, with roots in Gilchrist and Marion counties. Levy County has been home since 1994, when I married Angela Quincey and where we raised our four children. I am a 1993 graduate of the University of Florida, College of Ag, with a degree in Food & Resource Economics. I was appointed to the Levy County Commission in 2009, then re-elected to the County Commission in 2010 and served through 2014. I am past president of the Levy County Farm Bureau and the Florida Auctioneers Association. I have served on various boards and committees including the National Auctioneers Association political Advocacy Committee, Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Florida Board of Realtors and the Dixie Gilchrist Levy Board of Realtors. I have actively supported numerous associations and groups throughout the district and the state with time and talents through our auction business."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Isiah Gallegos
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Arizona. I am currently a resident of Peoria and I am a young conservative high school graduate. That has experience working side-by-side with the middle class"
"I was born and raised in Arizona. I am currently a resident of Peoria and I am a young conservative high school graduate. That has experience working side-by-side with the middle class"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Aaron Hermes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born in Austin and grew up in Houston, TX. My family immigrated to Texas in the 1890's. I've lived in my congressional district (TX-18) my entire adult life. As an artist and independent thinker, I'm the antithesis to the lawyers and poli-sci politicians who can't seem to get anything done in ...expand full answer."
"I was born in Austin and grew up in Houston, TX. My family immigrated to Texas in the 1890's. I've lived in my congressional district (TX-18) my entire adult life. As an artist and independent thinker, I'm the antithesis to the lawyers and poli-sci politicians who can't seem to get anything done in D.C. except placate and pander to the status quo. Our Republic is in peril and we must do everything we can to restore her and safeguard her for generations to come. I may be running as a Republican but at the end of the day I care about what's right vs. wrong, not what's right or left. I'm going to do what's best for my district and the American People in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, and if someone has a good idea that can withstand scrutiny then I don't care what letter is after their name. I'm a bridge builder, not a bridge burner and we need a lot more of that in Washington. My goal is to make bills as simple as possible so that Congress can debate the core issues and get back to doing what's best for the People its are supposed to serve. We need single issue bills. Learn more about me and my campaign at www.VoteHermes.com"
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Shaffer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Jeremy Shaffer is a proven leader in business, our community, and government. Shaffer’s record exhibits his ability to bridge divides and focus on the well-being of our community, showcasing a leadership style that is both effective and inclusive. Running for the State House, his mission is to unite ...expand full answer."
"Jeremy Shaffer is a proven leader in business, our community, and government. Shaffer’s record exhibits his ability to bridge divides and focus on the well-being of our community, showcasing a leadership style that is both effective and inclusive. Running for the State House, his mission is to unite the community and help steer us toward a brighter future. Shaffer holds a Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon and co-founded a small business headquartered in Western Pennsylvania that specializes in highway and bridge construction and safety. A problem-solver and entrepreneur at heart, Jeremy understands the importance and challenges of opening and running a business and working with government agencies, all while growing revenue and managing personnel. Jeremy has served his community in numerous ways as a former Township Commissioner and Board President, Northland Library Foundation Board member, Northern Tier Library Board member, and coach of numerous youth sports teams. Jeremy is also active in local churches, having served as both an elder and a deacon. Jeremy and his wife, Stacey, a physician, are raising their five children in District 28, and their goal in serving these communities is to ensure freedom and prosperity for current and future generations. - 47 year-old Husband of 21 years - Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University - Successful Entrepreneur and Job Creator - National Park Service Volunteer"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 3 (Republican Party)
Jim Toes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Jim Toes has over 30 years experience in the financial services industry and is the CEO of the Security Traders Association. Jim has lived his entire life in NY-03 and his father was a NYPD Captain. He and his wife Jeanine, have four children, all of whom graduated public high school."
"Jim Toes has over 30 years experience in the financial services industry and is the CEO of the Security Traders Association. Jim has lived his entire life in NY-03 and his father was a NYPD Captain. He and his wife Jeanine, have four children, all of whom graduated public high school."
2024 Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 12 (Republican Party)
Jonathan Joseph
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Jonathan "JJ" Joseph is a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisville. Jonathan graduated from Butler Traditional High School in 2011 and has since been invested in his alma mater as the Dual Credit Government, Oral Communications, and Civics Teacher since 2015. After the school day ends, Jonathan is ...expand full answer."
"Jonathan "JJ" Joseph is a lifelong resident of Southwest Louisville. Jonathan graduated from Butler Traditional High School in 2011 and has since been invested in his alma mater as the Dual Credit Government, Oral Communications, and Civics Teacher since 2015. After the school day ends, Jonathan is the sponsor of the Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA), Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and National Honor Society (NHS) groups. “JJ” as he is known by many within his community, graduated from Lindsey Wilson College (‘15) and was engaged in student life with numerous clubs and organizations including as the Student Government Association President, Bonner Scholar, and was a founding member and president of the Lindsey Wilson College Republicans. Jonathan earned a B.A. in History and Communication and has his Rank I in Teacher Leadership and a Masters of Art in Teaching from the University of the Cumberlands. One of Jonathan’s greatest joys is leading a young adults home group and serving with students at his home church, Southeast Christian Church (Southwest Campus) each week."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kay Rogers
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Kay Rogers was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her family lived in Deer Park where she attended St. Saviour Catholic school. In 1973 her family moved to West Chester where she attended Lakota and graduated in the top 10 in her class. She received a scholarship to Xavier university and graduated with a ...expand full answer."
"Kay Rogers was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her family lived in Deer Park where she attended St. Saviour Catholic school. In 1973 her family moved to West Chester where she attended Lakota and graduated in the top 10 in her class. She received a scholarship to Xavier university and graduated with a BSBA in accounting and graduated with honors. Deeply committed to her community and realizing there was a lack of Christian based exercise and sports programs, she became a founding member of the Lakota family YMCA and served as president during its initial start in a rented warehouse through the completion of the initial Yankee Road facility. Kay has six children (one with a disability) and was involved in her children's school time volunteering for class and school activities. In 1994 Kay was elected your Butler County auditor and consecutively elected to 3 additional terms. She was a rising star in the republican party and a threat because she was too female. and too outspoken against the establishment of male dominated politics. Kay got into politics for all the right reasons, to help people and improve her community. In 2011 Kay found herself a convicted felon as a result of lies, deceit and mischaracterization. Being backed into a corner, scared to death and without the financial resources to fight, she made the hardest decision of her life. A decision to not fight harder. Today, Kay is announcing her run for the 8th District in Ohio to Fight for you!"
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 2 (Republican Party)
David G. Miller
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Lifelong resident of Douglas County. Former State Representative and past Chairman of the Kansas Republican Party. Created and operated independent insurance agency for more than 30 years. Initiated the formation of the the local chamber of commerce in Eudora where my business operated. Married ...expand full answer."
"Lifelong resident of Douglas County. Former State Representative and past Chairman of the Kansas Republican Party. Created and operated independent insurance agency for more than 30 years. Initiated the formation of the the local chamber of commerce in Eudora where my business operated. Married Marjorie in 1979 and lost her to breast cancer in 2017. Married Kathleen Ammel (OD) in 2019. One step daughter - Samantha. Attends and supports local Presbyterian church."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota State Senate District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rick Weible
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Married for 28 years with one son, we all moved to South Dakota in 2018. I have a BA in Political Science, and own a computer consulting firm since 1995. Love working with people to help then build their dream business and enjoy mentoring small business owners on how to grow and develop this busin ...expand full answer."
"Married for 28 years with one son, we all moved to South Dakota in 2018. I have a BA in Political Science, and own a computer consulting firm since 1995. Love working with people to help then build their dream business and enjoy mentoring small business owners on how to grow and develop this business through technology and customer service. I currently serve on the Elkton City Council, and previously I served 10 years as mayor in a small town, St. Bonifacius, MN. Government must be kept small and limited so that the people can flourish and be free."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 50 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Kyle McNorton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My family has been in involved in our North Topeka and Seaman community for five generations. I am committed to representing all of Northern Shawnee County with traditional values and Christian beliefs."
"My family has been in involved in our North Topeka and Seaman community for five generations. I am committed to representing all of Northern Shawnee County with traditional values and Christian beliefs."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 22 (Republican Party)
Thom Rossi
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My wife, Kathy, and I moved to the Seacoast area in 2013 initially as renters in Rye and then as homeowners in Portsmouth starting in 2015. We were attracted to this area by the beautiful towns of Portsmouth, New Castle and Rye, and the New Hampshire Advantage. I was born in Little Italy in N ...expand full answer."
"My wife, Kathy, and I moved to the Seacoast area in 2013 initially as renters in Rye and then as homeowners in Portsmouth starting in 2015. We were attracted to this area by the beautiful towns of Portsmouth, New Castle and Rye, and the New Hampshire Advantage. I was born in Little Italy in New York City, started elementary school in the Bronx, and when my family moved to Connecticut, I attended Sandy Hook Elementary. My father worked in a metal casting foundry all his life, and my mom worked part time as a bank teller. I worked my way through college and earned a BA in chemistry from Western Connecticut State. Kathy and I met at work in the local grocery store, and we were married in 1980 two weeks before moving to Texas where I attended Texas A&M University and earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1985. We have two adult children, both of whom are now living in New Hampshire, and are expecting our first grandchild later this year! My 91 year old mother moved up from Florida in 2016 to be closer to us – we lease her an apartment also in Portsmouth. I have been a scientist and executive in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries where I mainly focused on women’s health developing new contraceptive products; dermatology developing a novel treatment for rosacea; and rare pediatric skin diseases caused by vascular anomalies. My vision for the future of District 22 is that it will be a place where middle income families can afford to live and prosper in peace."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 43 (Democratic Party)
Alvin Gamble
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Alvin is currently a Colonie, NY Townboard Councilman representing the town he's lived nearly his entire life. Alvin is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 97 (IBEW 97) and has worked for 41 years helping to develop and replace the gas pipeline infrastructure in the ...expand full answer."
"Alvin is currently a Colonie, NY Townboard Councilman representing the town he's lived nearly his entire life. Alvin is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 97 (IBEW 97) and has worked for 41 years helping to develop and replace the gas pipeline infrastructure in the Capital District. He feels that his knowledge and expertise, as it relates to infrastructure, can be utilized at the State level during a time of great need for infrastructure restoration, expansion and hardening to safeguard against a changing climate and need for resiliency. Alvin is a devoted father, family man and advocate for the working-class. He will defend your right to choice and the protection of the environment."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 7 (Democratic Party)
Jennifer Adams
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a native Floridian who grew up in Central Florida & actually lives in the District, Jennifer Adams is ready to fight for all in the community that helped her grow & persevere, first as a competitive student-athlete, then as a parent, small-business owner, advocate for other survivors of domestic ...expand full answer."
"As a native Floridian who grew up in Central Florida & actually lives in the District, Jennifer Adams is ready to fight for all in the community that helped her grow & persevere, first as a competitive student-athlete, then as a parent, small-business owner, advocate for other survivors of domestic violence & a community leader able to champion positive change with bipartisan legislation & support & now as a candidate to better represent all of us in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. Her tenacity is not only learned, it’s inherited. Both of Jennifer’s grandfathers proudly served in the military; her mom is a former elementary school teacher & her dad was the first scholarship-receiving football player to graduate with an architectural degree from the University of Florida."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 (Democratic Party)
Lorenza M. Wilkins
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Dr. Lorenza Wilkins is an equity-driven servant leader, inductee into the National Society of Leadership and Success, and a member of the National Small Business Association’s Leadership Council. As a 2018 participant in the National Opportunity Youth Forum hosted by the Aspen Institute, Dr. Wilki ...expand full answer."
"Dr. Lorenza Wilkins is an equity-driven servant leader, inductee into the National Society of Leadership and Success, and a member of the National Small Business Association’s Leadership Council. As a 2018 participant in the National Opportunity Youth Forum hosted by the Aspen Institute, Dr. Wilkins is forever committed to philanthropy. As a former Consultant with Clemson University’s South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics & Science, Dr. Wilkins supports raising student achievement and advocating for STEM, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder of Compass Youth Center, Dr. Wilkins credits projects with North Carolina Central University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE), Duke University’s Design Thinking Team, and Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship with shaping his philosophy on public service. Dr. Wilkins’ background includes multi-level experience in the private, public, and social sectors; currently serving as Chief Officer of People and Culture at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Dr. Wilkins also serves as Board Chair at the Reintegration Support Network and holds certifications in Six Sigma, Servant Leadership, Foundations for Success, Leading Through Failure, and Building Your Team. As a graduate of Leadership Triangle, Dr. Wilkins is a proud Goodmon Fellow and change agent across the Raleigh-Durham area and Eastern North Carolina. Leadership Triangle is a nonprofit organization established in 1992 to educate"
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 103 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gabi Madden
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a lifelong resident of Ulster County who graduated from Kingston High School and attended SUNY Ulster. Before entering public service, I grew up learning the values of hard work from my grandparent’s pizza shop, Savona’s. I also know what it's like to overcome hardship after losing my Dad sudde ...expand full answer."
"I am a lifelong resident of Ulster County who graduated from Kingston High School and attended SUNY Ulster. Before entering public service, I grew up learning the values of hard work from my grandparent’s pizza shop, Savona’s. I also know what it's like to overcome hardship after losing my Dad suddenly when I was 10 years old. As I got older, I worked hard to become independent. I put myself through college and worked hard to build a life of my own, relying on medicaid and tuition assistance programs along the way. I want to make sure everyone has an advocate that will fight for them, a place to call home, and an opportunity to succeed. I have always strived to be a champion for our community. I’m ready to lead and deliver real results on the issues that matter to the people of Ulster and Dutchess including healthcare, housing, education, climate, and improving overall quality of life. After college I returned to the district and worked my way up to be in senior leadership positions in the New York State Legislature. I am proud to have worked to facilitate millions of dollars in State funding to our communities and non-profits, resolved thousands of cases for constituents, and to protect choice by advancing the Reproductive Health Act and led historic efforts to pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 33 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Anthony Yantz
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a local Brevard realtor, a product of the foster care system, and a father to five amazing children, and I am running to be your next State Representative so that we can bring Brevard values back to the State House."
"I am a local Brevard realtor, a product of the foster care system, and a father to five amazing children, and I am running to be your next State Representative so that we can bring Brevard values back to the State House."
2024 Candidate for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-Washington District (Democratic Party)
Thomas Ziobrowski
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired physician and former town moderator who wants to work with other leaders to improve life in our towns of Cabot, Danville, and Peacham. The measure of success will be whether we can attract kids who have left the area to return and whether the kids who stay can thrive. Success will ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired physician and former town moderator who wants to work with other leaders to improve life in our towns of Cabot, Danville, and Peacham. The measure of success will be whether we can attract kids who have left the area to return and whether the kids who stay can thrive. Success will mean moving the needle on problems that concern our voters, including housing, education, health care and mental health care, child care and senior support, broad band, transportation, and particularly public safety, including disaster management, mitigation of effects of climate change. Progress will require reliance on facts, transparency, cooperation, and above all, careful listening to different points of view. Right now, people are frightened as to whether they can continue to live here. We need to show that they can."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 13 (Democratic Party)
Bill Kimler
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have been a part of Greenwood, South Carolina for over 10 years. Married with four children, three dogs and two cats, I know that South Carolina families are as diverse as America herself. With a background in Physics and Education, I've been a technology leader for almost three decades. I'm al ...expand full answer."
"I have been a part of Greenwood, South Carolina for over 10 years. Married with four children, three dogs and two cats, I know that South Carolina families are as diverse as America herself. With a background in Physics and Education, I've been a technology leader for almost three decades. I'm also a firm believer in participating in local governance. I am passionate about education, healthcare, public safety, helping small businesses, protecting our natural resource and defending the rights of women, minorities, and LGBTQ persons in a state that’s big enough for everyone! I believe in the power of government to do good and that this power should not be abused."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 5 (Democratic Party)
Stephanie Lyn Leonard
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have lived in Florida almost my entire life! I currently work as a nurse anthesthetist in a local hospital. My background is in healthcare and the automobile business. I have my nursing degree from Florida State University, my M.B.A. From Rollins College Winter Park, Florida, and my Master’s in ...expand full answer."
"I have lived in Florida almost my entire life! I currently work as a nurse anthesthetist in a local hospital. My background is in healthcare and the automobile business. I have my nursing degree from Florida State University, my M.B.A. From Rollins College Winter Park, Florida, and my Master’s in Anesthesia from a private college in Naples, Florida. I have lived in south and central Florida as well as north Florida where I grew up. I have watched Florida rapidly change as the population has grown and this is the reason I am running for office. Our resources have been destroyed by radical extremist republicans that have stripped the land, filled in the wetlands, and caused an insurance crisis. The extremist republicans have been in charge of our state for over 30 years and have turned a blind eye to the people that cannot afford to live in their home state anymore. Everything under their watch has become unaffordable. The corrupt republicans take money from companies such as insurance companies, developers, and pharmaceutical companies and they allow these companies to charge whatever they want. Some of these politicians work in the very industry that gives them donations - a true conflict of interest! I truly believe that I stand for the citizens of our beautiful state and I know that I can change what has been destroyed!"
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party)
Joni Cochran
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I often describe myself as a 63-year-old grandmother with the energy of someone half my age! I am at a point in my life in which public service feels right. I have the experience, insight, and passion to make positive changes for others. I graduated with honors from the University of Louisville ...expand full answer."
"I often describe myself as a 63-year-old grandmother with the energy of someone half my age! I am at a point in my life in which public service feels right. I have the experience, insight, and passion to make positive changes for others. I graduated with honors from the University of Louisville in 1993. I earned my MBA at Strayer University in 2009. I have over 35 years of awarded business management and leadership experience in retail tax and as a franchisee plus 4 years teaching experience as a Montessori trained Pre-K teacher. I am a 2013 Graduate and former Board Member of Leadership Wilson, former Ambassador and Board Member of the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce, former Community Board Member of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville Wilson Division, and former Volunteer Tutor at The Adult Learning Center in Lebanon. Currently, I serve as Vice-Chair of the Wilson County Democratic Party and as Treasurer of the Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women. I am the Immediate Past Chair of the Wilson County Democratic Women."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A (Democratic Party)
Cliff Hohman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a Nampa resident who got tired of not having a choice on the ballot more often than not. If there's only one candidate running, is that really democracy? What are we supposed to do if the elected official no longer represents the will of the people? Nampa deserves a choice, and I don't think the ...expand full answer."
"I'm a Nampa resident who got tired of not having a choice on the ballot more often than not. If there's only one candidate running, is that really democracy? What are we supposed to do if the elected official no longer represents the will of the people? Nampa deserves a choice, and I don't think the current legislature understands what Idahoans really care about. I've worked in various capacities for federal, state, and local government agencies. I've worked for non-profits and private businesses. I've seen how they can work well. I've seen how they can work together. And I've seen how they can let people down. Some people obviously like the toxic politics that are everywhere today, including in the Idaho Capitol. But I don't think most folks in Idaho really do. How does a bill attacking librarians help you pay the rent? Why do our legislators worry about who is using what bathroom, when we have schools that can't afford to fix a leaky roof? I don't care about these culture wars. I want to listen to the people of District 13. I want to learn what their pain is. I want them to tell me what will help them the most in their lives. And I want to take that to the House, make their voices heard, and work to find practical solutions that we can all live with. That's what democracy is supposed to be all about."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 34 (Democratic Party)
Amelia Pant
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"In everything I do, I believe in challenging the status quo. I believe in thinking differently and more expansively with curiosity to guide me. I believe that every human being deserves to raise families in safe and healthy environments, no matter their race, their zip code, or their income-earning ...expand full answer."
"In everything I do, I believe in challenging the status quo. I believe in thinking differently and more expansively with curiosity to guide me. I believe that every human being deserves to raise families in safe and healthy environments, no matter their race, their zip code, or their income-earning potential. Period. Some politicians have failed to stay curious. Out of fear, pride or greed, they choose to hold on to the old 20th-century paradigms that created our problems. That is not leadership. I am a Millennial and It’s clear that we need to elect a 21st-century legislature to solve our 21st-century problems. I have worked as a certified nursing assistant in nursing homes, a restaurant server, a leasing agent and maintenance coordinator in the property management industry, and four years as a stay-at-home mom to Ava Luna. I know what it’s like to work like a dog taking care of people, making sure their bodies are clean and healthy, fed and happy, sheltered and satisfied. I am running for office because I have seen firsthand that people are being left behind. I believe that everyone, no matter where they live or how much their family earns, deserves to raise families in safe and healthy environments. I am a Millennial who grew up during the transition from the Industrial Age to the Information Age. I see it as my duty to point out what is no longer working. With this new age, we must build new systems to accommodate new information."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
Flavia DeBrito
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a mother, small business owner, advocate, and council for Ward 2 in my beloved city of Waterville for five years now. I sit on many boards to serve our community with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the residents’ needs. As a lifelong advocate for individual’s rights and personal li ...expand full answer."
"I’m a mother, small business owner, advocate, and council for Ward 2 in my beloved city of Waterville for five years now. I sit on many boards to serve our community with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the residents’ needs. As a lifelong advocate for individual’s rights and personal liberties."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 35 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kimberly DeWitt
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Kimberly DeWitt is an Information Technology professional with over twenty-five years’ experience in embracing, guarding, and leveraging the data that flows around us. It was from this foundation that she expanded into the global, strategic aspect of organization management, finding that her lifetim ...expand full answer."
"Kimberly DeWitt is an Information Technology professional with over twenty-five years’ experience in embracing, guarding, and leveraging the data that flows around us. It was from this foundation that she expanded into the global, strategic aspect of organization management, finding that her lifetime in being a keen observer of detail – in people, process, and environments created a unique skillset that she has used throughout her career and into her own business endeavors to help those who seek her to bring clarity and data-driven direction forward through the chaos and helps people, teams, and organizations to dream big and back it up with meaningful action to create results. Under her leadership, the DCP family of companies has grown through the creation of Technology Learning Alliance (TLA) and North x Northeast Trading Company (NTC). She has also led the creation of DCP International’s first fountainhead for strategic expansion in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. She has a B.S. in International Business from Park University and received her Executive M.B.A. in Executive Leadership from Baker University. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Authorized Trainer for the PMP and CAPM credentials, and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM). She is fluent in English and Spanish. She is also lightly conversational in Swahili, French, Arabic, and Japanese. She currently sits on the board of Precious Redeemer Worldwide and Tanzania Women Architects for Humanity (TAWAH)."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 83 (Democratic Party)
Sheila Coressel
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Originally from Defiance, Ohio, Sheila grew up in a working-class family with both parents earning their high school diplomas and in the country, literally surrounded by corn and soybeans. An 1993 Tinora High School graduate, Sheila earned her BS in Accounting from The University of Akron in 1998, ...expand full answer."
"Originally from Defiance, Ohio, Sheila grew up in a working-class family with both parents earning their high school diplomas and in the country, literally surrounded by corn and soybeans. An 1993 Tinora High School graduate, Sheila earned her BS in Accounting from The University of Akron in 1998, her MS in Counseling and Student Personnel from Oklahoma State University, and her PhD in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University. After returning to Ohio in 2016 to be closer to her family, she got involved in the local democratic party. She is an active member of the Ada Village Council and the Ada Rotary."
2024 Candidate for Chula Vista City Council District 3 (Democratic Party)
Leticia Munguia
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"The daughter of working class parents, Leticia Munguia has spent her career advocating improving public education, expanding access healthcare, build stronger and safe communities, and ensuring equity in the workplace. Organizing Stronger Communities Leticia spent decades as a community organizer ...expand full answer."
"The daughter of working class parents, Leticia Munguia has spent her career advocating improving public education, expanding access healthcare, build stronger and safe communities, and ensuring equity in the workplace. Organizing Stronger Communities Leticia spent decades as a community organizer where she was a tireless advocate for working families. Her real-world experience is an invaluable asset that she will bring to our city council, serving our community effectively and passionately. While attending law school, Leticia managed the Department of Justice’s Domestic Violence Program and developed a Spanish speaking outreach and communications campaign. Leticia worked at the San Diego County Alternate Public Defender’s Office ensuring representation in the justice system for everyone. She was the first Latina investigator hired by the San Diego Alternate Public Defender. Fighting for Economic Security Leticia has been a leader in organizing workers and communities to ensure fair wages, retirement security and access to healthcare. At the MAAC Project, Leticia developed and implemented community outreach and engagement campaigns in some of our region’s most underrepresented communities. She worked to build up affordable housing stock, increase civic engagement and train youth and recent immigrants on how to access resources."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 51 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jeff Burks
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""I am running to create positive change, champion the River Valley at the state level and be an aggressive advocate for bringing businesses to our beautiful area. ""
""I am running to create positive change, champion the River Valley at the state level and be an aggressive advocate for bringing businesses to our beautiful area. ""
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 40 (Republican Party)
Amelia K. Siamomua
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Amelia was born in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, in the Pacific. Siamomua is a development economist by profession, and an advocate in her community. Amelia graduated from the University of the South Pacific in Fiji with majors in economics and politics and post-graduate studies in business administration. Sh ...expand full answer."
"Amelia was born in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, in the Pacific. Siamomua is a development economist by profession, and an advocate in her community. Amelia graduated from the University of the South Pacific in Fiji with majors in economics and politics and post-graduate studies in business administration. She is a Kennedy School of Government graduate of Harvard's Executive Leadership and the East-West Center's Gender-Inclusive Leadership programs. Siamomua is a military mother with an international long-service career that brought her to the US when her family migrated to Atlanta, Georgia in 2005. She became a US citizen in 2012 and has been a resident of DeKalb County for 19 years. Siamomua served as a Senior Advisor for CARE in Atlanta, and at the United Nations in New York providing technical advisory and implementation of development assistance projects for economic and social development, good governance, and sustainable development in developing countries in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Caribbean. Siamomua served in the Commonwealth Secretariat in London where she worked on strategy and policy development on good governance, law and order, international relations and diplomacy, women, and youth issues amongst other areas. In this capacity, she led negotiations, policy consultations and dialogue, and consensus building with leaders, parliamentarians, judiciary, high-level officials and other multi-stakeholders. She is currently an international consultant working in Atlanta."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bryan Bird
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"Bryan Bird is a Christian, a preacher, a husband, and a father of two wonderful children. Bryan was born and raised in Fayette County, West Virginia. He was shown the value of faith in Jesus Christ, which has, and continues to define his daily walk. Bryan knows and understands the importance of serv ...expand full answer."
"Bryan Bird is a Christian, a preacher, a husband, and a father of two wonderful children. Bryan was born and raised in Fayette County, West Virginia. He was shown the value of faith in Jesus Christ, which has, and continues to define his daily walk. Bryan knows and understands the importance of serving the people, but also knows that there is a need for someone to stand up and have a clear Biblical stance for what is right and what is wrong. He wants to see Biblical principles and morality restored in our great nation. God's Word has, and will always be, the road map to a strong, prosperous, and great nation. Bryan stands for Christian Biblical Principles! He stands for the Truth! He stands for Morality! Bryan believes that all the answers are found in God's Word."
2024 Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 1 (Republican Party)
Michael Stevens
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"Dr. Stevens grew up in a Military family and fell in love with San Antonio when his parents were stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Upon graduation from High School, Dr. Stevens moved back to San Antonio, to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio. While in college, he met and married his wife of ...expand full answer."
"Dr. Stevens grew up in a Military family and fell in love with San Antonio when his parents were stationed at Fort Sam Houston. Upon graduation from High School, Dr. Stevens moved back to San Antonio, to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio. While in college, he met and married his wife of 19 years and together, they are raising three amazing boys in the beautiful city of Helotes. For 13 years, Dr. Stevens worked in our Texas education system as a teacher, instructional coach and as campus administrator. Dr. Stevens has primarily worked in public schools, but also has experience working in both charter and private schools. In addition to being an educator, Dr. Stevens has served as a licensed Minister at his church for the past 17 years and is currently the President of the Board, for the Uvalde Foundation for Kids. Dr. Stevens holds Bachelor's Degree in English, a Master's degree in Education/Teacher Leadership, a Doctorate Degree in Education/Curriculum and Instruction and is a certified Texas teacher. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jerone Davison
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello, I'm Jerone Davison, a God-fearing, Mississippi-raised former NFL player, now venturing into the political realm as a U.S. Congress candidate for District 4. My roots lie in hard work, shaped by a truck-driving father and a prayerful mother who imparted the values of grit and grace. My life's ...expand full answer."
"Hello, I'm Jerone Davison, a God-fearing, Mississippi-raised former NFL player, now venturing into the political realm as a U.S. Congress candidate for District 4. My roots lie in hard work, shaped by a truck-driving father and a prayerful mother who imparted the values of grit and grace. My life's journey includes triumphs like winning state championships in high school sports and earning MVP titles in both football and basketball. My athletic journey took me from Arizona State to the NFL and NFL Europe, ultimately landing me in the esteemed Solano Community College Hall of Fame. Among my honors, receiving the Key to the City of Picayune, MS (hometown), from Mayor Woody Spiers holds a special place in my heart. Despite these achievements, my most rewarding role is serving as a pastor and community leader. Wearing many hats as a father of 5, grandfather of 3, and church founder, my days are devoted to guiding my congregation, counseling individuals, performing weddings, and mentoring youth. Beyond my community service, I'm an author, focusing on faith and leadership. Now, I'm eager to extend my service on a broader scale, standing for truth, free speech, traditional values, America-first policies, and fair elections. Committed to addressing issues like the rising cost of living, securing borders, and advocating for equal rights, I am a man of action, vision, and unwavering faith. Join my team at TeamDavison@jeronedavison.com and become part of this transformative journey."
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 29 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Yadusha Williams
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello, fellow Las Vegans! I'm proud to call this city home, having been born and raised right here in our bustling community. Growing up, I had the opportunity to experience the diverse neighborhoods of Las Vegas, attending various schools across the valley before graduating from Mojave High School ...expand full answer."
"Hello, fellow Las Vegans! I'm proud to call this city home, having been born and raised right here in our bustling community. Growing up, I had the opportunity to experience the diverse neighborhoods of Las Vegas, attending various schools across the valley before graduating from Mojave High School in 2004. With a passion for business, I pursued a degree in management, laying the groundwork for my entrepreneurial journey. In 2018, I founded Justice Mobile Notary LLC, driven by a commitment to providing essential services while contributing to the local economy. Family is at the heart of everything I do. As a dedicated parent to four wonderful children, I understand the importance of community and the need to give back. Over the years, I've volunteered extensively with organizations such as the Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and PTO, fostering youth development and community engagement. Recognizing the potential for positive change, I established SHARE - Strategic Hub for Achieving Results LLC, a platform dedicated to strategic planning and community advancement. On a personal note, I'm eagerly preparing for my upcoming wedding in July 2024, a joyful milestone in my life. My decision to run for Assembly District 29 stems from a deep-rooted commitment to service and a belief in the power of collaboration. Together, let's work towards a brighter future for our community, driven by innovation, unity, and progress."
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mike Monson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired educator who spent 42 Years as a teacher and school administrator. My wife and I have been married for 46 years. We have three children and four grandchildren. I am very active outdoors and love skiing, hiking, golfing, and biking. I have run in 18 marathons and survived. Ten year ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired educator who spent 42 Years as a teacher and school administrator. My wife and I have been married for 46 years. We have three children and four grandchildren. I am very active outdoors and love skiing, hiking, golfing, and biking. I have run in 18 marathons and survived. Ten years of my career were spent overseas, teaching students whose families were serving in the military or with U.S. businesses. During that time we lived in Okinawa, Japan, London and Cambridge, England and Wurzberg, Germany. I have always served in our community on advisory boards, foundations and service positions. I currently am the co-chair of the Day of Service and the President of the Smithfield Arts Council. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah, as Master's degree from Brigham Young University and a PhD from Utah State University. I have also taught classes at Utah State University and currently serve on the Internal Review Board for research projects. I am passionate about whatever I do. I follow through on commitments and communicate well with people. I love the area that I live in and have the time, desire and ability to serve the people of my district in the Utah legislature. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 10 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Vibert White
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an academic by training having earned a Ph.D. in History from The Ohio State University. I have also earned degrees from Bethune-Cookman University (BA) and Purdue University (MA). I have taught and earned tenure at the University of Cincinnati, University of Illinois and the University of Cent ...expand full answer."
"I am an academic by training having earned a Ph.D. in History from The Ohio State University. I have also earned degrees from Bethune-Cookman University (BA) and Purdue University (MA). I have taught and earned tenure at the University of Cincinnati, University of Illinois and the University of Central Florida. I am the authored of several books, one academic bestseller and hundreds of articles in public and academic journals. As a public servant I have served on three White House Commissions under Republican and Democrat presidents. In addition, I have served on various Governor's Commissions in Ohio, Illinois, and Florida as well as direct consultants to former Senator Peter Fitzgerald (Illinois-R) and Senator Richard Durbin (Illinois-D). Internationally, I have served as an advisor to the U.S. State Department while also being nominated for the United States Ambassador post of Guyana, South America. I have spoken at several United Nation forums as well as international meetings and legislatures in Brazil, Jamaica, Panama, Ghana, Senegal, England, Libya, Cuba, Egypt and the Dominican Republic. I am also bilingual--Portuguese as a second language. I am an Afro-Latino. My father is from Porta Limon, Costa Rica and my mother who is an African-American, her father is from Jacmel, Haiti. My siblings were born and reared in Colon, Panama. I am a former professional boxing sparring partner as well as former collegiate track runner for Bethune Cookman University."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 (Republican Party)
Kevin Ritter
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up north of Detroit and attended Central Michigan University on a baseball scholarship. I hold both an undergraduate degree (History/Political Science) and a Masters Degree in Political Science from CMU. I completed all the coursework, language exams, and comprehensive exams necessary for ...expand full answer."
"I grew up north of Detroit and attended Central Michigan University on a baseball scholarship. I hold both an undergraduate degree (History/Political Science) and a Masters Degree in Political Science from CMU. I completed all the coursework, language exams, and comprehensive exams necessary for a PhD. in European History at Western Michigan University but I left before graduation to found a sports development organization called Coast to Coast Baseball. For the next 20+ years I helped over 4000 amateur ballplayers achieve their dream of playing at the collegiate or professional level. During that same time I continued to teach History and American government at both the college and high school level. In 2014, my wife and I joined two other couples in founding a private classical school called Veritas Academy in Marietta, OH. We began the first year with just 37 students in grades K-6th. Today, the school has over 150 students in grades PreK-12th. I closed Coast to Coast Baseball and curtailed my commitments at Veritas Academy when I was elected a Washington County Commissioner in the fall of 2018. I ran for reelection, unopposed, in the fall of 2022. Recently, a group of people from Columbus recruited me to run for an open seat in the 94th House District and that's how I find myself here today. "
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (Republican Party)
Brad Lindwurm
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up on a farm just west of Sioux Falls and learned the value of hard work and entrepreneurship from my father and mother. After graduating with honors in high school and college, I settled in Sioux Falls and began a career in technology and sales. I owned a tile and grout cleaning busine ...expand full answer."
"I grew up on a farm just west of Sioux Falls and learned the value of hard work and entrepreneurship from my father and mother. After graduating with honors in high school and college, I settled in Sioux Falls and began a career in technology and sales. I owned a tile and grout cleaning business for 5 years on the side and have also had a direct selling business for almost 30 years. I was a Project Manager with a privately owned cell phone business based out of Sioux Falls for almost 15 years and have currently been selling RV trailers and motorhomes for over 5 years. In addition, I have been a local, regional, and national pro-life leader and active member at my church, serving in leadership roles while being a board member at a local homeless shelter. My personal interests include drawing, reading, sports, and traveling. I love people and love life and look forward to representing the fine people of District 15 in Sioux Falls, offering a caring spirit and listening ear. We are better together and I believe South Dakota is a wonderful place to live!"
2024 Candidate for Platte County Public Administrator (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Shanna Burns
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"I have been a resident of Platte County for over 25 years. I am married with 3 sons. My oldest two graduated from West Platte High School and are now seeking post-secondary education. My youngest has many special needs, which gives me a unique insight into caring for those who cannot care for themse ...expand full answer."
"I have been a resident of Platte County for over 25 years. I am married with 3 sons. My oldest two graduated from West Platte High School and are now seeking post-secondary education. My youngest has many special needs, which gives me a unique insight into caring for those who cannot care for themselves."
2024 Candidate for Sedgwick County Commission District 2 (Republican Party)
Jeff Blubaugh
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Jeff's government experience started when he was elected to the Goddard School Board in 2011. He was later elected to the Wichita City Council representing District 4 in Wichita, Kansas in 2013 and has been elected three times in total to the Wichita City Council. In April 2014, Jeff was elected by ...expand full answer."
"Jeff's government experience started when he was elected to the Goddard School Board in 2011. He was later elected to the Wichita City Council representing District 4 in Wichita, Kansas in 2013 and has been elected three times in total to the Wichita City Council. In April 2014, Jeff was elected by the City Council to serve as Vice Mayor and was later elected to a second term, serving Wichita for two terms as Vice-Mayor. Jeff's education and career experience will ensure he makes sound financial decisions that will benefit both Sedgwick County and its residents. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Cessna Aircraft for 17 years – Sales, Marketing-Customer Satisfaction Manager Wichita Real Estate Broker and Investor for over 20 years Wichita and Sedgwick County Appointed Positions - Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Committee, Greater Wichita Economic Development Corporation, Greater Wichita Sports Commission Served on Goddard School Board and Wichita City Council for 11 years Served as Vice Mayor for the City of Wichita for two terms EDUCATION Masters of Science in Management - Friends University Bachelor of Science in Business - Friends University Growth Leadership Development Fisher School of Business - The Ohio State University Textron Certified Six Sigma Black Belt-Lean Management"
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 82 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kevin Crutchfield
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Life long Republican, pro life supporter, 2nd amendment supporter, protect women in sports supporter. Small business owner (4) law enforcement supporter. Small business advocate in Raleigh cattle farmer, contractor. Living the American Dream and advocating for others to do the same."
"Life long Republican, pro life supporter, 2nd amendment supporter, protect women in sports supporter. Small business owner (4) law enforcement supporter. Small business advocate in Raleigh cattle farmer, contractor. Living the American Dream and advocating for others to do the same."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 14 (Republican Party)
Robert Rochford
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Captain “Rocky” Rochford, USN (Ret). I am a native of Scituate, Massachusetts, and attended the Massachusetts Maritime Academy where I earned my undergraduate degree. I retired in 2018 after completing a Naval career of more than 33 years. I earned a Master’s Degree from the US Naval W ...expand full answer."
"My name is Captain “Rocky” Rochford, USN (Ret). I am a native of Scituate, Massachusetts, and attended the Massachusetts Maritime Academy where I earned my undergraduate degree. I retired in 2018 after completing a Naval career of more than 33 years. I earned a Master’s Degree from the US Naval War College in National Security and Strategic Studies. My wife, Andrea, and I have been residents of Hillsborough County since 1989. In the Navy, I provided leadership, character, and experience. In my last job as Commodore for Naval Beach Group ONE, in San Diego, I lead more than 2,200 sailors, civilians, and contractors. Meticulously managing an annual budget of more than $75M. I pride myself on my problem-solving skills and my ability to negotiate. Rocky for Congress!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 35 (Republican Party)
Mike Cargile
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Through the years I have been a coach, a crossing guard for my kids, a Booster President, Ways and Means Chairman and a deacon at my church. Professionally, I have been a writer, an actor, a director, a producer, an editor and a marketing director. Additionally, I helped run a small indie music labe ...expand full answer."
"Through the years I have been a coach, a crossing guard for my kids, a Booster President, Ways and Means Chairman and a deacon at my church. Professionally, I have been a writer, an actor, a director, a producer, an editor and a marketing director. Additionally, I helped run a small indie music label and managed a rock band from Australia and somewhere in the middle of all that, I helped handle the private label manufacturing for The Power Rangers food products. Prior to my move to California in 1991, I had a short stint as a Quartermaster Army Officer and then went Individual Ready Reserve after Desert Storm. My family has a long history with the US Army and I thought it would be exciting to try something new…Hollywood. I was not disappointed. Southern California is where I met my beautiful wife, Nan, and where we’ve raised our two kids. I understand that to whom much is given, much is required. And from that realization is born my desire to serve the people and businesses of the 35th Congressional District of California. This is not about ME, it’s about YOU… my neighbors!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 5 (Democratic Party)
Carmela Conroy
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"As a third generation eastern Washingtonian and union worker, Carmela Conroy has a sense of duty and determination to serve her community. Rooted in the hard work and resilience of her family, Carmela paid her way through college and law school, returning home to serve as a deputy prosecutor for ...expand full answer."
"As a third generation eastern Washingtonian and union worker, Carmela Conroy has a sense of duty and determination to serve her community. Rooted in the hard work and resilience of her family, Carmela paid her way through college and law school, returning home to serve as a deputy prosecutor for Spokane County. For four years she sought justice for the survivors of violence and sexual assault. She left home again to join the U.S. Foreign Service. Carmela negotiated access to foreign ports for U.S. Navy ships, bilateral trade agreements, and militia disarmament. Through her service Carmela built connections with veterans, active-duty military personnel, and other national security professionals. Our nation faces complex challenges both at home and abroad, and Carmela has the experience to address them. Dysfunction and partisan extremism in Congress have left critical issues unaddressed, from agricultural policy to national security to the well-being of our communities. As a representative, Carmela will prioritize the needs of Eastern Washington, advocating for agricultural support, affordable healthcare, and economic opportunities for working families. By investing in rural infrastructure, clean energy, and economic diversification, Carmela will work to strengthen our local economy. Carmela will defend our rights and uphold our individual freedoms, including the right to reproductive healthcare."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nathan Kieso
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Nate Kieso, mental health social worker, union member, and candidate for Assembly District 14. My wife and I own a century-old bungalow off National Ave and I work in the district at a residential facility for men with mental health disorders. I was raised by a USAF veteran mother and research ...expand full answer."
"I am Nate Kieso, mental health social worker, union member, and candidate for Assembly District 14. My wife and I own a century-old bungalow off National Ave and I work in the district at a residential facility for men with mental health disorders. I was raised by a USAF veteran mother and research scientist father. Sadly, when I was nine years-old my father passed away. My mother was left to raise two kids on a CNA’s salary, but she was able to do so, because she was in a union. I joined that same union and have continually fought for working people. I fought on successful union organizing drives and campaigns to raise local minimum wages, but my proudest organizing moment was winning thousands in backpay and raises for black coworkers paid less than equally qualified white coworkers. I am on the City of West Allis Capital Improvement Committee, where we review and approve budgets for major purchases made by the city. I am deeply interested in matters of policy and have experience in governance. As a social worker I have cared for people with disabilities, advocated for elders in long-term care, and provided treatment for people with mental health issues. Throughout my entire career I have served and cared for others. I want to bring this compassion, experience, and leadership to Madison, where I will faithfully serve the constituents of the 14th District."
2024 Candidate for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Hashim Coates
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a US Navy Veteran, born and raised in Colorado by a single mother in a loving family. As a product and supporter of public schools, I began my advocacy work in HIV and STD prevention in the 90s. My progressive work spans many years and includes contributions to organizations such as the Colorad ...expand full answer."
"I am a US Navy Veteran, born and raised in Colorado by a single mother in a loving family. As a product and supporter of public schools, I began my advocacy work in HIV and STD prevention in the 90s. My progressive work spans many years and includes contributions to organizations such as the Colorado AIDS Project and the People of Color Consortium Against AIDS (P.O.C.C.A.A.). I have worked on over 20 electoral political campaigns, including those for Phil Weiser, Jason Crow, and Morgan Carroll. Recognizing that life is challenging and that everyone has their own struggles, I strive to extend the grace I seek for myself while believing that accountability makes us stronger. I love to laugh and often find myself being the source of that laughter. Protective by nature and a staunch opponent of bullies, I am running for an office that demands intense public interaction. However, I also cherish my alone time, enjoying music, barbecue, and Mexican food."
2024 Candidate for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Hashim Coates
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a US Navy Veteran. I was born and raised in Colorado and am a product and supporter of public schools. I began my advocacy work in HIV and STD prevention work in the 90s. I have a long history of progressive work, including but not limited to working for organizations such as one Colorado AIDS ...expand full answer."
"I am a US Navy Veteran. I was born and raised in Colorado and am a product and supporter of public schools. I began my advocacy work in HIV and STD prevention work in the 90s. I have a long history of progressive work, including but not limited to working for organizations such as one Colorado AIDS project and the People of Color Consortium Against AIDS (P.O.C.C.A.A.). I have worked on over 20 Electoral political campaigns, including Phil Weiser, Jason Crow, Morgan Carroll, Wanda James, Steven Woodrow, Scott Esserman, Juan Marcano, Tay Anderson, Alison Coombs, Nicole Johnston, Andrew Romanoff, and many others. So many marginalized voices need to be heard, and now is always the perfect time to do the right thing! I am excited about the opportunity"
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kristiana de Leon
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a coalition-builder whose approach to my policy and advocacy work, including for two terms on the Black Diamond City Council, is that “we all do better when we all do better.” Informed by this work and the voices and resilience of our diverse communities, we can no longer afford the current pol ...expand full answer."
"I am a coalition-builder whose approach to my policy and advocacy work, including for two terms on the Black Diamond City Council, is that “we all do better when we all do better.” Informed by this work and the voices and resilience of our diverse communities, we can no longer afford the current policy approaches that sacrifice vulnerable people, including rural and marginalized communities. My endorsements at www.kristianadeleon.com/endorsements, and particularly my sole endorsement from the Washington Education Association, speak to my commitment to my priorities: fully funded public education, affordable childcare, a pathway to single payer healthcare, tax fairness, and climate solutions that work for us all."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 29 (Democratic Party)
Terry Schoonover
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired Mayo Clinic Emergency Management Coordinator living between Alma and Cochrane WI, with my wife Renee. We have three children and three grandchildren. I was born in Marshfield, WI, and grew up in nearby Loyal, WI. I graduated from Loyal High School. I went on to Phoenix College (Pho ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired Mayo Clinic Emergency Management Coordinator living between Alma and Cochrane WI, with my wife Renee. We have three children and three grandchildren. I was born in Marshfield, WI, and grew up in nearby Loyal, WI. I graduated from Loyal High School. I went on to Phoenix College (Phoenix, AZ) where I graduated with an associate degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. As a non-traditional student, I attended the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, and a Master’s in International Management degree. I was employed at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) for 20 years, where I worked closely with city and county law enforcement, fire departments, EMS and public health. I retired in 2017. In 2017, I was deployed on an American Red Cross Jump Team for three weeks to Florida in response to Hurricane Irma, where I helped manage several shelters for displaced residents. In retirement, I remain active, having worked locally and in Madison to eliminate gerrymandered electoral maps in Wisconsin. I was part of the effort to secure a referendum on the Buffalo County April 2021 ballot on fair maps which passed with 68% of voters, Republicans and Democrats, voting for fair maps. Earlier this year, I provided voter registration education with the League of Women Voters - Greater Chippewa Valley. When I am not a candidate, I am a poll worker for the town of Belvidere at the VFW in Cochrane, WI during elections."
2024 Candidate for Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit Public Defender (Democratic Party)
Melissa Vickers
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have been practicing law in Florida for over 25 years and have represented adults and juveniles in every aspect of their criminal cases. I served in management at the Public Defender’s Office for Orange and Osceola County for over 14 years. I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law for 18 years. ...expand full answer."
"I have been practicing law in Florida for over 25 years and have represented adults and juveniles in every aspect of their criminal cases. I served in management at the Public Defender’s Office for Orange and Osceola County for over 14 years. I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law for 18 years. Serving my community is my passion and I found my calling at the Public Defender's Office. I served on two Grievance Committees for The Florida Bar and is past Chair of the Criminal Law Committee for the Orange County Bar Association. I am a former 1st Vice President of the League of Women Voters of Orange County and is currently the Chair of the Government Committee. Currently a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers where I served for years on the Board and as President. I am a member of the George C. Young Inns of Court, Orange County Bar Association, Osceola Bar Association, Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Paul C. Perkins Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, League of Women Voters, and Tiger Bay. I have volunteered as a judge at Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions for the University of Central Florida. Melissa also served as a member of the City of Winter Park Planning and Zoning Board. Married 22 years to Doug Thomas and has twin boys who are 19 years old."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 22 (Democratic Party)
David Arreola
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised as a first-generation American in Florida House of Representatives District 22. My parents immigrated from Mexico to Buffalo, New York, and later to Gainesville. They taught me the importance of working hard for a good education and faithfully participating in our democracy. I ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised as a first-generation American in Florida House of Representatives District 22. My parents immigrated from Mexico to Buffalo, New York, and later to Gainesville. They taught me the importance of working hard for a good education and faithfully participating in our democracy. I'm a product of Alachua County Public Schools, attended Santa Fe College and earned my associate's degree . That strong educational foundation helped propel me to earn my bachelor's from Flagler College in 2014 and my MBA from St. Leo University in 2015. Not long after graduating college, I came home and felt a calling to run for office. In 2017, I became the youngest city commissioner elected in the history of Gainesville. During my two terms on the commission, I was selected by my fellow commissioners twice as Mayor Pro Tempore to lead as we advocated for gun safety policies; affordable living for working families, and navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. Outside of holding public office, I have been working for small businesses my whole life. I currently work for a homegrown company, 21st Century Communications, which provides rural internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program. In my free time, I proudly led the founding of the Alachua County Young Democrats and Hispanic Caucus. I volunteered with Alachua County Emerging Leaders, for the Gainesville Sun Reader's Advisory Board, and served as a Board Member of Family Promise nonprofit."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 14 (Democratic Party)
Clarence Blalock
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm running for US House District 14 to restore dignity and respect to the house and to serve it's constituents. "
"I'm running for US House District 14 to restore dignity and respect to the house and to serve it's constituents. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Marcellus Crews
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m Marcellus Crews I have lived in Maryland for over 32 years. I am a Maryland small business owner who has been the Managing Director for CREWSING Technologies since 2009. I resides in Upper Marlboro and my company's office is in Capitol Heights. I attended Pine Forge Academy, Oakwood Universit ...expand full answer."
"I’m Marcellus Crews I have lived in Maryland for over 32 years. I am a Maryland small business owner who has been the Managing Director for CREWSING Technologies since 2009. I resides in Upper Marlboro and my company's office is in Capitol Heights. I attended Pine Forge Academy, Oakwood University and Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD. I received his A+ Certification, Application Master's and has become a Network Administrator that also oversees Cyber Security and online data processing services. If elected as your US Senator, he would bring a unique and much needed skill set to the office. He is a people person with a technological background that can lead our state and nation with Cyber security policies, the rise of AI, social media issues, digital currencies and an economy that is technology driven. "
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 18 (Democratic Party)
David Arends
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is David Arends. I am 61 years old. I have been a school teacher, and currently practice medicine as a PA in our local rural clinic. I have been happily married to my wife, Jane, for 36 years. We have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I am a violinist, choir director, and I enjoy volunt ...expand full answer."
"My name is David Arends. I am 61 years old. I have been a school teacher, and currently practice medicine as a PA in our local rural clinic. I have been happily married to my wife, Jane, for 36 years. We have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I am a violinist, choir director, and I enjoy volunteering with our local community theater. My wife and I have enjoyed traveling throughout the US and abroad, including a 3 year stay in Central America where I volunteered at a village clinic."
2024 Candidate for Allen County Council At-large (Democratic Party)
Nena Bailey
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Nena Bailey and I'm running for Allen County Council At Large. I am a wife, mother, advocate, Christian, volunteer, Board member for several organizations and more. I'm running to be a voice for the people. I am running to be a watchdog over County funds. Appropriating funds where neede ...expand full answer."
"My name is Nena Bailey and I'm running for Allen County Council At Large. I am a wife, mother, advocate, Christian, volunteer, Board member for several organizations and more. I'm running to be a voice for the people. I am running to be a watchdog over County funds. Appropriating funds where needed and redirecting funds that are being wasted. My love for helping others makes me the ideal candidate to represent the citizens of Allen County. I have compassion for our less fortunate and underserved community. I volunteer at the Rescue Mission by giving of time and resources. I want everyone to has equitable access to County resources."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 (Democratic Party)
Rachel Bohman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Rachel is a Southern Minnesota native, she moved to the cities to attend college and obtained employment experience. She returned to Southern Minnesota over 13 years ago to raise her two daughters alongside her husband, Kyle. She is an attorney, served as an Assistant County Attorney in Olmsted an ...expand full answer."
"Rachel is a Southern Minnesota native, she moved to the cities to attend college and obtained employment experience. She returned to Southern Minnesota over 13 years ago to raise her two daughters alongside her husband, Kyle. She is an attorney, served as an Assistant County Attorney in Olmsted and was elected to the Rochester Township Board. She has served her community in numerous ways through her volunteer work."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 20 (Democratic Party)
Tina Posterli
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Tina is a is a communications professional whose background includes advancing policies and building awareness and advocacy campaigns for workforce development, environmental, and healthcare organizations. She has lived in the district for three decades and has served as a Long Beach City Council ...expand full answer."
"Tina is a is a communications professional whose background includes advancing policies and building awareness and advocacy campaigns for workforce development, environmental, and healthcare organizations. She has lived in the district for three decades and has served as a Long Beach City Council member and President of the Long Beach Public Schools Board of Education. As a City Council member, Tina pushed forward investments in infrastructure to bring long-needed flood protections to the City's north shore and worked to make Long Beach one of the top 22 safest cities in the U.S. Her school board accomplishments include working with District, State, and County officials to keep schools open throughout the pandemic and on a budget process that resulted in a 0% tax levy increase for 2021-2022 along with curriculum enhancements and facilities upgrades. Tina has a history of building relationships with diverse stakeholders to foster consensus and drive collective action toward common goals. She is the proud mother of a 23 year-old daughter and Golden Retriever fur baby and has a background in the performing arts."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 8 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Leonard Perkins
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"U.S. Air Force retired Air Traffic Controller 24-year pastor, retired BS from Crichton College MDiv from Memphis Theological Seminary"
"U.S. Air Force retired Air Traffic Controller 24-year pastor, retired BS from Crichton College MDiv from Memphis Theological Seminary"
2024 Candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors District 3 (Republican Party)
Janet Wittenbraker
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a candidate for the Pima County Board of Supervisors District 3, I bring a wide-ranging professional experience accumulated over thirty-five years in various industries and roles. From aerospace defense to executive governmental office (City of Tucson City Manager’s Office), and commercial busine ...expand full answer."
"As a candidate for the Pima County Board of Supervisors District 3, I bring a wide-ranging professional experience accumulated over thirty-five years in various industries and roles. From aerospace defense to executive governmental office (City of Tucson City Manager’s Office), and commercial businesses, my career has been defined by excellence in contract management, executive administration, and regulatory compliance. Serving diverse groups, including the infirmed, elderly, incarcerated individuals, construction workers, and the wider Arizona community, has sharpened my insight into the intricate needs of our society. Backed by a solid educational foundation with a Master of Legal Studies from Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, I possess the knowledge and skills required to navigate the complexities of governance effectively. My commitment to promoting the protection, economic development, and welfare of Pima County through prudent fiscal management and strategic investment in transportation infrastructure. Having previously contested for the position of Mayor of Tucson in 2023 and securing 32% of the vote, I am fully aware of the challenges and obstacles that lie ahead. Nevertheless, I am prepared and eager to embrace the opportunity to bring positive change and progress to our community."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Nevada (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
William Conrad
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Bill Conrad is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran (4 tours in Afghanistan, 38 months), Special Forces Team Leader (Green Beret), and a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point. Before 9/11, he was a City Councilman and later the Deputy Mayor of the City of Modes ...expand full answer."
"Bill Conrad is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran (4 tours in Afghanistan, 38 months), Special Forces Team Leader (Green Beret), and a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point. Before 9/11, he was a City Councilman and later the Deputy Mayor of the City of Modesto. He owns a media company and works part-time as a professional ski patroller."
2024 Candidate for Reno City Council Ward 6 (Republican Party)
Tom Heck
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Bio: Tom Heck is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served 22 years in the United States Air Force from which he retired in 1998 after earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After his military retirement, Tom continued to serve in various roles including engineering, planning, and consultant f ...expand full answer."
"Bio: Tom Heck is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and served 22 years in the United States Air Force from which he retired in 1998 after earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After his military retirement, Tom continued to serve in various roles including engineering, planning, and consultant for various communities, as a Town Manager; and running logistics for the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Test Site in Kwajalein Atoll a Town Manager, Marshall Islands. Tom is ready for a new challenge and has always wanted to pursue his desire to give voice to his fellow citizens as an elected official. Tom’s desire is grounded in ensuring America remains the greatest country in the world. Tom decided to run for public office in order to provide all Nevadans with a leader who is an alternative to career politicians who have thus far failed to embrace common sense solutions about which all Americans care deeply… building the wall, strong military, security, economic growth - jobs, repealing ObamaCare and term limits. Actually solving problems and passing conservative budgets to Make America Great Again!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 (Republican Party)
Mark Robertson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Colonel Mark Robertson has strong ties to our community. He and Lesly raised their family here, where he owned a small business and taught in public, private, and charter schools. Mark freely gave his time to community organizations such as Opportunity Village, Boy Scouts, Little League, The Salva ...expand full answer."
"Colonel Mark Robertson has strong ties to our community. He and Lesly raised their family here, where he owned a small business and taught in public, private, and charter schools. Mark freely gave his time to community organizations such as Opportunity Village, Boy Scouts, Little League, The Salvation Army, and local Veteran groups. Mark was Vice Chairman of the Senior Citizen Commission and served in many positions with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Mark has a degree in finance from BYU and an MBA. He taught finance at UNLV. He knows how the economy works and how to control inflation. Mark served in the Army for 30 years. He enlisted as a Private and retired as a Colonel. He deployed to ten foreign countries, including combat tours in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Iraq. In fact, he served in Iraq with his own son. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Legion on Merit. His national service includes serving in the Pentagon during the Trump administration, teaching at the National Defense University, and being a U.S. Delegate to the Global Coalition Against ISIS. Mark was the 2022 Republican nominee for Congress. During that campaign, he beat Dina Titus in Henderson and Boulder City. He also beat Titus by 20 points with in-person voters. She won the mail-in and ballot-harvested vote. Like Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln, who also lost their first election, Mark will use the lessons learned in 2022 to win in 2024."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dave Nissley
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Dave Nissley, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County and the southern end. Dave was born in Gap, PA and was raised with his six siblings in Paradise, PA. He grew up in the Amish Mennonite church and believes deeply that our inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are gifts ...expand full answer."
"Dave Nissley, a lifelong resident of Lancaster County and the southern end. Dave was born in Gap, PA and was raised with his six siblings in Paradise, PA. He grew up in the Amish Mennonite church and believes deeply that our inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are gifts from God to be appreciated. Dave’s parents instilled these conservative values, which Dave has also passed down and lived out. Dave and his wife Lil have four children and four grandchildren. They have been involved in local township oversight, serving their local church, and owning and operating Vintage Landscaping and several hospitality businesses for the 31 years of their marriage. Dave's years as Entrepreneur and being a pastor has given him the maturity and testing needed to be a leader and Public Servant."
2024 Candidate for Alaska House of Representatives District 1 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Bynum
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Growing Up Growing up in rural Oregon, I experienced firsthand the impact of industry changes on small communities. In the logging town of Roseburg, the decline of timber jobs pushed me to explore new career paths, eventually leading me to join the U.S. Air Force in 1995. This journey ultimately br ...expand full answer."
"Growing Up Growing up in rural Oregon, I experienced firsthand the impact of industry changes on small communities. In the logging town of Roseburg, the decline of timber jobs pushed me to explore new career paths, eventually leading me to join the U.S. Air Force in 1995. This journey ultimately brought me to Ketchikan. Military Service In the U.S. Air Force, I began my career in energy as a power generation specialist, gaining experience during the Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo wars, and in Africa on humanitarian missions. After nearly six years of service, I pursued a degree in electrical engineering from Portland State University while serving in the Air National Guard, including a brief return to active duty after 9/11, graduating in 2005. Engineering Career Post-graduation, I worked as an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Hydroelectric Design Center, engaging in hydropower projects across the U.S. and abroad. In 2010, I earned my Professional Engineer (PE) license and worked as a Senior Engineer and Design Manager. Alaska is Home Twelve years ago, I started spending summers in Ketchikan, eventually making it my permanent home in 2016 when a professional opportunity arose at the local utility. Currently, I serve as the Electric Division Manager for Ketchikan Public Utilities. My wife Carolyn and I cherish the community, enjoy the natural beauty, and participate in local events. We love island life and Ketchikan is now our home."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 51 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Shiva Bagheri
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I a Christian conservative, a mother of a teenage daughter, and a small business owner, "
"I a Christian conservative, a mother of a teenage daughter, and a small business owner, "
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 (Republican Party)
Laurie Parman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 30 year retired teacher. I have a doctorate in Educational Leadership. My dissertation was a mixed methods study focused on improving public safety. I am a mother of five and grandmother to 11. I have worked successfully to improve educational outcomes for students in free and reduced l ...expand full answer."
"I am a 30 year retired teacher. I have a doctorate in Educational Leadership. My dissertation was a mixed methods study focused on improving public safety. I am a mother of five and grandmother to 11. I have worked successfully to improve educational outcomes for students in free and reduced lunch buildings."
2024 Candidate for Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 4 (Republican Party)
Walter Dempsey
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a Arizona native from Tucson. Growing up in Tucson, AZ I spent much of my free time involved with sports. I played baseball, soccer and gymnastics. Eventually putting all of my time into gymnastics, I was able to complete in the Jr. Olympics in 1995. I graduated high school from Canyon Del ...expand full answer."
"I am a Arizona native from Tucson. Growing up in Tucson, AZ I spent much of my free time involved with sports. I played baseball, soccer and gymnastics. Eventually putting all of my time into gymnastics, I was able to complete in the Jr. Olympics in 1995. I graduated high school from Canyon Del Oro in 1999 and became an auto mechanic. I learned a great skillset during this time and eventually moved on to work with Verizon Wireless. I moved to Coconino County Since 2003 and fell in love with the area and people. I became a leader with Verizon Wireless and ran multiple locations. I have proven business and leadership experience. Having attended Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College with an emphasis on business I have acquired financial, managerial and leadership skills that have assisted me in many aspects of life. In 2010 I was blessed with marrying the love of my life, Danielle Dempsey. Danielle is a Nurse in Flagstaff, AZ. The following year I left Verizon Wireless and accepted a position for Burlington Northern Santa Fe(BNSF) Railway, where i still currently work as an engineer. I work very hard with long hours and dedication to safety in the workplace and for the communities that we service. Being a union officer with SMART Transportation Union and also a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, I understand the importance of working with the community to ensure a thriving future for us all."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 6 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle White
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a husband to my wife, Ashlea, and a father to my two children, Sofie and Max. I have lived in Anderson County since my parents were honorably discharged from the Marine Corps when I was five years old. I am an attorney whose practice involves litigating against the government. I went to public ...expand full answer."
"I am a husband to my wife, Ashlea, and a father to my two children, Sofie and Max. I have lived in Anderson County since my parents were honorably discharged from the Marine Corps when I was five years old. I am an attorney whose practice involves litigating against the government. I went to public school in Anderson County as did my brother, my dad is a public school teacher in Anderson County, and my kids and nieces and nephews attend public school in Anderson County. I enjoy fishing and hunting, and other outdoor activities with my kids. I also enjoy coaching youth soccer and attending our church."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 72 (Republican Party)
Bill Conerly
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a husband, father, veteran, civil engineer and lifelong conservative Republican. I am an engineer by trade with deep roots in Manatee County. The Conerly campaign focuses on an America First agenda for Florida, with an emphasis on building infrastructure and housing affordability. In 1997, I ...expand full answer."
"I am a husband, father, veteran, civil engineer and lifelong conservative Republican. I am an engineer by trade with deep roots in Manatee County. The Conerly campaign focuses on an America First agenda for Florida, with an emphasis on building infrastructure and housing affordability. In 1997, I earned his Bachelor of Science in ABE Engineering from the University of Florida. I began my career focusing on stormwater/floodplain modeling and routing. By 2001, I had earned his Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil Engineering with a focus in Water Resources. Over the past 27 years, I have worked on a wide variety of projects, including Affordable & Senior Housing, Hospital, Roadway, Single & Multifamily Residential, and Institutional & Educational projects. Throughout my career, I have also been deeply committed to his community, serving on several voluntary boards. I spent 12 years on the Manatee County Planning Commission, 10 of them as Chairman. I have also been a member of the MPO and the ELMAC. Currently, I currently serve on the County’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. The reason I am running to serve in the State House is very similar to the reason I joined the military. I have a spirit of service and want to use my skills, knowledge, and experience to make Southwest Florida a better place. As an engineer, I will bring a unique skillset and problem-solving perspective to Tallahassee."
2024 Candidate for Texas First District Court of Appeals Place 2 (Republican Party)
Jennifer Caughey
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am running for the 1st Court of Appeals, where I was honored to serve previously. This court matters. It is the final decision maker on most issues for our area. It is critical that the Court has qualified, experienced judges. I am uniquely prepared to serve you well in this role. I’m experi ...expand full answer."
"I am running for the 1st Court of Appeals, where I was honored to serve previously. This court matters. It is the final decision maker on most issues for our area. It is critical that the Court has qualified, experienced judges. I am uniquely prepared to serve you well in this role. I’m experienced and committed to the rule of law. I was appointed to this Court by Governor Abbott. While serving, I issued 125+ opinions and worked on 450 appeals. My opinions show that you can count on me to consistently apply the law faithfully and fairly; work hard; and efficiently issue clear opinions. My record earned broad respect: lawyers who practice in this Court voted by almost a 3-to-1 margin that they want to see me in this seat. My focus is appellate law. I spent the last 5.5 years leading a large law firm’s appellate practice. My appellate work has been recognized by Chambers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and others. My appellate team has been rated top tier. Public service has remained my priority: I serve on the Texas Judicial Council (the policymaking body for the judiciary) and the Texas Board of Disciplinary Appeals (a Texas Supreme Court appointment). My background and education prepared me to sit on one of Texas’s most important courts. I grew up in Houston. I left to attend Princeton University and Harvard Law School, then embarked on my career and made my way home. I have devoted my career to appellate law. I am blessed to have a loving husband and two wonderful kids."
2024 Candidate for Texas 61st District Court (Republican Party)
Lee Shuchart
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I practiced in Texas for 37 years in state and federal court as well as being involved in cases pending in over 40 states. During that time I have worked with and against many great lawyers and observed fine judges and mediators in action. Harris County has been my home for over 50 years and I ha ...expand full answer."
"I practiced in Texas for 37 years in state and federal court as well as being involved in cases pending in over 40 states. During that time I have worked with and against many great lawyers and observed fine judges and mediators in action. Harris County has been my home for over 50 years and I have been involved in community and church activities throughout my life. I graduated from South Texas College of Law where I was part of the National Moot Court Team and also served as an assistance editor for the South Texas Law Review. I received my undergraduate degree from Baylor University with honors. I have been married to attorney Fred Shuchart for 33 years and we have two adult children and a grandson."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 2 (Republican Party)
Jason Chambers
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm Jason Chambers, candidate for NC House of Representatives. I was born and raised in northern Durham County. My wife and I reside in Timberlake (southern Person County), so I have lived my entire life in what is House District 2. The district encompasses all of Person and the northern half of Dur ...expand full answer."
"I'm Jason Chambers, candidate for NC House of Representatives. I was born and raised in northern Durham County. My wife and I reside in Timberlake (southern Person County), so I have lived my entire life in what is House District 2. The district encompasses all of Person and the northern half of Durham County. I was encouraged to run for this position by numerous people and decided to run because the amazing people of this district deserve someone representing them who shares their values. I believe in hard work, personal responsibility and consider myself to be a common sense conservative. It would be an honor to be the representative for District 2 in the North Carolina House of Representatives in Raleigh."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sid Sharma
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Siddhanth Sharma. I'm an Accountant. I'm the most local candidate. I was born and raised in NC and lived in District 13 my entire life, no matter how many times the legislature changed the maps. "
"My name is Siddhanth Sharma. I'm an Accountant. I'm the most local candidate. I was born and raised in NC and lived in District 13 my entire life, no matter how many times the legislature changed the maps. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 4 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Erik Bonnett
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Erik Charles Bonnett, born on July 11th, 1996, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, With a mixed heritage of Italian, French, and Irish descent, he embodies the rich tapestry of our nation's working class. Raised by his mother and grandmother after his father's passing, Bonnett moved to Berks County. He atte ...expand full answer."
"Erik Charles Bonnett, born on July 11th, 1996, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, With a mixed heritage of Italian, French, and Irish descent, he embodies the rich tapestry of our nation's working class. Raised by his mother and grandmother after his father's passing, Bonnett moved to Berks County. He attended Fleetwood Area High School, graduating in the class of 2015. Bonnett was accepted to Penn State University, where he pursued studies in law, foreign affairs, information technology, engineering, and economics. His continuing education revolves around Constitutional law and artificial intelligence. Throughout his career, Bonnett has brought leadership, knowledge, and expertise to multiple global companies. In early 2022, Bonnett served as a Legionnaire in the International Legion of Defense in Ukraine, working alongside like-minded individuals to prevent global catastrophes and protect innocent people. His travels allowed him to make friends who share his vision of world peace. Although many of his fellow Legionnaires have passed away, their aspirations for a brighter future continue to fuel Bonnett's personal mission of being a force for good. Presently, Bonnett serves the Executive and Judicial branches of Pennsylvania as a State Constable. In October 2022, he took his oath of office, pledging to defend and uphold the United States Constitution. Guided by the principles of honor, integrity, respect, and unity, Bonnett extends assistance to people from all walks of life."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 32 (Democratic Party)
Lawrence Moreno
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"For 15 years, I've called Kansas home, witnessing firsthand the struggles and triumphs of its diverse communities. My experience extends beyond the farmlands. I've seen the challenges faced by small businesses in bustling towns, parents worried about their children's education, and families struggli ...expand full answer."
"For 15 years, I've called Kansas home, witnessing firsthand the struggles and triumphs of its diverse communities. My experience extends beyond the farmlands. I've seen the challenges faced by small businesses in bustling towns, parents worried about their children's education, and families struggling to access healthcare. My own upbringing taught me the value of hard work and resilience. That's why I couldn't just sit idle as a retired quality manager. My career was built on finding solutions, building consensus, and getting things done."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 2 (Democratic Party)
Judith Lindsey
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 24 year resident of Candia. I've been involved with the local community, serving 20 + years on the Candia Planning Board and Conservation Commission. I'm a retired educator. I taught at the K-8 Henry W. Moore School here in town for 23 years. During that time, I created a special program for ...expand full answer."
"I am a 24 year resident of Candia. I've been involved with the local community, serving 20 + years on the Candia Planning Board and Conservation Commission. I'm a retired educator. I taught at the K-8 Henry W. Moore School here in town for 23 years. During that time, I created a special program for Enrichment and Challenge for all students - "Minds In Motion". Although originally from Upper Michigan, we moved here in 1982 and we - my husband and I - have since put down deep roots in this beautiful state. We raised our 2 children in Merrimack. The close connection I've made over the years with the people in this community are very precious to me. I love so many things about this state! The stone walls, forests, and wetlands. The mountains and spectacular fall colors. Kayaking the area ponds with camera close in hand is one of my greatest joys."
2024 Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Philip Joseph Ganaban
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a dedicated community leader and advocate, running for House Representative in District 45, Hawaii. With over 20 years of experience working with youth and adolescents, including positions at Kahi Mohala and Youth Challenge Academy Oahu, I have a deep commitment to supporting young people in ga ...expand full answer."
"I am a dedicated community leader and advocate, running for House Representative in District 45, Hawaii. With over 20 years of experience working with youth and adolescents, including positions at Kahi Mohala and Youth Challenge Academy Oahu, I have a deep commitment to supporting young people in gaining essential life skills. I hold an Associates in Applied Science in Environmental Health and Emergency Management, a BS in Cyber Security and Business Administration, and am currently pursuing a Master's in Human Resources and Organizational Management. A Navy veteran and preventive medicine specialist, I have a strong background in public health and emergency management. I am also actively involved in my community, serving on the Waianae Neighborhood Board and the Boys and Girls Club of Waianae. My campaign focuses on transparency, accountability, and ethical governance, with a grassroots approach to addressing the needs of my district."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 11 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jeffrey Flack
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a lifelong Californian, and I never thought I would be involved in politics. I started thinking about moving out of state, but I am not someone who runs away from a difficult situation. This is my home, and I want to fight for it. We have real problems that require real solutions. I think I can ...expand full answer."
"I am a lifelong Californian, and I never thought I would be involved in politics. I started thinking about moving out of state, but I am not someone who runs away from a difficult situation. This is my home, and I want to fight for it. We have real problems that require real solutions. I think I can bring a data-driven, common-sense approach to fixing them."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 7 (Democratic Party)
David McPherson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a proud husband, and father of 5 adult children. I have spent my professional career as a mechanical engineer in industrial manufacturing for the past 25 years. My wife and I recently made the choice to move to Northwest Arkansas. This place has held a special in my heart since I started vacati ...expand full answer."
"I am a proud husband, and father of 5 adult children. I have spent my professional career as a mechanical engineer in industrial manufacturing for the past 25 years. My wife and I recently made the choice to move to Northwest Arkansas. This place has held a special in my heart since I started vacationing here as a young boy in the 80's. For 40 years I have visited nearly every summer. When I was able to decide where to spend my time after my children left home there was no other choice. I have always been interested in politics, and seeing what was happening in NWA I could no longer sit on the sidelines. I have thrown myself into this race with the specific task of listening to ALL the people of this district, hearing their concerns, and using the problem solving skills of a practicing engineer to come up with the best solution."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 (Democratic Party)
Lauren Faulk
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a former special education teacher and an advocate for students and families. I know that our public schools are the cornerstone of our community, and I believe that every student deserves access to a quality education. If elected, I will be a strong voice for parents, educators, and students in ...expand full answer."
"I'm a former special education teacher and an advocate for students and families. I know that our public schools are the cornerstone of our community, and I believe that every student deserves access to a quality education. If elected, I will be a strong voice for parents, educators, and students in our district and work tirelessly to ensure that their needs are met at the state level. Wife, mother of two boys "
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B (Democratic Party)
Sara Nett-Torgrimson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a mom, a wife, a farmer, and a small business owner. I was born and raised in rural North Dakota and moved to Minnesota in 1997 to attend MNSU, Mankato. It was here that I first started to study government processes, policy, and the administrative state. In 2016, the opportunity to move back to ...expand full answer."
"I'm a mom, a wife, a farmer, and a small business owner. I was born and raised in rural North Dakota and moved to Minnesota in 1997 to attend MNSU, Mankato. It was here that I first started to study government processes, policy, and the administrative state. In 2016, the opportunity to move back to Mankato with my family presented itself, and I jumped. Of all the places I've lived, this is my home of choice. My early experiences at college while living in the state, as represented by Senator Paul Wellstone, shaped my values, which I continue to live today. As a business owner and community member, I listen to the people around me and take feedback to heart, whether good, bad, or ugly. I'm always willing to listen, learn, and see other perspectives. I pay living wages and work with employees to ensure they get what they need from me. I farm flowers and design sustainably, and I pay attention to my words and deeds' intended and unintended impacts. I believe we have the resources, knowledge, and ability to create a state where every Minnesotan can thrive, not just survive. This means access to quality, affordable health care and a world-class education – no matter your zip code. It means sustaining the life-giving work of our family farmers and supporting local businesses to create diverse, resilient local economies. I am ready to listen to you and stand up for you. I'm ready to be a voice for rural Minnesota."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 56 (Democratic Party)
Emily Tseffos
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a mother, former educator, and dedicated community volunteer who knows that there's more that unites us than divides us. A proud Wisconsinite, my goal is to offer the 56th assembly district responsive and informed representation that is rooted in our shared values."
"I'm a mother, former educator, and dedicated community volunteer who knows that there's more that unites us than divides us. A proud Wisconsinite, my goal is to offer the 56th assembly district responsive and informed representation that is rooted in our shared values."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 (Democratic Party)
Sandy James
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a native Hoosier, and Johnson County has been my home for forty years. After receiving my Bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University, I married Jeff James. We raised two amazing kids together. I stayed at home with them while also attending night school at IUPUI to earn Master’s degree in E ...expand full answer."
"I’m a native Hoosier, and Johnson County has been my home for forty years. After receiving my Bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University, I married Jeff James. We raised two amazing kids together. I stayed at home with them while also attending night school at IUPUI to earn Master’s degree in Education. Once the kids started school, I started my career as an educator. I’ve been a social studies instructor at Greenwood Community High School for almost thirty years. In that time, I’ve taught United States history, sociology, current events, and English. After bring psychology into the curriculum, I became an adjunct professor through my work with Indiana University’s Advance College Project. I’ve been with IU’s ACP for over twenty years. I also taught as an adjunct professor for Ivy Tech Community College. Jeff and I were married almost thirty-four years. We were blessed with our first grandchild in 2014. Unfortunately, our lives took a tragic turn. Jeff was diagnosed with colon cancer. To my great sorrow, I lost him in 2016, just a short time before the birth of our second grandchild. I threw myself in my career as an educator, and I enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren. I was then blessed to meet Brian Dieckmann. We “clicked” right away. He asked me to marry him, and we tied the knot in 2019. I believe it's time to try to bring about some of the positive changes here in Indiana."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 46 (Democratic Party)
Mark Harold Mann
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Mark Mann has lived in Senate District 46 for 18 years. He attended the University of Oklahoma on a President’s Leadership Class Scholarship and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Government. Mark served on the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education as District 4 Board Mem ...expand full answer."
"Mark Mann has lived in Senate District 46 for 18 years. He attended the University of Oklahoma on a President’s Leadership Class Scholarship and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Government. Mark served on the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education as District 4 Board Member and was twice selected by his peers to be Vice Chair of the board. Mark represented families in the central core of Oklahoma City. Mark chaired the district’s Finance Committee and Co-Chaired the Bond Committee. In his time on the board, Mark has gained a reputation as an advocate for increased school funding, public transparency for school finances, and as an advocate for students. Mark currently serves as a board member for Oklahoma Lawyers for Children and Families, a non-profit organization assisting children with legal representation and educational advocacy; and as a board member for Oklahoman Alliance for Healthy Families, a statewide coalition of public health experts and parents with the goal of improving the health of our schools, communities and families. Mark is married to Tonya, a life-long educator. Mark and Tonya have two sons, Alex, who is an attorney in Denver, and Andrew who is a student at Classen School of Advanced Studies High School."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 41 (Democratic Party)
Julia Henley
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My experience ranges from non profit leadership that benefits the environment, to families, kids, and affordable housing. My work life includes being a small business owner with sustainability principles, promoting the Driftless Region, design, project management in construction, economic developme ...expand full answer."
"My experience ranges from non profit leadership that benefits the environment, to families, kids, and affordable housing. My work life includes being a small business owner with sustainability principles, promoting the Driftless Region, design, project management in construction, economic development and disaster recovery due to our increasingly stormy world. As a designer by trade, I have approached all projects --despite the challenges--with an attitude of "we can and WILL do better!" That includes Clearwater Farm Foundation, a vision that had become reality and has served 1000s of kids to get connected to farm life and food. Housing and adaptive reuse projects resulting in over $13M in investment and 42 affordable housing units, along with my work life projects impacting hundreds of home builds and tree planting in the Driftless--creating neighborhoods that are still appealing decades later. I am a proud VP to Sustainable Driftless, which produced the Emmy award winning documentary "Decoding the Driftless". I am also a mom and part of a blended family of 5 adults and their spouses, and 5 grandkids. I live on an 80 acre farmstead and have lived in the Driftless Region and my district for almost 30 years. I was raised in Michigan, and have been connected to the outdoors and waterways since a child. We can do better in our management of our lands and waterways."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 74 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mack Wilder
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Mack Wilder and I running for NC House District 74. I am running because I care. I am running because I am tired of seeing Republicans run unopposed. I am running because the Marine Corp taught me that we are only as strong as our weakest link. There is a sector of our population that fe ...expand full answer."
"My name is Mack Wilder and I running for NC House District 74. I am running because I care. I am running because I am tired of seeing Republicans run unopposed. I am running because the Marine Corp taught me that we are only as strong as our weakest link. There is a sector of our population that feels as though their situation isn't getting any better, their dollar doesn't go as far and they keep falling further behind as raises are few and far between and inflation makes it harder to keep up. People don't feel like they have a voice. I want to be that voice. I have always been called to serve. I want to listen. Thats who I am and why I am running for North Carolina House District 74. I will work for the people of District 74 and the citizens of North Carolina, crafting legislation to brings relief to those who struggle. It start with flipping North Carolina House Seat 74 from red to blue."
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Blake Van Leer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Purdue BA Information Systems, Minor Business Studies; Georgia Tech MBA Business Candidate Comes with an extensive business and AI background, managed billion dollar budgets, and comes from a long line of progressives dating back to the 1950s"
"Purdue BA Information Systems, Minor Business Studies; Georgia Tech MBA Business Candidate Comes with an extensive business and AI background, managed billion dollar budgets, and comes from a long line of progressives dating back to the 1950s"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 107 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Stanley Jean-Poix
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Stanley, affectionately known as "JP," was born to the proud parents of Haitian immigrants in Manhattan, New York. He attended private and public schools where he graduated from Bayside High School in Queens, New York. The family shortly relocated to Miami, Florida in 1988. Stanley attended Miami ...expand full answer."
"Stanley, affectionately known as "JP," was born to the proud parents of Haitian immigrants in Manhattan, New York. He attended private and public schools where he graduated from Bayside High School in Queens, New York. The family shortly relocated to Miami, Florida in 1988. Stanley attended Miami-Dade Community College where he earned an Associates degree in Criminal Justice. Shortly after, he attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, earning a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs all while pledging and becoming a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. In addition, he was a walk-on football player for the Seminoles. Upon returning to Miami, Stanley worked for the Urban League of Greater Miami as a Program Specialist, advocating for civil rights in Urban Advocacy by closing the inequality gaps and parental involvement in academic excellence. Stanley expanded on that training and experience from the Urban League by becoming a high school substitute teacher for two years. Stanley later found his true calling in law enforcement by becoming a police officer with the City of Miami Police Department, where he retired after serving twenty-five years of honorable service. He worked in various units within the department, worked hard to get promoted and ultimately become an avid advocate in fighting against injustice, corruption, racism and discrimination. "
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 67 (Republican Party)
Jamie Peltz
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born in 1986 in Columbus, Ohio, Jamie's upbringing was highlighted by the values instilled by her parents, both former Marines, who exemplified service and dedication to our nation’s principles. Her father, a former union brick mason turned small business owner, shaped Jamie's understanding of hard ...expand full answer."
"Born in 1986 in Columbus, Ohio, Jamie's upbringing was highlighted by the values instilled by her parents, both former Marines, who exemplified service and dedication to our nation’s principles. Her father, a former union brick mason turned small business owner, shaped Jamie's understanding of hard work and perseverance from an early age. While working in healthcare and pursuing her degree in Business Administration, she met her husband, Joshua, a highly-decorated Army Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, in Destin, Florida. Their shared values of family and country brought them together, and Jamie's passion for public service and politics began to grow. In Clarksville, Tennessee, they found their forever home, where they decided to settle and raise their children. Her husband retired from the Army as a First Sergeant in 2023 after 20 years of service. In Clarksville, Jamie's passion for community and politics flourished. Inspired by her husband's military service and her own dedication to making a difference, Jamie immersed herself in the community, volunteering and making immediate impacts with several local non-profits and political campaigns. “As your next State Representative, I will serve the people of District 67 with integrity, vision, and a steadfast dedication to prosperity. Your voice matters and I will ensure that we have a seat at the table. I would be honored to receive your vote. -Jamie Dean Peltz""
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 32 (Republican Party)
Joe Quinn
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a United States Marine I signed a blank check up to and including my life in the defense of the greatest country in the world. While my days in the Marine Corps have passed, it is often said: "Once a Marine, always a Marine." Representing my fellow Kansans in District 32 is a way for me to con ...expand full answer."
"As a United States Marine I signed a blank check up to and including my life in the defense of the greatest country in the world. While my days in the Marine Corps have passed, it is often said: "Once a Marine, always a Marine." Representing my fellow Kansans in District 32 is a way for me to continue my mission of Honor, Courage and Commitment. The oath I took to defend my country is just as important to me now as it was then, and I would be honored to defend and strengthen the United States of America and the great state of Kansas. I want to embrace this challenge, because Kansas is under attack on many fronts. I'm in this race for YOU, not myself. I signed the Term Limits Pledge, and I won't squander FIVE terms (TEN YEARS) like my opponent who has let the major bridges in and out of KCK crumble and close and our children's education system fail. Kansans are struggling to make ends meet, our children are failing at school, and the traditional values of faith and family are crumbling. I once stood in the breech as a United States Marine, and I would be honored to do the same as your Representative."
2024 Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 16 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Scott Reed
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Fiscally conservative Republican, father of two adult children, businessman, and proud Councilman for Louisville Metro District 16."
"Fiscally conservative Republican, father of two adult children, businessman, and proud Councilman for Louisville Metro District 16."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Don Brown
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Former U.S. Navy JAG Officer and Constitutional lawyer. Represented Army Lt. Clint Lorance, securing a pardon from President Donald Trump from political prosecution against Lorance, under the Obama Administration for a battlefield incident during the Afghan War. Nationally bestselling author ...expand full answer."
"Former U.S. Navy JAG Officer and Constitutional lawyer. Represented Army Lt. Clint Lorance, securing a pardon from President Donald Trump from political prosecution against Lorance, under the Obama Administration for a battlefield incident during the Afghan War. Nationally bestselling author - written 15 books on the U.S. military, many with major publishers, including 3 national bestsellers. Served as subject matter expert on legal and military matters in numerous national interviews on Fox and other networks. Served as legal counsel in federal and appellate courts and EEOC against Biden’s mass vaccination mandates. Investigated shootdown of U.S. helicopter in Afghanistan and authored the Book CALL SIGN EXTORTION 17, leading directly to House Investigation and movie FALLEN ANGEL: Extortion 17, distributed by Salem Media, appearing in the movie as principal subject matter expert. Multiple guest speaking appearances at national venues, including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, and The National World War II Museum (broadcast by C-Span). Written numerous national editorials for Fox News, the American Thinker, the New York Post, the Washington Times, and others. Endorsed for Congress by former Trump National Security Advisor, Lieutenant General Michael Flynn, U.S. Army (retired). "
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 44 (Republican Party)
Tony Rodriguez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 25 year+ US Army veteran, a father, grandfather, husband, and your neighbor. I am running for California State Assembly District 44 in order to bring common sense solutions to California’s problems. As a people’s candidate, I will focus on parental rights, public safety, and small business in ...expand full answer."
"I am a 25 year+ US Army veteran, a father, grandfather, husband, and your neighbor. I am running for California State Assembly District 44 in order to bring common sense solutions to California’s problems. As a people’s candidate, I will focus on parental rights, public safety, and small business in our district who feel they have been abandoned...left voiceless...by the majority of California Legislators who have forgotten who they work for. It is time to elect someone who is not a career politician - someone who has managed a budget and who believes that individuals and families should supersede the desires of lobbyists. I have a common sense approach to life, work and especially families."
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 32 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ben Paul Fremer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a REAL Republican, here to give District 32 the pro-life, pro-freedom & pro-prosperity representation it deserves. I also have a strong plan for prosperity at the state and national level."
"I am a REAL Republican, here to give District 32 the pro-life, pro-freedom & pro-prosperity representation it deserves. I also have a strong plan for prosperity at the state and national level."
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rivera Douthit
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a wife of 28 years to my husband, David. We have 2 adult children, Hunter and Haley. We own a successful, small business. My career background includes critical care nursing, women's ministry and have authored several books."
"I am a wife of 28 years to my husband, David. We have 2 adult children, Hunter and Haley. We own a successful, small business. My career background includes critical care nursing, women's ministry and have authored several books."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 (Republican Party)
Brian Blackden
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an average citizen, who is concerned about runaway government and excessive spending. I will not vote for any bill and I have not thoroughly read and convinced it is in the best interest of the citizens of the state. I am an issue, oriented voter, I will not vote for a Republican Bill because i ...expand full answer."
"I am an average citizen, who is concerned about runaway government and excessive spending. I will not vote for any bill and I have not thoroughly read and convinced it is in the best interest of the citizens of the state. I am an issue, oriented voter, I will not vote for a Republican Bill because it is Republican, every bill, no matter who it is sponsored by will get the same scrutiny. I disagree with voting party line as the system of government should be bipartisan. The constitution of the state, and the constitution of the federal government should be taken into account as the rule of law. The legislature is the lawmaking arm of government, and I disagree with administrative rule becoming law that has never been passed by the legislative body."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle Bone
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am married with three kids (17, 14 and 9). I am a Navy Veteran, and have worked for Boeing for the last 25 years. For the last 15 years I have worked directly with the US Navy Fighter community. I have a deep understanding of the threats we face as a nation, and how we stack up against those th ...expand full answer."
"I am married with three kids (17, 14 and 9). I am a Navy Veteran, and have worked for Boeing for the last 25 years. For the last 15 years I have worked directly with the US Navy Fighter community. I have a deep understanding of the threats we face as a nation, and how we stack up against those threat nations. I am proud of my service to this country both in the US Navy and as a contractor. However, the most important thing in my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. Most of you wouldn’t like the man I used to be. The man I was before I started serving Christ was not a good man, and certainly not a Godly man. Since I let go of my own desires and started following Christ, I have been transformed as a man. I was saved 30 or so years ago, but it’s really only in the last 10 years or so that I have truly become a servant of Christ. He has transformed me from someone that worried about my own needs to someone that thinks of the needs of my family, my church, and my community first. I would like to serve you in this way."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 26 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
J.C. Moore
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"J.C. grew up on a farm and oil lease in rural Oklahoma. He received a doctorate from KSU, and taught physics and chemistry at Newman University and Friends University where he served at times as department chair, division chair, faculty president, and as chairman of pre-med, curriculum, and faculty ...expand full answer."
"J.C. grew up on a farm and oil lease in rural Oklahoma. He received a doctorate from KSU, and taught physics and chemistry at Newman University and Friends University where he served at times as department chair, division chair, faculty president, and as chairman of pre-med, curriculum, and faculty evaluation committees. He has served as a YMCA volunteer, adult 4-H leader, cosponsor of a Young Republican chapter, and as a state representative. His education and experience have uniquely prepared him to be your Senator in the District 26. He has three children and nine grandchildren, He is committed to making sure Kansas remains a great place for his grandchildren, yours, and all future generations."
2024 Candidate for California State Senate District 5 (Republican Party)
Jim Shoemaker
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My background experience includes growing up working on a farm, managing custom harvesting, driving trucks as a member of the Teamsters Union, and eventually owning my truck. I worked various positions in construction, becoming foreman and business owner. I believe a statesman should be a servant of ...expand full answer."
"My background experience includes growing up working on a farm, managing custom harvesting, driving trucks as a member of the Teamsters Union, and eventually owning my truck. I worked various positions in construction, becoming foreman and business owner. I believe a statesman should be a servant of the people. I have served as local President of the California Republican Assembly and as State Vice President. I have been involved in grassroots efforts, consistently advocating for common sense constitutional legislation and ballot propositions and helping constitutional candidates run for public office. As a native Californian, I understand the heavy burden taxpayers face and prioritize accountability over wasting taxpayer money on expanding programs. Inflation is out of control, and the cost of living is crushing our families. I am committed to bringing back prosperity to California. The average Californian should be able to live in our great state without struggling to make ends meet. Instead of fleeing California, I am committed to staying in this battle to restore our state. My wife, Joanie, and I raised our family here, and have deep roots in this beautiful state. I ask for your support to take back California."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Matthew Bundy
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My family and I moved to Idaho over twenty years ago while I was still serving in the United States Air Force. We knew at once that we were home and this is where we wanted to raise our family and set down roots and build a future. My beautiful wife and I are blessed with a wonderful daughter a ...expand full answer."
"My family and I moved to Idaho over twenty years ago while I was still serving in the United States Air Force. We knew at once that we were home and this is where we wanted to raise our family and set down roots and build a future. My beautiful wife and I are blessed with a wonderful daughter and two great sons. We also have the three most beautiful granddaughters any grandparent could have. All three children are married and we are truly blessed to have added three wonderful people to our family. I am proud of all my children. I am very proud as a father and a veteran that both of my sons have chosen to serve their country in the United States military. Both are currently members of the Army National Guard. I enjoyed a career as a combat aviator in the United States Air Force. I have spent 16 years as a teacher at a great rural high school teaching, learning from and working with the future leaders of our communities. I have served on multiple community action groups that have been focused on community economic development and improving our cities infrastructure. And finally, I have been honored to represent the great people of District 8A during the Sixty-Sixth Idaho Legislative Session."
2024 Candidate for Erie County Family Court (Republican Party)
Peter Vasilion
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Peter Vasilion is a native of Buffalo, New York, and was admitted to practice law in New York in 2001. He graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1996 with Bachelors Degrees in History and Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at B ...expand full answer."
"Peter Vasilion is a native of Buffalo, New York, and was admitted to practice law in New York in 2001. He graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1996 with Bachelors Degrees in History and Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctor from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1999. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and a member of the Bar Association of Erie County. He is a participant in the Bar Association's Aid to Indigent Prisoner Program (also known as The Assigned Counsel Program), which provides legal representation to economically disadvantaged parents in custody cases at no cost to the client. He was appointed by the Erie County Legislature to the Assigned Counsel Program's Board of Directors in 2013. He served as the Assigned Counsel Program's Board President from 2023 to 2024. In addition to the Assigned Counsel Program, he is a member of the Volunteer Lawyers Project, a program that provides no-cost (pro bono) representation to low income residents in divorce proceedings. Peter Vasilion interned with the Erie County District Attorney's Office Buffalo City Court Drug Court program, and has served as Town Prosecutor in the Town of Clarence since 2013. He has also been appointed as a Special Prosecutor by Erie County District Attorney's Office in conflict cases. When not practicing law, he enjoys his 4 stepchildren and target sports."
2024 Candidate for Harris County Sheriff (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Paul Day
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"With over 45+ years of experience in Law Enforcement, I am committed to making a difference in the lives of ALL Harris County residents. God, Family, Country & Security are the four pillars in which I will build a greater, safer community which you can be proud to live in and prosper. Crime Preven ...expand full answer."
"With over 45+ years of experience in Law Enforcement, I am committed to making a difference in the lives of ALL Harris County residents. God, Family, Country & Security are the four pillars in which I will build a greater, safer community which you can be proud to live in and prosper. Crime Prevention, Public Safety, Policing are my primary goals. I am "The People's Sheriff." Education & Law Enforcement Experience: US Army 1967-1969 1st. Battalion 3rd Infantry Honorably Discharged as an SGT E-5 Bachelors of Science (BS) in Health and Physical Education from the University of Buffalo NY 1973-76 Patrol Officer NY Niagara Falls Police Department 1976-2008 Master Peace Officer Houston Police Department which included... 1979-96 HPD Special Operations Division/SWAT, Training Coordinator/Intelligence, Trained in Hostage Negotiations CIT- Crisis Intervention Team Trained, Training specifically pertaining to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis Assisted in establishing the first HPD Family Violence Unit Certified Police Instructor & Sensitivity Training in Domestic Violence 2009-2020 Texas Harris County Sheriff Patrol Deputy "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Dario Duffe
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"local bossiness owner looking to help the community "
"local bossiness owner looking to help the community "
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 24 (Democratic Party)
Kathy Batt
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes. Legislating is a team event. Both sides should look at issues and work together to come to a fair conclusion. This is not happening enough."
"Yes. Legislating is a team event. Both sides should look at issues and work together to come to a fair conclusion. This is not happening enough."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Amy Henry
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes, absolutely. I firmly believe that building relationships with other legislators is pivotal to success in serving as a legislator. Collaboration and cooperation among legislators are essential for effective governance and achieving positive outcomes for constituents. By fostering relationships w ...expand full answer."
"Yes, absolutely. I firmly believe that building relationships with other legislators is pivotal to success in serving as a legislator. Collaboration and cooperation among legislators are essential for effective governance and achieving positive outcomes for constituents. By fostering relationships with fellow legislators, I can better advocate for the needs and priorities of my constituents, navigate the legislative process more effectively, and work towards bipartisan solutions to address key issues facing our state. Ultimately, these relationships enable me to better represent and serve the people who elected me."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 73
Tiffany Bond
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"It isn’t particularly important to me that legislators develop personal friendships with each other, but I do think that there needs to be honest, respectful, and professional working relationships between legislators."
"It isn’t particularly important to me that legislators develop personal friendships with each other, but I do think that there needs to be honest, respectful, and professional working relationships between legislators."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 8 (Democratic Party)
Brian Garcia
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Generally, yes. I have found that the best experiences and most success from my school board service was rooted in coalition building, community co-governance, relationship building, and being true to your values. Similar to my service on the school board, I would take a similar but adapted governin ...expand full answer."
"Generally, yes. I have found that the best experiences and most success from my school board service was rooted in coalition building, community co-governance, relationship building, and being true to your values. Similar to my service on the school board, I would take a similar but adapted governing approach that I have found successful."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 115 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Moises Benhabib
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely. As a former U.S. diplomat I understand the how important relationship building is and would go further to say it is the foundation to get anything done."
"Absolutely. As a former U.S. diplomat I understand the how important relationship building is and would go further to say it is the foundation to get anything done."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55
Katrina Sexton
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"In order for people to work together, we have to understand and know each other at a deeper level rather than just on the surface. A person's character and personal experiences provides insight into their beliefs, ideas, and perspectives on different issues."
"In order for people to work together, we have to understand and know each other at a deeper level rather than just on the surface. A person's character and personal experiences provides insight into their beliefs, ideas, and perspectives on different issues."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 18 (Democratic Party)
Karyssa Dow
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes, there is power in numbers and when the name of the game is majority rules, you better have some numbers to back you up. Being a lone seal in a pod of orcas is never going to end in one’s favor."
"Yes, there is power in numbers and when the name of the game is majority rules, you better have some numbers to back you up. Being a lone seal in a pod of orcas is never going to end in one’s favor."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 (Republican Party)
Raymond Pelletti
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"You have to have discussions with people from all histories. What I see today is people screaming at each other and not talking and discussing issues with others of a different opinion. It is not hate speech to have a different opinion with someone else."
"You have to have discussions with people from all histories. What I see today is people screaming at each other and not talking and discussing issues with others of a different opinion. It is not hate speech to have a different opinion with someone else."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 10 (Independent)
Jeremy Schroppel
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes. I think it would be beneficial to garner more strength, in votes, for better unity amongst Texans."
"Yes. I think it would be beneficial to garner more strength, in votes, for better unity amongst Texans."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 20 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Emily Kinkead
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes. Quite simply, you cannot get anything done unless you have relationships with other legislators - on both sides of the aisle."
"Yes. Quite simply, you cannot get anything done unless you have relationships with other legislators - on both sides of the aisle."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 35-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Eric Onisko
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely. We all need to work together seriously we all know what needs to be done. We just have different ways of getting there. There's always a middle ground."
"Absolutely. We all need to work together seriously we all know what needs to be done. We just have different ways of getting there. There's always a middle ground."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 13 (Libertarian Party)
Susan Hogarth
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes"
"Yes"
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 21 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tracey Verhoeven
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely. Connection and communication are key."
"Absolutely. Connection and communication are key."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 2 (Republican Party)
David G. Miller
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes to a certain yet small degree. It is easy to get caught in a personal relationship that can lead one to help with passing a measure that might not be the best for your community or the state as a whole. Good judgment is essential."
"Yes to a certain yet small degree. It is easy to get caught in a personal relationship that can lead one to help with passing a measure that might not be the best for your community or the state as a whole. Good judgment is essential."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 35 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kimberly DeWitt
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely, building relationships with other legislators is not just beneficial but essential, even in a predominantly Republican state. As a progressive Democrat, forging these connections is key to advancing meaningful legislation and fostering bipartisan solutions. Relationships with legislat ...expand full answer."
"Absolutely, building relationships with other legislators is not just beneficial but essential, even in a predominantly Republican state. As a progressive Democrat, forging these connections is key to advancing meaningful legislation and fostering bipartisan solutions. Relationships with legislators from across the aisle enable constructive dialogue, which is crucial for crafting policies that address the diverse needs of our constituents. By working collaboratively with Republicans, we can find common ground on critical issues such as healthcare reform, education, and infrastructure. This engagement helps bridge ideological divides and promotes solutions that benefit all Kansans. Building alliances with legislators who may not share the same party affiliation can also amplify our efforts. These relationships can be instrumental in gaining support for progressive initiatives and navigating the legislative process more effectively. Mutual respect and understanding pave the way for negotiations and compromises that lead to successful policy outcomes. Establishing a reputation for collaboration and respect can have lasting benefits. It positions us as constructive participants in the legislative process, potentially influencing future policy discussions and contributing to a more productive and effective legislative environment."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 51 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jeff Burks
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"yes, there was a recent study done showing that legislators that treated each other with respect and were cordial to each other were more effective in getting things done."
"yes, there was a recent study done showing that legislators that treated each other with respect and were cordial to each other were more effective in getting things done."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 29 (Democratic Party)
Terry Schoonover
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely ... including legislators from the opposing party. I remember how President Reagan and House Speaker Tip O'Neil would battle it out during the day, but share drinks later in the evening as friends. They got a lot done."
"Absolutely ... including legislators from the opposing party. I remember how President Reagan and House Speaker Tip O'Neil would battle it out during the day, but share drinks later in the evening as friends. They got a lot done."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 72 (Republican Party)
Bill Conerly
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes, I think it would be beneficial. One very good example would be Appropriations. It is very probable that a roadway improvement or constructed in an adjacent District is very likely to benefit an adjacent District."
"Yes, I think it would be beneficial. One very good example would be Appropriations. It is very probable that a roadway improvement or constructed in an adjacent District is very likely to benefit an adjacent District."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 7 (Democratic Party)
David McPherson
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely! Nothing is accomplished without relationships. No one gets to where they are alone. Empathy requires a bond with others. Whether on "your side" or not."
"Absolutely! Nothing is accomplished without relationships. No one gets to where they are alone. Empathy requires a bond with others. Whether on "your side" or not."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 32 (Republican Party)
Joe Quinn
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Experience is always beneficial, but one thing someone with that experience should see as part of that experience is that fresh ideas, common sense, and leadership skills of new representatives are invaluable."
"Experience is always beneficial, but one thing someone with that experience should see as part of that experience is that fresh ideas, common sense, and leadership skills of new representatives are invaluable."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Senate District 26 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Kelda Roys
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Yes. Legislating and policymaking and politics require skill sets just like any other profession, and learning to do it well takes time and experience."
"Yes. Legislating and policymaking and politics require skill sets just like any other profession, and learning to do it well takes time and experience."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 12A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jarome Bell
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"No.. Just knowledge of the U.S. and state Constitution, as well as the laws that govern."
"No.. Just knowledge of the U.S. and state Constitution, as well as the laws that govern."
2024 Candidate for Oregon State Senate District 1 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Todd Vaughn
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"It certainly should be advantageous, but unfortunately, it often results in a "good ol' boy's club" that forgets the reason they were sent to Salem... TO REPRESENT THE COMMON MAN! Career politicians often forget what it feels like to live the life of a working person, and this is a disconnection th ...expand full answer."
"It certainly should be advantageous, but unfortunately, it often results in a "good ol' boy's club" that forgets the reason they were sent to Salem... TO REPRESENT THE COMMON MAN! Career politicians often forget what it feels like to live the life of a working person, and this is a disconnection that is often difficult to overcome. That is why many somewhat inexperienced grassroots candidates (like me) are becoming more preferable to voters. We know what the average person in our District needs and wants. We are actually running for office because we want to serve our fellow citizens who we relate to. Most of us who have been producers all our lives have excellent problem-solving skills as well as a healthy dose of common-sense."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 41 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Adam Dweck
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Not necessarily. In fact it can be disadvantageous. People who work on the inside often forget who they are supposed to represent. My experiences in government & politics were a mixed bag. Good, bad, and ugly."
"Not necessarily. In fact it can be disadvantageous. People who work on the inside often forget who they are supposed to represent. My experiences in government & politics were a mixed bag. Good, bad, and ugly."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 32 (Republican Party)
Jim Shaw
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Not necessarily. Our recent history indicates career politicians often act in their own interests or are worried about "playing the game" as opposed to doing their job to serve their constituents."
"Not necessarily. Our recent history indicates career politicians often act in their own interests or are worried about "playing the game" as opposed to doing their job to serve their constituents."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 1 (Withdrawn)
Andrey Wilke
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Yes And No"
"Yes And No"
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 78 (Democratic Party)
Dylan Gross
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Not necessarily. I believe that a lot various positions can serve and work hard. Be it a single mom who is dedicated to the cause of lowering the cost of childcare or the nurse who is running to fix the broken healthcare system. "
"Not necessarily. I believe that a lot various positions can serve and work hard. Be it a single mom who is dedicated to the cause of lowering the cost of childcare or the nurse who is running to fix the broken healthcare system. "
2024 Candidate for West Virginia State Senate District 6 (Republican Party)
David Sartin
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I do not. The reason is because when you come in to something you do not know much about it forces you to do a lot of research and you can make up your own mind about what you are passionate about without any influence from the party lines. Which is just another way of saying that you go in independ ...expand full answer."
"I do not. The reason is because when you come in to something you do not know much about it forces you to do a lot of research and you can make up your own mind about what you are passionate about without any influence from the party lines. Which is just another way of saying that you go in independent and you can stay that way."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 2 (No Party Affiliation)
Kim Kline
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"On the lower levels of government, I believe that professional experience relevant to the responsibilities of the state would be equivalent to prior political experience. At the higher levels of government, I believe previous experience should be expected. Any person who runs for office should be e ...expand full answer."
"On the lower levels of government, I believe that professional experience relevant to the responsibilities of the state would be equivalent to prior political experience. At the higher levels of government, I believe previous experience should be expected. Any person who runs for office should be expected to have a general knowledge of the United States and Florida Constitutions and how state policy affects our local communities."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Edward Ritter
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Not necessarily. I believe the legislature should reflect the citizens it is to serve. I am running as a person with no government or political experience. I do come from a 40 year engineering career, having graduated from one of America's great universities: Carnegie Mellon University. I have w ...expand full answer."
"Not necessarily. I believe the legislature should reflect the citizens it is to serve. I am running as a person with no government or political experience. I do come from a 40 year engineering career, having graduated from one of America's great universities: Carnegie Mellon University. I have worked on multi-disciplinary teams to complete technical projects across York County and around the world. I believe our legislature will benefit from that type of experience rather than having over 200 legislators who have minimal experience outside of politics and government."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 46 (Republican Party)
Charles Barton
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"It could be beneficial, but not necessary."
"It could be beneficial, but not necessary."
2024 Candidate for Connecticut House of Representatives District 33 (Independent)
Christine Rebstock
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"No"
"No"
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Kem Smith
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Yes, it is beneficial to bring experience to any field. It is just as important to be coachable."
"Yes, it is beneficial to bring experience to any field. It is just as important to be coachable."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 28 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Shaffer
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I think that the state legislature should be made up of a wide variety of individuals who have various backgrounds and experiences. Taken together these can help spur innovative ideas and best practices to make Pennsylvania better. Having some members with experience can be beneficial."
"I think that the state legislature should be made up of a wide variety of individuals who have various backgrounds and experiences. Taken together these can help spur innovative ideas and best practices to make Pennsylvania better. Having some members with experience can be beneficial."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 34 (Democratic Party)
Amelia Pant
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I believe that a legislative body should breathe like a human body. I believe in term limits at every level. A public servant is supposed to be a Servant, not a Master."
"I believe that a legislative body should breathe like a human body. I believe in term limits at every level. A public servant is supposed to be a Servant, not a Master."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (Republican Party)
Brad Lindwurm
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Perhaps, in the sense that they have personally experienced (and therefore understand) the operational procedures better; but not necessarily beneficial in the practical sense if they do not have the people's best interests at heart."
"Perhaps, in the sense that they have personally experienced (and therefore understand) the operational procedures better; but not necessarily beneficial in the practical sense if they do not have the people's best interests at heart."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 20 (Democratic Party)
Tina Posterli
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I believe it's beneficial, but other traits, skills, and experience such as life experience, sound perspective, and a history of serving at the local level in communities on school boards, PTAs, or advisory boards can be equally as important."
"I believe it's beneficial, but other traits, skills, and experience such as life experience, sound perspective, and a history of serving at the local level in communities on school boards, PTAs, or advisory boards can be equally as important."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 6 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle White
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Absolutely, and I believe that my years of experience in litigating against the government and having to understand and apply the constitution on a nearly daily basis will help me serve the people of the district better than if I did not have that experience."
"Absolutely, and I believe that my years of experience in litigating against the government and having to understand and apply the constitution on a nearly daily basis will help me serve the people of the district better than if I did not have that experience."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 (Democratic Party)
Sandy James
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I don’t see previous experience as a great asset. In fact, having fresh blood in the legislature is likely to bring about positive change."
"I don’t see previous experience as a great asset. In fact, having fresh blood in the legislature is likely to bring about positive change."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 28 (Republican Party)
Brian Blackden
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"No. That seems to be the biggest problem in government today is that our politicians think of it as a lifetime job and try to either benefit themselves or certain groups. An outsider with common sense would make a better legislator than someone who has been in government or politics for 50 years."
"No. That seems to be the biggest problem in government today is that our politicians think of it as a lifetime job and try to either benefit themselves or certain groups. An outsider with common sense would make a better legislator than someone who has been in government or politics for 50 years."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate District 43 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Jay Costa
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Lowering cost of living for working families, gun violence prevention, health care accessibility, environmental protection."
"Lowering cost of living for working families, gun violence prevention, health care accessibility, environmental protection."
2024 Candidate for Queens County Surrogate's Court (Republican Party)
Stephen Weiner
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Judges are not supposed to opine on matters of public policy that are not before them. I am passionate about impartial administration of equal justice under law in the Surrogate's Court. It is a specialized Court focussing on Probate, Administration, Guardianship, and Adoption."
"Judges are not supposed to opine on matters of public policy that are not before them. I am passionate about impartial administration of equal justice under law in the Surrogate's Court. It is a specialized Court focussing on Probate, Administration, Guardianship, and Adoption."
2024 Candidate for Dane County Board of Supervisors District 12 (Nonpartisan)
Sean Burke
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Housing affordability Is a crisis in Dane County that needs to be immediately addressed. Too many people are in shelters and rising rent and home costs are pricing people out of housing every single day. We must take new and creative measures to combat this increasing threat to our local economy"
"Housing affordability Is a crisis in Dane County that needs to be immediately addressed. Too many people are in shelters and rising rent and home costs are pricing people out of housing every single day. We must take new and creative measures to combat this increasing threat to our local economy"
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 6 (Democratic Party)
Jovan Jackson
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I want to reimagine how we view public safety."
"I want to reimagine how we view public safety."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 49 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sheryl Adams
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"We must retain and bolster a firm footing economically with policies that enable “livability” for all Americans. “American dream” policies would encompass a reasonable cost of living along with affordability of basics like housing, food, and education, coupled with access to jobs. Putting parental ...expand full answer."
"We must retain and bolster a firm footing economically with policies that enable “livability” for all Americans. “American dream” policies would encompass a reasonable cost of living along with affordability of basics like housing, food, and education, coupled with access to jobs. Putting parental rights and families first over leftist beliefs that government and teacher unions take precedence must be reined in. I also support policies that enable safety and services such as law enforcement and crime prevention, thus ensuring we have safe neighborhoods free of dangerous drugs and criminals. Far too many have become “smash and grabbers” running rampant and are too close to home. Holding steady on the 2nd amendment is paramount. Americans must be able to protect our homes, families, and businesses currently underserved by inadequate police presence. This goes without saying that policies that enable the border to be closed is paramount and must be done immediately. Finally, as somebody who is an accomplished IT and automotive business leader, I am passionate about fighting to advance American technology and innovation, as well as bolster manufacturing and other industries we’ve lost to overseas countries. I believe that we should aim to reduce government regulation and foster a favorable climate for entrepreneurship. Measures such as tax cuts, deregulation, and strategic investments in research and development play pivotal roles in insuring innovation can flourish"
2024 Candidate for Thurston County Commissioner Board District 2 (Independent Party)
JW Foster
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Public health should be our number one concern. It starts with providing safe and healthy home environments in which children can thrive and families can support themselves with good paying jobs, access to health care and support for mental health. Creating zoning and building codes that support t ...expand full answer."
"Public health should be our number one concern. It starts with providing safe and healthy home environments in which children can thrive and families can support themselves with good paying jobs, access to health care and support for mental health. Creating zoning and building codes that support the infill of urban areas. Supporting the environment with reasonable, achievable regulations that utilize resources efficiently and limit waste. Supporting the courts in treating people with respect and providing options to incarceration while holding citizens accountable for their actions."
2024 Candidate for Orange County Supervisor of Elections (Democratic Party)
Karen Castor Dentel
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"At an early age, education and elections have always been intertwined in Karen's commitment to public policy. This is evident in her teaching over civics, representing educational and electoral issues as a State Representative, and expanding voter registration opportunities for high school seniors a ...expand full answer."
"At an early age, education and elections have always been intertwined in Karen's commitment to public policy. This is evident in her teaching over civics, representing educational and electoral issues as a State Representative, and expanding voter registration opportunities for high school seniors as an Orange County School Board Member. Voter Education and civic engagement will be a focus when Karen is the Supervisor of Elections."
2024 Candidate for Colorado State Senate District 21 (Republican Party)
Frederick Alfred Jr.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"fiscal responsibility, education reform, and smart conservative environmental policies"
"fiscal responsibility, education reform, and smart conservative environmental policies"
2024 Candidate for Lexington City Council District 2 (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Shayla Lynch
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Housing affordability Gun violence prevention Providing positive engagement opportunities for our Senior community Positive youth engagement and partnering with the schools Creative ways for infill and redevelopment Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses Equity"
"Housing affordability Gun violence prevention Providing positive engagement opportunities for our Senior community Positive youth engagement and partnering with the schools Creative ways for infill and redevelopment Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses Equity"
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 10 (Democratic Party)
Dan McGregor
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I am passionate about all policies that get Ohioans reconnected with their individual power to shape their future and the futures their children."
"I am passionate about all policies that get Ohioans reconnected with their individual power to shape their future and the futures their children."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 1 (Republican Party)
Jeb Brewer
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Anything that helps America to grow private business and especially to bring back manufacturing to America. W need to become a country that manufactures and not just a service economy. Only through manufacturing do we build wealth, create stable jobs, and are able to manage our countries destiny."
"Anything that helps America to grow private business and especially to bring back manufacturing to America. W need to become a country that manufactures and not just a service economy. Only through manufacturing do we build wealth, create stable jobs, and are able to manage our countries destiny."
2024 Candidate for Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District Board (Nonpartisan)
Perry Gibson
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Urbanization, diversity, LGBTQIA+ advancement"
"Urbanization, diversity, LGBTQIA+ advancement"
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Edward Ritter
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Freedom requires a limited government - one that makes good use of tax dollars and still allows folks to make personal decisions without government restraint. Taxation should be fairly balanced between businesses and individuals."
"Freedom requires a limited government - one that makes good use of tax dollars and still allows folks to make personal decisions without government restraint. Taxation should be fairly balanced between businesses and individuals."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 32A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sean Crystal
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"My focus centers on five key areas: driving economic growth, fostering sustainable infrastructure, ensuring fiscal accountability, upholding government transparency, and advocating for sensible cannabis policy. Fundamentally, it's about serving as a steward for the community, amplifying the voice of ...expand full answer."
"My focus centers on five key areas: driving economic growth, fostering sustainable infrastructure, ensuring fiscal accountability, upholding government transparency, and advocating for sensible cannabis policy. Fundamentally, it's about serving as a steward for the community, amplifying the voice of the people I represent."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
Flavia DeBrito
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"As a lifelong advocate for individual’s rights and personal liberties."
"As a lifelong advocate for individual’s rights and personal liberties."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 14 (Republican Party)
Robert Rochford
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Since retiring in October of 2018 from the US Navy, I have had the opportunity to more closely watch what is occurring across our country from day to day. What is happening to the country we grew up in? Where has common sense gone? Where are the values that Americans used to proclaim with pride?"
"Since retiring in October of 2018 from the US Navy, I have had the opportunity to more closely watch what is occurring across our country from day to day. What is happening to the country we grew up in? Where has common sense gone? Where are the values that Americans used to proclaim with pride?"
2024 Candidate for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Hashim Coates
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I am passionate about the ENVIRONMENT! Without clean air and water, we can't fight over apples and oranges. For me, HOUSING, GROWTH, and COMMUNITY SAFETY are all interconnected. Much of the crime we see stems from people struggling to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter—the fundamental ...expand full answer."
"I am passionate about the ENVIRONMENT! Without clean air and water, we can't fight over apples and oranges. For me, HOUSING, GROWTH, and COMMUNITY SAFETY are all interconnected. Much of the crime we see stems from people struggling to meet basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter—the fundamental requirements in Maslow's hierarchy. If the county makes a concerted effort to give preference points on contracts to businesses that hire locally, it will help residents secure these essentials. This approach not only reduces the crime rate but also improves the overall quality of life for individuals and the entire community. It's time to PUT PEOPLE FIRST!"
2024 Candidate for Texas First District Court of Appeals Place 2 (Republican Party)
Jennifer Caughey
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I am most passionate about the rule of law."
"I am most passionate about the rule of law."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 46 (Democratic Party)
Mark Harold Mann
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Education, healthcare, workforce development, infrastructure and affordable housing are all areas that will help lift up every Oklahoman."
"Education, healthcare, workforce development, infrastructure and affordable housing are all areas that will help lift up every Oklahoman."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 8 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Dario Duffe
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"immigration, public affairs, education "
"immigration, public affairs, education "
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Barcus
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I lost my father to opioid addiction and was raised by a single mother in a working-class family. I have lived many of the struggles faced by central Ohio families. I learned the values of hard work and resilience on the factory floor working alongside my mother, and by living those values, I became ...expand full answer."
"I lost my father to opioid addiction and was raised by a single mother in a working-class family. I have lived many of the struggles faced by central Ohio families. I learned the values of hard work and resilience on the factory floor working alongside my mother, and by living those values, I became the first person in my family to graduate from college. I have since achieved the rank of Captain in the Army Reserve and am on track to complete my MBA in summer 2024."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party)
Stephen Hemenway
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I went through a divorce and had two minor daughters at the time. That was the worse struggle I ever had, not being there to watch my daughters grow up."
"I went through a divorce and had two minor daughters at the time. That was the worse struggle I ever had, not being there to watch my daughters grow up."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 88 (Libertarian Party)
Tammy Goodwin
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I have had problems with my lower back and hips, with surgery to the right hip in November. This has slowed me down physically, and I am used to doing whatever I set my mind to. I am proactively pursuing strengthening of my lower body and better physical health."
"I have had problems with my lower back and hips, with surgery to the right hip in November. This has slowed me down physically, and I am used to doing whatever I set my mind to. I am proactively pursuing strengthening of my lower body and better physical health."
2024 Candidate for Marion Township Board of Trustees At-large (Democratic Party)
Tim Hughes
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Anger, but mostly toward myself. I've had to learn to give myself a break and not judge myself so harshly."
"Anger, but mostly toward myself. I've had to learn to give myself a break and not judge myself so harshly."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 21 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rick Wiles
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I work too much. I break out in hives and start itching when I'm around lazy people."
"I work too much. I break out in hives and start itching when I'm around lazy people."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 26 (Independent) (Withdrawn)
James Speaker
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Coming from a middle class, working class background; I have minimal corporate and political connections. A relative outsider to politics, I’ve never been blessed with extreme financial wealth, powerful connections, or an advantage to “get ahead”. This campaign, like much of my life, is a challenge ...expand full answer."
"Coming from a middle class, working class background; I have minimal corporate and political connections. A relative outsider to politics, I’ve never been blessed with extreme financial wealth, powerful connections, or an advantage to “get ahead”. This campaign, like much of my life, is a challenge to fight for what I believe must be done."
2024 Candidate for Hoke County Board of Commissioners (Democratic Party)
Lent Christopher Carr II
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Watching the poor become poorer in the Greatest Nation on Earth. "
"Watching the poor become poorer in the Greatest Nation on Earth. "
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 25 (Republican Party)
Keenen Smith
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Adversity "
"Adversity "
2024 Candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 29 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Phil Bruce
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"One significant struggle in my life has been overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Throughout various stages of my personal and professional journey, I have grappled with feelings of inadequacy and the fear of not being good enough. These internal struggles have at times hindered my confidenc ...expand full answer."
"One significant struggle in my life has been overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome. Throughout various stages of my personal and professional journey, I have grappled with feelings of inadequacy and the fear of not being good enough. These internal struggles have at times hindered my confidence, motivation, and ability to pursue opportunities with conviction. Navigating these challenges has required introspection, self-awareness, and resilience. I have learned to recognize and challenge negative thought patterns, cultivate self-compassion, and embrace a growth mindset that acknowledges failure as a natural part of the learning process. Surrounding myself with supportive mentors, friends, and colleagues who believe in my potential has also been instrumental in overcoming these struggles. While the journey towards self-acceptance and confidence is ongoing, confronting and overcoming these internal barriers has ultimately strengthened my resilience, deepened my empathy for others facing similar challenges, and reinforced my commitment to personal growth and development."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 7A (Democratic Party)
Vickie Nostrant
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I was raised to be frugal financially. I was on food stamps while in nursing school and the experience led me know I never wanted to be in that situation again. It has caused my family concern and frustration at times. In hind sight, I could have done and seen more but ultimately, no regrets."
"I was raised to be frugal financially. I was on food stamps while in nursing school and the experience led me know I never wanted to be in that situation again. It has caused my family concern and frustration at times. In hind sight, I could have done and seen more but ultimately, no regrets."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Virginia (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Brad Pollack
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"The Bar persecuting me for standing up for two mentally disabled brothers whose 113 acre farm was swindled from them by a local powerful attorney, as well as standing up to the corruption that Governor Mark Warner allowed at the Battle Creek Landfill in Page County which was run by the mafia."
"The Bar persecuting me for standing up for two mentally disabled brothers whose 113 acre farm was swindled from them by a local powerful attorney, as well as standing up to the corruption that Governor Mark Warner allowed at the Battle Creek Landfill in Page County which was run by the mafia."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Alaska At-large District (Green Party) (Lost in Primary)
Richard Grayson
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Can't think of anything at the moment"
"Can't think of anything at the moment"
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
Mark Matthews
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Maintaining a regular exercise program has always been challenging, but it is rewarding every time I do exercise."
"Maintaining a regular exercise program has always been challenging, but it is rewarding every time I do exercise."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 3 (Republican Party)
Jim Toes
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I have been pleased with a loving family, good health and no addictions. Otherwise, my struggles are no different than the common person. "
"I have been pleased with a loving family, good health and no addictions. Otherwise, my struggles are no different than the common person. "
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 43 (Democratic Party)
Alvin Gamble
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"The disparity of social equality. Acts were not always directly targeted at Alvin, but they were seen and effected others around him."
"The disparity of social equality. Acts were not always directly targeted at Alvin, but they were seen and effected others around him."
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mike Monson
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"What comes to mind is that I have hated to see my own children have to learn from mistakes or trials that have come into their lives. Our children are now adults, I have learned that you just keep loving them. We have seen them have seen their trials come from health concerns and from choices made ...expand full answer."
"What comes to mind is that I have hated to see my own children have to learn from mistakes or trials that have come into their lives. Our children are now adults, I have learned that you just keep loving them. We have seen them have seen their trials come from health concerns and from choices made. I hope I have gained wisdom from it. "
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 22 (Democratic Party)
David Arreola
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Yes it has been difficult to rise above the current authoritarian wave passing through our country. It is difficult to operate in an environment so hostile to traditional democratic values and to deliver for constituents in such an environment."
"Yes it has been difficult to rise above the current authoritarian wave passing through our country. It is difficult to operate in an environment so hostile to traditional democratic values and to deliver for constituents in such an environment."
2024 Candidate for Alaska House of Representatives District 1 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Bynum
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"One significant struggle in my life has been coming from a lower economic background where I didn't think college or a successful profession was possible. Overcoming this thought after leaving high school and realizing that I could contribute in a meaningful way has been a profound journey. Despite ...expand full answer."
"One significant struggle in my life has been coming from a lower economic background where I didn't think college or a successful profession was possible. Overcoming this thought after leaving high school and realizing that I could contribute in a meaningful way has been a profound journey. Despite the challenges, I persevered and pursued practical trades education in the Air Force and then engineering in college, ultimately proving to myself that with determination and hard work, I could achieve my goals and make a positive impact in my community. This experience has instilled in me a deep commitment to creating opportunities for others, particularly in vocational and technical education, so they too can realize their potential and succeed."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 2 (Democratic Party)
Judith Lindsey
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Trying to find the time to do all the things I'm interested in doing! I need to clone myself!"
"Trying to find the time to do all the things I'm interested in doing! I need to clone myself!"
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 26 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
J.C. Moore
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"My biggest struggle has been making decisions promptly. I like to look at both sides of an issue and talk to as many people as I can, which often slows down my decision-making."
"My biggest struggle has been making decisions promptly. I like to look at both sides of an issue and talk to as many people as I can, which often slows down my decision-making."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 64 (Democratic Party)
LeVon Barnes
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Man in the Mirror- Michael Jackson"
"Man in the Mirror- Michael Jackson"
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joe Sturm
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"There's too many to mention as it happens almost every day."
"There's too many to mention as it happens almost every day."
2024 Candidate for Los Angeles City Council District 2 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Sam Kbushyan
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Dolly Parton's Jolene "
"Dolly Parton's Jolene "
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 124 (Democratic Party)
Tina Burns
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"I will preface my answer by disclosing I live with my 2 & 3 year old grandsons. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse song Hotdog (hotdog hotdog hot diggity dog, its the Mickey Mouse clubhouse...)."
"I will preface my answer by disclosing I live with my 2 & 3 year old grandsons. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse song Hotdog (hotdog hotdog hot diggity dog, its the Mickey Mouse clubhouse...)."
2024 Candidate for Arizona State Senate District 11 (Republican Party)
Joshua Ayala
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Heartland by George Straight"
"Heartland by George Straight"
2024 Candidate for Ada County Sheriff (Constitution Party)
Doug Traubel
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Take It All Back by Tauren Wells"
"Take It All Back by Tauren Wells"
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 44 (Democratic Party)
Greg Green
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"American Citizen, by Bebe Rexha"
"American Citizen, by Bebe Rexha"
2024 Candidate for Douglas County Board of Commissioners District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kenneth Anderson
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Something that played in the background in a public setting: Beautiful by Carol King"
"Something that played in the background in a public setting: Beautiful by Carol King"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 2 (Green Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Call
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"You've Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest"
"You've Got Another Thing Coming - Judas Priest"
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 18 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Robin
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"The Kinks, "The Village Green Preservation Society""
"The Kinks, "The Village Green Preservation Society""
2024 Candidate for Guilford County Board of Commissioners District 6 (Republican Party)
Maritza Gomez
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Yahweh Se Manifestará by Oasis Ministry and the English cover version of that same song entitled Yahweh Will Manifest Himself by New Beginnings Christian Family Church (NBCFC) out of South Africa."
"Yahweh Se Manifestará by Oasis Ministry and the English cover version of that same song entitled Yahweh Will Manifest Himself by New Beginnings Christian Family Church (NBCFC) out of South Africa."
2024 Candidate for Rogers City Council Ward 3 Position 2 (Nonpartisan)
Alicia Hayes
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"The last song that got stuck in my head was "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers. Its powerful message about the importance of supporting one another really resonated with me. The melody is uplifting, and the lyrics remind me of the value of community and being there for one another, especially during tough ...expand full answer."
"The last song that got stuck in my head was "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers. Its powerful message about the importance of supporting one another really resonated with me. The melody is uplifting, and the lyrics remind me of the value of community and being there for one another, especially during tough times. It's a song that captures the essence of togetherness and compassion, which aligns with my own values."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 41 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Anna Nevenic
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"We Are the World"
"We Are the World"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Aaron Hermes
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Swimming on the Moon by Audio Telepathy"
"Swimming on the Moon by Audio Telepathy"
2024 Candidate for Vermont House of Representatives Caledonia-Washington District (Democratic Party)
Thomas Ziobrowski
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Butterfly jig"
"Butterfly jig"
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 40 (Republican Party)
Amelia K. Siamomua
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"How Great Thou Art"
"How Great Thou Art"
2024 Candidate for Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit Public Defender (Democratic Party)
Melissa Vickers
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Don't Stop Believing by Journey"
"Don't Stop Believing by Journey"
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Nevada (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
William Conrad
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Rich Men North of Richmond by Oliver Anthony."
"Rich Men North of Richmond by Oliver Anthony."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 74 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mack Wilder
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"KC and the Sunshine Band's Get Down Tonight."
"KC and the Sunshine Band's Get Down Tonight."
2024 Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 16 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Scott Reed
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Wedding Bell Blues by the Fifth Dimension. No clue why!!"
"Wedding Bell Blues by the Fifth Dimension. No clue why!!"
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 18 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Robin
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Batman"
"Batman"
2024 Candidate for Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Chad Magendanz
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Iron Man"
"Iron Man"
2024 Candidate for Portland City Council District 2 (Nonpartisan)
Antonio PettyJohnBlue
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"If I could be any fictional character, I would choose to be **Atticus Finch** from *To Kill a Mockingbird* by Harper Lee. Atticus embodies integrity, empathy, and a strong sense of justice. He stands up for what is right, even in the face of adversity, and teaches his children the importance of comp ...expand full answer."
"If I could be any fictional character, I would choose to be **Atticus Finch** from *To Kill a Mockingbird* by Harper Lee. Atticus embodies integrity, empathy, and a strong sense of justice. He stands up for what is right, even in the face of adversity, and teaches his children the importance of compassion and understanding. His commitment to defending an innocent man and advocating for social justice resonates with my own values and mission to empower others. I admire his ability to see the best in people and his unwavering belief in doing the right thing. Being Atticus would mean having the opportunity to influence positive change and inspire others to stand up for justice and equality."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 3 (Democratic Party)
Debo Powers
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Madam Secretary in the TV series by the same name."
"Madam Secretary in the TV series by the same name."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle Bone
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"The gunslinger from the Steven King series."
"The gunslinger from the Steven King series."
2024 Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 10 (Libertarian Party) (Lost in Primary)
Daniel Caldwell
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"I can think of reasons why I would not want to be Superman, Spiderman, or the various other superheroes. Instead, I would probably go with a different kind of fictional superhero, Aslan, from the Chronicles of Narnia. "
"I can think of reasons why I would not want to be Superman, Spiderman, or the various other superheroes. Instead, I would probably go with a different kind of fictional superhero, Aslan, from the Chronicles of Narnia. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 24 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Francine Ly
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Wonder woman"
"Wonder woman"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Oregon District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gary Dye
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Howard Rourke"
"Howard Rourke"
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55
Katrina Sexton
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Perhaps Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Katniss Everdeen, but probably more likely Jo March."
"Perhaps Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, Katniss Everdeen, but probably more likely Jo March."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 28 (Democratic Party)
James Dallas
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Mr. Scotty on the U.S.S. Enterprise."
"Mr. Scotty on the U.S.S. Enterprise."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3B (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Natalie Zeleznikar
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz"
"Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Oklahoma District 4 (Independent)
James Stacy
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Billy Jack, or King Arthur."
"Billy Jack, or King Arthur."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 (Democratic Party)
Dan Sikes
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Tony Stark, as I feel that character has the morals I belive in, and he is witty like I am as well."
"Tony Stark, as I feel that character has the morals I belive in, and he is witty like I am as well."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kay Rogers
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
" Hester Prynne of the Scarlett Letter. I have been wearing a Scarlett Letter since March of 2008. Not because of infidelities but because of our Department of Justice and their using the system to go after people politically. We here in America like to say we are a nation of second chances, yet I ...expand full answer."
" Hester Prynne of the Scarlett Letter. I have been wearing a Scarlett Letter since March of 2008. Not because of infidelities but because of our Department of Justice and their using the system to go after people politically. We here in America like to say we are a nation of second chances, yet I experienced such hatred, verbal abuse and various comments and or actions. I have held my head high and those that knew me welcomed me and gave me a second chance. They know me as a direct and honest person. I am here today running for Congress to make sure this does not happen to others by the Department of Justice fabricating information and getting people to say things that are not true in order for them to get off and the DOJ get a bigger trophy to place on their mantle."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party)
Joni Cochran
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"I strive to be the best version of myself in everything I do."
"I strive to be the best version of myself in everything I do."
2024 Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 1 (Republican Party)
Michael Stevens
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"If I could be any fictional character, I would be Sherlock Holmes. I have always enjoyed the escapades of Holmes and Watson and I think it would be so much fun to take on the persona of Holmes and solve mysteries. "
"If I could be any fictional character, I would be Sherlock Holmes. I have always enjoyed the escapades of Holmes and Watson and I think it would be so much fun to take on the persona of Holmes and solve mysteries. "
2024 Candidate for Allen County Council At-large (Democratic Party)
Nena Bailey
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Superwoman"
"Superwoman"
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 51 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Shiva Bagheri
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"There's no fictional character I want to be. I like being myself. Lol."
"There's no fictional character I want to be. I like being myself. Lol."
2024 Candidate for Kansas State Senate District 32 (Democratic Party)
Lawrence Moreno
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Never really thought of being a fictional character. Happy being me."
"Never really thought of being a fictional character. Happy being me."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Don Brown
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Forest Gump. "
"Forest Gump. "
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Cleveland Canova
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Leadership during Turbelent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin. She is the preeminent presidential story in and she tells of the Lincoln Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin, Delano Roosevelt, and Lyndon Bain Johnson Presidencies."
"Leadership during Turbelent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin. She is the preeminent presidential story in and she tells of the Lincoln Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin, Delano Roosevelt, and Lyndon Bain Johnson Presidencies."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 73 (Republican Party)
Jonathan Almond
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Bible."
"Bible."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 5 (Green Party)
Beau Forte
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Catcher In The Rye. It was the first book I was able to read cover to cover, and really delved into the life of an isolated, lonely boy. I felt I had connections with Holden."
"The Catcher In The Rye. It was the first book I was able to read cover to cover, and really delved into the life of an isolated, lonely boy. I felt I had connections with Holden."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 106 (Democratic Party)
Trina Borenstein
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Virginia Lee Burton's "Life Story" - When I was five years old, I received this book as a gift from my grandmother. It had wonderful illustrations and it was one of the first books I was able to read to myself. "Life Story" showed me a perspective that most very young people don't get, from far aw ...expand full answer."
"Virginia Lee Burton's "Life Story" - When I was five years old, I received this book as a gift from my grandmother. It had wonderful illustrations and it was one of the first books I was able to read to myself. "Life Story" showed me a perspective that most very young people don't get, from far away in space. It allowed me to understand that the world is old, that life is old, and that everything is constantly changing. This sparked my curiosity about everything natural, about animals, about people, about plant life, and about rocks. My parents were also in love with rocks, and as my siblings and I grew up, collecting rocks. Studying the geological history of the many places we went was a beloved family tradition. I am still a rockhound. I did not complete my undergraduate studies, but I was on my way to an earth science major. My fascination with the stories rocks tell, I believe, goes back to that book."
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Middlesex District (Republican Party)
Carly Downs
What is your favorite book? Why?
"I don't have a favorite book. My favorite movies are grumpy and grumpier Old Men with Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau."
"I don't have a favorite book. My favorite movies are grumpy and grumpier Old Men with Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau."
2024 Candidate for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, District 5 (Nonpartisan)
Melinda Rogers
What is your favorite book? Why?
"My favorite book series is The Lord of the Rings. When I was a child, I borrowed an anthology of the trilogy from the public library. Shortly thereafter I was injured, which led to me being bedridden for 3 weeks. Despite my inability to leave my bedroom, the series allowed me to escape my confinemen ...expand full answer."
"My favorite book series is The Lord of the Rings. When I was a child, I borrowed an anthology of the trilogy from the public library. Shortly thereafter I was injured, which led to me being bedridden for 3 weeks. Despite my inability to leave my bedroom, the series allowed me to escape my confinement and explore Middle Earth with all of the fantastical characters. Having literature to occupy my mind helped me to recover more quickly and fully. This is a clear example of the importance of having books accessible within our schools."
2024 Candidate for Forsyth County Commissioner Board District 5 (Democratic Party)
Cary S. Green
What is your favorite book? Why?
""Good talk Dad" by Willie and Bill Gueist. It's hilarious and so open and honest about a father and son's relationship."
""Good talk Dad" by Willie and Bill Gueist. It's hilarious and so open and honest about a father and son's relationship."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Utah (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Trent Staggs
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, How to Win Friends and Influence People, The Creature from Jekyll Island"
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, How to Win Friends and Influence People, The Creature from Jekyll Island"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 17 (American Congress Party) (Withdrawn)
Clayton Cuteri
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Power of Now because that started the journey that ultimately led to me to finding myself. "
"The Power of Now because that started the journey that ultimately led to me to finding myself. "
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 72 (Democratic Party)
Lesa Miller
What is your favorite book? Why?
""The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream" by Barack Obama Hope. This book appeals to a wide audience, focusing on hope, unity, and practical solutions to America’s challenges. Obama’s ability to inspire makes me believe we can ultimately all come together as Americans."
""The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream" by Barack Obama Hope. This book appeals to a wide audience, focusing on hope, unity, and practical solutions to America’s challenges. Obama’s ability to inspire makes me believe we can ultimately all come together as Americans."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico House of Representatives District 57 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Corrine Rios
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Bible. It gives me understanding, wisdom, assurance."
"The Bible. It gives me understanding, wisdom, assurance."
2024 Candidate for Round Rock Independent School District Place 2 (Nonpartisan)
April Guerra
What is your favorite book? Why?
"One of my favorite books is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. I value it for its inspirational message about pursuing one's dreams and listening to one's heart. The story's emphasis on personal growth, self-discovery, and the journey to achieve one's true potential resonates deeply with me. Its blend ...expand full answer."
"One of my favorite books is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. I value it for its inspirational message about pursuing one's dreams and listening to one's heart. The story's emphasis on personal growth, self-discovery, and the journey to achieve one's true potential resonates deeply with me. Its blend of simplicity and profound wisdom offers encouragement and reflection, aligning with my own values of perseverance and finding meaning in one's endeavors."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 23 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Abbie Lane
What is your favorite book? Why?
"I love the entire Dan Brown line of books such as The DaVinci Code, etc but my all time favorites is a 3 way tie. 1984, Animal Farm, and Fahrenheit 451. Each just resonated and stuck with me through the years and in many regards were a catalyst for shaping how I viewed the world and more so politics ...expand full answer."
"I love the entire Dan Brown line of books such as The DaVinci Code, etc but my all time favorites is a 3 way tie. 1984, Animal Farm, and Fahrenheit 451. Each just resonated and stuck with me through the years and in many regards were a catalyst for shaping how I viewed the world and more so politics. They are just as if not more relevant today as they were when they were written and serve to me as a constant reminder of what I don't want to become. Their cultural significance also can't be overlooked especially with Orwell (and a lesser degree Bradbury). Being born in 1984 the symbolism also was never lost on me when I think big picture and bringing things full circle."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 22 (Republican Party)
Chad Johnson
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Yearling, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, a Florida writer who wrote of the life and times of early Florida settlers and their struggles. My dads family homesteaded in the rural communities she often wrote about. She lived in Cross Creek and my grandpa had a cattle lease that adjoined her property ...expand full answer."
"The Yearling, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, a Florida writer who wrote of the life and times of early Florida settlers and their struggles. My dads family homesteaded in the rural communities she often wrote about. She lived in Cross Creek and my grandpa had a cattle lease that adjoined her property and he knew her personally. The nostalgia of him knowing the author, the theme and just writing style."
2024 Candidate for Chula Vista City Council District 3 (Democratic Party)
Leticia Munguia
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Chicken Soup for the Soul: a culmination of positive, uplifting and real stories."
"Chicken Soup for the Soul: a culmination of positive, uplifting and real stories."
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 29 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Yadusha Williams
What is your favorite book? Why?
"My favorite book is "Living Paycheck to Monday" by Dr. Lynn Richardson. This book resonates with me because it offers practical and insightful advice on managing finances and achieving financial freedom. Dr. Richardson's approachable writing style and actionable tips make complex financial concepts ...expand full answer."
"My favorite book is "Living Paycheck to Monday" by Dr. Lynn Richardson. This book resonates with me because it offers practical and insightful advice on managing finances and achieving financial freedom. Dr. Richardson's approachable writing style and actionable tips make complex financial concepts easy to understand and implement in everyday life. It's a resource that has helped me gain a deeper understanding of personal finance and empowered me to take control of my financial future."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Marcellus Crews
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition. By: Bob Burg and John David Mann. This book encapsulates the true essence of service, emphasizing that our motivation should be rooted in a genuine desire to help and provide relief to others, rather than being driven solely by financial gain or greed. "
"The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition. By: Bob Burg and John David Mann. This book encapsulates the true essence of service, emphasizing that our motivation should be rooted in a genuine desire to help and provide relief to others, rather than being driven solely by financial gain or greed. "
2024 Candidate for Pima County Board of Supervisors District 3 (Republican Party)
Janet Wittenbraker
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, because the author provides us with guiding principles for a peaceful and loving life."
"The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, because the author provides us with guiding principles for a peaceful and loving life."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 4 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Erik Bonnett
What is your favorite book? Why?
""Tuesdays with Morrie" is a book that has deeply resonated with me on a deeper level because my Uncle Joe suffers from Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). The book explores the relationship between Mitch Albom and his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, as they navigate Morrie's battle with ALS and engage in ...expand full answer."
""Tuesdays with Morrie" is a book that has deeply resonated with me on a deeper level because my Uncle Joe suffers from Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). The book explores the relationship between Mitch Albom and his former professor, Morrie Schwartz, as they navigate Morrie's battle with ALS and engage in meaningful conversations about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. What makes "Tuesdays with Morrie" special is its ability to provoke introspection and inspiration to contemplate the values and priorities that truly matter in life. The book reminds us of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing the present moment. It encourages us to nurture genuine connections with others and to live with compassion and authenticity. Through Morrie's wisdom and insights, readers are encouraged to re-evaluate their own lives, relationships, and goals. The book provides a powerful reminder to embrace the beauty of life and to strive for a more meaningful existence."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 8A (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Matthew Bundy
What is your favorite book? Why?
"I listed "On Great Fields" earlier. I feel like I would have loved to have met Joshua Chamberlain."
"I listed "On Great Fields" earlier. I feel like I would have loved to have met Joshua Chamberlain."
2024 Candidate for Tarrant County Criminal District Court No. 2 (Democratic Party)
Marq Clayton
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I worked as a senior pension analyst for an HR outsourcing company where I administered pension plans for major corporations."
"I worked as a senior pension analyst for an HR outsourcing company where I administered pension plans for major corporations."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Virginia (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Brad Pollack
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Boat dock boy, Bryce Resort, Summer of 1975."
"Boat dock boy, Bryce Resort, Summer of 1975."
2024 Candidate for Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioner Board District 4 (Nonpartisan)
Ryan Bowman
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My first job was a private Landscaping job for my relatives which lasted a full summer. I was well paid and fed nothing but the best by Aunt Laura and Uncle Carl."
"My first job was a private Landscaping job for my relatives which lasted a full summer. I was well paid and fed nothing but the best by Aunt Laura and Uncle Carl."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Daniel Veilleux
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I was an usher in a movie theater. I worked there for about three years and became a projectionist. I am still a big movie buff as a result."
"I was an usher in a movie theater. I worked there for about three years and became a projectionist. I am still a big movie buff as a result."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 35-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Eric Onisko
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"as an adult. My first job was a hotel desk clerk and lasted for 10 years."
"as an adult. My first job was a hotel desk clerk and lasted for 10 years."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Idaho District 2 (Independent) (Lost in Primary)
Pro-Life
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Deliver newspapers, about 2 years."
"Deliver newspapers, about 2 years."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 10 (Democratic Party)
Dan McGregor
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I worked for the administrative office of my high school. I would work evenings at the computer center to babysit the NCR Century 100 computer while it did things like schedule student classes. I taught myself several computer languages while I had such access: COBOL, FORTRAN, and assembly langua ...expand full answer."
"I worked for the administrative office of my high school. I would work evenings at the computer center to babysit the NCR Century 100 computer while it did things like schedule student classes. I taught myself several computer languages while I had such access: COBOL, FORTRAN, and assembly language."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 112 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nadine Deif
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Wendy’s- I was 15-16. Too long ago to remember how long"
"Wendy’s- I was 15-16. Too long ago to remember how long"
2024 Candidate for San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors District 1 (Lost in Primary)
Marcus Hernandez
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My first job was in college working with the school's maintenance department. I was tasked with refurbishing family-style on-campus apartments. My job was scraping the floor of the existing wax, and rewaxing. I was on my hands and knees with a razor blade and chemical stripping the floors. I wor ...expand full answer."
"My first job was in college working with the school's maintenance department. I was tasked with refurbishing family-style on-campus apartments. My job was scraping the floor of the existing wax, and rewaxing. I was on my hands and knees with a razor blade and chemical stripping the floors. I worked that job along side folks from the surrounding community for only a semester, but I hold that in my memory because of how hard we all worked for minimum wage. The working class has a hard life and I will always remember that."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary) (Withdrawn)
Blessing Oluwadare
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"residential counsellor, for 8 years"
"residential counsellor, for 8 years"
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party)
Stephen Hemenway
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Worked in a major grocery store chain."
"Worked in a major grocery store chain."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of San Francisco (Nonpartisan)
Daniel Lurie
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Organizer, Bill Bradley for President. 1999-2000"
"Organizer, Bill Bradley for President. 1999-2000"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Pennsylvania District 14 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ken Bach
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"US Navy 4 years"
"US Navy 4 years"
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 22 (Republican Party)
Thom Rossi
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I worked as a cashier and stock clerk in a local grocery store from age 15 to age 20. It was my only union job - I was a member of the Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers of America, AFL-CIO affiliate. The biggest bonus is that I met the young lady who would become my future wife as a fellow employe ...expand full answer."
"I worked as a cashier and stock clerk in a local grocery store from age 15 to age 20. It was my only union job - I was a member of the Meat Cutters and Butcher Workers of America, AFL-CIO affiliate. The biggest bonus is that I met the young lady who would become my future wife as a fellow employee."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 83 (Democratic Party)
Sheila Coressel
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My first job was working at Wendy's while in high school. I started the summer between my junior and senior years. I remained there during college breaks (summer and winter) until I graduated in 1998. I loved working at Wendy's."
"My first job was working at Wendy's while in high school. I started the summer between my junior and senior years. I remained there during college breaks (summer and winter) until I graduated in 1998. I loved working at Wendy's."
2024 Candidate for Sedgwick County Commission District 2 (Republican Party)
Jeff Blubaugh
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I started working on the Farm at a young age which instilled a strong work ethic at an early age"
"I started working on the Farm at a young age which instilled a strong work ethic at an early age"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 14 (Democratic Party)
Clarence Blalock
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Paperboy, at age 11 and held it for a year."
"Paperboy, at age 11 and held it for a year."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 2 (Republican Party)
Jason Chambers
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I worked at Harris Teeter for 3 years. I started my senior year in high school and worked there while attending college. I began bagging groceries, getting in shopping carts and cleaning the restrooms. Over the 3 years I was there I worked in several departments from Dairy/Frozen, to the Deli/Bakery ...expand full answer."
"I worked at Harris Teeter for 3 years. I started my senior year in high school and worked there while attending college. I began bagging groceries, getting in shopping carts and cleaning the restrooms. Over the 3 years I was there I worked in several departments from Dairy/Frozen, to the Deli/Bakery and then for the last year I was there I worked in the Meat Department. Working at Harris Teeter taught me a lot of valuable lessons about showing up on time, working hard, dealing with the public, getting along with co-workers and learning new skills."
2024 Candidate for Hawaii House of Representatives District 45 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Philip Joseph Ganaban
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My very first job was picking pineapples, and I held it for just 7 days. This experience, though brief, gave me an early insight into the value of hard work and perseverance. It also provided me with a deep appreciation for the labor and effort that goes into agricultural work, shaping my understand ...expand full answer."
"My very first job was picking pineapples, and I held it for just 7 days. This experience, though brief, gave me an early insight into the value of hard work and perseverance. It also provided me with a deep appreciation for the labor and effort that goes into agricultural work, shaping my understanding of the importance of supporting our local industries and workforce."
2024 Candidate for Erie County Family Court (Republican Party)
Peter Vasilion
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I worked at Tops Supermarket. I was an associate in the bulk foods department and it was a summer job."
"I worked at Tops Supermarket. I was an associate in the bulk foods department and it was a summer job."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A (Democratic Party)
Sonja Buckmeier
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"One of the first historical events I remember was the fall of the Berlin Wall when I was in high school. Witnessing this moment was profoundly impactful, as it symbolized breaking down barriers that had long divided people. It was a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the importance of conn ...expand full answer."
"One of the first historical events I remember was the fall of the Berlin Wall when I was in high school. Witnessing this moment was profoundly impactful, as it symbolized breaking down barriers that had long divided people. It was a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the importance of connecting rather than dividing. The fall of the wall underscored how, despite our differences, we are all interconnected, and it reinforced my belief in the need to build bridges that bring us together rather than walls that separate us."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 19 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ryan Zink
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"My first event was January 6th 2021. I was proud to stand up and utilize my first amendment rights. Unfortunately the corrupt DOJ came after me and my family and made me into a political prisoner for being entirely peaceful."
"My first event was January 6th 2021. I was proud to stand up and utilize my first amendment rights. Unfortunately the corrupt DOJ came after me and my family and made me into a political prisoner for being entirely peaceful."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Wisconsin (Disrupt The Corruption Party)
Phillip Anderson
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"I remember watching the stories on TV about the Watergate scandal, and Nixon's resignation. I was 9 when Nixon resigned."
"I remember watching the stories on TV about the Watergate scandal, and Nixon's resignation. I was 9 when Nixon resigned."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 47 (Democratic Party)
Erin Brewer
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"I was five years old when President Ronald Reagan was shot by a would-be assassin and 10 years old when the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded after take-off. Both of these events were startling. I remember feeling united in collective emotion. Though these events forced the realization that we are n ...expand full answer."
"I was five years old when President Ronald Reagan was shot by a would-be assassin and 10 years old when the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded after take-off. Both of these events were startling. I remember feeling united in collective emotion. Though these events forced the realization that we are not always safe or sure of the future, I was also reminded that our democratic institutions and ideals are worthy of sacrifice and commitment."
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 4 (Republican Party)
Cory Applegate
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The first historical event I remember recognizing as such would be the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. I was almost 10 years old at the time. It was a moment that shaped my early understanding of history, public service, and the risks people face to protect others. Seeing such momentous exp ...expand full answer."
"The first historical event I remember recognizing as such would be the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. I was almost 10 years old at the time. It was a moment that shaped my early understanding of history, public service, and the risks people face to protect others. Seeing such momentous expressions of bravery, compassion, and courage in the face of danger inspired me to think about what it means to be a responsible adult and a leader."
2024 Candidate for Washington Commissioner of Insurance (No party preference) (Lost in Primary)
Jonathan Hendrix
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"Robert Kennedy's assassination, I think I was something like three. My folks were big Kennedy supporters, and it was kind of like 9-11 where our world stood still."
"Robert Kennedy's assassination, I think I was something like three. My folks were big Kennedy supporters, and it was kind of like 9-11 where our world stood still."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Camero
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The fall of the Berlin Wall, 8 years old."
"The fall of the Berlin Wall, 8 years old."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 56 (Republican Party)
Jeffrey Hoagland
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The Oklahoma City bombing, I was nine"
"The Oklahoma City bombing, I was nine"
2024 Candidate for San Diego City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Kate Callen
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The Kennedy assassination. It took place two days before I turned 9. It still haunts me."
"The Kennedy assassination. It took place two days before I turned 9. It still haunts me."
2024 Candidate for Robinson Township Board of Trustees At-large (Democratic Party)
Jane Longstreet
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"I remember the Vietnam War from a very young age. It was on the news every night. I has a POW bracelet when I was in 7th grade, so it was very personal to me. I saw “my” POW come home and it was SO moving."
"I remember the Vietnam War from a very young age. It was on the news every night. I has a POW bracelet when I was in 7th grade, so it was very personal to me. I saw “my” POW come home and it was SO moving."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 15 (Republican Party)
Christopher A. Freeman
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The Space Shuttle Challenger explosion in 1986. I was eight years old."
"The Space Shuttle Challenger explosion in 1986. I was eight years old."
2024 Candidate for Blaine City Council Ward 3 (Nonpartisan)
Amina Baha
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The first historical event I remember is coming to the United States with my parents when I was in elementary school. It was a snowy February, and it was my first time ever seeing snow. That moment marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life, filled with both excitement and adjustment."
"The first historical event I remember is coming to the United States with my parents when I was in elementary school. It was a snowy February, and it was my first time ever seeing snow. That moment marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life, filled with both excitement and adjustment."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 12 (Democratic Party)
David Barber
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"We didn't have a television in the house growing up, but we borrowed one to keep up with September, 11th. I was 12, it was the first "big deal" historical event I remember."
"We didn't have a television in the house growing up, but we borrowed one to keep up with September, 11th. I was 12, it was the first "big deal" historical event I remember."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota State Senate District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rick Weible
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"1981 - Regan is sworn in and Iran hostages are released, I was 8"
"1981 - Regan is sworn in and Iran hostages are released, I was 8"
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 25 (Democratic Party)
Lorenza M. Wilkins
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"Shooting of President Ronald Reagan. I was eight years old."
"Shooting of President Ronald Reagan. I was eight years old."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 82 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kevin Crutchfield
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"Ronald Reagan Getting Elected 11 years old"
"Ronald Reagan Getting Elected 11 years old"
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 5-Position 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kristiana de Leon
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"My first few years of life were in the Los Angeles area, and I remember seeing the helicopters flying overhead (turned out it was for OJ - I was later told) and then the San Fernando 1994 earthquake - I was 5 at the time and still remembered the subsequent aftershocks. I was the first kid under the ...expand full answer."
"My first few years of life were in the Los Angeles area, and I remember seeing the helicopters flying overhead (turned out it was for OJ - I was later told) and then the San Fernando 1994 earthquake - I was 5 at the time and still remembered the subsequent aftershocks. I was the first kid under the desk during the 2001 Nisqually earthquake, because I literally knew the drill!"
2024 Candidate for Texas 61st District Court (Republican Party)
Lee Shuchart
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"When I was 14 months old, I saw First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on the evening news with her sister, Princess Lee Radziwill. Mrs. Kennedy was paying a visit to India and riding an elephant with her sister. My mother told me that we had the same name. Years later I looked up the date when this occur ...expand full answer."
"When I was 14 months old, I saw First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on the evening news with her sister, Princess Lee Radziwill. Mrs. Kennedy was paying a visit to India and riding an elephant with her sister. My mother told me that we had the same name. Years later I looked up the date when this occurred and was shocked to realize how young I was. It made me very conscious of the fact that young children remember much more the we realize and that early memories are very important."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 56 (Democratic Party)
Emily Tseffos
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"I was a freshman in high school on September 11th, and I remember suddenly aware that the world was much more complicated than I had thought as a child. Since then, I opened myself to experiences and studies that gave me a greater understanding of global and local relations and how relationships mus ...expand full answer."
"I was a freshman in high school on September 11th, and I remember suddenly aware that the world was much more complicated than I had thought as a child. Since then, I opened myself to experiences and studies that gave me a greater understanding of global and local relations and how relationships must be built and cultivated."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 67 (Republican Party)
Jamie Peltz
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The Oklahoma City Bombing is the first major world event I remember. I was 8 years old."
"The Oklahoma City Bombing is the first major world event I remember. I was 8 years old."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 37 (Democratic Party)
Lisa Head
What legacy would you like to leave?
"She stood up and spoke for those without a voice."
"She stood up and spoke for those without a voice."
2024 Candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 9 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Natalie Cline
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I want to be remembered as one who laid it all the line to protect children and to preserve the fundamental unit of a healthy society - The Family. There is an all out war on the family and on children and the education system is hurting, not helping the situation. We are losing far too many chi ...expand full answer."
"I want to be remembered as one who laid it all the line to protect children and to preserve the fundamental unit of a healthy society - The Family. There is an all out war on the family and on children and the education system is hurting, not helping the situation. We are losing far too many children to this diabolical cultural revolution of Environmental Social Governance; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Gender Ideology; and Social & Emotional "cultural competencies." The schools are losing kids, but even more devastatingly, parents are losing their own children to these destructive ideologies, behaviors, and life choices that are causing children irreversible damage and alienation from those that love and care about them most. Our children desperately need rescuing. We need a school system that honors and protects the sacred bond between parent and child; a system free from unnecessary distractions and that helps get children out of the cultural flood waters and to the safety of higher ground; a system that focuses students on the simple art of learning foundational academics that inspire them towards goodness, the ability to self-govern, to own their own minds, to decide their own futures, and to more fully enjoy and preserve the blessings of freedom and liberty for themselves and future generations. "The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Rudyard Kipling"
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Austin (Nonpartisan)
Carmen Llanes Pulido
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I'd like to leave austin in a more sustainable place and more welcoming anf hospitable for longterm stay by the diverse communities that have made it so special. I'd like to revive our economy with greater aggregate demand meaning that more people are doing well and are able to spend their money at ...expand full answer."
"I'd like to leave austin in a more sustainable place and more welcoming anf hospitable for longterm stay by the diverse communities that have made it so special. I'd like to revive our economy with greater aggregate demand meaning that more people are doing well and are able to spend their money at local businesses and invest in thriving culture."
2024 Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court (Democratic Party)
John Barrow
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I would like to leave a new appreciation for the rights that we enjoy under our state Constitution. State constitutions were conceived as the primary bulwark of individual liberty at the time of the founding of the Republic. And yet they let us down spectacularly — giving rise to the Civil War, and ...expand full answer."
"I would like to leave a new appreciation for the rights that we enjoy under our state Constitution. State constitutions were conceived as the primary bulwark of individual liberty at the time of the founding of the Republic. And yet they let us down spectacularly — giving rise to the Civil War, and the need to amend the U.S. Constitution to protect rights that state constitutions did not. Now, with the U.S. Supreme Court withdrawing from many fights over our rights — and taking the U.S. Constitution with them — we must look once again to our state constitutions to protect rights that the U.S. Constitution does not protect. Or no longer protects."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 147 (Republican Party)
Claudio Gutierrez
What legacy would you like to leave?
"A reduction in crime and shored up infrastructure."
"A reduction in crime and shored up infrastructure."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 36 (Forward Party)
Eric Mulder
What legacy would you like to leave?
"If elected, I would love to leave behind a legacy of people thinking "here was someone who was willing to be reasonable but wasn't afraid to stand up for their principles." If I never get elected, I hope what I campaign and advocate for gets implemented by those who do- it doesn't matter who gets th ...expand full answer."
"If elected, I would love to leave behind a legacy of people thinking "here was someone who was willing to be reasonable but wasn't afraid to stand up for their principles." If I never get elected, I hope what I campaign and advocate for gets implemented by those who do- it doesn't matter who gets the credit as long as the end result creates a better quality of life for the people we represent (or seek to represent if we aren't elected)."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 15 (Democratic Party)
Erik Muckey
What legacy would you like to leave?
"When we work harder, work smarter, and work together, good things happen. I want to leave a legacy of policies that help South Dakotans from every background with the opportunity to build a life for six generations in our state, like my family has. I learned these values at a young age when I fir ...expand full answer."
"When we work harder, work smarter, and work together, good things happen. I want to leave a legacy of policies that help South Dakotans from every background with the opportunity to build a life for six generations in our state, like my family has. I learned these values at a young age when I first heard the story of how my parents came home to Corsica after receiving their teaching degrees at the University of South Dakota. They had many choices and opportunities in front of them, but one thing brought them home: a farm accident. My grandfather’s accident ultimately led to my parents choosing to make a life in the rural South Dakota community that our family had known for generations. My father took on farming—mostly alone—while both he and my mother began their decades-long teaching careers. Like many families in the 1980s, our family found themselves no longer on the land—but they didn’t leave the community. Instead, my parents cared for aging family members, raised their two kids to understand the value of community service, and invested their lives into helping others discover their potential through education—all while serving in numerous leadership roles in our church, school, and community. No matter the challenge, they met it head on by working harder, smarter, and together. That's why I'll focus my time as a legislator on education, healthcare, and economic opportunity and seek to ensure our state sustainably supports every South Dakotan, regardless of zip code."
2024 Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 55 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
JB Akers
What legacy would you like to leave?
"To give the people of this State the economic success they deserve, and to make my family proud."
"To give the people of this State the economic success they deserve, and to make my family proud."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Gilbert (Nonpartisan)
Scott Anderson
What legacy would you like to leave?
"My legacy is creation of the Riparian Preserves which have attracted visitors to Gilbert from all over the world."
"My legacy is creation of the Riparian Preserves which have attracted visitors to Gilbert from all over the world."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 3 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
RockAthena Brittain
What legacy would you like to leave?
"To inspire others to never give up on themselves to become a better human being."
"To inspire others to never give up on themselves to become a better human being."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 29 (Republican Party)
Christian Garcia
What legacy would you like to leave?
"A better future for my brother and sister."
"A better future for my brother and sister."
2024 Candidate for Portland City Council District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Doug Clove
What legacy would you like to leave?
"As somebody who lived his life being a pretty good guy"
"As somebody who lived his life being a pretty good guy"
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mary Lou Hennrich
What legacy would you like to leave?
"Affordable, equitable, accessible, less complicated healthcare for ALL Oregonians. A statewide plan for Universal Healthcare in Oregon and eventually the nation. I debated this topic my Senior year in High School--"Hereby be it resolved that the United States of America should have National Health ...expand full answer."
"Affordable, equitable, accessible, less complicated healthcare for ALL Oregonians. A statewide plan for Universal Healthcare in Oregon and eventually the nation. I debated this topic my Senior year in High School--"Hereby be it resolved that the United States of America should have National Health Insurance." That was 50+ years ago!"
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 50 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Kyle McNorton
What legacy would you like to leave?
"That I was a great husband and father to our children. I want to be in husband and dad Hall of Fame someday"
"That I was a great husband and father to our children. I want to be in husband and dad Hall of Fame someday"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 7 (Democratic Party)
Jennifer Adams
What legacy would you like to leave?
"As a member of Congress, I would aspire to leave a legacy of collaboration, integrity, and being a champion for teamwork and positive change. I would want to be remembered as someone who prioritized the needs of constituents and worked tirelessly to bridge divides between differing viewpoints. A ...expand full answer."
"As a member of Congress, I would aspire to leave a legacy of collaboration, integrity, and being a champion for teamwork and positive change. I would want to be remembered as someone who prioritized the needs of constituents and worked tirelessly to bridge divides between differing viewpoints. Additionally, I would hope to inspire future lawmakers and our next generation of leaders to prioritize bipartisanship and to foster a political climate where dialogue is encouraged over divisiveness. Creating lasting change requires not only sound legislation but also the ability to bring people together to work towards common goals. Ultimately, my legacy would be about empowering individuals and communities to come together to thrive in an inclusive and inspiring society."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 10 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Vibert White
What legacy would you like to leave?
"Helping to bring the nation to a place of civility and decency."
"Helping to bring the nation to a place of civility and decency."
2024 Candidate for Arapahoe County Commission District 5 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Hashim Coates
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I aspire to leave a legacy that is profoundly impactful. I want to be remembered as someone who consistently put their best foot forward in all aspects of life, someone who learned from their mistakes and supported others through theirs. In this race, my goal is to inspire everyone. Even if you've s ...expand full answer."
"I aspire to leave a legacy that is profoundly impactful. I want to be remembered as someone who consistently put their best foot forward in all aspects of life, someone who learned from their mistakes and supported others through theirs. In this race, my goal is to inspire everyone. Even if you've stumbled in life, you can and should still pursue your dreams. I want to demonstrate that honesty and integrity are not just possible but essential in living a fulfilling life. I hope to inspire people through this race to understand that you don't have to wait until your golden years to make a significant impact on others. You don’t need to conform to a certain image to run for office. The most important qualities are being true to yourself, your values, and your community. I want to remind everyone that you don't have to be the traditional straight, white, Christian man to run for office. Society is diverse, and our elected officials should reflect that diversity. My candidacy is a testament to the idea that anyone, regardless of their background, can step up and serve their community. By staying true to ourselves and our principles, we can create a more inclusive and representative government that truly serves all its people."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 13 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Sid Sharma
What legacy would you like to leave?
"Ending homelessness for Veterans and bringing Prayers Back To School."
"Ending homelessness for Veterans and bringing Prayers Back To School."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 11 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jeffrey Flack
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I just want my family to have a better life than I did. The generation in power has forgotten that obligation and has saddled their kids and their children’s children with debt and disfunction because it was the path of least resistance. Righting the ship is a huge undertaking, but it is s ...expand full answer."
"I just want my family to have a better life than I did. The generation in power has forgotten that obligation and has saddled their kids and their children’s children with debt and disfunction because it was the path of least resistance. Righting the ship is a huge undertaking, but it is something we owe future generations. "
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 44 (Republican Party)
Tony Rodriguez
What legacy would you like to leave?
"That I was part of the beginning of a positive change in my community."
"That I was part of the beginning of a positive change in my community."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 168 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Lisa Borowski
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To be a good listener, to care, to want to get involved and step outside your comfort zone to engage and learn. We need to understand the issues and develop good legislation which will address these concerns in a manner which will benefit the entire commonwealth and not create additional layers of b ...expand full answer."
"To be a good listener, to care, to want to get involved and step outside your comfort zone to engage and learn. We need to understand the issues and develop good legislation which will address these concerns in a manner which will benefit the entire commonwealth and not create additional layers of bureaucracy."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lorie Friend
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"At the core, the responsibilities of being a U.S. Senator are as follows and are of relatively equal importance. First, really listening and hearing the concerns, problems, and needs of constituents. Second, effectively advocating for constituents. Third, make ones public policy positions abunda ...expand full answer."
"At the core, the responsibilities of being a U.S. Senator are as follows and are of relatively equal importance. First, really listening and hearing the concerns, problems, and needs of constituents. Second, effectively advocating for constituents. Third, make ones public policy positions abundantly clear, and faithfully pursue and defend the public policy on which one campaigned and was elected. Lastly, being a strong and courageous voice for Marylanders and Americans, and not to be intimidated or silenced by the threats and decisive tactics of the radical left oppose my principles. "
2024 Candidate for Santa Clara County Board of Education Trustee Area 3 (Nonpartisan)
Jyl Lutes
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"The core responsibility of a County School Governing Board is to establish a long-term vision that prioritizes student academic success. From setting the organization's direction to adopting board policies, maintaining fiscal stability, and adopting curriculum, all decisions must be made through the ...expand full answer."
"The core responsibility of a County School Governing Board is to establish a long-term vision that prioritizes student academic success. From setting the organization's direction to adopting board policies, maintaining fiscal stability, and adopting curriculum, all decisions must be made through the lens of student success. Additionally, the board must be accountable to the public. California School Boards Association defines the role of County Trustee as protecting the public interest in schools and ensuring a high-quality education is provided for every student. Building safe schools, making transparent budget decisions, and encouraging community involvement are critical responsibilities, along with working to close the "opportunity gap", supporting teachers, and adopting quality curriculum."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 43 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Robert Marshall
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To be cognizant of what is in all the bills we vote upon. I've had colleagues actually express to me that they wished I'd stop reading all the bills. I am one of the few legislators that does make an effort to understand what's in each bill that comes to me for a vote. It really is not possible t ...expand full answer."
"To be cognizant of what is in all the bills we vote upon. I've had colleagues actually express to me that they wished I'd stop reading all the bills. I am one of the few legislators that does make an effort to understand what's in each bill that comes to me for a vote. It really is not possible to keep to this goal 100% given we have 500+ bills/session that are frequently amended, changed or die. And one needs to put the most focus on your own bills and those that come to committees upon which you sit. But particularly during my first session, I made an effort to at least understand what was in the bills so that even if constituents disagreed with my vote, they could be assured I made an effort to digest what I was voting upon and not just following what a special interest wanted or the "party line.""
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 28 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Susan Black
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"It is the responsibility to protect our freedom, our inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and our Constitutional rights. The founding fathers created a strong constitution that supports and protects our freedoms. It is the responsibility to protect and follow the supreme ...expand full answer."
"It is the responsibility to protect our freedom, our inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and our Constitutional rights. The founding fathers created a strong constitution that supports and protects our freedoms. It is the responsibility to protect and follow the supreme law of the land and make sure new laws follow the constitution. Obey our Oath of Office and take it seriously."
2024 Candidate for Montebello Unified School Board At-large (Nonpartisan)
Aaron Reveles
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"The core responsibilities for someone elected to the Montebello Unified School District Board are centered on serving the students, educators, and the broader community. First and foremost, ensuring student success is paramount. This involves creating policies that support equitable access to qualit ...expand full answer."
"The core responsibilities for someone elected to the Montebello Unified School District Board are centered on serving the students, educators, and the broader community. First and foremost, ensuring student success is paramount. This involves creating policies that support equitable access to quality education, addressing the diverse needs of our student population, and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment. Another key responsibility is maintaining fiscal transparency and accountability. School board members must ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, prioritizing investments that directly benefit students and educators while keeping the community informed about budget decisions. Supporting educators and staff is also essential. A school board member must advocate for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions to retain and attract talented educators. Providing the resources teachers need to succeed ensures that students receive the best possible education. Additionally, the school board should engage with the community, actively listening to parents, teachers, staff, and students to understand their concerns and ideas. Collaboration with the community is crucial for making informed decisions that reflect the needs and values of those served by the district. Finally, school board members are responsible for long-term planning and governance, setting a clear vision for the district's future and ensuring that policies are aligned with the district's goals. This includes addressing issues like infrastructure, sustainability, and educational innovation to prepare students for future success."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 48 (Democratic Party)
Anne Ross
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To negotiate on behalf of the working poor, and middle class families who make up so much of our population. To ensure we live in a society where there is equitable access to opportunities for living a good life regardless of circumstances that are out of an individual's control."
"To negotiate on behalf of the working poor, and middle class families who make up so much of our population. To ensure we live in a society where there is equitable access to opportunities for living a good life regardless of circumstances that are out of an individual's control."
2024 Candidate for Colorado State Senate District 28 (Republican Party)
Pedro Espinoza
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To serve the people that elected them and stand up for what is right."
"To serve the people that elected them and stand up for what is right."
2024 Candidate for Bell Gardens City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
Jorgel Chavez
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"As my position seeking city council, my core responsibilities include representing the interests of my community, ensuring that public services are effectively managed, and enacting policies that benefit my residents. Specifically for my community of Bell Gardens, that could mean focusing on housing ...expand full answer."
"As my position seeking city council, my core responsibilities include representing the interests of my community, ensuring that public services are effectively managed, and enacting policies that benefit my residents. Specifically for my community of Bell Gardens, that could mean focusing on housing policies, public safety, and economic opportunities, which reflect my campaign priorities."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Sullivan 4 (Democratic Party)
Claudia Istel
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To serve one's constituents with integrity, tto listen to one's constituents, to keep in mind voting for policies that promote the common good."
"To serve one's constituents with integrity, tto listen to one's constituents, to keep in mind voting for policies that promote the common good."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 7 (Republican Party)
Walter Blackman
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"For someone elected to the office, the core responsibilities revolve around serving the needs and interests of the constituents and upholding the values and laws of the state. These responsibilities include: 1. **Representation**: Elected officials are tasked with representing the interests and c ...expand full answer."
"For someone elected to the office, the core responsibilities revolve around serving the needs and interests of the constituents and upholding the values and laws of the state. These responsibilities include: 1. **Representation**: Elected officials are tasked with representing the interests and concerns of their constituents. This involves listening to the needs of the community, advocating for their interests, and ensuring that their voices are heard in the legislative process. 2. **Legislation**: Crafting, proposing, and voting on legislation that addresses the pressing issues facing the state is a fundamental responsibility. This includes drafting bills, collaborating with colleagues, and evaluating proposed policies to determine their potential impact on the community. 3. **Oversight**: Elected officials are responsible for providing oversight of government agencies and programs to ensure accountability and transparency. This involves conducting hearings, reviewing budgets, and monitoring the implementation of laws and regulations. 4. **Constituent Services**: Providing assistance and support to constituents in navigating government services, accessing resources, and addressing their concerns is a crucial aspect of the role. This includes responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and advocating on behalf of individuals or groups within the community. 5. **Community Engagement**: Building relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders is essential for effective governance. Elected officials should engage in outreach efforts, attend community events, and foster dialogue to understand the needs of the community and build trust. Overall, the core responsibilities of someone elected to office involve representing the interests of the constituents, legislating on their behalf, providing oversight of government functions, offering constituent services, and engaging with the community to promote collaboration and understanding."
2024 Candidate for Rancho Santiago Community College District District 3 (Nonpartisan)
Audrey Noji
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To be trustworthy and knowledgeable. I believe in fully studying and understanding the critical issues confronting the Board. I do not believe in blindly accepting the actions being placed for approval to the Board of Trustees without sufficient information and transparency. I believe that an electe ...expand full answer."
"To be trustworthy and knowledgeable. I believe in fully studying and understanding the critical issues confronting the Board. I do not believe in blindly accepting the actions being placed for approval to the Board of Trustees without sufficient information and transparency. I believe that an elected official must act ethically and morally in their roles as elected officials -- showing respect for others, yet openly sharing one's thoughts, opinions, and reasons for taking positions on particular items."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 111 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dwayne Green
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Representing constituents faithfully and supporting legislation that moves South Carolina forward."
"Representing constituents faithfully and supporting legislation that moves South Carolina forward."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party)
Tesa Schwans
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"We are responsible for being the best representations of our citizens in our districts. To be able to listen and discern and cut thru the noise to make the best decisions for them."
"We are responsible for being the best representations of our citizens in our districts. To be able to listen and discern and cut thru the noise to make the best decisions for them."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 103 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gabi Madden
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Listening and being present in the community allows us to understand the issues faced by the people we represent. Not only is public service about ensuring you are accessible to the people you represent, but it's also being proactive in engaging your constituents in order to address potential issues ...expand full answer."
"Listening and being present in the community allows us to understand the issues faced by the people we represent. Not only is public service about ensuring you are accessible to the people you represent, but it's also being proactive in engaging your constituents in order to address potential issues before they even occur. You need to be a problem solver, persistent and a true advocate that your community can rely on to fight for them. You must use your knowledge of the legislative process, political nuance and community understanding to ensure the issues of your constituency are seen as statewide issues that will be prioritized by state leaders. As an elected official, being present throughout your community each and every day of the year is crucial to your ability in navigating the bureaucracy and red tape of the NYS government. When you are attuned to the needs, priorities and demographics of the communities you represent, you can truly see through the lens of your district, making it far easier to navigate the fault lines in Albany, such as identifying impactful funding opportunities, potentially harmful regulatory changes, or beneficial infrastructure improvement initiatives. It’s an Assemblymembers job to identify, secure and funnel opportunity back to their communities before it is allocated to other parts of the state. At the end of each day, the number one priority is the constituents of your district. Each and every decision you make must only help, never hinder your communities. There are 150 Members of the NYS Assembly, each tasked with the same job for the people they were elected to serve. If you cannot see through the lens of your district, nor operate in a manner that ensures the best interest of each individual you represent, then public service is lost. Ego and personal ideology must be set aside to ensure your districts’ representation remains true."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 (Republican Party)
Kevin Ritter
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"I believe officials should honor the oath they take. They should model their beliefs with their actions, and they should keep their word when they make a promise. Elected officials have a responsibility to ensure that government does not compete against private industry. Additionally, they have a re ...expand full answer."
"I believe officials should honor the oath they take. They should model their beliefs with their actions, and they should keep their word when they make a promise. Elected officials have a responsibility to ensure that government does not compete against private industry. Additionally, they have a responsibility to ensure taxpayer money is used wisely. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 5 (Democratic Party)
Carmela Conroy
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"In accordance with the U.S. Constitution: Serve the specific needs of the people of Washington's 5th Congressional District. Promote and defend the interests of the United States of America in international affairs."
"In accordance with the U.S. Constitution: Serve the specific needs of the people of Washington's 5th Congressional District. Promote and defend the interests of the United States of America in international affairs."
2024 Candidate for Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 4 (Republican Party)
Walter Dempsey
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"The County Board of Supervisors oversees health, road, parks, libraries, law enforcement, and other municipal services. The Board also has the power to fill vacancies in the county and legislative offices, other boards and commissions, pass resolutions and enact ordinances and regulations as authori ...expand full answer."
"The County Board of Supervisors oversees health, road, parks, libraries, law enforcement, and other municipal services. The Board also has the power to fill vacancies in the county and legislative offices, other boards and commissions, pass resolutions and enact ordinances and regulations as authorized by state law."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B (Democratic Party)
Sara Nett-Torgrimson
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To serve the people they represent above all else. To listen to their constituents and vote for policies that improve their lives. They must have compassion for all of their constituents, whether they agree or disagree with their beliefs."
"To serve the people they represent above all else. To listen to their constituents and vote for policies that improve their lives. They must have compassion for all of their constituents, whether they agree or disagree with their beliefs."
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 32 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ben Paul Fremer
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To provide the people with great and appropriately responsive government and legislation."
"To provide the people with great and appropriately responsive government and legislation."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 63 (Democratic Party)
Kory Haskins
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I am open-minded and am always willing to hear different opinions to find the best way to compromise when everyone doesn’t agree. I have a great work ethic which means I do not take shortcuts but rather find a way to do things in a more efficient way to provide exemplary results. I am flexible, so w ...expand full answer."
"I am open-minded and am always willing to hear different opinions to find the best way to compromise when everyone doesn’t agree. I have a great work ethic which means I do not take shortcuts but rather find a way to do things in a more efficient way to provide exemplary results. I am flexible, so when things go wrong (which they tend to do), I am quick on my feet and able to present a better route. I am easy to communicate with, so anyone can talk to me"
2024 Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 40 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Matthew Ruby
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I can get a long with anyone. I thank the military for that trait. I don’t let emotion drive my decisions."
"I can get a long with anyone. I thank the military for that trait. I don’t let emotion drive my decisions."
2024 Candidate for Mesa City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Marc Lavender
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I have a lot of passion for public policy and the proper role of government. I have the ability to connect with people from any background. I feel that I am both honest and principled. I also have a good idea of the issues that are facing my city and have a plan to solve them."
"I have a lot of passion for public policy and the proper role of government. I have the ability to connect with people from any background. I feel that I am both honest and principled. I also have a good idea of the issues that are facing my city and have a plan to solve them."
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 43 (Democratic Party)
Alexander Clark
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I am no stranger to civil discussions and love working with people to understand their point of view. I enjoy learning as much as possible, as an informed representative is a prepared representative."
"I am no stranger to civil discussions and love working with people to understand their point of view. I enjoy learning as much as possible, as an informed representative is a prepared representative."
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 6 (Republican Party)
Jim Marascio
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"As a husband, parent, volunteer, and business leader, I've been responsible for serving others, making difficult decisions, participating in planning, delivering what was agreed upon, and accountable to a budget."
"As a husband, parent, volunteer, and business leader, I've been responsible for serving others, making difficult decisions, participating in planning, delivering what was agreed upon, and accountable to a budget."
2024 Candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 29 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Phil Bruce
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Several qualities that I possess contribute to my confidence in being a successful officeholder: Empathy: I deeply empathize with the experiences and struggles of others, which enables me to understand and address the diverse needs of my constituents with compassion and sensitivity. Communicat ...expand full answer."
"Several qualities that I possess contribute to my confidence in being a successful officeholder: Empathy: I deeply empathize with the experiences and struggles of others, which enables me to understand and address the diverse needs of my constituents with compassion and sensitivity. Communication skills: I excel in articulating complex ideas, listening attentively to diverse perspectives, and fostering open dialogue, facilitating effective communication with constituents, colleagues, and stakeholders. Problem-solving abilities: I am adept at analyzing complex issues, identifying root causes, and developing innovative solutions, enabling me to tackle challenges and achieve positive outcomes for my constituents. Integrity: I uphold the highest ethical standards and demonstrate honesty, transparency, and accountability in all my actions, earning the trust and respect of those I serve. Collaboration: I value collaboration and teamwork, recognizing the importance of building coalitions, bridging divides, and working across party lines to achieve common goals for the greater good. Resilience: I possess the resilience to persevere in the face of obstacles and setbacks, remaining steadfast in my commitment to serving my constituents and advancing their interests. Vision and leadership: I have a clear vision for the future and the ability to inspire others to share in that vision, providing effective leadership and direction in pursuit of shared goals. Overall, these qualities equip me with the necessary attributes to effectively represent my constituents, navigate the complexities of governance, and drive positive change in my community."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 73 (Democratic Party)
Hollie Payton
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I am a fighter and never give up. I've had several health issues that I have overcome, and it has taught me to keep pushing through. We need to get back to civility in our political realm and remember we are the people's voice."
"I am a fighter and never give up. I've had several health issues that I have overcome, and it has taught me to keep pushing through. We need to get back to civility in our political realm and remember we are the people's voice."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 30B (Republican Party)
Ben Fuhriman
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I am a critical thinker. I am not afraid of asking the tough questions and I use logic and rational thinking to make decisions, not emotions."
"I am a critical thinker. I am not afraid of asking the tough questions and I use logic and rational thinking to make decisions, not emotions."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 87 (Libertarian Party)
Rich McClain
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I am a moderate. The extremes seem to be far too prevalent in our modern times for moderates to stay in the back seat."
"I am a moderate. The extremes seem to be far too prevalent in our modern times for moderates to stay in the back seat."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma State Senate District 21 (Democratic Party)
Robin Fuxa
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I'm fair-minded, compassionate, and find joy in making sure life is better for my neighbors. That, to me, is what leadership is about."
"I'm fair-minded, compassionate, and find joy in making sure life is better for my neighbors. That, to me, is what leadership is about."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 112 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Chad Carnahan
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Communication skills. Ability to conceive solutions."
"Communication skills. Ability to conceive solutions."
2024 Candidate for Berea City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
John Payne
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Tenacity Persistence Integrity Desire to learn Attention to detail"
"Tenacity Persistence Integrity Desire to learn Attention to detail"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 6 (Democratic Party)
Lore Bergman
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I have been told I am determined, tenacious and resourceful. I have fought many battles for the disabled, elderly and poor and even became homeless, because of my determination to get a dangerous situation fixed in a building I had to live in. The landlord pushed me out to keep me quiet and within l ...expand full answer."
"I have been told I am determined, tenacious and resourceful. I have fought many battles for the disabled, elderly and poor and even became homeless, because of my determination to get a dangerous situation fixed in a building I had to live in. The landlord pushed me out to keep me quiet and within less than a year, I had to live in my car for two months while I waited for other affordable housing to open up. I almost didn't survive due to my health challenges, but I would do it again because the problem did eventually get fixed and the people that live in that building are now safe. I basically put myself on the line for other people and as an office holder I would do that again. Because being disabled and having to live on the poverty line, I know how to balance a budget and be resourceful. If anyone can help balance the budget in Congress, it is someone who has had to live on the small amount of money, that I have. Even now, how I run my campaign is not how other people do. I just got done making my own buttons and I will be recycling old political signs found in the trash, by using my art skills to repurpose them. Recycling and repurposing are one of my talents and I know it will come in handy when money is being wasted in Congress. I also am not afraid to speak out and tell it like it is. But I am also a good listener and I try to see all sides of an issue before I make a decision."
2024 Candidate for Fort Bend County Sheriff (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mo Nehad
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Leading by example Committed Focused Responsible Accountable Determined "
"Leading by example Committed Focused Responsible Accountable Determined "
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 13A (Democratic Party)
Cliff Hohman
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I'm a quick learner, and when I take on a task, I focus on it until I'm an expert. I also try to listen to people. If I talk to you, you know what I want to do. But if I listen to you, I know what *needs* to be done."
"I'm a quick learner, and when I take on a task, I focus on it until I'm an expert. I also try to listen to people. If I talk to you, you know what I want to do. But if I listen to you, I know what *needs* to be done."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jerone Davison
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Patient Caring Lawful Constitutional Bold Responsible Manager Just Protective Honest Fair Love for People Man of Prayer Respectful Careful Motivational Inspirational Creative Overseer"
"Patient Caring Lawful Constitutional Bold Responsible Manager Just Protective Honest Fair Love for People Man of Prayer Respectful Careful Motivational Inspirational Creative Overseer"
2024 Candidate for Montana House of Representatives District 18 (Democratic Party)
David Arends
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Throughout my careers as both a teacher and PA I have developed the skills of careful listening and valuing problems to find the best solution for a given situation."
"Throughout my careers as both a teacher and PA I have developed the skills of careful listening and valuing problems to find the best solution for a given situation."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 100 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dave Nissley
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"willing to Fight for things that are right and able to do it in a way that others will join me!"
"willing to Fight for things that are right and able to do it in a way that others will join me!"
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 42 (Democratic Party)
Lauren Faulk
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I believe in empowering teachers. My experience as a veteran special education teacher gives me firsthand knowledge of the challenges educators face. I will work tirelessly to give teachers more say in our education system, ensuring their voices are heard. My dedication to community and education wi ...expand full answer."
"I believe in empowering teachers. My experience as a veteran special education teacher gives me firsthand knowledge of the challenges educators face. I will work tirelessly to give teachers more say in our education system, ensuring their voices are heard. My dedication to community and education will make me a successful officeholder for House of Representatives in Arkansas"
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rivera Douthit
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I am a person of character, integrity, and truth and I try to filter everything I do through love. Being motivated by love is a key. If love is at the root of what you are doing it can be felt and change the world around you."
"I am a person of character, integrity, and truth and I try to filter everything I do through love. Being motivated by love is a key. If love is at the root of what you are doing it can be felt and change the world around you."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Hawaii (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Clyde McClain Lewman
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty, truth and justice. Within every person, nation, society every organization and group of people, there exists a path of truth which we should all individually seek. It's not easy, it's not simple, but we each have a truth in us that is about who and what we are and when we are able to tape ...expand full answer."
"Honesty, truth and justice. Within every person, nation, society every organization and group of people, there exists a path of truth which we should all individually seek. It's not easy, it's not simple, but we each have a truth in us that is about who and what we are and when we are able to tape into that, only then do we become real. People need to become real. Our future is precarious and filled with danger. The best we can do is become real. When one is real, spiritualism replaces materialism. We cannot survive with "things." Things bring temporary happiness. Truth is happiness. We must all strive to live a life of truth. A few times in my life I have lived a lie in making money. In 1984, 85 I was making 225k per year exporting wood products to Europe. I was good but it was not who I was or what I wanted from life. There was stuff happening in the company that the owner and I could not agree with but reached a point where is simply said, I'm done. This was close to a million dollars a year and i was ok until I experienced the shock and surprise from friends and relatives thinking me to be crazy. I ended up in bed for three days and began seeing a psychiatrist for two years, went through a divorce and started Mico LLC (My Investment Company). I made money in smaller ways, with BBQ Planks, importing Tai-chi Reflex Balls (My brand name), creating a custom producing YogaSeats, small scale wood wholesaling that lead to douglasfirflooring.com, that I sold and now help out with and consult. After moving to Hawai'i in late 2016 I said to a mainland friend, I think I'll get into politics. All you need to do is make up a sign and stand out on the H-1. Joking of course, but little did I know where that joke would take me as it slowly turned into a running joke. I went from running for city council to running for governor in 2022, to now running for the US Senate."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 18 (Republican Party)
Mathew McIntyre
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Integrity"
"Integrity"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 47 (No party preference) (Lost in Primary)
Tom McGrath
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty, integrity, inquisitive, passionate, perseverance, open-minded, and a good listener."
"Honesty, integrity, inquisitive, passionate, perseverance, open-minded, and a good listener."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 72 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tate Few
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"An elected official should have integrity, empathy, kindness, understanding, reliability, and dedication."
"An elected official should have integrity, empathy, kindness, understanding, reliability, and dedication."
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party)
David Hansberger
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Integrity and transparency."
"Integrity and transparency."
2024 Candidate for Leander Independent School District Place 3 (Nonpartisan)
Jim Sneeringer
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"(1) Integrity, (2) respect for and civility toward all, (3) accountability to parents and taxpayers, (4) advocacy for academic excellence"
"(1) Integrity, (2) respect for and civility toward all, (3) accountability to parents and taxpayers, (4) advocacy for academic excellence"
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 46 (Democratic Party)
Joni Cochran
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"I think an elected official who is properly oriented to the job asks two questions: "What do you need. How can I help.""
"I think an elected official who is properly oriented to the job asks two questions: "What do you need. How can I help.""
2024 Candidate for Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 4 (Republican Party)
Walter Dempsey
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"An elected official should listen to the people that put them into the office. They need to deeply and truly care for the people and the land that they represent. Honesty and Integrity"
"An elected official should listen to the people that put them into the office. They need to deeply and truly care for the people and the land that they represent. Honesty and Integrity"
2024 Candidate for President of the United States (Independent)
Phillip Drake
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty Transparency Integrity "
"Honesty Transparency Integrity "
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Brandon Long
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"VISIONARY LEADERSHIP: UNITING, NOT DIVIDING Choose a leader uniting the community, transcending cultural divisions, and prioritizing a shared purpose for collective progress"
"VISIONARY LEADERSHIP: UNITING, NOT DIVIDING Choose a leader uniting the community, transcending cultural divisions, and prioritizing a shared purpose for collective progress"
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 10A (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Rachel Hazelip
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty, courage, conviction, integrity, and humility."
"Honesty, courage, conviction, integrity, and humility."
2024 Candidate for Washoe County School District Board of Trustees At-Large District G (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Monica Lehmann
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Integrity, accountability, competence, and a commitment to public service are critical characteristics of an elected official. The people must trust that they will be honest, transparent, and conduct all actions and decisions in an ethical manner. They must be willing to take responsibility for thei ...expand full answer."
"Integrity, accountability, competence, and a commitment to public service are critical characteristics of an elected official. The people must trust that they will be honest, transparent, and conduct all actions and decisions in an ethical manner. They must be willing to take responsibility for their actions and address the concerns of their constituents. They must be able to make informed decisions based on evidence and sound reasoning. The welfare of constituents must take priority over any personal or partisan interests."
2024 Candidate for Pima County Sheriff (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Chris Nanos
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty and Integrity, transparency, good decision making, and keeper of the public’s trust."
"Honesty and Integrity, transparency, good decision making, and keeper of the public’s trust."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 8 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Isiah Gallegos
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Leadership,Owning up to your responsibilities,Toughness Thinking outside the box, good judgment"
"Leadership,Owning up to your responsibilities,Toughness Thinking outside the box, good judgment"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 33 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Anthony Yantz
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"When considering the characteristics or principles most important for an elected official, the following stand out: - Integrity: An elected official must be honest, transparent, and ethical in all dealings. Integrity fosters trust and ensures that the official acts in the best interest of the pub ...expand full answer."
"When considering the characteristics or principles most important for an elected official, the following stand out: - Integrity: An elected official must be honest, transparent, and ethical in all dealings. Integrity fosters trust and ensures that the official acts in the best interest of the public, not for personal gain or special interests. - Accountability: Holding oneself accountable means being responsible for actions and decisions, admitting mistakes, and being willing to correct them. An accountable official listens to constituents and provides clear, truthful explanations for their actions. - Commitment to Public Service: A strong dedication to serving the community is essential. This includes understanding the needs of all constituents, working tirelessly to meet those needs, and making decisions that enhance the community's well-being. - Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others allows an official to represent diverse perspectives and make decisions that are fair and just. Empathy is key to creating policies that address the real challenges people face. - Vision: A clear vision for the future and the ability to inspire others toward that vision is crucial. An elected official should have long-term goals that are achievable and beneficial for the community, and they should be able to communicate this vision effectively. - Courage: It takes courage to make difficult decisions, especially when they may be unpopular but necessary. An elected official must be willing to stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. - Collaboration: Working well with others, including those with differing views, is vital for progress. An effective official knows how to build coalitions, compromise when needed, and unite people towards common goals. These principles ensure that an elected official not only serves with distinction but also genuinely improves the lives of those they represent."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate West Virginia (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bryan Bird
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"The most important principle for an elected official is how is their relationship with Jesus Christ. God created mankind in is image. God has always wanted the best for mankind. The only way to have the blessings of God is we must first follow Him and His Word!"
"The most important principle for an elected official is how is their relationship with Jesus Christ. God created mankind in is image. God has always wanted the best for mankind. The only way to have the blessings of God is we must first follow Him and His Word!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 (Democratic Party)
Rachel Bohman
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"A Representative should be accessible to the people of the district, hold town hall meetings, be available for meetings in DC, work collaboratively to get actual work done."
"A Representative should be accessible to the people of the district, hold town hall meetings, be available for meetings in DC, work collaboratively to get actual work done."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Nevada District 1 (Republican Party)
Mark Robertson
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty, integrity, experience, knowledge, and a genuine concern for the people they represent."
"Honesty, integrity, experience, knowledge, and a genuine concern for the people they represent."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 107 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Stanley Jean-Poix
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"I believe elected officials should be honest and transparent. Constituents want to know they can trust their elected officials."
"I believe elected officials should be honest and transparent. Constituents want to know they can trust their elected officials."
2024 Candidate for California State Senate District 5 (Republican Party)
Jim Shoemaker
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"When considering the characteristics and principles that are most important for an elected official, several key aspects come to mind. First and foremost, honesty is an essential trait. An elected official must possess the integrity to always speak the truth, even if it is unpopular or inconveni ...expand full answer."
"When considering the characteristics and principles that are most important for an elected official, several key aspects come to mind. First and foremost, honesty is an essential trait. An elected official must possess the integrity to always speak the truth, even if it is unpopular or inconvenient. This trustworthiness is crucial for building credibility and maintaining the faith of the public. Additionally, unwavering values are crucial for an elected official. They must have a solid moral compass and consistently uphold the principles they campaigned on. By staying true to their beliefs, they can effectively represent the interests and concerns of their constituents. Possessing a deep conviction of truth, rooted in a higher power or personal values, is an important characteristic for elected officials. This conviction acts as a moral compass, guiding decision-making and shaping actions. Individuals with a strong moral consciousness are more likely to prioritize integrity, honesty, and transparency, establishing and maintaining public trust. An elected official must also remain independent and not be influenced by money or external pressures. Financial or corporate interests should not sway their decisions or compromise their dedication to serving the people. By putting the needs of the public first, an elected official can ensure that their actions are always in the best interest of those they represent. Having a solid stance on issues is important for an elected official. They must be knowledgeable about the subjects under their jurisdiction and take well-informed positions. This demonstrates their commitment to understanding the complexities of the matters at hand and making informed decisions. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 13 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brian Johnson
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Our revolution: A Future to Believe In by Bernie Sanders. It is a compelling call to arms for progressive change in America. Through impassioned rhetoric and concrete policy proposals, "Our Revolution" serves as a rallying cry for grassroots mobilization and collective action to transform the polit ...expand full answer."
"Our revolution: A Future to Believe In by Bernie Sanders. It is a compelling call to arms for progressive change in America. Through impassioned rhetoric and concrete policy proposals, "Our Revolution" serves as a rallying cry for grassroots mobilization and collective action to transform the political landscape and build a future that works for all, not just the wealthy few."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Utah District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
JR Bird
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"The Proper Role of Government, by Ezra Taft Benson. The Law, by Frederic Bastiat."
"The Proper Role of Government, by Ezra Taft Benson. The Law, by Frederic Bastiat."
2024 Candidate for Forest Lake Area Schools Board of Education (Nonpartisan)
Daniel Tuott
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Government’s role: pave the roads, deliver the mail, and stay off our lawns."
"Government’s role: pave the roads, deliver the mail, and stay off our lawns."
2024 Candidate for Washington State Senate District 12 (Democratic Party)
Jim Mayhew
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Movie: A Time to Kill. This film highlights the many prejudices and preconceptions of many of the characters, but then in one powerful closing argument scene reveals to the audience their own preconceptions. As the saying goes, it ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you k ...expand full answer."
"Movie: A Time to Kill. This film highlights the many prejudices and preconceptions of many of the characters, but then in one powerful closing argument scene reveals to the audience their own preconceptions. As the saying goes, it ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble, it’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so. We must see beyond our preconceptions on almost everything if we are going to find new ways of solving problems - and remember that if the current ways were working, there wouldn’t be a problem to solve."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 131 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Russell Wilder
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Things Seen and Unseen by Frederic Bastiat."
"Things Seen and Unseen by Frederic Bastiat."
2024 Candidate for Omaha Regional Metropolitan Transit Board District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Tim Lonergan
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"No"
"No"
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 30 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyra Kennedy
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Yes. Several: (1) Healing the Heart of Democracy, Parker J Palmer; (2) Dare to Lead, Brene Brown, (3) Emergent Strategy, Adrienne Maree Brown; (4) The Persuaders, Anand Giridharadas; (5) Radical Candor, Kim Scott"
"Yes. Several: (1) Healing the Heart of Democracy, Parker J Palmer; (2) Dare to Lead, Brene Brown, (3) Emergent Strategy, Adrienne Maree Brown; (4) The Persuaders, Anand Giridharadas; (5) Radical Candor, Kim Scott"
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 134 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joshua Lewis
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"I would recommend learning the story of Fort McHenry."
"I would recommend learning the story of Fort McHenry."
2024 Candidate for Governor of North Carolina (Green Party)
Wayne Turner
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"I do not know of a single book, essay or film that I could recommend which would cover the scope of what I understand to be reasonable courses of action. I am a socialist, and I have been influenced by many authors in publications about history, economics, race and racism, labor history and labor ri ...expand full answer."
"I do not know of a single book, essay or film that I could recommend which would cover the scope of what I understand to be reasonable courses of action. I am a socialist, and I have been influenced by many authors in publications about history, economics, race and racism, labor history and labor rights, sociology, applied science and environmental issues. I have read various writings of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, and their contemporaries and followers, and find their economic analysis and conclusions to be largely correct. Beyond that, I offer the platform of the North Carolina Green Party as a compilation of my likely positions on most policy decisions. "
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 65 (Democratic Party)
Ashley Brundage
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Recommend that you read her best selling award-winning book empowering differences. This book curtails the four empowerments steps as a leadership model alongside her research on the 10 empowering differences that people have and the 10 empowering actions that people can do to drive faster. Her rese ...expand full answer."
"Recommend that you read her best selling award-winning book empowering differences. This book curtails the four empowerments steps as a leadership model alongside her research on the 10 empowering differences that people have and the 10 empowering actions that people can do to drive faster. Her research, convene focus groups of people across the 10 most common empowering differences for which an empowerment algorithm was created connecting to which actions can drive faster based on each of the differences that people have. If someone wants to drive in it for someone’s age, then the program teaches them to focus most on mentorship as their top action for agent empowerment. Wow, someone else and powering their social economic class might be the top difference that needs the most empowerment, and in order to do that people have to make strategic investments to for social economic class. That makes invest the top action for class differences. This research platform interviewed more than 1000 people across 28 countries and 17 different languages."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 14 (Republican Party)
Pam Brown
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
""Who Built That," a book by Michelle Malkin and "From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State," a book by David Beito are good places to start."
""Who Built That," a book by Michelle Malkin and "From Mutual Aid to the Welfare State," a book by David Beito are good places to start."
2024 Candidate for San Dieguito Union High School District school board Trustee Area 4 (Nonpartisan)
Kevin Sabellico
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"CGP Grey's "Rules for Rulers""
"CGP Grey's "Rules for Rulers""
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Illinois District 5 (Democratic Party)
Jerico Matias Cruz
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
""On Politics of 21st Century First Edition" (2022) by Jerico Matias Cruz "Independent Candidate: A Short Documentary Film" (2022) directed by Jerico Matias Cruz "Yardsigns" (2022) directed by Jerico Matias Cruz "43 Unapologetic Confessions" (2023) by Jerico Matias Cruz "I Teach Myself: Coloring ...expand full answer."
""On Politics of 21st Century First Edition" (2022) by Jerico Matias Cruz "Independent Candidate: A Short Documentary Film" (2022) directed by Jerico Matias Cruz "Yardsigns" (2022) directed by Jerico Matias Cruz "43 Unapologetic Confessions" (2023) by Jerico Matias Cruz "I Teach Myself: Coloring Book and Workbook for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten (Ages 1.5-8). by (2023) by Jerico Matias Cruz "Baby Tedd and Todd and Toad" (2023) by Jerico Matias Cruz""
2024 Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 12 (Republican Party)
Jonathan Joseph
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"There is not one that comes to mind, but if an individual wants to understand my life's philosophy better, read the poem "The Dash". It is not the year you are born or the year you pass away that matters so much as it is the dash in between. That dash represents you and how you lived your life."
"There is not one that comes to mind, but if an individual wants to understand my life's philosophy better, read the poem "The Dash". It is not the year you are born or the year you pass away that matters so much as it is the dash in between. That dash represents you and how you lived your life."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 13 (Democratic Party)
Bill Kimler
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"The film "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" is the north star for my political philosophy. The book "FDR" by Jean Edward Smith is a compelling account of decision-making and determination during some of the most difficult times in US History."
"The film "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" is the north star for my political philosophy. The book "FDR" by Jean Edward Smith is a compelling account of decision-making and determination during some of the most difficult times in US History."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 35 (Republican Party)
Mike Cargile
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Brave Heart and The Patriot are wonderful examples of patriotism and tenacity. My morals are Biblically based and I'm a HUGE fan of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. "
"Brave Heart and The Patriot are wonderful examples of patriotism and tenacity. My morals are Biblically based and I'm a HUGE fan of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. "
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 14 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nathan Kieso
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"At the River I Stand (1993). Documentary about the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike."
"At the River I Stand (1993). Documentary about the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike."
2024 Candidate for Reno City Council Ward 6 (Republican Party)
Tom Heck
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"The Effective Executive The Art of the Deal"
"The Effective Executive The Art of the Deal"
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 41 (Democratic Party)
Julia Henley
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
""A Thousand Pieces of Paradise", by Lynn Heasley, is a great primer on the Driftless Region. "On Good Land", by Michael Ableman, has been inspirational. I am impressed with the work of President Roosevelt (both of them) in handling challenges. Eleanor Roosevelt, who achieved so much despite being ...expand full answer."
""A Thousand Pieces of Paradise", by Lynn Heasley, is a great primer on the Driftless Region. "On Good Land", by Michael Ableman, has been inspirational. I am impressed with the work of President Roosevelt (both of them) in handling challenges. Eleanor Roosevelt, who achieved so much despite being a product of her time and those limitations on women. "Decoding the Driftless", documentary by Sustainable Driftless, which begins to introduce the mystery and spirituality and the responsibility inherent in living, however briefly in time, on this land. (I think the next documentary coming out next year will expand upon this theme--so it is already a favorite for me.) I consume a lot of History--because if we do not understand HOW things evolve, we are truly doomed to repeat them. I also consume a lot of various media--audio books as I drive about, magazines such as Time, the Economist, the Atlantic, news from the New York Times, In Business, the Washington Post. I welcome information from various organizations that explain their positions, and many different news outlets so I can get a sense of balance."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 3 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kyle Bone
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Holy Bible - God The Road to Serfdom - Frederick Hayek The Law - Frederic Bastiat Hillbilly Ellegy - J. D. Vance"
"Holy Bible - God The Road to Serfdom - Frederick Hayek The Law - Frederic Bastiat Hillbilly Ellegy - J. D. Vance"
2024 Candidate for Missouri State Senate District 29 (Democratic Party)
Ron Monnig
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"My father. Always fair in all his dealings, level headed, hard working, respected and respectful."
"My father. Always fair in all his dealings, level headed, hard working, respected and respectful."
2024 Candidate for Missouri State Senate District 23 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dan O'Connell
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Considering the target market of Republican voters in St. Charles, Missouri, I look up to Ronald Reagan. Reagan's leadership, principles, and ability to communicate a vision for a stronger America have always resonated with me. He was a man who stood firm on his beliefs, worked tirelessly to reduce ...expand full answer."
"Considering the target market of Republican voters in St. Charles, Missouri, I look up to Ronald Reagan. Reagan's leadership, principles, and ability to communicate a vision for a stronger America have always resonated with me. He was a man who stood firm on his beliefs, worked tirelessly to reduce the size of government, and promoted economic policies that led to significant growth and prosperity. Ronald Reagan's example is one I strive to follow because he demonstrated the importance of strong leadership, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to conservative values. He understood that the strength of our nation lies in its people and their ability to thrive with less government interference. Reagan's focus on personal responsibility, free-market principles, and a strong national defense are the pillars that I believe in and aim to uphold in my own political career. Just like Reagan, I am dedicated to fostering an environment where businesses can flourish, families can feel secure, and individual freedoms are protected. His legacy is a testament to what principled leadership can achieve, and it is this legacy that inspires me as I seek to serve the people of Missouri's 23rd Senate District."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Missouri (Green Party)
Nathan Kline
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Of the many role models, both historical and current that I could choose to emulate at this time, I choose Abraham Lincoln as that model. Lincoln and his allies confronted a great moral challenge to our nation. The moral challenge was slavery. This moral abomination had been allowed to fester und ...expand full answer."
"Of the many role models, both historical and current that I could choose to emulate at this time, I choose Abraham Lincoln as that model. Lincoln and his allies confronted a great moral challenge to our nation. The moral challenge was slavery. This moral abomination had been allowed to fester under the misrule of an ossified two party system. Lincoln and his allies found a way to innovate and bring to prominence a new political party to confront and overturn (at least formally) slavery, and in the process revolutionized the political status quo forever. The Democratic Party and the Whig Party had failed to do what needed to be done to end slavery and Lincoln saw that they probably never would. He saw that a new political party was necessary to upend this immoral status quo. He know that it would not be an easy task for an upstart party to accomplish this goal, but he knew that it was the only way forward. He was right. We now find ourselves in a very similar conundrum. Neither the Democratic Party nor the Republican party have done, or are prepared to do, what must be done to confront the great moral challenge of our day, That moral challenge is the Climate Crisis. Climate scientists have been warning us for at least 40 years that our growth based, fossil fuel powered human economy was unsustainable and that if we did not profoundly change our way of life to come back into balance with the natural world, that there would be no more future for our descendants in the very near future. Due to the Democrats and Republicans taking billions of dollars in campaign donations (read: bribes) from the fossil fuel industry neither has done anything significant to transition from fossil fuels despite the existential threat this inaction poses to all future generations. Just as Lincoln and his allies found that only a new political party could break out of immoral inaction in his day, we in the Green Party have the courage to do what is necessary in ours."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 11 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ahsan Nasar
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Teddy Roosevelt - largely because of his Man in the Arena speech."
"Teddy Roosevelt - largely because of his Man in the Arena speech."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jerry Sonnenberg
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Ronald Reagan was a great leader that ended the cold war and worked well with both sides to solve America's greatest issues."
"Ronald Reagan was a great leader that ended the cold war and worked well with both sides to solve America's greatest issues."
2024 Candidate for School District of Manatee County school board District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Mark Stanoch
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I find great inspiration in the past Presidents of the United States. I am particularly moved by George Washington who when his job was complete he returned to being a private citizen rather than retain power. He was a model of a true Patriot Citizen."
"I find great inspiration in the past Presidents of the United States. I am particularly moved by George Washington who when his job was complete he returned to being a private citizen rather than retain power. He was a model of a true Patriot Citizen."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 62 (Democratic Party)
Marjorie Benbow
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Jimmy Carter. He focused on Guinea Worm Disease. With vision, collaboration, technology and determination, the number of infections went from 3.6 million a year to just 13 in 2022. He helped to shape history and make the world a better place. I have many heroes similar to Jimmy Carter. I have c ...expand full answer."
"Jimmy Carter. He focused on Guinea Worm Disease. With vision, collaboration, technology and determination, the number of infections went from 3.6 million a year to just 13 in 2022. He helped to shape history and make the world a better place. I have many heroes similar to Jimmy Carter. I have chosen them because they make a lasting positive impact on the world. They embodied service and were able to deliver on their vision and have outstanding beneficial impact."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 28 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Kerry Lewis
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"President Trump Jim Jorden Ted Cruz Keran Bass "
"President Trump Jim Jorden Ted Cruz Keran Bass "
2024 Candidate for Nevada 8th Judicial District Court Family Division Department N (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Paul M. Gaudet
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I looked up to my Dad, who passed away during 2012. He demanded that we treat everyone with dignity and respect, be fair, honest, and accountable. In my professional life, I looked up to my officemate, Frank Cremen, Frank is a retired attorney in Clark County with whom I practiced for about 25 yea ...expand full answer."
"I looked up to my Dad, who passed away during 2012. He demanded that we treat everyone with dignity and respect, be fair, honest, and accountable. In my professional life, I looked up to my officemate, Frank Cremen, Frank is a retired attorney in Clark County with whom I practiced for about 25 years. While our practices were always separate and distinct, we shared expenses and bought our law office together. Frank was/is the epitome of a gentleman. His word was/is gold. He was/is a wealth of knowledge on all things legal and personal for me. Both he and my father had influence, in different ways, over my life and career."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 77 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Henny Kupferstein
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"RGB, Rudy Giuliani, Antonin Gregory Scalia"
"RGB, Rudy Giuliani, Antonin Gregory Scalia"
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Minnesota (Republican Party)
Royce White
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Steve Bannon"
"Steve Bannon"
2024 Candidate for Dallas Central Appraisal District, Place 1 (Nonpartisan)
Ekambar Kumar Singirikonda
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I admire individuals who demonstrate qualities like empathy, integrity, and resilience. I appreciate leaders who prioritize the well-being of others, act with honesty and transparency, and persevere in the face of challenges. If I were to emulate anyone, it would be those who strive to make a pos ...expand full answer."
"I admire individuals who demonstrate qualities like empathy, integrity, and resilience. I appreciate leaders who prioritize the well-being of others, act with honesty and transparency, and persevere in the face of challenges. If I were to emulate anyone, it would be those who strive to make a positive impact in the world, whether through their contributions to society, their advocacy for important causes, or their commitment to ethical leadership. By following their example, I can better understand and promote values that contribute to a better future for all."
2024 Candidate for Michigan Supreme Court (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Kyra Harris Bolden
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I owe special thanks and gratitude to former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, a longtime mentor of mine who encouraged me to first run for Supreme Court two years ago. When I told her I was apprehensive about running for our highest court because I was pregnant, she said I would be taken care of. When ...expand full answer."
"I owe special thanks and gratitude to former Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, a longtime mentor of mine who encouraged me to first run for Supreme Court two years ago. When I told her I was apprehensive about running for our highest court because I was pregnant, she said I would be taken care of. When I faltered or felt the weight of serving our state as a new mom, she supported me. When I doubted myself, her faith in me remained steadfast. The Congresswoman’s ability to navigate complex political landscapes while staying true to her values and principles sets a great example for aspiring leaders. She has shown resilience, integrity, and a strong work ethic throughout her career, making her a role model worth emulating."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
John Myrick
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
" I always looked up to my Mother and Grandmother above all others. I was raised primarily by them and marvel at the love and sacrifices that they made in order for us to have the essentials. I admire several historical figures such ad George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln. ...expand full answer."
" I always looked up to my Mother and Grandmother above all others. I was raised primarily by them and marvel at the love and sacrifices that they made in order for us to have the essentials. I admire several historical figures such ad George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln. These leaders understood the importance of duty and service before self."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 5 (Democratic Party)
Stephanie Lyn Leonard
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Women leaders such as Kamala Harris, and Gretchen Whitmer, and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. I would follow each because they are all different. Kamala has made her way up by perseverance as an attorney to prosecute criminals as a minority woman. Gretchen Whitmer has the resolute speaking abilities in ...expand full answer."
"Women leaders such as Kamala Harris, and Gretchen Whitmer, and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. I would follow each because they are all different. Kamala has made her way up by perseverance as an attorney to prosecute criminals as a minority woman. Gretchen Whitmer has the resolute speaking abilities in her job as Governor that I admire and wish I had the same. Alexandria has the toughest exterior I have ever witnessed in a young woman and absolutely no fear!"
2024 Candidate for Platte County Public Administrator (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Shanna Burns
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I look up to several strong females in my family. They have faced many challenges throughout their lifetime, but with hard work and perseverance they have found success."
"I look up to several strong females in my family. They have faced many challenges throughout their lifetime, but with hard work and perseverance they have found success."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 8 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Leonard Perkins
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I look to many because of their positive character traits."
"I look to many because of their positive character traits."
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 66 (Republican Party)
Laurie Parman
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"My father. He had only a 6th grade education, but was the smartest man I knew. He taught me that there is nothing you can't if you get a book from the library and teach yourself. Together my dad and I built brick walls and stone walls, and I used that principle to teach myself calculus so I could ...expand full answer."
"My father. He had only a 6th grade education, but was the smartest man I knew. He taught me that there is nothing you can't if you get a book from the library and teach yourself. Together my dad and I built brick walls and stone walls, and I used that principle to teach myself calculus so I could pass my 2 doctoral statistics classes each with an A. Thanks Dad!"
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners At-Large (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Blake Van Leer
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Kathy Ireland, Warren Buffett, Bobby Grier, my grandparents. I was blessed enough to work for Kathy and her network, Warren Buffett, Marcus Lemonis. AmFam and more. They always put people first as their ultimate success metric, for example if we only worked with people who involved MDGs set by the ...expand full answer."
"Kathy Ireland, Warren Buffett, Bobby Grier, my grandparents. I was blessed enough to work for Kathy and her network, Warren Buffett, Marcus Lemonis. AmFam and more. They always put people first as their ultimate success metric, for example if we only worked with people who involved MDGs set by the United Nations or gave back to a charitable cause and not just a check amount. We had to organize real events and make change. Civil Rights Icon Bobby Grier and his son Rob are also someone who I speak with on a regular basis and inspire me daily. Bobby said you do not have to be the loudest person to make change, you just have to do the right thing at the right time and show up regardless of what people say. "
2024 Candidate for Harris County Sheriff (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Paul Day
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"When asked whom I look up to and whose example I aim to follow, my immediate and unwavering response is Jesus Christ. His teachings profoundly shape my ethos, especially in the realm of law enforcement. Jesus’s lessons on compassion, justice, and servitude underpin my approach to policing and lea ...expand full answer."
"When asked whom I look up to and whose example I aim to follow, my immediate and unwavering response is Jesus Christ. His teachings profoundly shape my ethos, especially in the realm of law enforcement. Jesus’s lessons on compassion, justice, and servitude underpin my approach to policing and leadership. In a career where the balance of authority and empathy is pivotal, embodying His virtues of kindness, fairness, and humility guides me. These principles are not just professional markers but the core of a life lived in service to others. His example inspires me to see beyond superficial differences, to value every individual, and to serve my community with a heart full of love and hands ready to help. In leading, I strive to mirror His humility and focus on uplifting rather than overpowering, prioritizing the well-being and dignity of all. In following Jesus Christ, I commit to fostering unity, healing, and a safer, more inclusive Harris County, leading with faith and a deep desire to positively impact lives."
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