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2024 Candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commission District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nick Laborde
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Accountability. Make Entergy and other utilities pay more — not you, the ratepayer. The days of them price gouging ratepayers must come to an end. Require utilities to commit to greater investment in renewables, especially as they are becoming cheaper. Finally, I don’t — and won’t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Accountability. Make Entergy and other utilities pay more — not you, the ratepayer. The days of them price gouging ratepayers must come to an end. Require utilities to commit to greater investment in renewables, especially as they are becoming cheaper. Finally, I don’t — and won’t — take donations from the utilities that the commission regulates. Second key message: Reform. Hold utilities accountable through performance-based regulations (PBRs). Entergy is a massive monopoly that has no desire to benefit you, the ratepayer — the Public Service Commission exists to keep them in check. It’s the commission’s responsibility to ensure utility companies don’t take advantage of ratepayers. With PBRs, we can make them adopt solutions that bolster our grid, diversify how we generate our power, and better set us up for the future. Other areas of reform I'm excited about are bringing back 1:1 net metering across the state, as well as pushing to lower the cost of prison phone calls. Third key message: Sustainability. Invest in renewable energy to create a broader mix of power generation. Entergy is heavily reliant on natural gas to create electricity, making bills very susceptible to price fluctuations. By diversifying where our power comes from, we drive down costs for ratepayers while also creating a more reliable grid. New battery technology is making renewables more stable and capable of providing strong, stable base load to the grid. Let’s not limit ourselves by putting all of our eggs in one basket when it comes to a vital necessity."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 6 (Democratic Party)
Willis Blackshear Jr.
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As I have in the State House, I’ll continue to fight for more investments in making sure that our young people have the training and skills they need for the jobs of the future. There’s no reason that the next Intel or Honda plant can’t come to Montgomery County and I’ll push to m ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As I have in the State House, I’ll continue to fight for more investments in making sure that our young people have the training and skills they need for the jobs of the future. There’s no reason that the next Intel or Honda plant can’t come to Montgomery County and I’ll push to make sure that when it does, our workers are ready. Second key message: In the State House, I’ve been proud to stand up against Republican attacks on our freedoms. I fought against the August special election last year that tried to undermine our democracy and attacks on Ohioans reproductive rights. In the Senate, I will continue standing up for Ohioans’ freedoms. Third key message: Our community needs a State Senator who understands the Statehouse and get get to work from day one delivering for Montgomery County. I’ve brought more than $23 million to projects here in our community since 2020. In the state Senate, I will keep fighting to make sure investments like these come here to benefit families, schools, and small businesses. "
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 74 (Democratic Party)
Chris Duncan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As prosecutor and mayor, Chris knows that there is nothing more important than the safety of our communities and our families. He’ll fight to make sure our kids grow up in safe neighborhoods with real opportunity. As a mayor and retired federal prosecutor, Chris brought drug smugg ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As prosecutor and mayor, Chris knows that there is nothing more important than the safety of our communities and our families. He’ll fight to make sure our kids grow up in safe neighborhoods with real opportunity. As a mayor and retired federal prosecutor, Chris brought drug smugglers and human traffickers to justice and lowered crime in San Clemente. In the Assembly, Chris Duncan will deliver for us – tougher gun safety laws, fully fund the police, and close loopholes that let criminals walk free. Chris will make sure our law enforcement officers can get out of the business of mental health care and drug abuse management so they can direct their efforts towards enforcing the law. Second key message: As a business owner, Chris will fight to give working people a voice in Sacramento and give middle-class families a real shot at the American Dream. He’ll work across party lines to improve our local and state economy, fighting to cut unnecessary red tape that prevent small businesses from succeeding and regulations that are driving too many businesses out of California. Chris will also invest in the 21st-century workforce by cutting tuition fees at public universities, fully funding K-12 education, and supporting local-hire job training programs – which will make sure no one is left behind. Third key message: As a father of two daughters, Chris is a vocal champion for reproductive rights and will stand up for access to safe, legal abortions. After the end of Roe v Wade, state legislatures have become the frontlines for the battle for women's health. Chris knows that everyone must have the freedom to access reproductive health care services, and he stood up to the right-wing extremists in his city when they proposed a draconian abortion ban. That's why he's endorsed by Planned Parenthood and reproductive justice advocates across the district."
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 Wisconsin State Assembly District 9 (Democratic Party)
Priscilla Prado
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Community-Centered Policy & Representation: I am committed to being a voice for every member of our community, ensuring that our diverse needs are met with inclusive and thoughtful legislation. My focus is on bringing resources and support to families, small businesses, and indivi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Community-Centered Policy & Representation: I am committed to being a voice for every member of our community, ensuring that our diverse needs are met with inclusive and thoughtful legislation. My focus is on bringing resources and support to families, small businesses, and individuals to foster a safe, vibrant, and thriving community. Second key message: Economic Empowerment & Support for Small Businesses: With over 22 years of experience in accounting and as a successful small business owner, I understand the challenges that businesses face. My goal is to promote policies that support economic growth, job creation, and access to resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses, empowering our local economy to flourish. Third key message: Equity, Safety & Access to Essential Services: I am committed to promoting equitable access to essential services, including healthcare, education, mental health support, and public safety. I aim to ensure that all residents have the necessary tools and opportunities to improve their quality of life, while fostering safety and trust within our communities through a balanced approach to public safety and resource allocation."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 10 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Travis Nembhard
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Despite being the youngest candidate in the race, I bring a broad swath of experience relative to the other candidates, having been a former judge, financial regulator, legislative counsel, and assistant attorney general. I would also become the first member of Congress with direc ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Despite being the youngest candidate in the race, I bring a broad swath of experience relative to the other candidates, having been a former judge, financial regulator, legislative counsel, and assistant attorney general. I would also become the first member of Congress with direct experience regulating emerging technologies, with almost a decade of experience regulating the gig economy in our nation's capital. Second key message: Northern Virginia has never elected an African American to Congress and I hope to change that unfortunate trend. It is important to me that my kids and their generation understand that it does not matter how you look; you should feel "qualified" to represent your community so long as you have the skills, passion, and willingness to bring about positive change. Third key message: Last year, I ran for the VA State House in a tough Republican-leaning district. Despite the challenging landscape, I had the highest early youth vote in the state, outperformed President Biden in the district by 14 points, and raised $2.4 million. I also had overwhelming support from Black voters and did well with Latino voters. As the youngest candidate in the race with a message that resonates with my generation, I am in a strong position to repeat that success among the youth. I would also be in a good position to outperform among Black voters given the record we stand to break, by electing Northern VA's first-ever Black U.S. congressman, and with the endorsement by CASA in Action, I am in a strong position to reach Latino voters again."
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 34 (Democratic Party)
Tracey Miller
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: EQUITY in EDUCATION Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential. One of my top priorities is to work with the Secretary of Education to revamp an antiquated unit-based system. Education is the cornerstone of a thriving and informed society, and I am committed to ...expand full answer."
"First key message: EQUITY in EDUCATION Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential. One of my top priorities is to work with the Secretary of Education to revamp an antiquated unit-based system. Education is the cornerstone of a thriving and informed society, and I am committed to improving school systems, supporting educators, and advocating for equitable access to quality education. Teacher retention and recruitment are crucial tasks that I will address by collaborating with school districts and parent groups. Our children need to have dedicated educators who are committed to our schools and kids. Second key message: HEALTHCARE Equally important to me is the promotion of accessible healthcare for all. No one should have to choose between their health and their financial stability. I will advocate for affordable and comprehensive healthcare options, ensuring everyone receives the care they need without facing exorbitant costs. This could take the form of Public/Private Partnerships or efforts at multi-agency bargaining for prescriptions. I am open to working with all parties to stabilize or reduce costs that eat so much of our monthly budgets. Third key message: AFFORDABLE WORKFORCE HOUSING I will prioritize building affordable workforce housing to support the local workers. We have a severe housing shortage for folks who are the backbone of our community. That includes teachers, police officers, firefighters, those who check you out at the local Redners, etc. We must support the taxpayers who support us. Programs are being utilized in New Castle and Sussex. It is time that Kent joined the effort."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Mary Williams
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe we must adopt the Medicaid Expansion Act. We have many constituents including veterans who cannot get the health care they need and many die as the result. Past legislative bodies here in Kansas have had the opportunity to make sure all Kansans have the needed healthca ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe we must adopt the Medicaid Expansion Act. We have many constituents including veterans who cannot get the health care they need and many die as the result. Past legislative bodies here in Kansas have had the opportunity to make sure all Kansans have the needed healthcare devices but choose to ignore their constituents. Second key message: I am a strong believer that early childhood education and care are the foundation of a strong society. It has been statistically shown that for every dollar spent on our future generations, four dollars in benefits is derived. We need to continue to maintain the public education system in our state and fully fund special education services (not just band-aid for one year). Third key message: We need to take a strong look at the foster care system and make it less stringent for families to become part of the system (not less safe-less stringent). In addition, we have children whose parent's death benefits (including military death benefits) are confiscated to pay for foster care. This is a travesty that MUST be rectified!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 12 (Democratic Party)
Trey Hunt
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I have advocated for an inventive solution to address the substantial military-industrial complex and transform its skills and expertise into contributors to green technologies and public transportation. Rather than an abrupt 10% funding reduction, which could jeopardize thousands ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I have advocated for an inventive solution to address the substantial military-industrial complex and transform its skills and expertise into contributors to green technologies and public transportation. Rather than an abrupt 10% funding reduction, which could jeopardize thousands of jobs tied to the system, I propose a gradual transition. This approach aims to maintain employment opportunities, such as those in CD-12, while generating tangible and positive outcomes that directly enhance the lives of citizens. The expertise of union members and the military-industrial complex's skilled labor could be utilized through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support foreign nations, particularly in Latin America. Second key message: Implementing impactful criminal justice reform that diminishes recidivism rates not only lessens the tax burden and stimulates the economy but also genuinely rehabilitates individuals with convictions. A pivotal element in lowering recidivism involves offering job training and educational opportunities to those convicted, enabling them to secure self-sustaining employment upon release and contributing to local economies. To ensure fairness, it is imperative to advocate for legislation that enhances accessibility and affordability of college and trade training for citizens without convictions. Third key message: I endorse federal legislation that champions innovative public-private partnerships to expand housing availability, particularly focusing on multi-family dwellings. This comprehensive approach aims to relieve housing market strain, providing a diverse range of affordable options. Notably, increasing the housing supply can positively influence property taxes for citizens by fostering a more competitive real estate market, potentially moderating or reducing taxes. Supporting legislation prioritizing public-private partnerships is a strategic move to address the housing crisis, fostering fiscal benefits for citizens. This aligns with the goal of creating sustainable, inclusive communities while considering homeowners' financial well-being."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 (Democratic Party)
Stephen Wooden
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to bring the same problem-solving focus I've used on the Kent County Commission and serving our community in the nonprofit sector to the state house so we can tackle the high cost of housing, childcare and prescription drugs. Second key message: As a parent of a young child ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to bring the same problem-solving focus I've used on the Kent County Commission and serving our community in the nonprofit sector to the state house so we can tackle the high cost of housing, childcare and prescription drugs. Second key message: As a parent of a young child, I am personally vested in our state's future and want to ensure it's one where everyone can succeed. That's why I want to support creating world-class public schools, from pre-school to post-secondary education. It's why I want to protect our environment and accelerate necessary action on climate change. Third key message: I'm running for state house to lower costs and build a better future. I'm also running for another simple reason: I don't like bullies. That's who the far-right are. They're a bunch of bullies who are trying to force us into their mold. That's why I will always stand up to their attempts to deny access to reproductive healthcare like abortion, birth control and IVF. It's why I will defend the right to vote and the right to have your vote counted."
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 5 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Laura Meier
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will never stop supporting public education. I was a teacher myself and understand the needs. I will continue to support higher salary supplements for our teachers because it absolutely makes a difference who is in front of the children in a classroom. Vouchers are dismantling ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will never stop supporting public education. I was a teacher myself and understand the needs. I will continue to support higher salary supplements for our teachers because it absolutely makes a difference who is in front of the children in a classroom. Vouchers are dismantling and defunding our schools. We must support our schools! Second key message: As charlotte’s growth goes almost unchecked, I will continue to advocate for land acquisition by the county. Our environment and our mental health depends on it. Third key message: Affordable Housing has become a shared issue between city and county governments. Our teachers, fire fighters, police and other professionals can’t even live where they work. I will continue to advocate for affordable housing investment across the county."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 43 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Walter Garcia
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I’m the only candidate with government experience at the local, state, and national levels. I have worked for: President Barack Obama (White House intern); California Attorney General Rob Bonta (Spokesperson); California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (Press Secretary); U.S. Sena ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I’m the only candidate with government experience at the local, state, and national levels. I have worked for: President Barack Obama (White House intern); California Attorney General Rob Bonta (Spokesperson); California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (Press Secretary); U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (Law Clerk);U.S. Congressman Tony Cardenas (Fellow); LA City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez (Communications Director); Democratic National Committee (Western Region Communications Director); State Senator Alex Padilla (Intern). Second key message: I’m proud of my working class roots. As the son of immigrants, I’ve seen my parents struggle to make ends meet and to pay their bills on time. However, through it all, they never lost hope, instead reminding me of one thing over and over again: échale ganas y ayuda a otros — don't give up and help others. That powerful lesson is what fueled me to become the first in my family to graduate from high school (San Fernando High School), college (Brown University), and law school (Northwestern Pritzker School of Law). Third key message: I am running to fight for working families like mine – not big corporations. My campaign is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people. "
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 103 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lizz Callahan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Missouri schools deserve the money they need to serve kids 5 days a week with teachers that can afford to go home and not to a second job. This state is 50th in teacher pay and 49th in education funding, and all over the state, schools are moving to 4-day weeks for lack of funds. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Missouri schools deserve the money they need to serve kids 5 days a week with teachers that can afford to go home and not to a second job. This state is 50th in teacher pay and 49th in education funding, and all over the state, schools are moving to 4-day weeks for lack of funds. In a state with a 6 billion dollar surplus, public schools are struggling to keep teachers in the classroom. I vow to fight for our public schools, the ones my kids go to alongside yours. I will push to raise teacher pay, fully fund our schools, and legislate a 5-day school week, so that all kids in this state can get a full education and their parents can go to work 5 days a week without having to worry about what to do with their kids on the 5th day. Second key message: Everyone gets sick or injured sometimes. We’re so lucky to have first responders and good doctors in Missouri to help us when that happens. Unfortunately, 19 hospitals in Missouri have closed in the last 10 years. All over the state, folk are struggling to get the care they need. When rural areas lose access to healthcare, the consequences are felt across the state. Suddenly, the number of patients in suburban and urban areas has gone up, but the number of doctors has stayed the same. We have longer wait-times and less doctors able to take new patients. I vow to increase Medicaid payments. I will push for a Medicaid process that is fast and easy, so that people who qualify can get the care they need. Third key message: Missourians with a full-time job should be able to afford a place to live, food to eat, and money to spend on the small things that make life comfortable. They should also be able to stop working when they get older and still have all of the above. Unions have been incredibly important in making sure all workers have rights. Here in Missouri, our unions are the backbone of fighting for better worker pay, better benefits, and safer conditions. I vow to continue to support organized labor and against any efforts to weaken its pull. I also promise to champion all the workers who don’t have a union yet – for their right to fair living wages, their right to safety, and their right to organize without retaliation."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 28 (Democratic Party)
Karen Whitney
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: SMART Government: I want to work to move our legislature to be more balanced and smarter. Smart government is sensible, meaningful, accountable and trustworthy. Smart government has term limits, citizen-led initiatives and easy voting. Second key message: Great Jobs: Great jobs ar ...expand full answer."
"First key message: SMART Government: I want to work to move our legislature to be more balanced and smarter. Smart government is sensible, meaningful, accountable and trustworthy. Smart government has term limits, citizen-led initiatives and easy voting. Second key message: Great Jobs: Great jobs are secure, empowering you to pay your bills on time, affording emergencies, have health insurance and can retire comfortably. Every Hoosier should have a great job! Third key message: Quality Healthcare & Education: Prepare, employ and support the best, brightest and most qualified professionals to provide us and our children with the healthcare and education we want and deserve. Support includes competitive wages, inspiring working conditions and reasonable/sensible governmental regulations to ensure a quality of experience."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 51 (Democratic Party)
Joe Rinehart
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Stop Politicians' interference in Ohioians' Health Care. Second key message: Protect Taxpaper Funding for Public Education. Third key message: Overcome the Control of Corporate Energy Production Over Ohio Government."
"First key message: Stop Politicians' interference in Ohioians' Health Care. Second key message: Protect Taxpaper Funding for Public Education. Third key message: Overcome the Control of Corporate Energy Production Over Ohio Government."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 19 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Arjun Gustav Sodhani
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: American Economics is different from the de-facto imperial economics you were taught in school. “If this mischievous financial policy, which has its’ origins in North America, shall be endured down to a fixture, then that government will furnish its own money without cost. It w ...expand full answer."
"First key message: American Economics is different from the de-facto imperial economics you were taught in school. “If this mischievous financial policy, which has its’ origins in North America, shall be endured down to a fixture, then that government will furnish its own money without cost. It will pay off its debt and be without debt. It will have all the money necessary to carry on its commerce. It will become prosperous without precedence in the history of the world. The brains and the wealth of all countries will go to North America. That country must be destroyed or it will destroy every monarchy on the globe.” --Loyalist, Times of London, 1862 Imperial economics: All hail the mighty dollar American Economics: Promote the general Welfare Second key message: Our Government is organized as a public trust corporation whose job is very simple. Anyone can understand it very quickly. In fact, I've taught people what our Government is and its purpose in less than 5 minutes doing street interviews. By law, our Governments exist to: form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessing of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity. [US Constitution, Preamble] Anything else? Null and void. YOU are the judge. Third key message: The more people we have on earth, the higher the rate of increase of the average quality of life will be. The creative capacity of humanity makes this inevitable."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 15 (Republican Party)
Gary Gardner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Because the Constitution is the foundation of our government I firmly believe in supporting and defending it as an originalist. The wisdom of the founders who created our Republic was torn early visionary. Second key message: Responsibility and self-reliance are essential to our ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Because the Constitution is the foundation of our government I firmly believe in supporting and defending it as an originalist. The wisdom of the founders who created our Republic was torn early visionary. Second key message: Responsibility and self-reliance are essential to our individual lives and continuation of our way of life. The government has a limited role in controlling our way of life, our morals and our finances. Third key message: Our country and our state cannot sustain the burden of illegal immigration, the deterioration of our economy and lack of fiscal responsibility and leadership"
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 South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Betsy Lamb
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Diversity, equity and Inclusion are promoted by the Chamber of Commerce in SC and are not what the Civil Rights Movement fought so hard for. Martin Luther King died for his belief that people are not judged by their skin color, but by the person within. DEI is racist and will not ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Diversity, equity and Inclusion are promoted by the Chamber of Commerce in SC and are not what the Civil Rights Movement fought so hard for. Martin Luther King died for his belief that people are not judged by their skin color, but by the person within. DEI is racist and will not be tolerated. Second key message: Medical freedom to never be locked down, masked or jabbed with a bioweapon, or have effective treatments for any virus or disease be vilified or banned ever again. Third key message: Digital Currency and a cashless society is paramount to slavery. We will not be harassed, canceled, tracked. watched or our freedoms taken from us by the government for going against the government agenda."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 4 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Justin Schreiber
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Freedom isn't Free Second key message: Tyrants must go! Third key message: Dismantle the FBI, ATF, and IRS"
"First key message: Freedom isn't Free Second key message: Tyrants must go! Third key message: Dismantle the FBI, ATF, and IRS"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Roger Bacon
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I appears my opponent is proud of supporting bipartisan legislation that has brought the USA to its current state of uncertainty. As our SERVANT, not our MASTER, it’s high time Uncle Sam stops forcing the planks of the communist manifesto (https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/watc ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I appears my opponent is proud of supporting bipartisan legislation that has brought the USA to its current state of uncertainty. As our SERVANT, not our MASTER, it’s high time Uncle Sam stops forcing the planks of the communist manifesto (https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/watchwomanonthewall/2011/07/list-of-10-planks-of-the-communist-manifesto.html) on Americans and instead vigorously enforces Americans' Bill Of Rights freedoms: https://www.archives.gov/files/legislative/resources/education/bill-of To get the USA back on track Americans must organize county by county to elect politically impartial sheriffs who will stand up to the politicized state and federal thugs by using my example: https://www.facebook.com/groups/393504956170634 Second key message: In my view Uncle Sam's reckless spending on continuous no win wars, unaccountable foreign aid, and providing aid and comfort to countless invaders at taxpayers' expense is unsustainable, hence my passion for converting the federal reserve banking system and Social Security Administration to national credit unions managed by We The People! Third key message: By way of administrative courts the rights of countless Americans are being trampled and in my view administrative courts are unconstitutional: https://cei.org/blog/what-are-administrative-law-courts-why-do-they-matter/ And love him or hate him President Trump has a proven track record of peace and prosperity and he is now being unjustly persecuted by his political opponent which is unprecedented in these United States. As Reverend Martin Luther King famously stated: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.""
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Dresang
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe in a thriving free market and support tax reform to simplify the tax code, broaden the tax base, and lower marginal rates. I think public lands should be used to create job opportunities and boost the economy, and Wyoming's natural resources should be developed responsib ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe in a thriving free market and support tax reform to simplify the tax code, broaden the tax base, and lower marginal rates. I think public lands should be used to create job opportunities and boost the economy, and Wyoming's natural resources should be developed responsibly. Wyoming should remain a right-to-work state, and economic growth shouldn't favor certain businesses at the expense of others through taxpayer funds or government laws. Second key message: I advocate for state and local government protection of citizens' rights and property, including the right to bear arms. I support strict punishments for crimes, with a focus on victim restitution, and reject civil asset forfeiture before conviction. Ensuring judicial accountability, especially in sentencing sexual predators, is important, as is upholding laws from the U.S. Constitution. I think citizens should be responsible for security, with police forces supporting them. I believe in equal rights and opportunities for all, regardless of background. Third key message: Regarding land and environmental policies, I oppose designations that restrict use and think that the state should control wildlife and natural resources, including water rights. I support private property rights, especially when it comes to eminent domain. Agriculture and livestock health are important, but not at the cost of access for Wyoming citizens"
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 110 (Republican Party)
Jeffrey Madden
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Making New York A More Affordable Place to Live, Work, and Play. Second key message: Investing In Public Safety, Supporting Our Police. Third key message: Putting Common Sense Over Politics!"
"First key message: Making New York A More Affordable Place to Live, Work, and Play. Second key message: Investing In Public Safety, Supporting Our Police. Third key message: Putting Common Sense Over Politics!"
2024 Candidate for New Mexico State Senate District 9 (Republican Party)
Audrey Trujillo
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Priorities for Progress a. Education and Workforce Development Audrey recognizes that education is the cornerstone of progress. She will champion policies that ensure equitable funding for schools, support our educators, and prepare our students for the challenges of the future. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Priorities for Progress a. Education and Workforce Development Audrey recognizes that education is the cornerstone of progress. She will champion policies that ensure equitable funding for schools, support our educators, and prepare our students for the challenges of the future. Vocational training, STEM education, and apprenticeships will be at the forefront of her agenda. Second key message: Audrey Trujillo’s candidacy is not about party lines; it’s about people. She seeks to bridge divides, listen to constituents, and create a New Mexico that thrives for generations to come. Third key message: Audrey understands the importance of accessible healthcare. She will work tirelessly to expand access, address the opioid crisis, and promote preventive measures. Healthy citizens contribute to a vibrant state, and Audrey is committed to their well-being."
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County School Superintendent (Republican Party)
Shelli Boggs
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Respect Parental Rights With the rise of politics in our classrooms and schools, it has become more important than ever to amplify the voice of our parents and defend their rights to raise their children. I believe that it is the responsibility of parents to teach their childr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Respect Parental Rights With the rise of politics in our classrooms and schools, it has become more important than ever to amplify the voice of our parents and defend their rights to raise their children. I believe that it is the responsibility of parents to teach their children the morals and principles they believe are best and that it is the responsibility of the education system to teach our children the academic skills necessary to couple with those morals and principles to succeed in life. I will always be an advocate for Maricopa County parents and make sure that the radical politics infesting our education system are opposed and rooted out of our educational system. Second key message: Fiscal Responsibility The taxpayers of Maricopa County deserve to know that the education system they are paying for is being properly managed and that their tax dollars aren’t being wasted or improperly spent. I am committed to a fully transparent and accountable office that will be answerable to the taxpayers. As I’ve done as the Vice President and President of the East Valley Institute of Technology, I will ensure that fiscal mismanagement is stopped and that the taxpayers are no longer on the hook for poor decisions that have left us with a multimillion dollar unaccounted for budget hole. With the majority of our tax dollars going to education, I am committed to creating a “user friendly” office and eliminate wasteful spending. Third key message: Get Politics Out of Schools Our children deserve an education that will empower them to be successful in life after school. The first thing we have to do as parents and education leaders is focus on getting the radical politics out of our classrooms and schools. Our schools need to focus on the academic success of our children and not forcing a political ideology on our children. I will never tolerate any attempt to bring the radical policies of Critical Race Theory, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Gender Studies, or any other “woke academic policy” into our classrooms I will always fight to protect girls’ sports from those who want to allow biological boys to compete against our female athletes."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 130 (Republican Party)
Theodore Sirois
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Roll back the authoritarian powers of state government especially those of the governor. Second key message: Stop the influx of political campaign funding from out of state people, businesses and political action committees. Third key message: Restore Maine's K-12 educational qual ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Roll back the authoritarian powers of state government especially those of the governor. Second key message: Stop the influx of political campaign funding from out of state people, businesses and political action committees. Third key message: Restore Maine's K-12 educational quality of education from dead last in New England to one of the best."
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kristopher Guido
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: SAFE COMMUNITIES: We've seen what happens when our current leadership falls in line with Denver and allows them to impose their will on local governments. Denver is reaping the disastrous consequences of their Sanctuary City policy and has proposed plans to unload those problems ...expand full answer."
"First key message: SAFE COMMUNITIES: We've seen what happens when our current leadership falls in line with Denver and allows them to impose their will on local governments. Denver is reaping the disastrous consequences of their Sanctuary City policy and has proposed plans to unload those problems onto surrounding counties like ours. We need strong leaders who will take a firm stand against those kinds of attempts to assert their dominance. We cannot allow Governor Polis and Denver to force their bad policy on smaller jurisdictions that made better decisions. I support legal immigration, and I take a strong stance against sanctuary cities. Second key message: RESPONSIBLE GROWTH: We live in a beautiful place. But it won't stay that way if we don't balance land use and resource management decisions with building and maintaining infrastructure that supports it. I believe that we need to carefully consider every decision we make, taking into account its impact on our community, both now and in the future. I am committed to creating a prosperous community that does not outpace our infrastructure or deplete our natural resources. I will also prioritize support for recruiting and retaining an emergency services workforce that keeps up with our community's growing needs. Third key message: SPENDING RESTRAINT:Families have a budget. Politicians should too. I will prioritize necessities, eliminate waste, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and responsibly through transparency and accountability. Sensible property tax rates and a county budget that reflects the values of our community are essential for ensuring long term stability and growth. Young families deserve to live in neighborhoods where they can plant roots and grow. Seniors deserve to retire with dignity, peacefully enjoy the homes they built and the communities they helped shape. Runaway inflation, rising taxes and irresponsible spending can cannibalize a community from within. I'll make responsible financial decisions to support our families and economy"
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 9 (Republican Party)
Marcus Carter
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The concept of democracy is lost, paved over by oligarchic motivations. This won't change, and things in our country won't improve, until we stand up and take charge ourselves. The days of party loyalty must end. The notion that traditional politics will solve our problems must di ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The concept of democracy is lost, paved over by oligarchic motivations. This won't change, and things in our country won't improve, until we stand up and take charge ourselves. The days of party loyalty must end. The notion that traditional politics will solve our problems must die. And the collective disenfranchisement we, the people, have accumulated, must transform into the passion and energy it will require for us to reclaim the roles of leadership from compromised politicians. The time to stand and declare our independence is now! Second key message: There is a mental health epidemic ravaging our nation. Addressing the causes of and finding real treatments for the wide variety of mental health conditions that are affecting our nation is as foundational to our future as it is urgent to us all. It's time to look past so-called solutions that have only worsened the problem by creating a pill-dependent population to the profit of Big Pharma with zero actual results or improvement. It's time to start thinking outside the box, reflecting on what's causing so many mentally ill Americans as well as how we can treat and prevent future illness. Third key message: I wouldn't be running if I didn't believe in us as a nation and our ability to overcome any challenge the world may present. We are a unique nation, and each of us should reflect on how blessed we are to live in the greatest place on Earth. But decades of complacency and disinterest in our own democracy is the cause of our problems, not corrupt politicians. It is the absence of citizens truly dedicated to authentic representation that has invited corruption to fill the void. It's on us to get it back, and just as we always have, I believe we've got what it takes. I wouldn't be running if I didn't believe in what we're capable of as a nation."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 4 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Mike Casey
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must stop out of control government spending which stimulates inflation. This hurts the whole district Second key message: We must stop federal government overreach, which diminishes the rights of all citizens and empowers unelected bureaucrats. Third key message: We must suppo ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must stop out of control government spending which stimulates inflation. This hurts the whole district Second key message: We must stop federal government overreach, which diminishes the rights of all citizens and empowers unelected bureaucrats. Third key message: We must support families with a return to the values which made this country great. and with a vibrant economy, more security, and a respect for the rule of law."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 6 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Kleinmeyer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As the US debt sits at over $34 trillion and climbing, we continue to send foreign aid to Ukraine and other countries. Foreign aid should be a loan to the country seeking it. These loans should have interest that starts accumulating right away. No more "free" money to the rest of ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As the US debt sits at over $34 trillion and climbing, we continue to send foreign aid to Ukraine and other countries. Foreign aid should be a loan to the country seeking it. These loans should have interest that starts accumulating right away. No more "free" money to the rest of the world while American's foot the bill. Second key message: With the money we have sent to Ukraine already, we could have completed the border wall. While Missouri isn't a border state, we're not immune to the effects of illegal immigration. Congressmen and women across the country need to stand up and pass meaningful border security measures. Third key message: Term limits for Congress are an issue I feel very passionately about. We are never going to have meaningful change in this country while the same 535 people control our government decade after decade after decade. Term limits are something Congress will likely never pass without a lot of pressure and a lot of new blood. We need supporters of term limits to get elected and constantly bringing it up until the pressure is too much for Congress to ignore."
2024 Candidate for Orange County Board of Education District 4 (Lost in Primary)
David Johnson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Bring taxpayer funding back to the classrooms but stopping the over $10,000,000 in frivolous political lawsuits brought by incumbents for selfish interests. Second key message: Focus the Board every month on the needs of all students with academic and vocational preparedness, low ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Bring taxpayer funding back to the classrooms but stopping the over $10,000,000 in frivolous political lawsuits brought by incumbents for selfish interests. Second key message: Focus the Board every month on the needs of all students with academic and vocational preparedness, low class sizes, and school site safety. Third key message: Provide all parents with a voice and choice to ensure that their children receive unique opportunities for personalized success."
2024 Candidate for Laramie City Council Ward 2 (Nonpartisan)
Jim Fried
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Conservation - conserve and protect our water and natural resources for generations to come. Second key message: Collaboration - working respectfully with peers, community members, stakeholders, and experts to make well-rounded decisions. Third key message: Community - being an in ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Conservation - conserve and protect our water and natural resources for generations to come. Second key message: Collaboration - working respectfully with peers, community members, stakeholders, and experts to make well-rounded decisions. Third key message: Community - being an integral part of the community and making decisions that help our community thrive."
2024 Candidate for Montgomery County Board of Education District 2 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Ricky Fai Mui
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Develop and implement policies that Respects our MCPS teachers. Offer continuous education, so our teachers can improve either breadth or depth of knowledge, which allows for both personal and professional growth. A higher trained teacher promotes the development of expanded per ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Develop and implement policies that Respects our MCPS teachers. Offer continuous education, so our teachers can improve either breadth or depth of knowledge, which allows for both personal and professional growth. A higher trained teacher promotes the development of expanded perspectives; the ability to explain academic concepts from more relatable perspectives; resulting in students that grasp the lesson. The continuous education training makes the teacher much more competitive for elevated roles. In addition, the teacher would have up to date information to share with their students. This concept is required for many other professional fields. Second key message: Student Accountability is a must. Education is a two-way street, where students must bring the willingness to learn. We must establish and enforce policies that help our students become competitive for future employment. MCPS students are our future leaders, engineers, scientists, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs. We must instill the academic foundations that will enable competitive entry into the future technologically-driven workforce. Holding out MCPS students accountable for their performance sets the appropriate expectations that employers seek. Our students must demonstrate literacy, comprehension of the sciences and mastery of critical thinking. I encourage dedicated time for hands on budgeting experiences like the Finance Park. Third key message: Engage Parents. Parents must Trust and know to whom we place the hearts and minds of our children. Our children spend more time in school than in front of their parents. Most days, that school time is a relief for parents. However, as the statistics have clearly demonstrated, college readiness is abysmal, where approx half of our graduating students cannot demonstrate minimum proficiency at math or reading. We cannot graduate adults that are deficient to artificially boost numbers. These adults would find incredible challenge gaining employment and self sustainability in a high cost of living community such as MoCo. Parents and the community must have an active part in shaping our kids' future. Parents must fortify the MCPS standards."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 4 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Robert Alvero
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Freedom of Speech Second key message: Freedom of Religion Third key message: Protecting our second Amendment"
"First key message: Freedom of Speech Second key message: Freedom of Religion Third key message: Protecting our second Amendment"
2024 Candidate for Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioner Board District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Andrew Reding
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I already have a track record of delivering charter reform: Collaboration on a previously adopted county charter amendment. Three years ago, I teamed up with County Council Member Rud Browne in researching and drafting an amendment to reduce the number of signatures required fo ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I already have a track record of delivering charter reform: Collaboration on a previously adopted county charter amendment. Three years ago, I teamed up with County Council Member Rud Browne in researching and drafting an amendment to reduce the number of signatures required for county initiatives. A bipartisan supermajority of the County Council placed it on the ballot as Prop. 2021-13. It passed with 54.5% support. Another collaboration is on this year’s ballot. Prop. 2024-22 would expand the Conflict-of-Interest section of the County Charter. Second key message: Ability to reach across the aisle. This year’s proposed amendment is a collaboration with Republican County Council Member Kathy Kershner, who introduced it. It was placed on the ballot in a bipartisan 6-1 vote, with only Ben Elenbaas opposed. Kathy and I have since collaborated in writing the PRO statement in the Voter Guide. Third key message: Some ideas I believe we should explore: Adopting Ranked Choice Voting. Alaska and Maine have done it. Cities across the country have done it, and our status as a Charter County allows it. We could even consider removing the primary in local races by using RCV. That would greatly reduce the cost of running for office. Continuing support for direct democracy. Three years ago (see below), we lowered the signature requirements for initiatives. We should do likewise for county charter amendments directly from the public. Guarantees for union organizing."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Independent) (Withdrawn)
Craig Ennis
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Not beholding to a Political Party my campaign is For the People nat a Party Second key message: If you want results not political posturing our campaign will champion this. Third key message: The reason I am running is to provide America with solutions to there concerns."
"First key message: Not beholding to a Political Party my campaign is For the People nat a Party Second key message: If you want results not political posturing our campaign will champion this. Third key message: The reason I am running is to provide America with solutions to there concerns."
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 U.S. Senate Pennsylvania (Libertarian Party)
John Thomas
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Peace - Stop War Spending Second key message: Prosperity - Stop Inflation Third key message: Pennsylvania - Protect Civil Liberties"
"First key message: Peace - Stop War Spending Second key message: Prosperity - Stop Inflation Third key message: Pennsylvania - Protect Civil Liberties"
2024 Candidate for City Councilor Bangor Maine (Nonpartisan)
Michael Beck
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Property Taxes - We all know property taxes are necessary to pay for our schools, our services, and operate our city. Property taxes are on the rise in Bangor, making the city unaffordable for some residents. While some candidates will tell you generic things like "we have to mak ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Property Taxes - We all know property taxes are necessary to pay for our schools, our services, and operate our city. Property taxes are on the rise in Bangor, making the city unaffordable for some residents. While some candidates will tell you generic things like "we have to make tough choices", it's deeper than that. From 2022 to 2024 the City of Bangor has moved $14.3 MILLION from our unassigned fund balance into various reserves. That's nearly $5 million more than the previous 7 years COMBINED. Revenue sharing has been increasing every year since 2019. Chronic staffing shortages have driven down costs. That's a recipe for tax relief that hasn't been delivered. It's time to take a closer look. Second key message: Housing - Bangor, like the rest of Maine, is in desperate need for more housing of all kinds for all income levels. Our city has conducted studies on housing but hasn't taken enough action on the recommendations made by the experts in these studies. Our housing crisis is a key driver in many of the issues facing Bangor. Homelessness of course, but also a declining workforce. Businesses want to come to Bangor but there isn't enough housing for the workforce they need. By moving forward on recommendations that have seen success elsewhere, we can create the housing we need to address the crisis, increase our property tax base to spread out the burden, and attract the workforce needed to fuel the businesses of Bangor's future. Third key message: Community Well-Being - Bangor is facing a housing crisis, a homelessness crisis, and a substance use disorder crisis. This is terrible for the people directly suffering as a result, but the symptoms of these crises have had ripple effects on the rest of the community. We can't keep applying band-aids to the issue and hope they magically solve themselves. We need to roll up our sleeves and address the root causes of these crises. That means investing existing state and federal funds wisely, taking the recommendations of experts and acting on them, and advocating for our city on every additional funding opportunity made available by the state and federal government. Other communities are turning the page on these issues... so can we."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Raleigh (Nonpartisan)
Janet Cowell
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Raleigh is experiencing a housing crisis. Everyone in Raleigh is feeling the effects of our city’s rapid growth. As a result, the cost of housing has skyrocketed and is preventing teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and others who serve our community from being able ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Raleigh is experiencing a housing crisis. Everyone in Raleigh is feeling the effects of our city’s rapid growth. As a result, the cost of housing has skyrocketed and is preventing teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and others who serve our community from being able to live here. I'll work to solve this problem by diversifying housing options across the city. We must also be willing to invest in our infrastructure such as water, sewer and public transportation to reduce traffic congestion. The City must work with nonprofits like DHIC and others in the space that have specific mandates to work with low-income families to build affordable housing. Second key message: As Mayor, I'll work to support our law enforcement officers by ensuring they have appropriate personnel and fill the large number of current vacancies. They also need competitive pay and affordable housing options so they can live in the city they serve. They should also have the same degree of accountability as any other city department. I'll ensure our police officers can focus on crime. I'll work to build and strengthen partnerships with the state and Wake County government to ensure mental health providers and paramedics can be involved when someone is experiencing a crisis that is not necessarily a crime. Third key message: Raleigh’s open spaces, green spaces, and parkways provide some of the most beautiful parts of our city. They are also cultural hubs and gathering spaces for neighbors that foster connection, creativity, and economic development. I will work with the City Council and Wake County to refine and enhance programs to protect the tree canopy, open spaces, and develop management plans for public spaces. I'll also work to reduce city emissions and address resiliency for our city so no one is left behind after a natural disaster."
2024 Candidate for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 8 (Nonpartisan)
Nancy Bernstein
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Safety in Our Community. I am dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community. As a single mom, I have raised 3 children, the oldest of which is also an attorney. I want all families to feel safe in our streets. Second key message: Upholding our Laws. I believe in Ameri ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Safety in Our Community. I am dedicated to ensuring the safety of our community. As a single mom, I have raised 3 children, the oldest of which is also an attorney. I want all families to feel safe in our streets. Second key message: Upholding our Laws. I believe in America's legal system and will follow the letter of the law. I believe in fair treatment and the ability to obtain justice. Third key message: Compassionate. I have a great ability to connect with people to understand their needs, effectively address issues and making the court more effective."
2024 Candidate for Wyoming State Senate District 8
Marguerite Herman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The future of Wyoming relies on a strong public education system, with full funding of k-12 education and making quality pre-school available to families. This is one of the most important jobs the Legislature has, while it supports local school districts' work to deliver the educ ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The future of Wyoming relies on a strong public education system, with full funding of k-12 education and making quality pre-school available to families. This is one of the most important jobs the Legislature has, while it supports local school districts' work to deliver the education. Second key message: Wyoming can use federal funds to give low-income Wyoming people access to healthcare covered by the state Medicaid program. About 19,000 Wyoming people don’t make enough to qualify for the subsidized health insurance plans on the ACA “exchange,” and they go without or go into debt. Letting that group qualify for Medicaid is supported by business and county government leaders, healthcare providers and a majority of Wyoming residents. This is an investment in our families and economy. Third key message: For my 4 decades in this district, the only time I have heard from the people representing me in the Wyoming Legislature is at election time. I mean to change that, because that is my responsibility as a senator. Even more important is the fact that communication with my constituents will enable me to work better for them and contribute to the good governance of the Legislature for the whole state. I promise to reach out to my 20,000 constituents to listen and to inform, starting with the day I am elected."
2024 Candidate for Milwaukee City Comptroller (Nonpartisan)
Bill Christianson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: With nearly 14 years experience in public finance including my current role as Deputy Comptroller and as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) I have the experience and credentials necessary to step in on Day One and fully execute the duties of the City of Milwaukee Comptrolle ...expand full answer."
"First key message: With nearly 14 years experience in public finance including my current role as Deputy Comptroller and as a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) I have the experience and credentials necessary to step in on Day One and fully execute the duties of the City of Milwaukee Comptroller. Second key message: The next few years will bring tremendous opportunity to improve and streamline the City’s financial processes. I am ideally positioned to lead the Comptroller’s Office through a once in a generation opportunity to modernize operations. Third key message: As Comptroller, I will take steps to improve the City’s bond rating, so the City pays less in interest to bankers and investors and more on core services that matter most to City residents."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 75 (Libertarian Party)
Michael White
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: You are not government property. Your life is yours. I staunchly uphold this principle of self ownership, recognizing that you possesses inherent rights. This fundamental truth forms the bedrock of my political philosophy, guiding my commitment to protecting personal freedoms & li ...expand full answer."
"First key message: You are not government property. Your life is yours. I staunchly uphold this principle of self ownership, recognizing that you possesses inherent rights. This fundamental truth forms the bedrock of my political philosophy, guiding my commitment to protecting personal freedoms & limiting government intrusion into your life. However, liberty isn't a free pass; it comes with the responsibility to respect the rights & well-being of others. In essence, individual freedoms should thrive as long as they do not encroach upon or harm the rights & freedoms of others. Bottom line, as your representative, I will be your voice for an Arkansas where your rights are upheld, echoing the principles of the founding of this republic. Second key message: Taxes shouldn't strip away ownership of labor or property. Without owning your labor, you're enslaved; without owning property, you're merely a renter. I stand for individual ownership to prevent such exploitation. Everyone deserves to enjoy the fruits of their labor without undue government interference. This doesn't mean neglecting essential services, safety nets, or amenities that enhance public life. Instead, it means exploring fairer funding methods, aiding individuals to pursue economic prosperity & create generational wealth for every Arkansas family. Such is my 'North Star', the guiding principle that will shape my representation of you in legislative discussions involving funding. Third key message: We face a pressing issue - dependency. None aspire to be reliant on federal aid, yet our current educational system perpetuates this cycle. However, I envision a transformative shift. Education, our greatest opportunity, can liberate us from this dependency. It's time to reimagine our education system as the cornerstone of independence, offering parents more choice, including trade schools. By equipping our youth with essential skills and opportunities, we pave the way for a future where every Arkansan flourishes autonomously, no longer tethered to government assistance. Remember, it's not about ending welfare today, but crafting a tomorrow where it's no longer needed for prosperity."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7 (Democratic Party)
David Herman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: . Our public schools are the future of our state. They should be funded so that each student can reach their potential regardless of the tax base of the city that the school resides. Repeal educational voucher program. Second key message: Homeless population needs housing first. C ...expand full answer."
"First key message: . Our public schools are the future of our state. They should be funded so that each student can reach their potential regardless of the tax base of the city that the school resides. Repeal educational voucher program. Second key message: Homeless population needs housing first. Currently, we are removing tent encampments of homeless people from any place that the police find them. Unfortunately, there is no place for them to legally move to. So, state law need to give the cities protection from being sued for providing housing and care for those who are unhoused. Third key message: Riverside Rest Home needs a new building. Those that need nursing care deserve care that respect their dignity. Riverside Rest Home, despite an excellent staff, does not respect their dignity. As our population has aged since the present home was built, the population at the home now serves many more patients with dementia. Most of these patients having exhausted their savings on private care are turned over to the county for their care."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina 3rd Superior Court Division Judicial District 10C (Democratic Party)
Sean Cole
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Above all, judges are public servants. The law must be applied fairly, but always with an eye toward serving, protecting and promoting ALL the members of our community. Second key message: Everyone should have a place at the courthouse. Money should not be a barrier to justice, bu ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Above all, judges are public servants. The law must be applied fairly, but always with an eye toward serving, protecting and promoting ALL the members of our community. Second key message: Everyone should have a place at the courthouse. Money should not be a barrier to justice, but it often is. No one should feel left out or barred from the courthouses of our country. Even someone who has committed a crime and knows they are likely to be punished should still know that they will receive all the protections of the law regardless of race, creed, or economic status. Parties to civil lawsuits should not feel they are less important than those involved in criminal matters. Third key message: Our federal and state constitutions are living documents and should be interpreted that way. They were written to allow change as society's needs change over time, and claiming to be a "strict constructionist" dishonors the sacrifices of all those who came before us who defended those documents. A lot has changed since 1787."
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 (Democratic Party)
William Morgan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Create good-paying jobs across the 79th District Second key message: Provide economic relief for working families Third key message: Fight for strong ethical standards for Illinois public officials"
"First key message: Create good-paying jobs across the 79th District Second key message: Provide economic relief for working families Third key message: Fight for strong ethical standards for Illinois public officials"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 4 (Democratic Party)
Simon Cardell
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Economic Conditions - The problems with our economy today are caused by a corrupted and irresponsible government. Global corporations and financial institutions are preying on us. Our country is producing less, but making more money. These global entities taking in almost all of t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Economic Conditions - The problems with our economy today are caused by a corrupted and irresponsible government. Global corporations and financial institutions are preying on us. Our country is producing less, but making more money. These global entities taking in almost all of the wealth by financial manipulations and exploiting under developed countries resources. Also, the profit made from this is not getting taxed. I will tax this revenue appropriately and invest in our resources and labor so we can all reach American excellence. Second key message: Cleaning out Corruption and getting Big Money out of Politics - We need to restore a government for the people and by the people. We are completely disconnected from our representatives. Today’s politicians work for themselves and their big money donors. We need campaign finance reform, congressional stock trading laws and term limits. Our government needs to have the will of the people and make decisions for what is good for the public and not corporations. Third key message: Unity- Today our political environment is toxic. We have never been so polarized. This is because of politicians who choose to use anger and fear to divide us. I believe the human connection is too strong and that the majority of people can come together on moral grounds. I will not be negative or try to use fear in my campaign. I will appeal to our good and positive side."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 2 (Democratic Party)
Patti Young
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am against school vouchers and believe that our tax dollars need to stay in our national treasures...public schools. Second key message: I am against all legislation that takes away the rights of women to get health care they need. Third key message: I am a gun owner and believe ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am against school vouchers and believe that our tax dollars need to stay in our national treasures...public schools. Second key message: I am against all legislation that takes away the rights of women to get health care they need. Third key message: I am a gun owner and believe that our 2nd amendment right to own guns is valid. However the state of Tennessee has no sensible regulations to keep people safe from gun violence. That has to change. It is dangerous to live here in Tennessee."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Sheila Jones
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I support Affordable Housing and capping the rental rates for seniors living in Senior living facilities. I introduced HR 1502 urging the senior living industry to implement rent control measures for our seniors living in these facilities. Second key message: I support improving ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I support Affordable Housing and capping the rental rates for seniors living in Senior living facilities. I introduced HR 1502 urging the senior living industry to implement rent control measures for our seniors living in these facilities. Second key message: I support improving healthcare access, which includes expanding Medicaid. I will continue to hold town hall meetings, send out newsletters of important issues that are taking place at the state capitol. Third key message: I am always accessible. I assist constituents, their family and friends who call, email, or visit me at the state capitol. I have always (and will continue to) provide my cell number and email to everyone. I support and I've hosted the Georgia Women Veterans at the Capitol. The Governor signed my bill into law HB 373 which designates September 11 of each year as 1st Responders Appreciation Day in Georgia. I brought money home to my district for the Darnell Senior Facility (Fulton County) and the Vinings Historic Preservation Society (Cobb County)."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 106 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Vermanno Bowman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I support universal healthcare because I believe that every American has the right to first-rate and affordable healthcare. With a universal healthcare system, Americans will be able to go to the doctor and have all their medical needs met (including dental, vision, and hearing) w ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I support universal healthcare because I believe that every American has the right to first-rate and affordable healthcare. With a universal healthcare system, Americans will be able to go to the doctor and have all their medical needs met (including dental, vision, and hearing) without worrying about medical debt. People will no longer rack up monstrous medical bills from hospital stays or pay heinous prices for prescriptions. Universal healthcare will transform healthcare coverage for Americans, and it will end the unjust practice of medical bankruptcy. It is time for Americans to have the comprehensive healthcare coverage that they deserve. Universal healthcare will improve healthcare for all people. Second key message: Climate change is the single greatest threat to our planet. Every election cycle, we elect career politicians who serve in the best interest of large corporations and the fossil fuel industry rather than their constituents who elected them. If we don't actively join the fight to save our planet, the effects of climate change will soon become irreversible. We must pass a Green New Deal to combat climate change while also creating jobs that pay people a living wage rather than a starvation wage. I also support taking away subsidies and ending tax breaks for large corporations and fossil fuel companies that don't pay their fair share in taxes. Third key message: In the North Carolina General Assembly, we’ve had far too many career politicians who continue to serve in the best interests of their campaign donors and larger corporations rather than serve their constituents that elected them into office. Our state legislature is currently made up of most politicians that have been in office for decades and passing bills that benefit only the rich and wealthy rather than the working and middle-class people of our state. It’s long overdue that we enact term limits on our state legislature that will create more competitive elections, end the greed for power, end the corruption of establishment politicians, restore trust in our elections, and do away with the status quo."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 14 (Democratic Party)
Shane Marcum
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to focus on the drugs and human trafficking. I have already been coordinating with people in law enforcement on this. It's time we run these monsters out of town and clean the streets up. Second key message: I want ease of access to mental health for everyone. there is this ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to focus on the drugs and human trafficking. I have already been coordinating with people in law enforcement on this. It's time we run these monsters out of town and clean the streets up. Second key message: I want ease of access to mental health for everyone. there is this stigma in our state that it's a personal problem. But when a tragedy happens people always say that person was mentally unwell. I have already endorsed a few people who wish to donate land and material to building these facilities. If done correctly it will create jobs as well as help a good cause. And to boot it won't cost us taxpayers a dime. Third key message: Transparency in Government. there is so much fluff and lies spoon fed to those of us on the bottom just so someone can stay in office and collect a check. Did you know the state of Ohio raised property tax by 20% and didn't let the people have a vote? Taxation without representation is the very thing our founder rebelled against. I give my word to you. That every 3 weeks while in office I will post on all social media a video. Detailing bills and legislation before your State House and Counties that will affect you. This way you will know what is going on and you can write, email, or call your government officials to let them know how you feel on the bill. let's make the voice of the people roar back to life in our government."
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County Attorney (Democratic Party)
Tamika Wooten
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protecting and Preserving Women’s Reproductive Healthcare choices. As Maricopa County Attorney, I will not prosecute a woman, her healthcare provider, nor the pharmacists who assist her in exercising her reproductive healthcare rights. Second key message: Keeping our Communities S ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Protecting and Preserving Women’s Reproductive Healthcare choices. As Maricopa County Attorney, I will not prosecute a woman, her healthcare provider, nor the pharmacists who assist her in exercising her reproductive healthcare rights. Second key message: Keeping our Communities Safe by separating those from society who are charged with violent and victim crimes; addressing veteran’s issues, such as homelessness, mental illness and addiction as health issues, rather than criminal issues that require prosecution. Third key message: Fair and Equitable Justice. As County Attorney, I am committed to ensuring that justice is served for everyone, and that prosecutorial decisions are not made for political reasons."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55 (Democratic Party)
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 U.S. House Michigan District 12 (Democratic Party)
Ryan Foster
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Stand with Israel, in bible it says people who bless Abraham I will bless and people who curse him I will curse. Second key message: Black representation in Michigan. There isn't any and Rashida Tliab is another candidate that use black people for votes, but actual hate black peop ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Stand with Israel, in bible it says people who bless Abraham I will bless and people who curse him I will curse. Second key message: Black representation in Michigan. There isn't any and Rashida Tliab is another candidate that use black people for votes, but actual hate black people. Third key message: We got 34 trillion in debt and no democrat especially Rashida Tliab wants to address it, because they live fine and why would they care."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 144 (Democratic Party)
Michelle Roman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The community aims to secure representation in Albany to ensure their interests are considered in budget discussions and legislative matters like bail reform, education, and climate. They seek a representative with influence and common sense to address the needs of residents and b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The community aims to secure representation in Albany to ensure their interests are considered in budget discussions and legislative matters like bail reform, education, and climate. They seek a representative with influence and common sense to address the needs of residents and businesses, advocating for reduced barriers to success and enhanced opportunities for growth, health, and safety in New York's 144th Assembly District. I believe with my experience as mayor of Lockport and as a veteran public education teacher, as well as community volunteer and advocate, I will amplify your voice and ensure that it is heard in Albany. As your Assemblyperson I pledge to be a tireless advocate for progress, equality, and prosperity. Second key message: Empowerment through Education & Innovation: As an educator, I understand the transformative power of education. I will work with you to ensure that every child in our state has access to high-quality education that prepares them for success in the 21st century economy. Our children are the future, and they deserve access to the highest quality education possible. I will prioritize funding for schools, support our teachers, and promote innovation in education for our children. Economic Empowerment and Opportunity for All: I will work tirelessly to revitalize our economy, with new opportunities for growth. By championing small businesses, including agribusinesses, investing in job training programs, and promoting sustainable growth. Third key message: Public Health & Safety- I will work with you to improve access to healthcare, including ambulance service, address the root causes of crime, & support our first responders and volunteers. By investing in prevention & intervention programs, we can create a safer, healthier community for all. Access to affordable, quality services like healthcare, mental health, employment, & training services is a fundamental right regardless of where you live. Environmental Stewardship & Smart Growth: I will advocate for policies that preserve our natural resources & prepare our infrastructure to handle the increases in extreme weather incidents from floods & blizzards, windstorms, & more."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 58 (Democratic Party)
Trevor McGarrah
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must advocate for increased openness and transparency in government, for it is through these principles that true accountability is fostered. Without a transparent government, the essential foundation for accountability remains elusive. Second key message: We must safeguard per ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must advocate for increased openness and transparency in government, for it is through these principles that true accountability is fostered. Without a transparent government, the essential foundation for accountability remains elusive. Second key message: We must safeguard personal liberties, including advocating for the autonomy of women in healthcare decisions and ensuring that LGBTQ individuals are afforded the same protections as their fellow Arkansans. Third key message: We require a robust public education system where public tax dollars are dedicated to enhancing public schools. It is crucial that these funds remain within the public education domain, as diverting them to private schools without comparable regulations jeopardizes the integrity of our educational standards."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 7 (Democratic Party)
Missi Hesketh
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We need to end the division in this country by setting an example at the highest levels. It is beyond time to return decency and decorum to Congress, and with that comes transparency, honesty, integrity, and doing the actual work. The 118th Congress has underperformed any Congress ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We need to end the division in this country by setting an example at the highest levels. It is beyond time to return decency and decorum to Congress, and with that comes transparency, honesty, integrity, and doing the actual work. The 118th Congress has underperformed any Congress ever. The Missouri 7th has received nothing from the current Representative in the form of investment dollars that might actually make a difference in lives here. We deserve representation that yields results through hard work, negotiation, and compromise. Second key message: It is time to focus on issues that enhance lives in our district and stop fighting the same values issues that career politicians bring up every cycle in order to fire up their base. Abortion access, reproductive freedom, family planning, birth control - enough! We need to codify Roe and be done with the issue.. Republicans want smaller government yet want to control every aspect of womens lives. I am pro-choice. The current Representative is pro-life and would support a national abortion ban. He says he is pro-life yet when those who are forced to give birth due to rape, or unable to terminate an unplanned pregnancy, where is the support? We have no right making these very difficult decisions for others. Third key message: We need leaders willing to do the work to protect us and our way of life. This means protecting our natural resources and not cowtowing to donors to lift environmental protections. This means electing leaders who are not put into office via PACs and special interests. This means electing leaders not owned by the NRA who will finally get some common sense gun laws in place to stop the killing of innocents at schools, stores, parades, churches. No one is coming for your guns, we just want to make sure you lock your piece up so the five-year-old doesn't get accidentally shot by the six-year-old, or that the individual in mental distress can't obtain an AR-15 and an hour later show up at a school. Leaders need to protect their people."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 102 (Democratic Party)
Alex Hissong
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Your choice matters. Both at the ballot box and in the doctor's office. In 2024 you will have a choice. The 20+ year Republican majority will no longer go unopposed. We will win back offices and reclaim our rights to reproductive freedoms. I strongly support free access to abortio ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Your choice matters. Both at the ballot box and in the doctor's office. In 2024 you will have a choice. The 20+ year Republican majority will no longer go unopposed. We will win back offices and reclaim our rights to reproductive freedoms. I strongly support free access to abortion, contraception, and IVF. Second key message: I support our public schools and public school teachers. We must stop the culture war attacks on our public schools, teachers, and librarians. The children of Missouri are our future. Their education and well-being are dependent on having stable homes and good schools. We can improve starting teacher pay, fully fund our schools, and keep public money in public schools. We should not be diverting tax payer funds to private schools, religious or otherwise. Public funds should come with public oversight. Our schools are not a business opportunity to be exploited. Third key message: We must return control of local issues to local communities. For years, the Republican majority has talked about the conservative principle of a small state government with deference to local municipalities while doing the exact opposite. It is time for local communities to regain control over local issues. Municipalities should be able to regulate large animal agriculture (CAFOs) and the associated pollution; they should be able to enforce animal welfare laws to shut down abusive puppy mills; they should control their own police departments (KC and STL); they should be able to set their own laws regarding single use plastic and common sense gun laws. The MO GOP is preventing local communities from doing what is best for their people."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
James Holmes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Contrary to what others claim, there are steps that Arizona Legislators can take to secure our southern border, without waiting for the Federal Government to act. Administrations from both political parties have failed for decades, the time to act is now. Second key message: Too m ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Contrary to what others claim, there are steps that Arizona Legislators can take to secure our southern border, without waiting for the Federal Government to act. Administrations from both political parties have failed for decades, the time to act is now. Second key message: Too many politicians aren’t honest with voters, and they underestimate our desire for real change. Arizona must take immediate steps to secure our water supply. This means being honest about how and why our supply is diminishing and how we can fix the problem. We cannot support the rapid growth, in the form of overbuilding and a massive influx of new residents. Bringing in new businesses and more people doesn’t stimulate our economy or lower inflation, rather it increases the burden not only on our water supply, but also our infrastructure, our schools, healthcare facilities and more. Third key message: Our public schools are struggling. The diversion of nearly one billion dollars away fro public schools and towards for-profit schools in the form of vouchers, the continual budget cuts to schools, the reduction of revenue derived from corporations and the ultra wealthy must be addressed immediately."
2024 Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ernest Blevins
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Eliminate the income tax. The income tax requires forms and personal information that can be stolen for ID theft. Furthermore, removing it saves the citizens time from not having to file forms and the state time and money of not processing forms and checks. Many states that are ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Eliminate the income tax. The income tax requires forms and personal information that can be stolen for ID theft. Furthermore, removing it saves the citizens time from not having to file forms and the state time and money of not processing forms and checks. Many states that are growing have no income tax and is a reason they are seeing relocation to those states. It also defines fair in taxes as all are participating at some level in society. Second key message: Improve the education in West Virginia by providing students with the knowlege they need including requirement for personal finance. Reintroduction of courses to expose new topics such as shop classes for the academic students providing life skills in tools and practical skills. I support a variety of educational means parents may choose including public, private, virtural, and home school. Third key message: Election protection. I support voter ID. I belive that the way the electoral college is held can be improved by creating districts for each electoral college vote and ceasing the winner take all. This reduces means for fraud with four (under present representation) districts to win vs just one large state. Main and Nebraska have current similar systems."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Marianne Proctor
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a constitutionalist. I am dedicated to preserving the rights established for us in the Constitution. To protect life, liberty and property. I am strongly Pro-life, from conception to natural death. I defend our 2nd amendment and vote against any laws that take away or inf ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a constitutionalist. I am dedicated to preserving the rights established for us in the Constitution. To protect life, liberty and property. I am strongly Pro-life, from conception to natural death. I defend our 2nd amendment and vote against any laws that take away or infringe on peoples' right to keep and bear arms. I also defend the right of property owners to use their land as it is zoned and to protect citizens against eminent domain. Second key message: All legislation that I sponsor, or co-sponsor is brought to me by my constituents. I am not beholden to special interest or lobbyists. We are a constitutional Republic, and it should be the voices of We the People, not we the lobbyists. I am the voice for your values in Frankfort. Third key message: All my decisions on how I vote are determined by both the Constitution limits and guided by my Christian faith."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 150 (Republican Party)
Mark Zimmer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a financial problem solver that is my expertise. I want to do what I can to reduce the tax burden while improving our infrastructure. Second key message: I am tired of the divisive issues that are tearing our country apart. We need to find a balance and that takes negotiati ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a financial problem solver that is my expertise. I want to do what I can to reduce the tax burden while improving our infrastructure. Second key message: I am tired of the divisive issues that are tearing our country apart. We need to find a balance and that takes negotiation and sincerity Third key message: I am focusing on issues for our towns. We need to coordinate issues on town water, town revitalization, roads and expenses."
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Dresang
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe in a thriving free market and support tax reform to simplify the tax code, broaden the tax base, and lower marginal rates. I think public lands should be used to create job opportunities and boost the economy, and Wyoming's natural resources should be developed responsib ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe in a thriving free market and support tax reform to simplify the tax code, broaden the tax base, and lower marginal rates. I think public lands should be used to create job opportunities and boost the economy, and Wyoming's natural resources should be developed responsibly. Wyoming should remain a right-to-work state, and economic growth shouldn't favor certain businesses at the expense of others through taxpayer funds or government laws. Second key message: I advocate for state and local government protection of citizens' rights and property, including the right to bear arms. I support strict punishments for crimes, with a focus on victim restitution, and reject civil asset forfeiture before conviction. Ensuring judicial accountability, especially in sentencing sexual predators, is important, as is upholding laws from the U.S. Constitution. I think citizens should be responsible for security, with police forces supporting them. I believe in equal rights and opportunities for all, regardless of background. Third key message: Regarding land and environmental policies, I oppose designations that restrict use and think that the state should control wildlife and natural resources, including water rights. I support private property rights, especially when it comes to eminent domain. Agriculture and livestock health are important, but not at the cost of access for Wyoming citizens"
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40 (Republican Party)
Jerry Doliner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Lower Taxes Second key message: Better Education Outcomes Third key message: Less Government"
"First key message: Lower Taxes Second key message: Better Education Outcomes Third key message: Less Government"
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 113 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Messina
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Lowering taxes and make living and purchasing homes in upstate New York affordable for young families. Second key message: Making sure New Yorkers have a right to their choice of energy, heat, and cooling in their homes and not forcing everyone to one electric grid. Third key mess ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Lowering taxes and make living and purchasing homes in upstate New York affordable for young families. Second key message: Making sure New Yorkers have a right to their choice of energy, heat, and cooling in their homes and not forcing everyone to one electric grid. Third key message: Fighting for upstate New York and not being controlled by NYC interests"
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 Oregon House of Representatives District 59 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Austyn Goody
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: People should vote for me because I am determined to end the drug problem I love gun rights I am against allowing LGBT into our schools. Second key message: I believe we need to do more to support our police so that we can end the drug trade Third key message: I think we need to p ...expand full answer."
"First key message: People should vote for me because I am determined to end the drug problem I love gun rights I am against allowing LGBT into our schools. Second key message: I believe we need to do more to support our police so that we can end the drug trade Third key message: I think we need to put more money into making our roads safer during the winter and reduce taxes and cost of food"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Riddle
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Prison and justice reforms begins with legalization of marijuana. Second key message: Abortion like it or not, is here to stay. Third key message: Guns don't kill people, regulations do."
"First key message: Prison and justice reforms begins with legalization of marijuana. Second key message: Abortion like it or not, is here to stay. Third key message: Guns don't kill people, regulations do."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Pavese
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Proud US NAVY Veteran Second key message: Loving Husband and Father Third key message: Humble Servant Leader"
"First key message: Proud US NAVY Veteran Second key message: Loving Husband and Father Third key message: Humble Servant Leader"
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 98 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Scott Pullins
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Start generating energy in Ohio again. Second key message: Expand school choice to help private and charter schools build, purchase, or lease facilities Third key message: Reform Ohio's property tax system"
"First key message: Start generating energy in Ohio again. Second key message: Expand school choice to help private and charter schools build, purchase, or lease facilities Third key message: Reform Ohio's property tax system"
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lonnie Burns
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Support lower taxes to help our families with the economic problems with rising prices in every sector of our society. Second key message: Support border safety and security for our communities, families and children Third key message: Support Mental health services in rural commu ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Support lower taxes to help our families with the economic problems with rising prices in every sector of our society. Second key message: Support border safety and security for our communities, families and children Third key message: Support Mental health services in rural communities."
2024 Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 26 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Jeremy Olson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Tax Revenue. Western counties receive its fair share of the oil tax revenue that is produced here. Second key message: Land use. Our natural resources and land are protected for the next generations of North Dakotans. Third key message: Agriculture as Basis of Economy. Agriculture ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Tax Revenue. Western counties receive its fair share of the oil tax revenue that is produced here. Second key message: Land use. Our natural resources and land are protected for the next generations of North Dakotans. Third key message: Agriculture as Basis of Economy. Agriculture is preserved as the base of our economy and protected as newer industries grow."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 42 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Lance Neelly
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: You may not like what I tell you but, I Will tell you the Truth. I have been expected to lie for others and will Not do so. If that means I will no longer continue as a Legislator, so be it. Second key message: I Hate Campaigning. It is what will make me stop doing this. People of ...expand full answer."
"First key message: You may not like what I tell you but, I Will tell you the Truth. I have been expected to lie for others and will Not do so. If that means I will no longer continue as a Legislator, so be it. Second key message: I Hate Campaigning. It is what will make me stop doing this. People often misrepresent the Facts(Lie) during campaigns and can be rude and mean about things. I work hard at campaigning because all the other things that go with being a Legislator I Very much enjoy. I love helping people, solving problems and working to see things accomplished. Third key message: Working with others, I think this is one of my best attributes. We all may have differences of opinions on issues but lets find issues we can work together on and get things done."
2024 Candidate for Alaska House of Representatives District 5 (Libertarian Party)
Leighton Radner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: District 5 does not need big government and more reliance on people outside our district. We need more privatization, more community, and less government. Second key message: The federal government's extensive ownership of land in Alaska, including our district, translates into co ...expand full answer."
"First key message: District 5 does not need big government and more reliance on people outside our district. We need more privatization, more community, and less government. Second key message: The federal government's extensive ownership of land in Alaska, including our district, translates into control over the state government. Ending this should be a priority to assist Alaska and the people who call it home. Third key message: The PFD should be in the hands of the people, not in the bloated state government's budget."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 37 (Peace and Freedom Party) (Lost in Primary)
John Parker
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: End the genocide in Palestine. Permanent ceasefire NOW! Second key message: People and planet over profit! Third key message: Abolish racist police terror!"
"First key message: End the genocide in Palestine. Permanent ceasefire NOW! Second key message: People and planet over profit! Third key message: Abolish racist police terror!"
2024 Candidate for Metropolitan School District of Pike Township school board At-large (Nonpartisan)
Stephen Hoofer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Every student should have the opportunity to be successful. This starts with smaller class sizes. Even if we can’t reduce the size of classes, we can make them effectively smaller by staffing and training additional Instructional Assistants. Staffing IA’s is much less expensive ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Every student should have the opportunity to be successful. This starts with smaller class sizes. Even if we can’t reduce the size of classes, we can make them effectively smaller by staffing and training additional Instructional Assistants. Staffing IA’s is much less expensive than staffing teachers, and with proper training, they can be extremely impactful to the success of our students. We also need to offer increased STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum. There are amazing job opportunities out there for our students, and it’s our responsibility to make sure they are prepared. Finally we need to continue to build our Career Center ensure we are giving our students every opportunity to be successful. Second key message: We need to show our teachers they are valued. We’ve come a long way since the contentious negotiations of 2021, but we can still do more. Yes, we need to pay our teachers a competitive wage, at or near the top of our surrounding districts. But we also need to ensure teachers know they are appreciated. We need to hold school administrators accountable for treating teachers with respect and doing the little things to show they are appreciated. To identify issues early, we should work with a respected outside organization to survey our teachers the same way companies survey their employees. Then we need to act based on those results. Third key message: We need to our parents are heard. I was a parent like many of you. I respected the professional teachers who poured into my kids, but I also wanted to be heard. We need to do a much better job of surveying our community to find out what concerns parents have. By better understanding concerns of the parents, we can ensure Pike is the choice for parents make for their child’s education."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 12 (Withdrawn)
Jeff Armstrong
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Everyone should have the healthcare and medicine that they need. Second key message: Social Security and Medicare our promises that must be kept. Third key message: We should be ashamed of the way we treat our veterans."
"First key message: Everyone should have the healthcare and medicine that they need. Second key message: Social Security and Medicare our promises that must be kept. Third key message: We should be ashamed of the way we treat our veterans."
2024 Candidate for Michigan 3rd Circuit Court (Nonpartisan)
John Larkin
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Fairness and Impartiality John believes that impartiality is paramount, requiring judges to approach each case with an open mind, free of bias or prejudice, and render decisions based solely on the merits of the case and applicable law. He recognizes these principles are crucia ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Fairness and Impartiality John believes that impartiality is paramount, requiring judges to approach each case with an open mind, free of bias or prejudice, and render decisions based solely on the merits of the case and applicable law. He recognizes these principles are crucial in fostering public trust in the judiciary, and are indispensable priorities in safeguarding the integrity and credibility of the judiciary. Second key message: Willingness to Listen In the courtroom, active listening is essential. When people feel heard, they are more likely to accept a judge’s ruling, even if they disagree with the outcome. Understanding this, John makes it a priority to listen attentively to the concerns and perspectives of all parties. He recognizes that respect and genuine consideration foster trust, ensuring that individuals leave the courtroom feeling that their voices were acknowledged, regardless of the final decision. Third key message: Preparedness, Professionalism, and Predictability A good judge meets expectations, but a great judge exceeds them. They're not just prepared and punctual, but they treat everyone with kindness and respect, fostering a welcoming atmosphere in the courtroom. When clients and attorneys know what to expect, it not only resolves cases but also streamlines the entire judicial process, making it more efficient and effective. John is committed to being thoroughly prepared for each case, diligently reviewing materials beforehand to facilitate efficient proceedings. He prioritizes punctuality, respectfulness, and approachability in the courtroom, fostering an environment where all individuals are heard and their position fairly evaluated."
2024 Candidate for Clovis Unified School District Trustee Area 2 (Nonpartisan)
Wilma Hashimoto
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: For more than 34 years, I have been dedicated to nurturing the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life through my roles as an educator, administrator, advocate for foster youth, and as a leader in the community. With my depth and breadth of experience – and as a paren ...expand full answer."
"First key message: For more than 34 years, I have been dedicated to nurturing the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life through my roles as an educator, administrator, advocate for foster youth, and as a leader in the community. With my depth and breadth of experience – and as a parent of a Clovis Unified graduate – I feel I am uniquely qualified to understand the diverse perspectives of our educators, students and families. I am committed to listening and balancing the input of our educators, administrators, parents and community with the values and vision of the district to continue its legacy of excellence and most importantly, ensure that every decision we make is in the best interest of our students. That is my North Star. Second key message: I was hired by CUSD founding superintendent Doc Buchanan who developed the model of a stellar school district and will apply these principles to address the challenges of our ever-changing world of education while ensuring that we are meeting the needs of our students, parents and educators. As the executive director for CASA, I am keenly aware of the issues facing our youth today and will use my position on the Board to advocate for their best interests while preserving and protecting the Clovis Unified tradition. I have been recognized with the following: 2012 Fresno County Education Administrator Pillar Award and 2008 Clovis Unified Crystal Award 2022 Mother of the Year, 2019 Women Inspire Girls Award, 2009 Top 10 Professional Women Third key message: Endorsed by the Fresno Bee, both current and former City of Clovis Mayor, Lynne Ashbeck and Jose Flores, more than 70 current and former CUSD employees including 9 principals, Educational and Community legends: Jim Yovino, former Fresno County Supt of Schools, Dr. Bob Nelson, Jon Forrest Dohlin, and many more which can be found at www.votehashimoto.com They concur with my 3 priorities of focusing on safety with prevention of internal & external threats, continuing to pursue academic excellence through recruitment and retention of stellar staff, normalizing the importance of mental wellness."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 (Independent)
Andrea Neutzling
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I firmly believe that money earmarked for Public schools should stay for public schools. And that state public education funds should be split evenly for the 667 public school districts in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Education should have those with an educational background, exc ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I firmly believe that money earmarked for Public schools should stay for public schools. And that state public education funds should be split evenly for the 667 public school districts in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Education should have those with an educational background, except for the financial side, working in it. If the tests are not Federally mandated get rid of them, let teachers actually teach, let schools be able to better protect their students from other students that cause severe disruptions in classrooms. Second key message: State Veteran Benefits, for years Ohio has been saying they are a veteran friendly state. We are not, we are a high veteran population state. I want to increase our state veteran benefits, which could entice more veterans coming to Ohio, which could be a boost to our economy. There are numerous bills in Ohio legislation to better veteran benefits, but just set and die out. Some of these state benefits could also help alleviate financial hardships, which is one factor of Veteran suicide. Third key message: Election maps should be drawn out by a non-partisan group of individuals in order to prevent gerrymandering."
2024 Candidate for Windsor City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan)
David A. Stankas
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I have lived in our community since 1974. I’ve watched her community grow. I’ve watched the positives of the negatives as Town councilman. I will continue to make sure that the constituents of my district as well as all the residents of our town. Second key message: Work hard to m ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I have lived in our community since 1974. I’ve watched her community grow. I’ve watched the positives of the negatives as Town councilman. I will continue to make sure that the constituents of my district as well as all the residents of our town. Second key message: Work hard to make sure that infrastructure anywhere Possible is focused upon making sure that the current residents are not affected by the progression. Third key message: I will work hard to make sure that the Koi casino proposition is not accepted and or if it is, I will work on the oversight committee to make sure that Residence that Rely on that corridor for fire safety are addressed"
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Grant (Nonpartisan)
Jeff Giefer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will continue to fight to preserve our zoning standards that protect the rural character of Grant. My opponent, a realtor and current Council Member, has been pushing to remove the variance process for substandard lots under 1-acre, which would pave the way for increased density ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will continue to fight to preserve our zoning standards that protect the rural character of Grant. My opponent, a realtor and current Council Member, has been pushing to remove the variance process for substandard lots under 1-acre, which would pave the way for increased density and development. This is against the advice of our City Planner and City Attorney, who warn that this change risks turning Grant into another Lake Elmo by opening the door to the Met Council’s influence. This can be fact-checked by reviewing the May and June City Council meetings, which are linked to on giefer4grant.com. As mayor, I will ensure we maintain the 5-acre lot size, 10-acre density, and retain all parts of our zoning to protect our rural community. Second key message: Improving the quality and safety of our roads: While our current road policies prioritize fiscal responsibility, there’s much room for improvement. During my door-to-door campaigning, I’ve heard many residents express concerns about road conditions and safety. I will work to secure additional outside funding from the state and county to improve our roads. Residents should continue to have the choice of what kind of road they want. I will respect citizen input and ensure our road policies are focused on safety and efficiency to keep our roads in better shape without major budget increases. Additionally, I will work closely with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to improve road and community safety through increased patrolling. Third key message: Strengthen Citizen Engagement and Increase Transparency: Transparency is key to keeping trust between leaders and residents. As mayor, I will foster a more welcoming and open atmosphere in City Council meetings, making it easier for residents to participate and voice their concerns. I am committed to listening, responding, and ensuring that your feedback shapes decisions. We have to proactively reach out to residents who have given up on making their voices heard. There are several ways to do this, but one of the easiest and most effective way would be to set-up a FaceBook page, which would be easy to maintain and allow near real-time interactive communication between residents and the city and everyone would be able to see the responses."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Grant (Nonpartisan)
Jeff Giefer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will continue to fight to preserve our zoning standards that protect the rural character of Grant. My opponent, a realtor and current Council Member, has been pushing to remove the variance process for substandard lots under 1-acre, which would pave the way for increased density ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will continue to fight to preserve our zoning standards that protect the rural character of Grant. My opponent, a realtor and current Council Member, has been pushing to remove the variance process for substandard lots under 1-acre, which would pave the way for increased density and development. This is against the advice of our City Planner and City Attorney, who warn that this change risks turning Grant into another Lake Elmo by opening the door to the Met Council’s influence. This can be fact-checked by reviewing the May and June City Council meetings, which are linked to on giefer4grant.com. As mayor, I will ensure we maintain the 5-acre lot size, 10-acre density, and retain all parts of our zoning to protect our rural community. Second key message: Improving the quality and safety of our roads: While our current road policies prioritize fiscal responsibility, there’s much room for improvement. During my door-to-door campaigning, I’ve heard many residents express concerns about road conditions and safety. I will work to secure additional outside funding from the state and county to improve our roads. Residents should continue to have the choice of what kind of road they want. I will respect citizen input and ensure our road policies are focused on safety and efficiency to keep our roads in better shape without major budget increases. Additionally, I will work closely with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to improve road and community safety through increased patrolling. Third key message: Strengthen Citizen Engagement and Increase Transparency: Transparency is key to keeping trust between leaders and residents. As mayor, I will foster a more welcoming and open atmosphere in City Council meetings, making it easier for residents to participate and voice their concerns. I am committed to listening, responding, and ensuring that your feedback shapes decisions. We have to proactively reach out to residents who have given up on making their voices heard. There are several ways to do this, but one of the easiest and most effective way would be to set-up a FaceBook page, which would be easy to maintain and allow near real-time interactive communication between residents and the city and everyone would be able to see the responses."
2024 Candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Tim Pendrell
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Job Creation My plan for job creation centers on securing significant investments in our district to stimulate economic growth. By channeling funds into arts, cultural institutions, and building an innovation ecosystem, we can create thousands of high-paying jobs. Additionally, ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Job Creation My plan for job creation centers on securing significant investments in our district to stimulate economic growth. By channeling funds into arts, cultural institutions, and building an innovation ecosystem, we can create thousands of high-paying jobs. Additionally, I'll support small businesses through tax incentives and initiatives like culinary incubators to help food-based startups, ensuring they remain the backbone of South Omaha's economy. Second key message: Workforce Development To build a resilient and future-ready workforce, I will expand skills training and vocational programs accessible to all residents. With $20 million already allocated to Metropolitan Community College, we'll equip people with the expertise needed for high-demand industries such as technology and healthcare. I'll promote inclusive growth by supporting training programs that address the needs of underrepresented communities, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Third key message: Education Education is the foundation of our future, so I will champion equitable school funding to provide quality education for all students. By expanding vocational and technical education programs in our schools, we'll prepare students with practical skills that meet the demands of the modern workforce. Additionally, I'll advocate for programs that bridge the gap between education and employment, such as partnerships between schools and local industries, to facilitate seamless transitions from classrooms to careers."
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 Bassett Unified School District, At-large (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Dena Florez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our students are our future. Empowering our students through equitable access to quality education is our top priority. We must prioritize innovative teaching methods, inclusive policies, and community engagement to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Additionall ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our students are our future. Empowering our students through equitable access to quality education is our top priority. We must prioritize innovative teaching methods, inclusive policies, and community engagement to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Additionally, we will enhance educational programs and ensure that every student has access to the resources they need for academic success. By expanding extracurricular activities, we can foster creativity, teamwork, and personal development, helping our students grow into well-rounded individuals Second key message: We will advocate for modern, safe, and well-maintained school facilities that foster learning and growth. Additionally, we are committed to fiscal responsibility by managing budgets effectively and ensuring funds are allocated wisely. This includes advocating for transparency in financial practices and actively seeking additional funding sources to support our schools. Third key message: Communications: Promoting clear and open communication between the school board, administration, parents, and the community. This involves regular updates and effective use of social media to engage stakeholders."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 (Independent)
Keith Nolan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The constitution is specifically designed to hinder institutional power over every individuals natural rights. Second key message: The political spectrum isn't just left vs right, its institutional power vs you. Third key message: The working class is incredibly resilient yet dire ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The constitution is specifically designed to hinder institutional power over every individuals natural rights. Second key message: The political spectrum isn't just left vs right, its institutional power vs you. Third key message: The working class is incredibly resilient yet directly effected by the manipulative policies of the Treasury and Federal Reserve. Inflation is yet another tax on wages and is considered a "hidden tax" since the effects arrive years after the bad fiscal policies are rolled out. The working class is the engine of this economy and I think its time institutions stop biting the hands that feed them."
2024 Candidate for Tustin Unified School District school board Trustee Area 4 (Incumbent)
Jonathan Stone
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must continue, and expand, on the success of our early readers initiative. There is a very high correlation between achieving reading comprehension at grade level by the Third Grade and graduating from high school. By implementing a refreshed curriculum based on the tried and t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must continue, and expand, on the success of our early readers initiative. There is a very high correlation between achieving reading comprehension at grade level by the Third Grade and graduating from high school. By implementing a refreshed curriculum based on the tried and true Orton-Gillingham phonetic methodology, we've seen incredible improvement in early reader outcomes. It's important that we continue to support the expansion of this program across all school sites. Second key message: Tustin Unified will continue to expand career readiness offerings including Career Technical Education (CTE) and early college enrollment. Last year, we increased our offerings to over 50 different career paths. In addition, we've seen a marked increase in the number of students taking advantage of dual enrollment, whereby they are able to take community college courses while still enrolled in high school. Last year over 250 students gradutated from Tustin schools with both a high school diploma and an Associates degree. Tustin Unified is a leader in developing expanded offerings to give our students an early step up in their pursuit of careers and college success. Third key message: Tustin Unified must work to repair and upgrade our oldest facilities to better serve our student body. Many of our school sites are now over 60 years old and in need of significant repairs and upgrades beyond the scope on typical budgeted maintenance. We must pass Measure J, a school bond designed to take advantage of state matching funds derived from Proposition 2, in order to allow for significant rehabilitation work on our oldest school sites, including replumbing, rewiring, and reroofing schools built in the 1950s and 60s."
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri (Democratic Party)
Richard Brown
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Affordable Housing - Housing is the number one cost for most families. Our economy cannot grow when families struggle to afford a decent place to live. Missouri needs more affordable housing units to enhance our workforce. Second key message: Childcare - Childcare is crucial to ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Affordable Housing - Housing is the number one cost for most families. Our economy cannot grow when families struggle to afford a decent place to live. Missouri needs more affordable housing units to enhance our workforce. Second key message: Childcare - Childcare is crucial to the growth of our state's economy. Too many adults get left behind because they cannot find affordable childcare and therefore it keeps many individuals, especially women, out of the workforce. Third key message: Healthcare - The well being of Missourians is a priority for all. I have been a strong proponent to improve access to quality healthcare in our state. I fought all the way to the Missouri Supreme Court to expand Medicaid in our state, worked to remove the restrictions on APRN's in Missouri and siupported direct patient access to physical therapists without a physician referral. The Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) recognized me as their 2023 Legislator of the Year."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Janet Melman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a union member, wage worker and renter, I will work to enact laws which protect skilled workers, renters and our service workers. My proposals seek to migrate 50% of our state's power grid underground by 2030, as well as enforce counterfeit laws for tips to service workers that ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a union member, wage worker and renter, I will work to enact laws which protect skilled workers, renters and our service workers. My proposals seek to migrate 50% of our state's power grid underground by 2030, as well as enforce counterfeit laws for tips to service workers that are misleadingly printed to look like money. Second key message: I have watched as LGBTQ+ rights in this nation have been incessantly attacked, and realized that trans people in particular are merely political pawns; we gain protections only when protections in other states are taken away. I will work to protect the LGBTQ+ community by working to repeal the dangerous "parents rights" intiative I-2081, advocating for HCA to adopt WPATH'S Standards of Care 8, and drafting specific protections for intersex Washingtonians. Third key message: Climate change is very much an issue in our time, and I live by the adage: Leave the world better than you found it. I will work to ensure tribal voices are heard on our state's conservation commission, as well as continue our state's push for climate change mitigation efforts. My Underground Washington Utilities bill will make our power grid resilient to weather, drastically reduce the risk from wildfires, and beautify our state."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 101 (Democratic Party)
Jacqueline Cotton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Bring reproductive rights back to Missouri Women and fight to keep it! No government should have a say in individual's medical care. Second key message: Missouri is currently allowing education funding to religious schools with it's voucher system. I want to stop this defunding of ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Bring reproductive rights back to Missouri Women and fight to keep it! No government should have a say in individual's medical care. Second key message: Missouri is currently allowing education funding to religious schools with it's voucher system. I want to stop this defunding of public schools! Third key message: Protecting Democracy and the rights of all citizens!"
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 39 (Democratic Party)
Erich Obermayr
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: District 39 needs an Assemblyman who understands that the job is to advance economic opportunity, health, education, and public safety for all Nevadans, as well as protecting our democratic republic and the rights and freedoms we enjoy under it. It requires standing on principle, ...expand full answer."
"First key message: District 39 needs an Assemblyman who understands that the job is to advance economic opportunity, health, education, and public safety for all Nevadans, as well as protecting our democratic republic and the rights and freedoms we enjoy under it. It requires standing on principle, and also bipartisanship, compromise, and respect for the ideas of others. Second key message: Open our primary elections to all voters by giving non-partisans their choice of party ballots in the primaries. Under our closed primary system, only party members can participate in primary elections. This disenfranchises 27% of voters in District 39 just because they don’t belong to a political party. The right to vote should include more than choosing from a list of candidates. It should include deciding who’s on the list in the first place. Third key message: Women have the inalienable right to control their own health care. Reproductive decisions are theirs and theirs alone, not the government’s. Nevada State Law allows abortion within the first 24 weeks of gestation, or after to preserve the life or health of the pregnant woman. The 2019 Trust Nevada Women Act decriminalized medication abortions and removed antiquated consent laws. Legislation in 2023 codified an order barring Nevada officials from assisting out of state investigations of their own residents seeking abortion care in Nevada. I fully support these laws and also the proposed Nevada Reproductive Rights Amendment. This will, if approved by voters and confirmed in 2026, make access to abortion a permanent, constitutional right."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 100 (Democratic Party)
James Brenner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Fighting for Homeowners: Homeowners in our district face rising insurance costs, unfair condo fees, and policies that favor big business over regular people. As president of a large condo association, I’ve seen firsthand how state policies hurt working families and retirees alike. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Fighting for Homeowners: Homeowners in our district face rising insurance costs, unfair condo fees, and policies that favor big business over regular people. As president of a large condo association, I’ve seen firsthand how state policies hurt working families and retirees alike. In Tallahassee, I will fight to bring down costs, demand accountability from insurance companies, and work to create real, lasting solutions that protect homeowners, ensuring that our community isn’t left behind by special interests and corporate lobbyists. Second key message: Defending Freedom and Equality: Our freedoms are under attack by an extremist agenda in Tallahassee that’s limiting reproductive rights, undermining LGBTQ+ protections, and harming vulnerable communities. As a gay man who has lived through periods of repression, I know how crucial it is to fight for equality. I will defend reproductive rights, stand up for LGBTQ+ freedoms, and ensure that Florida remains a place where everyone can live with dignity, safety, and opportunity. I believe in a future where no one’s rights are up for debate. Third key message: Real Solutions for Our Community: Florida needs bold, innovative solutions to tackle the pressing challenges we face. With over 30 years of experience in international finance, development, and grassroots housing projects, I have the skills and perspective to solve complex problems. I will focus on creating more affordable housing, addressing climate change head-on, and fostering sustainable development that benefits everyone, not just the wealthy few. My campaign is about bringing fresh, forward-thinking solutions that prioritize the well-being of our community."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 173 (Democratic Party)
Theresa Thomas
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a fighter, I am Loyal, I am honest and I am determined to help manifest change! Second key message: I am purpose driven, I am positive, I am fair and I treat everyone equal. Third key message: I understand the assignment as your Ga State House Representative and Vow to take t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a fighter, I am Loyal, I am honest and I am determined to help manifest change! Second key message: I am purpose driven, I am positive, I am fair and I treat everyone equal. Third key message: I understand the assignment as your Ga State House Representative and Vow to take this assignment serious and to heart."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 14 (Democratic Party)
Katherine Gayle
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a proponent of SMART growth. This concept includes universal design so people may age in place in their own homes and communities. It also requires maintaining and improving infrastructure for multi-modal transportation before increasing density or sprawl. What impact will ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a proponent of SMART growth. This concept includes universal design so people may age in place in their own homes and communities. It also requires maintaining and improving infrastructure for multi-modal transportation before increasing density or sprawl. What impact will it have on existing services? First responder services, schools, libraries must meet the expanded needs. Finally, a comprehensive plan evaluating a development's impact on the environment, especially water supply, is crucial. How much of the development will consist of impermeable surfaces? Open space? Master Plans may evolve, but we must follow them. The property rights of individuals are of equal importance to developers' desires to make a buck. Second key message: Safety first. Colorado must address emergency evacuation needs statewide, especially with regard to wildfires. Terrain and limited or aging infrastructure often creates a single access/egress point for communities. Before we increase density in these areas, we must ascertain that roads and bridges can handle existing loads. Then, we must upgrade them and/or create alternate routes out. The Marshall fire taught us that this risk is not limited to mountain regions. The primary objective of government is to keep the citizens safe. We must ensure that new development doesn't jeopardize the safety of existing neighborhoods and that new residents will also be secure in their homes. Third key message: My goal is to conserve and protect parks and natural resources. Coloradoans love our mountains and outdoor recreation. Whether we are climbing 14ers or taking a walk in our neighborhoods, we enjoy spending time outside. Commercial recreation ventures should not crowd out individual use. Conservation is active planning and use of our natural resources, so they are not wasted and don't run out. Open spaces are critical for habitat, wildlife corridors, and to provide permeable surfaces so that rain and snow may recharge the aquifers. Hunting and fishing are part of healthy wildlife management. All of these needs and interests must be considered to keep our high plains and mountains accessible for us all."
2024 Candidate for Kent County Board of Commissioners District 18 (Democratic Party)
Steve Faber
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am deeply committed to addressing vital community issues like enhancing affordable housing options, protecting the environment, and upgrading our community infrastructure. My focus is on creating a sustainable and inclusive future for all residents, ensuring everyone has access ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am deeply committed to addressing vital community issues like enhancing affordable housing options, protecting the environment, and upgrading our community infrastructure. My focus is on creating a sustainable and inclusive future for all residents, ensuring everyone has access to safe, affordable homes, a clean environment, and efficient public services. Top Priorities: HOUSING - Support more affordable housing and initiatives like the Kent County Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund - Find opportunities to lower costs for everyday needs and keep people in their homes - Support small business and a local economy that puts people first Second key message: Top Priorities: HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT - Make sure our neighborhoods are safe, and expand care of our youngest residents through the Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage and our aging residents through the Senior Millage - Address the mental health crisis and support community mental health in Kent County - Ensure our community can respond to PFAS, lead-paint & pipes, and contamination that threatens the safety of our air, land, and water Third key message: Top Priorities: COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE - Expand our park and trail system, revitalize the Grand River corridor, preserve farmland, and grow our urban forest - Improve our transportation system and access to reliable, effective public transportation - Invest in sustainable solutions that improve recycling, composting, and reducing our reliance on landfills"
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Houton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I fought, and will continue fighting to protect Maryland families from fentanyl. Second key message: I am the new generation leader who Marylanders want to represent them in the U.S> Senate. Third key message: I am a bipartisan leader and will bring this bipartisanship, solution-l ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I fought, and will continue fighting to protect Maryland families from fentanyl. Second key message: I am the new generation leader who Marylanders want to represent them in the U.S> Senate. Third key message: I am a bipartisan leader and will bring this bipartisanship, solution-led work to the U.S. Senate."
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 New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 4 (Democratic Party)
Ruth Heath
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will bring my values of integrity, respect for all, frugality, equality, and collaboration to the State House. Second key message: I carry a deep concern for the environment and the need to mitigate the changing climate by moving to a clean energy future that would protect our h ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will bring my values of integrity, respect for all, frugality, equality, and collaboration to the State House. Second key message: I carry a deep concern for the environment and the need to mitigate the changing climate by moving to a clean energy future that would protect our health, our environment, and strengthen the state's economy by creating high paying local jobs. Third key message: I will stand for all workers and working families struggling to find affordable housing, affordable childcare, and hoping for property tax relief and a strong and fair public education funding system."
2024 Candidate for West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture (Democratic Party)
Deborah Stiles
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Most of West Virginia's farms are small family operations - but ALL, no matter their size, need our support. Challenges abound in West Virginia's agricultural and food system, but our potential is bound-less! I want to work to improve the bottom line (the profitability and succes ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Most of West Virginia's farms are small family operations - but ALL, no matter their size, need our support. Challenges abound in West Virginia's agricultural and food system, but our potential is bound-less! I want to work to improve the bottom line (the profitability and success) of our farmers, while helping to ensure that all West Virginians can access more healthy food, fiber, and energy produced by our West Virginia farmers. Second key message: The job of the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture is, by code, a job that involves the protection of plant and animal health and the promotion of our agriculture both within and beyond West Virginia's borders. I want to do this by ensuring food safety while eliminating any unnecessary red tape/regulations so that our farmers can have successful, profitable businesses. Another key part of the job as head of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is to work with other state and federal partners to encourage and facilitate such initiatives as Farm to Table, Farm to School, expansion of 4-H, FFA and other related youth entrepreneurship, ag curricula-based and experiential programs, and protect farmland. This I will do. Third key message: West Virginia's economy can be re-vitalized through agricultural and rural enterprises that focus on what is called development of the re-use/recycle,/waste reduction and organic (as opposed to synthetic) elements of the "bioeconomy." (For more information, see https://www.usda.gov/topics/biotechnology/bioeconomy.) As Commissioner, I'd work to help lay the foundation of this new economy in the Mountain State through fruitful partnerships aligning local, state, federal and international partners and resources; and, through a thorough legal, policy and regulatory review in my first year in office, I'd help facilitate creation of West Virginia's bioeconomy."
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Commission District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bobby Christian
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Re-Build Our communities have faced significant setbacks due to broken promises from government officials. It's time to rebuild our trust and infrastructure with integrity and accountability. We must restore the bridges that connect us, both literally and figuratively, by ensu ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Re-Build Our communities have faced significant setbacks due to broken promises from government officials. It's time to rebuild our trust and infrastructure with integrity and accountability. We must restore the bridges that connect us, both literally and figuratively, by ensuring transparency and fulfilling commitments. Plus I’m From the district Second key message: Re-Store Our community deserves the assurance that elected officials are truly advocating for their needs. It's time to eliminate the stress of uncertainty and restore confidence in our leadership building a future where you can trust that your representatives are committed to fighting for your best interests. Plus I’m from the district. Third key message: Re-Pair Repairing the communication between our community and government is crucial for progress and trust. It's time to repair the damaged communication lines and ensure that every voice is heard. We can address concerns, share ideas, and work collaboratively toward solutions that benefit everyone. We must rebuild a strong, responsive connection between our community and its leaders. Plus I’m from this district."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Erin Shank
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Saving our Democracy. I believe our Democracy is in peril. The Texas Republican Party has advocated in it's last two party platforms that Texas should leave the Union, and this issue almost made the 2024 Texas Republican primary ballot. This succession movement is growing in t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Saving our Democracy. I believe our Democracy is in peril. The Texas Republican Party has advocated in it's last two party platforms that Texas should leave the Union, and this issue almost made the 2024 Texas Republican primary ballot. This succession movement is growing in the Immigration debate. Texas Republicans refuse to even talk with Democrats about fixing this problem and are openly defying the Supreme Court and preventing Immigration Officers from doing their jobs at the border. We are the United States of America and Texas should remain in it. Politicians who refuse to address this national security and humanitarian crisis for political reasons do not deserve to be elected into political office. Second key message: Women's Maternal Health. While we remain polarized on this issue of Abortion, I believe we should address the crisis of pregnant women in Texas who are dying or are threatened with serious illness or infertility when they are carrying non-viable fetuses. I could have faced this issue personally if my disabled daughter was ever raped and I went to Court to obtain the medical procedure to prevent that from ever happening. Kate Cox, who had to flee Texas in order to save her life and fertility, showed us how flawed the "life of the mother" exception is in this State. We must come together, Republicans and Democrats, to see that women's lives are saved. Texas ranks 50th in the nation in women's maternal mortality and this is shameful. Third key message: Public Education. My children and I are a blend of public, private and special education in Texas. As a former teacher, I know that our teachers are shaping the future generations. We must support our public schools that educate over 95% of Texas children. I am the mother of a severely disabled child and we need a voice for the disabled in the Texas House, especially regarding education. The voucher movement is primarily funded by billionaires who want to privatize our public schools that they see as a billion dollar industry. I will stand up for our public schools, teachers, administrators and parents work to fully fund our public schools and give our teachers a much needed pay raise. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 10 (Democratic Party)
Lexy Doherty
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The John Lewis Voting Rights Act is a high priority along with good governance policies like campaign finance reform and ethics rules preventing insider trading among elected officials. Our democratic republic thrives on full participation and equal justice. Second key message: ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The John Lewis Voting Rights Act is a high priority along with good governance policies like campaign finance reform and ethics rules preventing insider trading among elected officials. Our democratic republic thrives on full participation and equal justice. Second key message: Improving access to healthcare is important to me, especially for mental health, women’s health, and bodily autonomy. Many rural counties don’t have access to basic health services and residents have to drive several hours to a hospital. Third key message: Rural economic development and innovation through small business accelerators, and adult education for careers in the emerging renewable energy industry for a sustainable future. Raising the minimum wage and expanding the USDA first-time homeowner’s program."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 32 (Republican Party)
Larry Thompson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: "As a moderate Republican, I want all to use Common Sense with Common Civility to find Common Ground to solve our Common Issues." Second key message: "Stop arguing and hating, and Let's Start a New Conversation... to Finally Get Something Done." Third key message: "Always represen ...expand full answer."
"First key message: "As a moderate Republican, I want all to use Common Sense with Common Civility to find Common Ground to solve our Common Issues." Second key message: "Stop arguing and hating, and Let's Start a New Conversation... to Finally Get Something Done." Third key message: "Always represent your constituents in your District who elected you and not your political party in Washington who always uses you.""
2024 Candidate for Utah State Senate District 24 (Republican Party)
Bradley Daw
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: EFFECTIVE From enacting a nationally recognized medical cannabis law to reducing prescription drug abuse Brad Daw has successfully led the way in making Utah a better place. Senator Daw won't just make big promises he will deliver. Second key message: ACCESSIBLE Brad Daw was ...expand full answer."
"First key message: EFFECTIVE From enacting a nationally recognized medical cannabis law to reducing prescription drug abuse Brad Daw has successfully led the way in making Utah a better place. Senator Daw won't just make big promises he will deliver. Second key message: ACCESSIBLE Brad Daw was one of the first legislators to publish a weekly newsletter and was often regarded by his constituents as the most accessible legislator on the Hill. Brad strongly believes that one of the greatest defenses against tyranny is an engaged and informed electorate. He will work hard to respond to your concerns and be a fully transparent public servant. Individual voices carry far more weight with him than big money. Third key message: CONSERVATIVE Brad passionately believes that the primary role of government is defending our God-given rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Brad will champion family, life, gun rights, individual freedom, limited government, free markets, and low taxation."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 (Republican Party)
Leslie Dallner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Health Freedom Choice – I will make sure we adopt legislation that upholds medical freedom and privacy. Mandates are not laws. Mandates infringe upon our constitutional rights. Veterans will be FIRST in HEALTH in INDIANA. Second key message: Education – we must get back to the b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Health Freedom Choice – I will make sure we adopt legislation that upholds medical freedom and privacy. Mandates are not laws. Mandates infringe upon our constitutional rights. Veterans will be FIRST in HEALTH in INDIANA. Second key message: Education – we must get back to the basics: math, reading, writing, history and real science to prepare our children to become self-sufficient, productive adults. District 3 schools barely meet expectations of national averages. Third key message: Safe & Secure Communities- I will fight to invest state resources to our understaffed local police departments and to fund cutting edge technology to reduce crime and protect lives, property and community from becoming a border community."
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 North Carolina House of Representatives District 62 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jaxon Barber
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I desire to see America turn back to God. I believe we don't just need another conservative politician in Raleigh. We need a Christian in our capital who can form policy from a Biblical worldview. Second key message: We must implement tax cuts, reduce regulation on business, and c ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I desire to see America turn back to God. I believe we don't just need another conservative politician in Raleigh. We need a Christian in our capital who can form policy from a Biblical worldview. Second key message: We must implement tax cuts, reduce regulation on business, and control government spending to bolster our economy. Along with that, we must partner with trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs to grow our workforce. Third key message: We must implement curriculum reform in our public education system and keep ideology out of the classroom. Along with that, I believe we must implement school choice programs to allow for the best possible education."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 50 (Republican Party)
Peter Bono
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I truly Care of the constituents of the 50th district FIRST. There are so much local political Corruption throughout our lovely district. The supposedly homeless crisis was caused by our president Joe Biden welcoming in ILLEGAL REFUGEES to our borders illegally invading our borde ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I truly Care of the constituents of the 50th district FIRST. There are so much local political Corruption throughout our lovely district. The supposedly homeless crisis was caused by our president Joe Biden welcoming in ILLEGAL REFUGEES to our borders illegally invading our borders thus making our country the very dangerous place for our U S Citizens to reside. I will stand tall with our new President Donald Trump to deal with this huge immigration problem. Second key message: Economy. To jump start our country by promoting to start up the various oil producing pipelines that President Biden shuttered. To start a process to lower so many of our daily requirements that are needed, such as food prices, fuel prices, promote local businesses to start up their businesses. To provide the assistance that is needed to advance the American Dream!!! Third key message: To provide Free child care facilities to full time employed parents a safe place to place their children while the parents are working. These facilities will be only provided to the 50 th district constituents that a residing in our district."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Connecticut District 3 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Rafael Irizarry
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Integrity and honesty. We don't lie to the people. The truth may not be popular, but it is necessary. Second key message: Fairness before the law and government policies is a founding principle of our constitutional government. Favoritism to any group over another is inherently c ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Integrity and honesty. We don't lie to the people. The truth may not be popular, but it is necessary. Second key message: Fairness before the law and government policies is a founding principle of our constitutional government. Favoritism to any group over another is inherently contrary to these founding principles. Third key message: Opportunity. I believe that our country still offers the best opportunity for people to advance their lives. To build families and a supportive community for their children and grandchildren to grow and prosper."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 23 (Republican Party)
Justin Cartier
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Maine was number 1 in the Union for education when I graduated high school. Today it is near the bottom. I want to return us to our former glory focusing on reading and writing for our children. Second key message: We need to reignight the American dream. If we stop the out of con ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Maine was number 1 in the Union for education when I graduated high school. Today it is near the bottom. I want to return us to our former glory focusing on reading and writing for our children. Second key message: We need to reignight the American dream. If we stop the out of control spending that is driving inflation and robbing the middle class of their ability to raise a family and prosper as small business owners, farmers and employees of local businesses. Fostering the growth of young business owners and families will ignite what was once one of the top states in the union. Third key message: Protecting our Constitutional Republic. Not once in our founding fathers constitution does it say democracy. I believe and support every word of our constitution andencourage all to do the same. It might not be perfect but it has been modeled after by many a nation trying to achieve the greatness our founding fathers did achieve."
2024 Candidate for Texas 165th District Court (Republican Party)
Bruce Bain
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Make rulings quickly, ensure fair trials, and interpret and apply the law fairly. To comply with the law and promote public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the Judiciary. To show due regard for the parties' rights to be heard and to have issues resolved without unn ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Make rulings quickly, ensure fair trials, and interpret and apply the law fairly. To comply with the law and promote public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the Judiciary. To show due regard for the parties' rights to be heard and to have issues resolved without unnecessary cost or delay, monitor and supervise cases to reduce or eliminate delay practices and avoid delays and unnecessary costs. To dispose of cases before the court and devote adequate time for the job, to be punctual in attending court and expeditious in determining matters under submission. Second key message: Second, I’m dedicated to improving our court system and will continue to work with local and state officials to explore the possibility of adding more courts. It’s important to recognize that our courts are currently underfunded, and we really need to provide them with the resources to meet the community's needs and uphold everyone’s rights. Third key message: Ensuring fairness for all parties and treating everyone justly according to the law, without any preconceptions that might influence the outcome of a cas"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mark Hurt
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: President Biden is driving the American economy into the ground. Through overspending through qualitative easing and stimulus packages, unnecessary spending and unfunded mandates, we see a deficit that has reached $34 trillion. This is a moral issue that is leveraging away the f ...expand full answer."
"First key message: President Biden is driving the American economy into the ground. Through overspending through qualitative easing and stimulus packages, unnecessary spending and unfunded mandates, we see a deficit that has reached $34 trillion. This is a moral issue that is leveraging away the future of our children. I advocate for zero based budgeting where the US Congress reclaims its Constitutional responsibilities, and federal agencies justify the need for each dollar spending. This works well in the private sector to avoid mission creep. In sum, hearings would be established with deadlines for votes/amendments both at the committee and full house levels. Additionally, items would not be left until the end of the term for an omnibus spending bill. Second key message: Border security directly affects our national security and budgetary dilemma. We must enhance technological surveillance on the borders and enhance military interdiction at ports and borders to stop the illegal flow of fentanyl and illegal drugs coming into our nation. We must stop human trafficking and also reform birthright citizenship which allows maternity hospitals such as Chino HIlls, California, where people fly in, have a baby and fly home simply for the privileges of US citizenship. After securing the border, members of Congress must debate and agree on the numbers and elements of immigration reform that include modernized work visa system and expediting refugee claims in a country or origin. Third key message: The USA is a leader of the free world. We must stand up for Israel and stop the attacks by Iranian proxies such as Hezbollah (Lebanon), Hamas (Gaza) and Houthi rebels (Yemen) who are attacking our ships who navigate in the Suez Canal and Red Sea -- this is the source of 12% of our trade -- we must protect the shipping lanes. Military actions are merited against Houthi rebels. In the Ukraine, I believe a cease fire should be considered whereby the Russian speaking and Russian connected Crimea region is controlled by Russia and the mineral rich Ukrainian based Donbas region is controlled by Ukraine. An international peace keeping force may be needed with a firm boundary. We must continue to be a leader in artificial intelligence."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 7 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Adrienne Southworth
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protect Life and Liberty. Adrienne has championed individual rights for the least represented, including the unborn. She firmly believes all liberty must be protected in order for any to exist. Adrienne was a staunch opponent of the shutdowns in 2020 and opposes mandates of ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Protect Life and Liberty. Adrienne has championed individual rights for the least represented, including the unborn. She firmly believes all liberty must be protected in order for any to exist. Adrienne was a staunch opponent of the shutdowns in 2020 and opposes mandates of vaccines and other related life- or liberty-infringing action. She is strong on privacy and supports a justice system that promotes mutual respect for everyone’s life and liberty. Second key message: Defend Constitutional Rights. Whether the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, 10th Amendment, or others, Adrienne believes in no infringement. She is an articulate supporter of the plethora of rights enumerated in the Constitution, including religion, speech, arms, privacy, due process, rights of the accused, and state’s rights. She also upholds the Kentucky Constitution, her favorite passages of which are school choice in Section 5 and no arbitrary power in Section 2. Adrienne is frequently seen on the senate floor reading from the Kentucky Constitution, whether it is to promote getting education issues solved in Frankfort, to oppose balancing the budget with debt, or to call out violations of the legislative rules. Third key message: Stop Corruption. Adrienne frequently notes that concentrations of power are a magnet for corruption, and therefore every potential power must be properly counter-balanced with a competing interest to diffuse power. Adrienne believes in practical application of government of, by, and for the people, and opposes large special interests and legal money laundering that have nearly plunged Kentucky and the nation into the swamp. Adrienne often says with a smile, that so many problems means there is unlimited opportunity to make a difference! Adrienne has been the leading legislative voice for election security in Kentucky, and is also pushing for government transparency and accountability at historic levels."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Paulette Carson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The Texas House needs new leadership and true conservative representatives to promote a conservative agenda. Second key message: The Texas House should select conservative leaders to chair all committees Third key message: The Texas House needs to replace the current Parliamentari ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The Texas House needs new leadership and true conservative representatives to promote a conservative agenda. Second key message: The Texas House should select conservative leaders to chair all committees Third key message: The Texas House needs to replace the current Parliamentarian, who is a former attorney to President Obama."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jenifer Stevens
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The most important role of your Representative is the act of listening, without it, you cannot effectively “represent” the needs and issue’s impacting the People. The People’s voice has been marginalized, stifled and in many cases silenced by our current Representative. I will res ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The most important role of your Representative is the act of listening, without it, you cannot effectively “represent” the needs and issue’s impacting the People. The People’s voice has been marginalized, stifled and in many cases silenced by our current Representative. I will restore representation for the People of HD79 and ensure their voice is echoed throughout their house. Second key message: Protecting your personal right’s, civil liberties and freedoms from governmental, municipalities and private enterprise that seek to mandate, enforce or deny employment based on unverifiable and unreasonable claims have caused irreparable damage to local hospital systems and imposed unnecessary staff shortages. With burnout being a major contributor for Physician and Nursing shortages, Oklahoma can least afford to lose any more vital professionals. Third key message: Crime has dramatically risen and is a result of several factors. Lack of education that creates opportunities for success, role models and mentors, familial addiction and mental illness and broken family structure are a few examples. In 2022 Oklahoma reported losses of nearly $900 million due to shrink, resulting in $38.1 million in sales tax revenue lost from criminal activities. Small business can least afford to foot the bill for the rampant crime. Increase in cost of goods, loss of revenue and lack of prosecutorial consequences have created an organized crime. The result is the shuttering of retail establishments and loss of jobs. Repeat offenders must face consequences for their bad behavior. Punish the crime, protect the victim."
2024 Candidate for Vermont Treasurer (Republican Party)
Joshua Bechhoefer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Unfunded pension liabilities, the state pension system are a concerning symptom of Vermont's gridlock. Over 8.3 billion dollars in unfunded pension liabilities (17.4% of GDP, one of the highest ratios in the nation) dent our bond rating. If we had an option for a defined contribut ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Unfunded pension liabilities, the state pension system are a concerning symptom of Vermont's gridlock. Over 8.3 billion dollars in unfunded pension liabilities (17.4% of GDP, one of the highest ratios in the nation) dent our bond rating. If we had an option for a defined contribution plan, we could eliminate substantial spending, and take those liabilities off the books. They are also a more versatile option for state employees not looking to be fully vested in the pension system. Prefunding OPEBs would also reduce our costs when it comes to health insurance. Second key message: Vermont would benefit immensely from the chartering of a state bank. North Dakota is presently the only state with a state bank, which has augmented the financial performance of the state by investing in rural infrastructure, agriculture, and other developments beneficial to the state in the long run. The state bank also turns a surplus every year, acts as a depository for state funds, and plays a role in balancing their budget. Vermont could implement this institution and have more financial sovereignty and resources at its disposal. Third key message: Vermont lacks a treasurer dedicated to transparency and due diligence. As treasurer, I would go further in publishing data on where our money goes and efforts to root out inefficiency in government. I would recommend structural changes to how we spend money, like ending our "paygo" system post-employment benefits for a pre funded system, which would save us money and help Vermonters in the long run. The office of treasurer should be above politics, right now it's a political football."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Louisiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
M.V. Mendoza
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We have a WEIRD lifetime educator representing us in Washington who has done nothing for education in Louisiana. - One in every five children goes to school hungry. They cannot concentrate or learn anything while thinking about food. - Less than 50% of children in kindergarte ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We have a WEIRD lifetime educator representing us in Washington who has done nothing for education in Louisiana. - One in every five children goes to school hungry. They cannot concentrate or learn anything while thinking about food. - Less than 50% of children in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade are on reading grade level. - Many schools have old storm damaged roofs that leak. I will create legislation to feed hungry children at school so that they can concentrate and increase reading grade level to 75% . Unlike weird Rep. Letlow, instead of getting millions for campaign contributions, I will obtain government or private funding to fix leaky roofs for all 5th CD schools. Second key message: We have a weird lawmaker who has only gotten three earmarks in three years who did not support immigration legislation to fix our broken immigration system. I will create legislation to save over $200B each year. - Stop caravans of Central & South-American immigrants in Guatemala - Set up asylum centers in Guatemala - End welfare, healthcare, SSI and food stamps for red carpet immigrants that touch US soil. - Declare a war on drug cartels in Mexico that use human traffic as mules to transport drugs into the United States. - Avoid deployment of US military troops to Mexico's territory and prevent an economic and/or military war with Mexico. Third key message: WE HAVE A WEIRD VETERAN SUPPORTER Rep. Letlow supports Project 2025 where most Veterans will lose their VA benefits. As an Air Force Veteran, I will fight and defend the VA benefits for all veterans and create legislation so that all veterans with at least 50% disability received dental benefits."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 3 (Unaffiliated)
Marla Fernandez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a candidate for public office, I am dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of all citizens, regardless of political affiliation. My platform prioritizes crucial issues such as parent rights, economic and health freedom, tax reform, property rights, and the oil an ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a candidate for public office, I am dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of all citizens, regardless of political affiliation. My platform prioritizes crucial issues such as parent rights, economic and health freedom, tax reform, property rights, and the oil and gas industry. These are not partisan issues; they are fundamental to the prosperity and liberty of our community. I pledge to represent the interests of all constituents and work tirelessly to enact positive change that benefits everyone. Second key message: To my Democratic colleagues, I recognize the significance of social justice, equality, and environmental stewardship. I share your commitment to ensuring that all individuals have access to quality healthcare, education, and opportunities for advancement. As your candidate, I will advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of families, protect our environment, and promote social and economic justice. Let’s work together to find common ground and enact meaningful reforms that benefit everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. Third key message: To my Democratic colleagues, I recognize the significance of social justice, equality, and environmental stewardship. I share your commitment to ensuring that all individuals have access to quality healthcare, education, and opportunities for advancement. As your candidate, I will advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of families, protect our environment, and promote social and economic justice. Let’s work together to find common ground and enact meaningful reforms that benefit everyone, regardless of background or circumstance."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 69 (Nonpartisan)
Joshua Rodriguez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: California needs more God and less government. We need to have common beliefs and values as Americans. We have become divided with matters unrelated to policy like race and identity. Those things are not the governments business and should not be a topic for debate. What you do in ...expand full answer."
"First key message: California needs more God and less government. We need to have common beliefs and values as Americans. We have become divided with matters unrelated to policy like race and identity. Those things are not the governments business and should not be a topic for debate. What you do in private is not the governments business, as long as it doesn't violate someone else's freedoms. Second key message: I want to disrupt and stop the government's encroachment on our freedoms; like our parental rights, medical freedom, gun rights, what we eat, or what you drive. Third key message: We need less regulations and taxes to promote business from small too big. Taxes have become the endless fat on the sides of government. There is no economic prosperity in taking money you are working hard for to create an unfunctional government program. Virtually and arguably, every government program is a failure, and collapses under its own weight. Regulations are just the same and choke an already crippled California economy. A free market should determine winners and losers, not any government. "
2024 Candidate for Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Place 1 (Nonpartisan)
Aaron Baxter
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Communication is everything, and it begins with listening. We should seek *first* to understand, then to be understood. Our teachers and students have much to say, and Aaron has spent the last nine years listening. Second key message: Technology pervades the world around us, espec ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Communication is everything, and it begins with listening. We should seek *first* to understand, then to be understood. Our teachers and students have much to say, and Aaron has spent the last nine years listening. Second key message: Technology pervades the world around us, especially in education. Decisions regarding how to prepare our children to enter a high-tech workforce, how to implement technology in the classroom, and how to approach new frontiers like AI are being made every single day in our public schools. It is vital that our district has leaders with a deep understanding of technology and the implications surrounding it. Third key message: Public education is for everyone; a key characteristic that separates public education from the alternatives. A school district should serve all of its students by ensuring that support systems are in place to meet the needs of its diverse population."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 87 (Libertarian Party)
Robin Machajewski
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Don't hurt other people and don't take their stuff Second key message: Be who you want to be, think how you want to think, believe how you want to believe, but don't force your will on others. Third key message: Individual responsibility is key to freedom. This means individuals s ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Don't hurt other people and don't take their stuff Second key message: Be who you want to be, think how you want to think, believe how you want to believe, but don't force your will on others. Third key message: Individual responsibility is key to freedom. This means individuals should be equal under the law. Equality of outcome is impossible when individuals are free, but the best outcomes occur when people are free."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 19 (Independent)
Nathan Lewis
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Greed is not a virtue, no matter how many people wish it to be so. Greed does not mean ambition, desire or achievement-at least in the way I think most people understand those terms. Donald Trump in 2014- "My whole life I’ve been greedy, greedy, greedy. I’ve grabbed all the mone ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Greed is not a virtue, no matter how many people wish it to be so. Greed does not mean ambition, desire or achievement-at least in the way I think most people understand those terms. Donald Trump in 2014- "My whole life I’ve been greedy, greedy, greedy. I’ve grabbed all the money I could get. I’m so greedy." Nancy Pelosi in 2021- "They [Congresspeople] should be able to participate in that [trading stock]." It should be about trust, no? Is there a deficit of trust in America? With our lawmakers? Shouldn't our most powerful leaders be our simplest servants? I live a modest life, but I'm willing to work for minimum wage or nothing at all. Second key message: The type of two party system which is present in America is an outlier. It helps drive the 'Us vs. Them' dynamic at play in almost every issue. Demonization of the 'other'. We need reforms like the Fair Representation Act which would bring us closer to the Representational Democracies present in most other developed countries. Eliminates the 'picking the worst of two evils' that so many people feel when going into the voting booth, and may get some people to think that they can pick someone who represents them better. Ranked choice voting, approval voting, scored voting. We can do better. Third key message: We are all going to die at some point, so what else is there other than trying to make the World a better place than how we found it? If we don't leave a sustainable, stable backdrop, everything we have worked for, built, and the influence we've had on others will be lost forever. Abundance not scarcity. There is no shortage of money, resources, intellect, time or courage to do what we need to do. 'Money is a man-made device, and for an entire economy to be perpetually in the position of not being able to do what it wants, simply for lack of bits of paper with numbers on them, is strong evidence that the shortage of those bits of paper and numbers lacks all validity.'- Michael Rowbotham 'The Grip of Death'"
2024 Candidate for Kittitas County Superior Court Position 1 (Nonpartisan)
Chris Herion
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will uphold and promote the Independence, Integrity, and Impartiality of our Judiciary. I aim to do this (in the words of the ancient scholar Socrates) by endeavoring to hear courteously, answer wisely, consider soberly, and decide impartially. Second key message: Consistent wi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will uphold and promote the Independence, Integrity, and Impartiality of our Judiciary. I aim to do this (in the words of the ancient scholar Socrates) by endeavoring to hear courteously, answer wisely, consider soberly, and decide impartially. Second key message: Consistent with the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, I will ensure that no person before me be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law nor denied the equal protection of the laws. Third key message: I believe it is the function of your Superior Court Judge to set the tone and decorum of the courtroom. Electing a Superior Court Judge is a community investment in a leader whom you believe possesses the knowledge, education, experience, training, and skills to uphold the rule of law and ensure that due process is afforded to everyone."
2024 Candidate for Honolulu City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
David Kauahikaua
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: IMPROVING OUR PARKS, REPAIRING AGING FACILITIES The windward side has some of the nicest parks and beach parks on the island, but they are marred by overgrown weeds and maintenance issues in the restrooms and other park facilities. As one resident recently pointed out to me, Kail ...expand full answer."
"First key message: IMPROVING OUR PARKS, REPAIRING AGING FACILITIES The windward side has some of the nicest parks and beach parks on the island, but they are marred by overgrown weeds and maintenance issues in the restrooms and other park facilities. As one resident recently pointed out to me, Kailua Recreational Center has had broken boarded up windows in the exercise/classrooms for years; the playground, which is heavily used by young families, has a lot of broken equipment; and the pavilion needs a makeover, like many of our other park facilities. Second key message: PREVENTING SEWAGE SPILLS AND OCEAN POLLUTION Brown water advisories and sewage spill warnings are issued for windward bays after many of our rainstorms. With all the technology available throughout the world, surely we can do better for our sea life and ourselves. Some upgrades are budgeted for our Aikahi sewer plant, but we have had upgrades in the past, and we continue to have sewage spills when it rains. Third key message: BOOSTING PUBLIC SAFETY Throughout the years of growing up in Kailua, I have never felt unsafe walking around at night. This isn’t the case anymore. In addition, we have had “smash and grab” attacks on our small businesses and more property crime and even violent crime in our towns. Kailua, Kaneohe and Waimanalo are unrecognizable to the kupuna who grew up here."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 56 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Kirk Phillips
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: National security through strength; securing our boarder is our constitutional duty and highest priority according to our Constitution. Second key message: We MUST transform our insurance construct; we have become insurance poor in the state of Florida and we're losing some of our ...expand full answer."
"First key message: National security through strength; securing our boarder is our constitutional duty and highest priority according to our Constitution. Second key message: We MUST transform our insurance construct; we have become insurance poor in the state of Florida and we're losing some of our most critical residents as a result: our senior citizens and bright youth. Third key message: Fast access to high quality, affordable medical care can be achieved through community collaboration and innovative ideas, and strong partnerships with global academia and vendor partnerships."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Montana District 2 (Independent)
John Metzger
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: O SAVED TAXPAYERS / CANCELLED $44 BILLION IN WASTEFUL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AS 4+ YEARS LEGISLATIVE AIDE U.S. CONGRESS, APPROPRIATIONS /GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEES DURING PRESIDENTS REAGAN AND BUSH ADMINISTRATIONS O CONVINCED CONGRESSMAN TO COSPONSOR BILL TO INREASE COMPETITION ...expand full answer."
"First key message: O SAVED TAXPAYERS / CANCELLED $44 BILLION IN WASTEFUL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AS 4+ YEARS LEGISLATIVE AIDE U.S. CONGRESS, APPROPRIATIONS /GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEES DURING PRESIDENTS REAGAN AND BUSH ADMINISTRATIONS O CONVINCED CONGRESSMAN TO COSPONSOR BILL TO INREASE COMPETITION IN CONTRACTING FOR U.S. GOVERNMENT GOODS AND SERVICES. ENACTED BILL INCREASED COMPETITION AND REDUCED GOVERNMENT SPENDING AND BUDGETS. O TOP-DOWN WASTE-FRAUD-ABUSE AUDIT OF U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION AND MT EDUCATION FUNDING. INVESTING THE SAVINGS INTO INCREASED TEACHER SALARIES, JOB SECURITY, SCHOOL SECURITY, AND CURRENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIEL. Second key message: REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES TEAMING WITH THE GOVERNOR AND STATE LEGISLATURE. WILL DEMAND IMMEDIATE AUDITS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF WHAT UNNECESSARY PROGRAMS TO ELIMINATE/CUT TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES. Page 3-15, Volume 2 of FY 2024-2025 Budget is clear. Get ready for an UNACCEPTABLE 26.6% “Percent Change” Property Tax forecast for FY 2024. An 81% increase from the 5% forecast in FY 2023. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. Third key message: HIGH PRIORITY ON FARM COMMMODITY PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR milk, beef, wheat, hay, alfalfa, barley, lentils, peas, chickpeas, canola, corn, safflower, flaxseed, oats, sugar beets, soybeans, rice, sheep, and hogs among others. Strong oversight-through audits-that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) use best-practices TO ANTICIPATE when to fund for trade promotion and food aid, expand crop insurance, increased outlays to producers affected by retaliatory tariffs, disaster assistance for agricultural losses, amend conservation programs, and reauthorize and revise nutrition assistance."
2024 Candidate for Bassett Unified School District, At-large (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Dena Florez
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our students are our future. Empowering our students through equitable access to quality education is our top priority. We must prioritize innovative teaching methods, inclusive policies, and community engagement to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Additionall ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our students are our future. Empowering our students through equitable access to quality education is our top priority. We must prioritize innovative teaching methods, inclusive policies, and community engagement to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Additionally, we will enhance educational programs and ensure that every student has access to the resources they need for academic success. By expanding extracurricular activities, we can foster creativity, teamwork, and personal development, helping our students grow into well-rounded individuals Second key message: We will advocate for modern, safe, and well-maintained school facilities that foster learning and growth. Additionally, we are committed to fiscal responsibility by managing budgets effectively and ensuring funds are allocated wisely. This includes advocating for transparency in financial practices and actively seeking additional funding sources to support our schools. Third key message: Communications: Promoting clear and open communication between the school board, administration, parents, and the community. This involves regular updates and effective use of social media to engage stakeholders."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 42 (Conservative Party)
Timothy Mitts
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Protecting us from government overreach. Government should not be getting into our everyday business. Live and let live is my belief. I will walk the walk and talk the talk. New York state government has gone too far including trying to intervene in the lives of our children that ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Protecting us from government overreach. Government should not be getting into our everyday business. Live and let live is my belief. I will walk the walk and talk the talk. New York state government has gone too far including trying to intervene in the lives of our children that should be left at a parent. The government should not get in the middle of what goes on between the patient and its doctors. Second key message: Economic recovery because people who live in New York state pay the highest taxes in the United States. Important issue is the question of whether you are better off financially today than you were for years ago. The reality is when making decisions. I need to ensure that when you sit at the kitchen table with your family. You could provide for your family as needed. Third key message: Government overspending should have a balance budget every Year. We constantly hear politicians walking around and dropping money in a bucket like they can print it. We need to be financially responsible on the government level. New York state is supposed to have a balanced budget every year. The incumbents have failed to bounce the budget but continue enormous amount of deficit year after year."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Portland (Nonpartisan)
Josh Leake
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public Safety & Rejuvenating Portland: Portland deserves to feel safe and vibrant again. My plan focuses on community policing, modernizing our justice system, and enhancing TriMet safety. We'll create vibrant spaces, tackle traffic issues, and establish community hubs. By addres ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Public Safety & Rejuvenating Portland: Portland deserves to feel safe and vibrant again. My plan focuses on community policing, modernizing our justice system, and enhancing TriMet safety. We'll create vibrant spaces, tackle traffic issues, and establish community hubs. By addressing homelessness and supporting our youth and arts scene, we'll breathe new life into every neighborhood. From preparing for unexpected events to expanding victim services, we're building a Portland where everyone feels secure and connected. Second key message: Economic Growth: It's time to reignite Portland's economy. We'll rebrand our city, create innovative spaces, and empower small businesses. By bringing government services closer to you and enforcing development agreements, we'll ensure growth benefits everyone. Our focus is on creating inclusive jobs and fostering an accessible economy. Portland's unique strengths will shine as we build a diverse, resilient economic landscape that works for all our residents. Third key message: Government Transition: Let's make City Hall work for you. We're partnering with the new council to bring fresh leadership and ideas. Our goal? A more accessible government with improved customer service. We're forging educational partnerships to build a smarter Portland and ramping up our disaster preparedness. It's time for a transparent, efficient City Hall that truly serves its people. Together, we'll create a government as open and innovative as Portlanders themselves."
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Probate Court (Nonpartisan)
Macie Gaines
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Wayne County Voters deserve compassion. I have stood in the shoes of those who will comebefore me. I’ve experienced intense grief after my father’s death in 2022. I’ve exercised patience standing with vulnerable adults in my own family. I’ve gained empathy from caring for my late ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Wayne County Voters deserve compassion. I have stood in the shoes of those who will comebefore me. I’ve experienced intense grief after my father’s death in 2022. I’ve exercised patience standing with vulnerable adults in my own family. I’ve gained empathy from caring for my late grandmother growing up. My legal knowledge of law provides me with the ability to rule appropriately under the law. But my life gives me the skills to do the right thing while preserving everyone’s dignity. Second key message: Wayne County voters deserve Experience. I’ve served clients in the Wayne County Probate Court throughout my entire career. I am familiar with the caseload and dynamic of the Court. I’ve helped hundreds of people navigate their probate issues. I’ve also served at the pleasure of the Court in different capacities for a decade. I am a former Detroit Mercy School of Law Probate Professor, longtime member of the Wayne County Probate Bar, Chair of the Detroit Metro Bar Association Probate Litigation Committee and Member of the State Bar of Michigan Probate & Estate Planning Section. Third key message: Wayne County voters deserve Service. A community-minded judge is imperative in Probate Court. As a UAW Cooperating Attorney, I provide discounted services to the members. I regularly hold free probate/estate planning workshops throughout Wayne County. I volunteer with legal aid clinics to provide probate assistance. And, I provide a minimum of 50 pro bono hours per year."
2024 Candidate for Arlington City Council District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Chris Dobson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We need greater resident empowerment. Residents must give an informed consent to be governed and this requires us to be involved in the creation and development of programs and projects. We need a citizens oversight of policing committee. We must create a charter amendment for In ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We need greater resident empowerment. Residents must give an informed consent to be governed and this requires us to be involved in the creation and development of programs and projects. We need a citizens oversight of policing committee. We must create a charter amendment for Initiative, referendum, and recall to create laws, remove laws, and remove officers respectively. Second key message: We need Transparency and Accountability. The residents are often the last to find out about economic development deals, changes in city programs, and other service changes. We need to change this so that residents have a meaningful chance to influence our government before council votes to approve deals or other bills. Residents need to understand and control our police force. We need the ability to remove bad officers and bad policies to ensure the safety of all residents. Our city government needs to operate with the presumption that aside from personal information, all documents should be in the public domain. If we are to give developers economic assistance then we must require affordable units in new construction. Third key message: We need Affordability. Our water bills and fees continue to rise while the city transfers funds out of the water fund to other programs. Our home owning residents pay more than their fair share of property taxes, and the city must increase the commercial tax base by removing the sweetheart deals we have in place for billionaires. We must insure that our renting residents are able to file real complaints about their landlords with the city that result in real fixes without retribution."
2024 Candidate for Snohomish County Public Utility District Commissioner Board District 2 (Nonpartisan)
Amber King
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: With 20 years of experience in construction contracts, non-profit and risk management, I bring a unique perspective to the table. I understand the importance of balancing the need for reliable services with the imperative needs of fiscal and environmental stewardship. I will work ...expand full answer."
"First key message: With 20 years of experience in construction contracts, non-profit and risk management, I bring a unique perspective to the table. I understand the importance of balancing the need for reliable services with the imperative needs of fiscal and environmental stewardship. I will work to: 1. Ensure Affordability: I recognize the financial challenges families face. I will prioritize finding cost-effective solutions to keep utility rates equitable while maintaining high-quality services & reliability. 2. Invest in Infrastructure: Our infrastructure is our backbone. I will advocate for strategic investments to upgrade our utility systems, ensuring they meet the needs of growth. 3. Support Economic Development: Reliable utilities. Second key message: PUD is positioned, to move to hourly rates in the near future where they will rely on consumers and punitive rates to be able to adjust to changing situations every hour. The American Society of Engineers recently stated that the infrastructure gap in the US has widened over the past four years to roughly 3.3 trillion dollars in backlog of infrastructure funding. This is a major issue the Homeland Security Office 2019 report on security threats to the power grid nationally highlighted many of the concerns and issue we still face. I am a planner by heart and look forward to big picture visioning and small detail financial details to be able to have a comprehensive capital improvement in the future. Third key message: I grew up commercial fishing in Alaska, in a area rich in hydroelectric, we are blessed in the Pacific NW to have such resources and we have much infrastructure to maintain. I believe that all existing resources need to be examined and costed for maintenance, replacement and or removal depending on funding, power output and input from our Tribal partners."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 15 (Democratic Party)
Gary McManus
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: 1.) Make every voice heard and every vote count - Democracy is under attack in our country. The Republican party has become extreme, and their ideas are not mainstream. In order win elections, they have increasingly relied on voter suppression, gerrymandering, and spreading basele ...expand full answer."
"First key message: 1.) Make every voice heard and every vote count - Democracy is under attack in our country. The Republican party has become extreme, and their ideas are not mainstream. In order win elections, they have increasingly relied on voter suppression, gerrymandering, and spreading baseless claims of voter fraud. I want to push back against that. Second key message: 2.) Restoring the Dream – I decided to enter politics because I am concerned that my generation will be the first to leave the next generation a country in worse shape than they received it. I want my kids to be able to own a home, get an education, and have healthcare. The middle class is being squeezed out of existence. I want to help to restore opportunity and the ability for upward mobility and wealth creation to all Americans. Third key message: 3.) Healthcare and Education as a Right – How free is any American when they are one major health crisis away from total financial ruin? How free are they when they can’t leave a lousy job because they have to keep the lousy insurance? Medical bills should not be the #1 cause of bankruptcy. An educated society is essential for a thriving Democracy. Public schools benefit society as a whole and everyone should pay to support them."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Destiny Drake West
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a candidate in the Maryland 6th District race, I urge Democratic voters to consider me—a woman candidate. I embody our community's diversity and values, committed to ensuring every voice is heard in Congress. Together, let's break barriers and shape a better future. I stand for ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a candidate in the Maryland 6th District race, I urge Democratic voters to consider me—a woman candidate. I embody our community's diversity and values, committed to ensuring every voice is heard in Congress. Together, let's break barriers and shape a better future. I stand for change—I stand for you. Second key message: In the Maryland 6th District race, I'm committed to leadership that mirrors our values and understands our struggles. As your candidate, I bring empathy, inclusivity, and a fresh perspective to the table. Let's unite behind my vision for a fairer, more equitable future. Together, we can make a difference. Third key message: As a candidate in the Maryland 6th District race, I believe we can make history by electing a woman. Throughout history, women have been pioneers for social change, and I embody that spirit of progress and inclusion. Let's join forces to chart a new course towards a brighter tomorrow. I'm your choice for progress—I'm your voice for change."
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Commission District 11 (Democratic Party)
Allen Wilson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a seated Romulus City Council member, I have been in the forefront of legislating rules, regulations, resolutions, amendments and/or ordinances that improve living conditions in my city. As a UAW member and labor leader, I have always fought to improve wages, benefits, and co ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a seated Romulus City Council member, I have been in the forefront of legislating rules, regulations, resolutions, amendments and/or ordinances that improve living conditions in my city. As a UAW member and labor leader, I have always fought to improve wages, benefits, and conditions of employment for all working families. And as a member of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers from 2019-2021 I, along with one other Democrat on the board (Jonathan C. Kinloch), was tasked with protecting the democratic votes cast by nearly 900,000 Wayne County residents in the now infamous November 17, 2020 board canvasser certification meeting. When this meeting concluded, Donald Trump tried to claim the balloting was fraudulent and tried to overturn. Second key message: We must improve upon the district's infrastructure, enact affordable housing projects, and strengthen the foundation for police, fire and medical services in order to protect the well-being of all citizens in Wayne County. I will secure the necessary funding, and all critical appropriations via, in part, block grants (CDBG) and other similar resources that provide federal funding to the states and local governments for community development undertakings. And as a resident for nearly 25 years living in a downriver community such as Romulus, the flooding issues in our neighborhoods and our on our roads must be addressed. In correlation, the drain and sewage deficiencies will be a priority under my watch as a Wayne County Commissioner. Third key message: Community Outreach! All persons who seek office must be willing and determined to seek out and capture the issues, concerns and grievances from the residents of the community, by engaging in systematic outreach. The complaints and concerns of the citizens should always be encouraged, addressed and resolved on a regular basis. And if a matter cannot be rectified, then officeholders must be accountable in getting back with the resident(s) and all other stakeholders with a reply or resolve."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 11 (Democratic Party)
Ivan Maluski
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As state representative, I will protect our farmland, family scale farms and our rural quality of life. I am dedicated to supporting independent family farmers and ranchers, local businesses, consumer freedom and will reject attempts by big out-of-state corporations to buy up Oreg ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As state representative, I will protect our farmland, family scale farms and our rural quality of life. I am dedicated to supporting independent family farmers and ranchers, local businesses, consumer freedom and will reject attempts by big out-of-state corporations to buy up Oregon's farmland, water and forests at the expense of our rural communities. Second key message: Health care costs are too high for working families. I will work to pass legislation that improves health care affordability and accessibility so that every individual and family in Oregon can receive the health care and medicine they need without worrying about the financial consequences. I believe health care is also a matter of personal freedom and privacy and that the government and politicians have no business standing in between people and their health care decisions. Third key message: I believe a strong education system is the foundation for improving our communities and preparing children for the future. I support investments in early childhood literacy programs to set up our kids for success, investments in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs throughout K-12, and more robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs so students can exit high school with technical skills and a strong work ethic. CTE programs should include agriculture, forestry, and land & water management programs to prepare them for careers in fields that are the backbone of our rural economies."
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 Texas House of Representatives District 66 (Democratic Party)
David Carstens
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Education: My opponent is one of the major proponents of school voucher programs. I think these programs are a dangerous, dangerous idea that will not only weaken public schools, but weaken education as a whole in our state. I believe they are part of a religious and ideological ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Education: My opponent is one of the major proponents of school voucher programs. I think these programs are a dangerous, dangerous idea that will not only weaken public schools, but weaken education as a whole in our state. I believe they are part of a religious and ideological agenda, one that wants to push children into sectarian schooling while weakening secular schooling at whatever cost. If you don't believe me, read up on the donors backing these projects. They don't even bother to hide their intentions. Maybe more importantly, I believe they simply do not function. I instead want to transform our state's education funds to raise per student allotments over time, with inflation. I also want to pay teachers far better. Second key message: Reproductive Freedom: A few months back, we saw our neighbors out in Alabama — women and families — stripped of the right to create their families and plan their lives. We saw this happen because of radical right wing ideologues more interested in abstract social ills than the lives of the individuals under their care. A few months before that, we saw Roe v. Wade overturned. We saw women robbed of the right to control their own bodies. In Texas, we lack basic, basic exemptions in our abortion ban for rape, for incest, and we lack a clear and enforceable exemption for when the mother's life is directly in danger. I pledge to support the right to choose, and the right to IVF in the state of Texas. Third key message: Financial Responsibility: One of my more interesting and unique proposals is the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, similar to the funds owned by Norway, Saudi Arabia, or Alaska. The plan is far too detailed to properly explain in 750 characters, but my website has more detail on the logistics. A properly managed sovereign wealth fund could lower taxes while creating the best social services America has ever seen. It could make Texas a model of good governance for the world."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Slater
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Entrepreneurship opportunities/Jobs and wages Second key message: Mental Health Third key message: 2nd chance at life initiatives for veterans, homelessness and individual with criminal records"
"First key message: Entrepreneurship opportunities/Jobs and wages Second key message: Mental Health Third key message: 2nd chance at life initiatives for veterans, homelessness and individual with criminal records"
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 68 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tamika Mapp
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Housing: I am committed to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to safe, affordable housing. I will work tirelessly to preserve and expand programs like Section 9 in public housing, advocating for policies that prioritize housing affordability and security for al ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Housing: I am committed to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to safe, affordable housing. I will work tirelessly to preserve and expand programs like Section 9 in public housing, advocating for policies that prioritize housing affordability and security for all residents. As your representative, I will fight to address the housing crisis by implementing innovative solutions and advocating for fair taxation relief for co-op, condo, and homeowners. Second key message: Quality of Life: I believe in improving the overall quality of life for our community members. I will work to address issues such as open-air drug use, advocating for policies that prioritize community safety and well-being. From enhancing public spaces to supporting local businesses, I am committed to fostering a vibrant and thriving community for all. Third key message: Seniors: Our seniors deserve to age with dignity and grace in their own homes, with access to the support and resources they need. I will prioritize initiatives that support our senior population, including expanding access to healthcare, social services, and affordable housing options. As your advocate, I will work to ensure that our seniors receive the respect, care, and support they deserve, allowing them to remain active and engaged members of our community."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Seph Warren
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am always trying to be open an honest. I don't want to hide any bias I may have, and I would rather state my beliefs clearly and why I believe them. Second key message: I believe in goodness. I want to live in a society that encourages goodness and protects people from those tha ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am always trying to be open an honest. I don't want to hide any bias I may have, and I would rather state my beliefs clearly and why I believe them. Second key message: I believe in goodness. I want to live in a society that encourages goodness and protects people from those that mean harm. Third key message: Critical thinking is essential when it comes to determining what is best for all. Every issue has nuance that needs to be stated. There is always a best answer that can only be found if we allow ourselves the opportunity see each other's point of view. We shouldn't let ourselves be governed by fear and greed."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Altimont Wilks
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am just like you. I got tired of these Politicians playing Monopoly with my real money! So, I stepped up to do the Job by actually going to the Capitol to confront these elected officials.... but, instead of arguing with them, I ended up working with them, to change discriminato ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am just like you. I got tired of these Politicians playing Monopoly with my real money! So, I stepped up to do the Job by actually going to the Capitol to confront these elected officials.... but, instead of arguing with them, I ended up working with them, to change discriminatory government policies and to right the wrongs that were created by past Congressional sessions. Well, it worked. To date, I have collaborated with federal and state Representatives to take on and change Criminal and Social Justice Reforms, Economic and Workforce Development, and my historic victories against the SBA and USDA. Second key message: I successfully dismantled discriminatory government policies that prevented formerly incarcerated people from becoming productive, economically viable members of their communities. The SBA and USDA, and other government agencies, have for decades treated unfairly small businesses owned by people who have been Justice Impacted (convicted of any felony or misdemeanor, including DUI, Child Support violations). I used my own resources and my business: Carmen's Corner Store, to bring lawsuits against these government agencies, in order to remove the discriminatory government policies that prevented millions of Working People from accessing economic resources during the Pandemic and after. Two landmark victories and a win for the people. Third key message: More than 80 million people and their communities have benefited from my legal actions against Big Government. If you want to fix up the House of Representatives, please don't send a lawyer or a politician to do the job, send a Working Man, with a Plan to do the job. Congress needs is renovating. Send me in there and I will construct Concrete legislation that will provide a strong foundation for Progress in Congress. You Choice in Congress is your Voice in Congress.... Chose wisely. Chose Wilks."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina State Senate District 46 (Democratic Party)
Gwyneth Saunders
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe women deserve choices and not lies. Second key message: I believe it should not be more difficult to get an abortion than to get a gun. Third key message: I believe that public funds should be used for public education."
"First key message: I believe women deserve choices and not lies. Second key message: I believe it should not be more difficult to get an abortion than to get a gun. Third key message: I believe that public funds should be used for public education."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 36 (Democratic Party)
Darren Staley
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Nobody has to fall trough the cracks Second key message: Health care is a basic human right Third key message: Quality public education is essential for the future of our country"
"First key message: Nobody has to fall trough the cracks Second key message: Health care is a basic human right Third key message: Quality public education is essential for the future of our country"
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 U.S. House Missouri District 7 (Democratic Party)
Missi Hesketh
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We need to end the division in this country by setting an example at the highest levels. It is beyond time to return decency and decorum to Congress, and with that comes transparency, honesty, integrity, and doing the actual work. The 118th Congress has underperformed any Congress ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We need to end the division in this country by setting an example at the highest levels. It is beyond time to return decency and decorum to Congress, and with that comes transparency, honesty, integrity, and doing the actual work. The 118th Congress has underperformed any Congress ever. The Missouri 7th has received nothing from the current Representative in the form of investment dollars that might actually make a difference in lives here. We deserve representation that yields results through hard work, negotiation, and compromise. Second key message: It is time to focus on issues that enhance lives in our district and stop fighting the same values issues that career politicians bring up every cycle in order to fire up their base. Abortion access, reproductive freedom, family planning, birth control - enough! We need to codify Roe and be done with the issue.. Republicans want smaller government yet want to control every aspect of womens lives. I am pro-choice. The current Representative is pro-life and would support a national abortion ban. He says he is pro-life yet when those who are forced to give birth due to rape, or unable to terminate an unplanned pregnancy, where is the support? We have no right making these very difficult decisions for others. Third key message: We need leaders willing to do the work to protect us and our way of life. This means protecting our natural resources and not cowtowing to donors to lift environmental protections. This means electing leaders who are not put into office via PACs and special interests. This means electing leaders not owned by the NRA who will finally get some common sense gun laws in place to stop the killing of innocents at schools, stores, parades, churches. No one is coming for your guns, we just want to make sure you lock your piece up so the five-year-old doesn't get accidentally shot by the six-year-old, or that the individual in mental distress can't obtain an AR-15 and an hour later show up at a school. Leaders need to protect their people."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 3 (Democratic Party)
Keith Ellis Gillum
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: YES on 3. Legalize Cannabis. Second key message: We must lower the property insurance and utility rates that are crippling the average Floridian. Third key message: I am fighting against the greedy Republican elitists that have been in power for more than 30 years and done little ...expand full answer."
"First key message: YES on 3. Legalize Cannabis. Second key message: We must lower the property insurance and utility rates that are crippling the average Floridian. Third key message: I am fighting against the greedy Republican elitists that have been in power for more than 30 years and done little help blue collar and minimum wage workers. It is time for change."
2024 Candidate for Wake County Public School System, District 4 (Republican Party)
Robert Morales Vergara
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Advocating for Soft Skills Development: Robert Morales emphasizes the importance of soft skills in students' overall education. He believes that fostering communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence is crucial for students' personal and professional succes ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Advocating for Soft Skills Development: Robert Morales emphasizes the importance of soft skills in students' overall education. He believes that fostering communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence is crucial for students' personal and professional success. Robert is dedicated to implementing programs that integrate soft skills training into the curriculum, ensuring students are well-rounded and prepared for various life challenges. Second key message: Promoting Career Readiness: Recognizing that college is not the only path to success, Robert Morales advocates for robust career readiness programs. He aims to enhance vocational training and partnerships with local businesses to provide students with hands-on experience and direct entry into the workforce. His goal is to prepare students for a variety of career paths, ensuring they have the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in the job market. Third key message: Supporting Special Education: Robert Morales is committed to improving and expanding Special Education services within Wake County. He understands the unique challenges faced by students with special needs and their families. Robert's campaign focuses on ensuring equitable resources, personalized support, and inclusive environments that cater to the diverse needs of all students, empowering them to reach their full potential."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party)
Blake Sanders
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: First, it’s about being a man of integrity, putting God first, and being a supportive husband and father. I am proud of my Christian faith, relentless desire to be a great husband to Ashley, and supporting my children, Lane and Gracie. This quality puts forth that people matter m ...expand full answer."
"First key message: First, it’s about being a man of integrity, putting God first, and being a supportive husband and father. I am proud of my Christian faith, relentless desire to be a great husband to Ashley, and supporting my children, Lane and Gracie. This quality puts forth that people matter most to me, both as a candidate of this office and resident of District 9. Second key message: Second, I have proven leadership in appointed and elected roles within local government. Serving two terms as Mayor of the Town of West Pelzer taught me firsthand the need for collaboration amongst our neighboring cities and town, Anderson County, and the General Assembly. Furthermore, at the local level, constituent service is not something that I take lightly – being available, open to constructive conversations, and knowing that I am a representative of the people of District 9 comes first. Being surrounded by great Mayors, both past and present, reiterate the need for all of us to collaborate for the betterment of South Carolina. Third key message: Finally, I have proven that quality of life is important to all residents of South Carolina. Through my role as President and Senior Landscape Architect with Studio Main since 2017, I have worked in every county in South Carolina and over 60% of the 271 municipalities across South Carolina. I see the desire and need for quality places to play, safe streets that encourage downtown development, and growth that is grounded in smart principles."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lonnie Powell
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Get our boarders under control: we are loosing too many of our citizens to the illegal drugs and criminals crossing our boarders. Second key message: Protect our Families from the intrusion of governmet and those pushing the "woke" agenda on our children. Third key message: Restor ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Get our boarders under control: we are loosing too many of our citizens to the illegal drugs and criminals crossing our boarders. Second key message: Protect our Families from the intrusion of governmet and those pushing the "woke" agenda on our children. Third key message: Restore Law and Order to Cities and Communitiees: When criminals go unpunsihed there is no deterence to crime."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 (Republican Party)
Shelley Yuhas
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Government's primary purpose is to protect families, children, veterans and our elders. We need a strong judicial system to support law enforcement. We need accessible medical and mental health care for families who are struggling with illness. We need to support our s ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Government's primary purpose is to protect families, children, veterans and our elders. We need a strong judicial system to support law enforcement. We need accessible medical and mental health care for families who are struggling with illness. We need to support our strong military and veteran community, a true asset of this district. We need to protect the rights of our elders to live at home as long as possible, without fear of scams or other threats to their freedom. Every life has purpose, and we need to stand up to protect our most vulnerable citizens, honoring and valuing them. Second key message: District 121 is one of the most unspoiled, beautiful parts of South Carolina. Preserving land and waterways will ensure that we maintain the farmland and estuaries that provide a rich harvest that financially supports many families and provides healthy, nourishing Farm-to-table food for our community and beyond. Preserving historically significant areas and our cultural heritage will ensure that the generations to come will know and learn from our history. We have to continue telling the stories, teaching our history, building upon our successes and never repeating our mistakes. Third key message: Promote unity, smart growth, and education. I believe in neighbors helping neighbors as a way to strengthen communities, living with arms open wide ready to share of what we've been given. Smart growth is development of infrastructure, particularly around the I-95 corridor in Colleton County, to bring new industry with higher-paying JOBS. Economic growth in the commerce parks of Beaufort County needs support at the state level. To prepare for this growth in industry, we have to provide student vocational testing and vocational training, even at the high school level. Finding that "nugget of gold" and championing each student must be our goal. Practical life skills, like personal finance, need to be part of high school curriculums."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 27 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Scott Mandel
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am conservative, bring 33 years of successful business and federal experience to the job. I am the only candidate that is very knowledgeable about the border crisis and federal issues. Second key message: Since the 1940’s we have built fences on the US/Mexico border. 84 years la ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am conservative, bring 33 years of successful business and federal experience to the job. I am the only candidate that is very knowledgeable about the border crisis and federal issues. Second key message: Since the 1940’s we have built fences on the US/Mexico border. 84 years later we have about 700 miles of fence, have improved technology and manpower, spent billions yet we still are not able to control illegal immigration, legal migrations, and drug trafficking. I will introduce legislation to close the border, overhaul immigration, the visa program and place a temporary limit on legal immigration based on our capabilities and needs. Third key message: We continue to spend money we do not have. The US is in debt to the tune of 34 trillion dollars. I will introduce legislation that would require every federal agency receiving federal dollars to complete a detailed questionnaire justifying their role, responsibilities and their costs to Congress and the American people."
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 Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 (Republican Party)
Richard Fascia
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will not vote to raise taxes and will champion a reduction in runaway housing revaluations for citizens particularly the elderly. Second key message: I will do everything possible to control the cost of utilities. RI Energy has been able to write a blank check at the PUC and I w ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will not vote to raise taxes and will champion a reduction in runaway housing revaluations for citizens particularly the elderly. Second key message: I will do everything possible to control the cost of utilities. RI Energy has been able to write a blank check at the PUC and I will do everything I can to put a stop to that. Third key message: I will oppose State benefits and voting status for illegal aliens. The Constitution is very clear, the right to vote is for American citizens only."
2024 Candidate for Cochise County Board Of Supervisors District 3 (Republican Party)
Frank R. Antenori
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Optimize Cochise County Government operations to reduce the size of government and the cost to taxpayers, to work toward reducing property taxes on Cochise County Residents. Use my 20+ years of experience in industry to find ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs by conducti ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Optimize Cochise County Government operations to reduce the size of government and the cost to taxpayers, to work toward reducing property taxes on Cochise County Residents. Use my 20+ years of experience in industry to find ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs by conducting a line by line review of the county budget and a cost-benefit analysis to determine value. If it has no or limited value, eliminate it and pass the savings along to taxpayers. Second key message: Develop a long term solution to the water issues in the Willcox Basin & Sulphur Springs Valley. Prevent a state takeover of our water by establishing local water districts with rural water lines to allow residents to manage their own water (local control) and protect private wells. Develop a fair and equal system based on scientific data to ensure water is managed/drawn from the aquifer at the rate of natural replenishment. Develop projects to improve water catchment and recharge to the aquifer. Third key message: Oversee the new County Jail Construction: Ensure the jail is designed to meet requirements for safety, security, and improves efficiencies to reduce maintenance and operations costs. Over see the construction and completion to ensure taxpayers are getting their money's worth, and as soon as the cost of the new jail is covered, eliminate the half-cent County retail sales tax."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 1 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dale Huls
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our beloved state is facing perilous times. We see an invasion at our southern border, rising inflation, increasing crime rates, and the infiltration of socialism, critical race theory, and a radical LGBT agenda in our schools, media, and entertainment. These challenges have impac ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our beloved state is facing perilous times. We see an invasion at our southern border, rising inflation, increasing crime rates, and the infiltration of socialism, critical race theory, and a radical LGBT agenda in our schools, media, and entertainment. These challenges have impacted every Texas family, and it's time to take a stand. Second key message: I firmly believe that the only solution to this assault on our Texas values, principles, culture, and basic liberties is a strong conservative presence in Austin. We need representatives who will champion our conservative agenda and confront the noxious tide that threatens our great state. It's time to put an end to Republican politicians who campaign on our conservative principles and values but take their direction from the political elite and lobbyists in Austin. Your current State Representative has had four sessions to be your champion…he hasn’t…I will. Third key message: We are witnessing dissatisfaction with the current state of government, which is why movements like TEXIT and the Convention of States initiatives are gaining popularity in Texas. People simply want good government and are losing faith in the normal processes. Despite all the problems in our government and culture, my belief in America and my belief in Texas remains undiminished. I want Texans to live under the principles of freedom and liberty that our God has bestowed upon us and that the Constitution defines."
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party)
Paul Hoeft
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Property tax reform. Second key message: Secure the state from illegal immigration Third key message: Vocational education"
"First key message: Property tax reform. Second key message: Secure the state from illegal immigration Third key message: Vocational education"
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 40 (Republican Party)
Patrick Gipson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Public Safety - as a 24 year law enforcement officer I've seen the downfall of public safety. Things are completely upside down! A criminal who hurts and steals from you is now considered a victim while the one who has been the actual victim is forgotten! With mass defunding mean ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Public Safety - as a 24 year law enforcement officer I've seen the downfall of public safety. Things are completely upside down! A criminal who hurts and steals from you is now considered a victim while the one who has been the actual victim is forgotten! With mass defunding meaning less police officers to come save you when you desperately need help the most! This means more thefts and assaults on you and your family! Everyone else is in danger of becoming a victim of a serious or deadly crime. Second key message: Parental Rights - has been systematically attacked by extreme leftist socialist who have dividing our State and Country! Traditional common sense values have been replaced by an agenda that takes children away from their parents simply for not affirming a child's sexual preference! Parents are the first line of defense when it comes to any child's upbringing! Third key message: Homelessness - when I hear Corrupted elected officials say Homelessness is a housing issue, I automatically think did the builder or contracted company pay that official off? I've personally seen and experienced a majority of homeless in LA County while on patrol for the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. purposely made a decision to remain homeless! Why? The majority of homeless individuals are in fact addicted to hard drugs like methamphetamine and deadly Fentanyl!! The majority of homeless are hopelessly addicted to hard drugs! They will not leave the area where they are getting their next fix from. Their addiction is all that matters and getting their next high! Add this with a mental health issue and you have the perfect storm!"
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Greg Ford
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Taxation South Carolina has the highest tax burden in the Southeast based on tax ratios. Every year additional tax laws pass through the Supermajority REPUBLICAN legislature (counter to the Republican platform) by way of gas, convenience, usage, property, and vehicle registration ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Taxation South Carolina has the highest tax burden in the Southeast based on tax ratios. Every year additional tax laws pass through the Supermajority REPUBLICAN legislature (counter to the Republican platform) by way of gas, convenience, usage, property, and vehicle registration taxes. In some instances, we get taxed multiple times on certain items such as road taxes generated by several different tax streams. Over the last few years, the State had excess tax revenue, this year residents will receive a small refund and a .5% income tax rate decrease. I have a bold plan to eliminate the State Income Tax IMMEDIATELY. Second key message: Managed Development Within District and County Development within Dorchester County is thriving to a point where we now see horrible traffic and severe flooding on our major roadways. Calculated managed growth is required to properly build supporting infrastructure to accommodate the population growth within our district through legislation. The way ahead is to pass legislation including the following; ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES ie. roads, water, sewer, storm water system are available to serve new growth and development. To be completed before housing permits issued. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES based on structures being built and paid for before build permit is issued. ADOPT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN on a 5-year cycle Third key message: Education For years the government has been encroaching and manipulating our education system, by masking our history, traditions, and values. There has been a drastic departure from traditional academic curriculum and that needs to stop now. This new divisive curriculum embodies hatred, based on one’s race, gender, or sex with attempts to displace our religious beliefs and freedom as a whole. I hold a deep-rooted belief that the parent holds the responsibility to teach their children under the age of 18 about all of the dangers in society and set the moral and ethical groundwork. I support legislation that; Eliminates ideological and indoctrination in all schools Elevates South Carolina school system above 43rd school system Notionally"
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 U.S. House New York District 2 (Republican Party)
Shannon Stephens
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We need to take back the sovereignty of our country and stop the invasion at our Southern border by building the wall, and implementing a mass deportation plan to deport every illegal that has criminally crossed our border! Second key message: We need to overhaul the Federal Tax C ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We need to take back the sovereignty of our country and stop the invasion at our Southern border by building the wall, and implementing a mass deportation plan to deport every illegal that has criminally crossed our border! Second key message: We need to overhaul the Federal Tax Code and become energy independent through fracking and drilling on our own land instead of funding anti-American countries through purchase of gas and oil that keeps our inflation rate at an all-time high! Third key message: We need to remove DEI and the gender agenda from our education systems putting parents back in charge of raising their children once again, and abolish the Federal Department of Education returning the oversight of education in America to the states as the Constitution intended!"
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Gordon
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We still need to fix our election systems in Georgia. From grossly inaccurate voter rolls to no-excuse absentee ballots; from easily hackable machines to suspicious ballots; from grossly incorrect machine vote counts to a profusion of ignored evidence of election fraud; this situ ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We still need to fix our election systems in Georgia. From grossly inaccurate voter rolls to no-excuse absentee ballots; from easily hackable machines to suspicious ballots; from grossly incorrect machine vote counts to a profusion of ignored evidence of election fraud; this situation is simply unacceptable. Over the past 20 years in office, my "republican" opponent Chuck Martin has been a major contributor to the problem. He brags that he helped write our election laws to "make it easier to vote and harder to cheat." This is false. While this system does make it easy to vote, it also makes it easy to cheat. We need new leadership if we ever hope to restore confidence in our election systems. Second key message: The cost of living is skyrocketing due to massive inflation. My "republican" opponent Chuck Martin rightly complains from the rooftops about the scourge of federal spending of new money into existence as the cause of inflation. However, while complaining about federal overspending, my opponent consistently votes to take more and more federal money to spend on unconstitutional programs in Georgia. This is pure hypocrisy. My opponent is no conservative. He consistently votes YES to increase the most insidious tax of all... inflation. We need new leadership if we ever hope to reduce both federal and state level spending to protect families and restore financial integrity in Georgia. Third key message: Government overreach grows daily. Every year the Georgia budget grows. Our state government subsidizes and regulates our economy more and more each year, while our personal liberties are eroded in the name of social justice for the common good. My "republican" opponent Chuck Martin consistently votes for more spending (which means higher taxes). He has voted YES on 97% of the legislative measures introduced over the past three years. I believe government should be limited to protecting our Rights, not running our lives. We must unleash the free-enterprise system to yield the highest quality products and services at the lowest competitive prices. We need new leadership if we ever hope to restore LIMITED government."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Faribault (Nonpartisan)
Jonathan Wood
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As your hopeful mayor, I am dedicated to breathing new life into our historic downtown. With my experience as a local business owner with a downtown store front, I am personally invested in the success of our downtown community. I firmly believe that a thriving downtown area will ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As your hopeful mayor, I am dedicated to breathing new life into our historic downtown. With my experience as a local business owner with a downtown store front, I am personally invested in the success of our downtown community. I firmly believe that a thriving downtown area will not only attract tourists but also boost our economy, create job opportunities, and bring prosperity to all. Let's work together to make our downtown dreams a reality! Second key message: I am committed to fostering strong connections with both new and established businesses in our community. My goal is to eliminate obstacles and uplift individuals who are either already running a business or aspiring to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. Let's work together to create a thriving environment where every business dream can blossom! Third key message: I stand firm in my belief that public safety and well-being are non-negotiable priorities. It is with great pride and unwavering commitment that I fully support our dedicated police department, applauding their tireless efforts, and lauding everyone who shares the noble goal of enhancing our community. Let's join hands and work towards a brighter, safer future together!"
2024 Candidate for San Francisco Community College Board (Nonpartisan)
Julio Ramos
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am committed to protecting and expanding free tuition at City College, ensuring that every San Franciscan has access to quality education without financial barriers. Second key message: I will prioritize responsible financial management and strategic planning to maintain City Co ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am committed to protecting and expanding free tuition at City College, ensuring that every San Franciscan has access to quality education without financial barriers. Second key message: I will prioritize responsible financial management and strategic planning to maintain City College’s financial health, ensuring it remains a strong institution for future generations. Third key message: I will champion policies that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, creating an environment where all students, regardless of background, feel supported and empowered to succeed."
2024 Candidate for Coppell Independent School District, Place 6 (Incumbent)
Nichole Bentley
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe I add real value to the district with the challenges public education is currently facing. I am a strategic thinker, problem solver, calculated risk taker, and I have a strong desire to help Coppell ISD remain a destination district. I am running to continue serving all ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe I add real value to the district with the challenges public education is currently facing. I am a strategic thinker, problem solver, calculated risk taker, and I have a strong desire to help Coppell ISD remain a destination district. I am running to continue serving all students, teachers, staff and the community. The depth and variety of my involvement before becoming a trustee, the broad relationships I’ve developed to represent our community’s interests and values, and my experience over the past 6 years – from governance, legislative and operational perspectives – are the experiences I bring to benefit the residents of the district. Second key message: Our district and Board are in the midst of navigating our budget challenges. We are looking through a lens that extends into the 2025-2026 academic year; that is the soonest public education funding could change, barring a special session with bills that allocate the billions that have been set aside for public education in Texas. I believe we should continue the process we have begun, which includes deciding what our priorities are, evaluating alternative sources of revenue, seeking community input and engagement, determining what has previously made us a destination school district, committing funds to invest in those distinguishers and reducing expenses in areas that are not aligned with the vision of remaining a destination district Third key message: In addition to the budget and the outcomes associated with that process, there are other issues that are important to me. I look forward to there being a long-term, strategic vision for CISD that enables us to remain a destination district. The Board’s updated HB3 goals related to reading and math that include annual benchmarks are a high priority for me before fall. Learning gaps for all student sub-populations is the other area of great importance to me. My goal is for each student to experience a year of learning every year that they are in CISD, develop meaningful relationships and be world ready."
2024 Candidate for Governor of Montana (Libertarian Party)
Kaiser Leib
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I'm the only candidate who was born in Montana! Second key message: The two major parties have offered us enmity and government overreach for decades. I want the government to leave us alone. I want lower taxes. I want more respect for all kinds of people, even the people one majo ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I'm the only candidate who was born in Montana! Second key message: The two major parties have offered us enmity and government overreach for decades. I want the government to leave us alone. I want lower taxes. I want more respect for all kinds of people, even the people one major party or another doesn't like. Third key message: For my entire adult life, the federal government has stepped into one undeclared war after another. I support the Defend the Guard act, which would require a congressional declaration of war before sending our National Guard troops overseas."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Libertarian Party)
Mike Scott
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: It's important to know the lens through which I view government. Government's job is to protect liberty and individuals' safety and property. Government's job is not to solve our problems or provide for us. That difference in perspective is subtle, but necessary to understand how ...expand full answer."
"First key message: It's important to know the lens through which I view government. Government's job is to protect liberty and individuals' safety and property. Government's job is not to solve our problems or provide for us. That difference in perspective is subtle, but necessary to understand how I believe things should work. The federal government is too big, too expensive, and not effective nor efficient at providing services. That job should be pushed to communities, cities, counties, then states. The Constitution tells us what the federal government should do. Second key message: The Constitution has flaws, but it was a grand experiment in limiting government and keeping power in the hands of the people. Debt and usury, not love, unity, or freedom have been our guiding principles in the 21st Century. Between that, and granting power in money powered popularity contests and choosing the lesser evil is why America is in the trouble it's in. Political parties are almost as much of a problem as the central bank. They make people tribal and you defend your "team" instead of thinking rationally. If we rid ourselves of parties, people would need actual positions and couldn't rely on "vote Blue no matter who." Or, have we not noticed each year nominees are MORE repulsive? Third key message: America needs an optimal environment for healing and learning. Look at our results. In public schools, we spend $21K per kid and half (50%) the kids in our GREAT schools can do math on grade level. In the worst schools, it's closer to 13%. In America, we spend twice as much as the next nation on healthcare PER CAPITA and we get worse outcomes and millions have no health coverage. Healthcare is STILL a leading cause of bankruptcy. Republicans and Democrats have the same answer: keep doing the same thing. That's the definition of insanity; ESPECIALLY considering it keeps getting MORE expensive. Why fight for systems that gives us worse outcomes and gets progressively more expensive."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 57 (No Party Affiliation)
Bob Larrivee
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Legitimate Voting In Florida, as is the case with several other states, if a candidate runs unopposed in the primary and the general elections, they are automatically removed from the ballot, declared the winner, and awarded the sought-after position. As a result, there is no ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Legitimate Voting In Florida, as is the case with several other states, if a candidate runs unopposed in the primary and the general elections, they are automatically removed from the ballot, declared the winner, and awarded the sought-after position. As a result, there is no opportunity for a voter to write in the name of their candidate of choice, the decision has been made by the party for the primaries and by the Board of Elections for the General Election. I believe that the candidate must be elected via ballot, even when unopposed. The ballot must show the candidate and a line for write-in capabilities. As an NPA my voting rights are taken away because the entire position is not even listed. Second key message: Women's Right for Abortions I hear many people say they are Pro-life yet when asked about the death penalty, the majority will respond that the death penalty is needed, not life in prison. These are not people who are pro-life, they are pro-birth. I believe no one can make this decision but the mother. In an emergency where the mother is in a life-threatening situation, unable to make the decision, assessment, evaluation, and decision should be made by medical personnel. From a religious perspective, if this is wrong, then it is between the mother and God. I am not here to judge, nor should the government be dictating, what should happen. I will fight for women's rights to choose. Third key message: Education Book banning is not how we teach future generations and certainly not how to help them develop intellectual capabilities to innovate. I feel tax dollars must be allocated to enhancing and enriching the public school system, not private education. We are losing good educators who can no longer afford to live here and are not earning comparable pay to the area’s costs of living. Florida needs to recognize that universities are not the only option and begin supporting and promoting publicly available technical education schools, and special needs schools. I will work to provide greater support to our public school system, increase teacher wages, and end book banning."
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Norfolk District (Unenrolled)
Andrew Pepoli
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Mass boasts the highest percentage of registered independent voters in the nation! Nearly 64% of registered voters are unenrolled—the majority! Yet, our legislature remains largely unchanged, with only one independent currently serving. This election cycle, we’re seeing the large ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Mass boasts the highest percentage of registered independent voters in the nation! Nearly 64% of registered voters are unenrolled—the majority! Yet, our legislature remains largely unchanged, with only one independent currently serving. This election cycle, we’re seeing the largest number of independent candidates on the ballot in history, 32 vs. 17 in 2020. This is a clear sign that people are fed up and feeling left behind by the two legacy parties. Voters are ready for real alternatives, and they’re demanding representation that reflects their values and priorities. Let’s make this the year independents break through the status quo and be remembered as the voters, the who set the course of Mass politics on a new path. Second key message: The gridlock on Beacon Hill is infuriating, inexcusable and has lead to major legislation being stalled. What makes this situation truly unacceptable is the political landscape in our state: • Democrats hold a supermajority in both the House and Senate • We have a Democratic governor With this level of consensus and control, there is absolutely no excuse for critical legislation to be stalled. It's a clear sign of dysfunction and misplaced priorities among our current leaders. The consequences of this inaction are severe as seen in the delay of the much needed economic development bond bill. We can't afford more empty promises and legislative deadlock. Our families, our businesses, and our future depend on taking action now. Third key message: Transparency has long been an issue on the Hill, a side effect of the consistent one party supermajority rule. Our lawmakers prefer to hold conversations/negotiations behind closed doors, hold non-role call votes, and generally not improve systems or reporting to help provide line of sight to how and why they are voting the way they do. While some law makers have tried to buck this trend, by actually moving into the 21st century and using the web/social media to improve their individual transparency…our current State Rep. is not one of them. And when his small number of roll-call votes are published, a trend of voting against increased transparency, for increased regulation and for increased taxes/spending is seen."
2024 Candidate for Campbell Union School District school board Trustee Area 2 (Nonpartisan)
Don Thorvund
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our School District should be Inclusive; all students, families, guardians, educators, and community members should feel welcomed by our School Board. Second key message: School Board Topics should be transparently discussed in public. The School Board should adhere to the Brown ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our School District should be Inclusive; all students, families, guardians, educators, and community members should feel welcomed by our School Board. Second key message: School Board Topics should be transparently discussed in public. The School Board should adhere to the Brown Act and voting should never be predetermined or discussed prior to a public board meeting. Third key message: School Boards should work collaboratively with the community stakeholders. Boards should actively seek input on challenges from parents, guardians, educators, students, and community members. The board represents the community."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Derrick Anderson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our border is broken. Our communities are less safe, our law enforcement is stretched thin, and the chaos at the border is threatening our communities daily with the endless stream of fentanyl crossing it and infiltrating our neighborhoods. Second key message: Our cost of living i ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our border is broken. Our communities are less safe, our law enforcement is stretched thin, and the chaos at the border is threatening our communities daily with the endless stream of fentanyl crossing it and infiltrating our neighborhoods. Second key message: Our cost of living is through the roof. Under the current administration, everyday costs, like groceries and gas are stretching Virginia families further than ever before, in some cases as much as $1,100 more a month! This must change, and starts by reining in out-of-control spending and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, which trickles down to American families in the form of higher costs. Third key message: I will stand up for our veterans to guarantee they receive the quality of care and benefits they deserve. Virginia’s 7th district is home to a future VA clinic, Quantico, and thousands of veterans and their families."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 25 (Independent)
Chad Hagg
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Securing our countries borders and restoring the rule of law within our country. We need fighters in congress who will put all Americans security as a priority. Second key message: Back breaking tax burden and inflation is crushing Americans. We need to reduce federal spending and ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Securing our countries borders and restoring the rule of law within our country. We need fighters in congress who will put all Americans security as a priority. Second key message: Back breaking tax burden and inflation is crushing Americans. We need to reduce federal spending and cut taxes simultaneously. We're $37 trillion dollars in debt and it is a national security concern of epic proportions. Third key message: Reduction of the number of unelected bureaucrats is a top priority. The federal government is the top 15 of all fields of employment as a single employer."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Portland (Nonpartisan)
Michael O'Callaghan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Six housing proposals Second key message: Portland people polling is a platform for people to generate ideas with popular support and form a group to implement the ideas. Third key message: Safe sin removes drugs ,deaths and shootings out of the communities. Our city will be SAFER ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Six housing proposals Second key message: Portland people polling is a platform for people to generate ideas with popular support and form a group to implement the ideas. Third key message: Safe sin removes drugs ,deaths and shootings out of the communities. Our city will be SAFER. I would expect a drop of 50% in shootings and overdoses."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (Withdrawn)
Nathan Madden
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We Must abolish the burdensome State Income Tax Second key message: Government must be accountable to we, The People. Third key message: Personal Liberty is a young idea across all of human history. It only ever takes a generation or two to lose it all together."
"First key message: We Must abolish the burdensome State Income Tax Second key message: Government must be accountable to we, The People. Third key message: Personal Liberty is a young idea across all of human history. It only ever takes a generation or two to lose it all together."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 5 (Forward Party)
Christopher Sweat
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We are heading into wartime, still facing leftover economic turmoil from pandemic-related policies and monetary intervention, and we should be at the top of our game to remain competitive and strong as a people and a nation. But our politicians are out of line, inhibiting our grow ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We are heading into wartime, still facing leftover economic turmoil from pandemic-related policies and monetary intervention, and we should be at the top of our game to remain competitive and strong as a people and a nation. But our politicians are out of line, inhibiting our growth. I will focus the house on the most important issues relevant to District 5, be a loud and dominant voice, and motivate other great people to step into leadership to get our country going in the right direction for our kids and our joint future. It’s time for a new party, a new guard, a transition, a movement, and a break up of the ineffective two-party system. Second key message: Technology companies repeatedly prove they are not accountable for the negative impact their systems create in our society. We must preempt them and prepare for a dramatic shift in the supply and demand of skills as technological advancements proceed. Some sectors most threatened by artificial intelligence are the services, which are a dominant part of the labor market in CD5. Growing up in the district, I was taught that you work hard, any job, with no shame, and work your way up. We must keep these pathways open and keep our hands busy so that we can continue to contribute to the growth of our community. While in Congress, I will seek to attract new manufacturing and robotics jobs and innovation projects to help advance our community. Third key message: Both parties thought it appropriate to print trillions of dollars due to pandemic-related policies, yet they cannot pass an annual budget. Then, the Fed took it upon themselves to raise interest rates to the highest in more than 20 years. Ordinary people like us have been hit incredibly hard by the high cost of borrowing, soaring food prices, extraordinary home prices, and historically high rents, while wealthy individuals are the richest they’ve ever been on record. 2/3rds of the $42 trillion of wealth created in the first two years of the pandemic has gone to the wealthiest 1% of the world’s people. Wealth inequality is at an all-time high, and Washington is doing nothing but ‘print and spend’. We must put an end to this bad behavior."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 2 (Independent)
Tom Simes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We have to move on from the bitter partisanship and divisions to address the major challenges we face. I hope to bring voters together through a message of positivity and optimism, rallying them around common values and inspiring hope for a better tomorrow. Second key message: Hea ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We have to move on from the bitter partisanship and divisions to address the major challenges we face. I hope to bring voters together through a message of positivity and optimism, rallying them around common values and inspiring hope for a better tomorrow. Second key message: Healthcare costs are skyrocketing. We need to address the underlying factors driving it and explore innovative solutions to increase competition and drive down costs. We need to tackle pharmaceutical pricing, promote preventive care and wellness initiatives, and streamline administrative processes to reduce overhead expenses for providers. Additionally, I will advocate for investments in healthcare infrastructure and workforce development to ensure that communities, particularly underserved areas, have access to quality healthcare services. Third key message: Improving public schools in Arizona necessitates comprehensive reforms and targeted incentives to attract and retain high-quality educators but also dedicated support for educators within the classroom."
2024 Candidate for Mountain View City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
IdaRose Sylvester
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We need to create a sustainable future, one we can enjoy today but also leave behind so that those who come after us have a livable, safe, vibrant city. That means more housing, for all, climate resiliency, and infrastructure, like safe streets and parks, that keep up with a growi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We need to create a sustainable future, one we can enjoy today but also leave behind so that those who come after us have a livable, safe, vibrant city. That means more housing, for all, climate resiliency, and infrastructure, like safe streets and parks, that keep up with a growing community and modern needs. Second key message: We need a fiscally sound city, with smart budgeting and expenditures--with public transparency. We need economic vitality, especially for our beloved small businesses, and we need to remove the barriers (including arcane and excessive permitting) that stand in their way. We need economic and community hubs throughout our city, and downtown. We need workforce development, to help train workers to gain long term financial independence and personal success. Third key message: We need to stand for a just and inclusive community. We need more transparency in our processes, we need better access to information, and need easier ways to interact with the city. We must listen better to all community feedback, and incorporate it into policy making, instead of hearing only a few voices. We need to strengthen our neighborhood associations, advisory bodies, and our passionate volunteer groups, and give them the support they need to develop innovative projects that support all of us, ranging from public art to new gardens."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 84 (Democratic Party)
Andi Poli
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: A Florida For All The sole responsibility of government is to protect the people and uphold their civil rights. This state legislature has failed to do either of those things and has actively worked in opposition to civil liberties. All Floridians have the right to live their liv ...expand full answer."
"First key message: A Florida For All The sole responsibility of government is to protect the people and uphold their civil rights. This state legislature has failed to do either of those things and has actively worked in opposition to civil liberties. All Floridians have the right to live their lives in any manner they choose fit, if it poses no danger to another person. The state has no role in our self-determination and certainly should not pass laws to restrict or suppress our rights. Nor should those laws endanger the safety of any citizens by targeting them and labeling them as threats. Florida is less free for many of its residents today than it was just 3 years ago. We are going backward and that must stop. Second key message: The Future is Forward Recent laws restricting and suppressing rights to reproductive care and the ballot box are simply reversing the clock to a time we left behind decades ago. Laws that allow books to bans with simplicity, restrictions of accurate history, and the elimination of representation in our colleges, universities, schools, and businesses do not allow for our state to stay competitive with the rest of the world. We are not moving in the direction necessary to ensure our continued success and prosperity. We are moving backward and the everyone else is moving forward. We will get left behind if our future is not also moving forward. Third key message: The success of the young and the old are inextricably linked. Retirees are moving to Florida in large numbers, which has been beneficial to those that already own homes here. It has had the reverse effect for those looking to buy their first home. Our economy is not conducive to attracting young, highly educated individuals to our area. As a result, our workforce is leaving. If we do not make Florida a place that is attractive to young professionals, we will soon reach a point that is devastating to everyone. Our young people are very concerned about climate change and the ablity to live in a state so susceptible to impacts of it. We must acknowledge this threat and work to mitigate its impact and welcome companies in green industries."
2024 Candidate for Denver District Attorney (Democratic Party)
John Walsh
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Community safety depends on earning the trust of the community: I will combine firm, energetic enforcement of the law with aggressive efforts working with the community to prevent crime and improve our criminal justice system. Second key message: Combatting gun violence is a top ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Community safety depends on earning the trust of the community: I will combine firm, energetic enforcement of the law with aggressive efforts working with the community to prevent crime and improve our criminal justice system. Second key message: Combatting gun violence is a top priority for me. I will advocate for strengthening our gun laws. I will create a violent crime task force to enforce existing gun laws, and team with federal authorities. And I will work to foster and find funding for youth development programs to keep kids away from guns and violence. Car and catalytic converter theft has plagued Denver in recent years. I will establish a car theft task force to work directly with city and state task forces, and will focus on organized crime. On the fentanyl crisis, I will prosecute the cartels bringing drugs into our community, and work to address root causes by expanding drug court, the competency court, and probation programs to get people the treatment they need. Third key message: Improving our criminal justice system is a top priority for me. As DA, I will expand restorative justice and diversion programs, work to ensure data transparency and the equal application of the law, and work on sentencing reform measures. I strongly support the DA’s Conviction Review Unit, which reviews cases to ensure the integrity of convictions and sentencing."
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware (Democratic Party)
Kyle Evans Gay
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Delaware’s next Lieutenant Governor needs to lead the fight on making reproductive freedom a reality for all Delawareans. We must be willing to do whatever it takes to protect and expand reproductive rights in our state, and I’m proud of my record on this foundational issue. Secon ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Delaware’s next Lieutenant Governor needs to lead the fight on making reproductive freedom a reality for all Delawareans. We must be willing to do whatever it takes to protect and expand reproductive rights in our state, and I’m proud of my record on this foundational issue. Second key message: Delaware has what it takes to be a national leader on gun violence prevention. If elected, I will strengthen the historic progress we’ve made on preventing senseless gun violence in our communities Third key message: We need to create an economy that works for Delawareans. If elected, I will continue to help lead legislation that promotes economic mobility for working parents, creates jobs equipped for our future, and supports our small and local businesses."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Slater
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Entrepreneurship opportunities/Jobs and wages Second key message: Mental Health Third key message: 2nd chance at life initiatives for veterans, homelessness and individual with criminal records"
"First key message: Entrepreneurship opportunities/Jobs and wages Second key message: Mental Health Third key message: 2nd chance at life initiatives for veterans, homelessness and individual with criminal records"
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
William Bridgeo
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am passionate about protecting Maine's environmental and sought assignment to the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee where I served the past two years. I sponsored legislation that put funding into lake preservation for the first time in 30 years and plan to add to th ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am passionate about protecting Maine's environmental and sought assignment to the Environmental and Natural Resources Committee where I served the past two years. I sponsored legislation that put funding into lake preservation for the first time in 30 years and plan to add to that in the coming legislature . Second key message: The property tax burden in Maine is far too onerous. There needs to be significant realignment of the major (income and sales) broad-based state revenue sources to relieve local property taxes and I plan to sponsor legislation to accomplish this. Third key message: Maine has made good progress in addressing the epidemic of gun violence. I have supported those efforts and plan to continue to do so including sponsorship of a red flag law and limits on semiautomatic weapon magazines. I do this as someone who has owned guns and hunted for most of my life."
2024 Candidate for Idaho State Senate District 20 (Democratic Party)
Andy Arriaga
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe in Bringing Professional Sports Teams to Idaho. One bill I plan to introduce will be aimed at creating incentives and infrastructure to attract professional sports teams to Idaho, boosting our state's economy, promoting local tourism, and building community pride through ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe in Bringing Professional Sports Teams to Idaho. One bill I plan to introduce will be aimed at creating incentives and infrastructure to attract professional sports teams to Idaho, boosting our state's economy, promoting local tourism, and building community pride through professional league sports. Sports have a unique power to unite communities and boost our local economy. It’s not just about entertainment—it’s about economic growth and providing opportunities for Idaho to shine on the national stage. I believe in focusing on solutions that unify rather than divide, and this bill reflects my commitment to creating opportunities that bring people closer, not drive them apart - and this bill encompasses that belief. Second key message: As to Women's Reproductive Rights, I’m calling for more moderate policies that reflect the needs of all Idahoans. It’s time we ensure access to healthcare, protect women's rights, and develop policies that bring us together rather than divide us. I am aligned with the majority of Idahoans on this in seeking less strict and more moderate policies. Raised by a single mom and two sisters, I strongly believe in women's Reproductive Rights and Healthcare, and will always believe this decision is made between a woman and her doctor. As someone raised in a family of strong women, my top priority is ensuring that women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions, including access to safe and legal reproductive care. Third key message: I would firmly oppose book banning in our schools and libraries. The freedom to read is essential for developing critical thinking, empathy, and a broad worldview. While parents should guide their own children's reading, they shouldn't restrict access for all. Many banned books address crucial societal issues and diverse experiences that are vital for creating informed citizens. Instead of censorship, we should focus on promoting media literacy and open dialogue. I'll advocate for policies that support diverse library collections, protect the judgment of educators, and ensure our educational institutions remain bastions of free thought. By preserving access to a wide range of literature, we empower our youth instead of hindering them."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 71 (Democratic Party)
Adriaan DeVilliers
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I stand for Responsible Development, in balance with infrastructure. Everyone driving daily in Manatee County is keenly aware that there is a gross imbalance between development and infrastructure, as it unfolded during the past 30 years. Responsible development includes: Sav ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I stand for Responsible Development, in balance with infrastructure. Everyone driving daily in Manatee County is keenly aware that there is a gross imbalance between development and infrastructure, as it unfolded during the past 30 years. Responsible development includes: Save Florida’s Home Rule: I will oppose and strive to reverse legislation my opponent has signed onto and supported that nullify the voices of local communities. Protect our Environment: Oppose and strive to reverse legislation my opponent has signed onto that completely dilutes environmental considerations for approving development permits and insufficiently treat industrial runoff. All this is critical for the long-term viability and prosperity of our area. Second key message: Democracy under threat: I will work to restore the voice of the people over government, not Tallahassee dictating our lives and undermining our votes and voices. We must unite for a more civil, less divisive, rhetoric in politics where one-on-one, we have much more in common than portrayed by politicians. An impartial look at opportunities and living conditions among different demographic groups shows that many of our fellow citizens do not share the same opportunities for the pursuit of happiness and prosperity our Constitution calls for. Our legislation must improve the lives and prospects for our lower-income population, nor undermine them or push them aside. The prosperity and happiness of everyone is interdependent. Third key message: Schools I will work to ensure our schools and teachers are properly funded and not politicized. Under the guise of "Freedom of Choice", our Florida government, supported 100% by my opponent, continues to indirectly defund schools and teachers, particularly in the most vulnerable areas and lower income communities. They are diverting school funds away from public schools to unregulated profit-driven companies falling all over themselves to join the lucrative charter school industry. Destroying public schools is not a viable long- term solution to providing an uplifting education for all. Our children must be prepared across the board to face the realities of a rapidly changing world of jobs, not just a select few of them."
2024 Candidate for Catoosa County Commissioner Board District 3 (Democratic Party)
Alex Brady
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Integrity, decency, and accountability are a must in any government and that’s something I want to strive for as commissioner. I want the public to trust that I am listening to their concerns and doing my job in the best interest of the general public. I also want to encourage ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Integrity, decency, and accountability are a must in any government and that’s something I want to strive for as commissioner. I want the public to trust that I am listening to their concerns and doing my job in the best interest of the general public. I also want to encourage respectful collaboration. While we may not always see eye-to-eye, I am committed to working with individuals from all backgrounds and ideologies to find common ground and solutions that work the best for the most people. By fostering an environment of mutual respect and understanding, we can move our county forward together. Second key message: I believe in good government, and government that works for the people. A government that allows for freedoms and individual rights. A government that steps in to stand up for the marginalized when nobody else does. The American Dream should be available for all, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or gender. Third key message: I want to make sure we have a budget that adequately meets the needs of our citizens while being good stewards of the people’s money. I’ll give one example - our roads in the county. Right now, I don’t think we have the funds to adequately maintain our roadways before they become in disrepair. We must think long-term to create a better society for the next generations. I think listening to our constituents and making sure we use our limited funds on the most important things is vital."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 15B (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ivan Hurlburt
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Make America United Again Second key message: Smart Growth Third key message: Education is key"
"First key message: Make America United Again Second key message: Smart Growth Third key message: Education is key"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 4 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Barry Knowles
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our American way of life is in danger. Let’s talk about the things that we are most afraid of. We are now afraid to not lock our doors, we are afraid to go to the store in the middle afternoon in fear of being assaulted by drug addicted, or mentally ill individuals wandering the s ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our American way of life is in danger. Let’s talk about the things that we are most afraid of. We are now afraid to not lock our doors, we are afraid to go to the store in the middle afternoon in fear of being assaulted by drug addicted, or mentally ill individuals wandering the streets in a fentanyl stooper. We are afraid to send our children to public schools in fear of some strange indoctrination over gender fluidity and other subjects we do not agree with. The America I grew up in didn’t stand for these things, didn’t tolerate this behavior in our citizens or representatives. We keep electing the same, politicians, who promise to change things. Elect a non politician regular citizen like you, like me Second key message: I am a home grown, hard working middle-class American. I don’t toe a party line. I am not a career politician. I always step up when needed. I was taught to work hard, every day, and to treat people fairly and respectfully. I know how lucky I was to be born in this country, and for that I owed something. So, I served. Give me your trust today and you will not be disappointed with my performance as your representative. I can’t be bought. I’m relentless and tireless when working. I don’t give up. I will legislate hard to control our border, protect our farming industry, divert more money to public assistance, to stop the flow of fentanyl into our neighborhoods, to purge our education system of pornography and gender discussions. Third key message: . The flooding of our country by illegal immigrants, the devaluation of the US dollar and our world status. The degradation of society from massive fentanyl being allowed into our neighborhoods. Chaos is a political tool, and we need to realize it is being used on us today. I have always taken great pride in doing the right thing in life, even to the detriment of myself. I served 7 years because I felt I owed something to this great country. I was elected and served as a District Chairman for the Republican Party because I felt I was needed there. I am now running as a Democrat because that is where my voice is needed. We need to take control of our country and return to some resemblance of normalcy."
2024 Candidate for Pima County Treasurer (Democratic Party)
Brian Johnson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Prosperity - Investment policy that focuses on local investment. Second key message: Accountability - Report to the Board of Supervisors how public funds are being managed with mandatory quarterly reports. Publish investment reports that are understandable. Third key message: Acce ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Prosperity - Investment policy that focuses on local investment. Second key message: Accountability - Report to the Board of Supervisors how public funds are being managed with mandatory quarterly reports. Publish investment reports that are understandable. Third key message: Accessibility - Integrated data throughout the county departments so there' is a resource for businesses and individual citizens. Make property tax and investment information easily understandable and useful."
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 67 (Democratic Party)
Joe Christman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Rural Economic Development Utah has one of fastest growing economies in the US and Utah should not leave our rural cities, towns, and counties behind. It is imperative to have a voice for rural Utah in the legislature, a voice to promote and develop the tremendous workforce withi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Rural Economic Development Utah has one of fastest growing economies in the US and Utah should not leave our rural cities, towns, and counties behind. It is imperative to have a voice for rural Utah in the legislature, a voice to promote and develop the tremendous workforce within HD 67 boundaries, The workers who deserve the opportunity to make a living wage, more local control over tax dollars to drive our economy and infrastructure. I support our working families, local governments, and businesses Second key message: Education Policies that attract the best and brightest teachers…. I don’t see the direction of our “Policies” helping to attract the best and brightest, vouchers, book banning, WPU. I contend that Utah needs to develop policies that retain the best and brightest teachers that we have. Increase teacher pay to ensure it’s a livable wage to sustain a family. I will support issues and policies that expand education funding that benefit rural Utah to ensure our students receive the best educational opportunity possible and fight to ensure the folks we trust to educate our children. Third key message: Energy and Environment Investment in cleaner energy and water infrastructure in southeastern Utah is vital in the changing environment. Fossil fuels and renewable energy should not be a for or against proposition but intertwined with science, research and initiatives to promote opportunities for the future. The inevitable transition that is on the horizon, is just that on the horizon. I do not support the loss of an energy related job without the opportunity for the displaced worker to obtain a good paying job or our training to transition to another career field."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 118 (Democratic Party)
Evelyn Davidson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: School Safety: Expanding mental health and supportive services in schools, including early identification and intervention programs. Providing haven from people who seek their lives with guns. Increase teachers’ salaries and provide resources. Second key message: Gun Control ...expand full answer."
"First key message: School Safety: Expanding mental health and supportive services in schools, including early identification and intervention programs. Providing haven from people who seek their lives with guns. Increase teachers’ salaries and provide resources. Second key message: Gun Control: Reduce gun violence while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners. The purchase of a firearm shouldn't be easier to get a gun than a driver's license. Cracking Down on Gun Trafficking and Straw Purchases: Preventing dangerous individuals from illegally evading background checks by establishing new federal criminal offenses that cover straw purchasing and trafficking. Third key message: Equal Rights: Women should have the right to choose reproductive care, with the caveat that abortion should not be used as birth control-life is sacred. The choice the woman makes will be carried by her for the remainder of her life. Women should be aware of all resources available. Birth control should be available for those of lower economic status."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Keith Davenport
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We have reached a political juncture in America where the vast majority of Americans are tired of the tit for tat politics. I know I am. So, I'm runing to put substance behind the words. Serving in Congress is not a career choice but an opportunity of service. Second key message: ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We have reached a political juncture in America where the vast majority of Americans are tired of the tit for tat politics. I know I am. So, I'm runing to put substance behind the words. Serving in Congress is not a career choice but an opportunity of service. Second key message: The very worst thing we can do is what we've always done in our selection process. Doing the same thing and expecting different results is ludicrous. Third key message: I am a born again Christian and my faith in Jesus Christ is very important to me. While it is the basis of my world views, I won't use Congress as a platform for those views. Decisions regarding morality do not belong in the political spectrum. They should be adjuged at home or in the church."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 8 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
David Gelb
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Workers rights and pay Second key message: Reducing Health Care Costs and Improving Health Care Quality Third key message: Protection of Reproductive rights"
"First key message: Workers rights and pay Second key message: Reducing Health Care Costs and Improving Health Care Quality Third key message: Protection of Reproductive rights"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 29 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Angel Fierro
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Border Security: I believe it is essential our government secures our borders. By ensuring our border is securend this will stop illegal immigration. Illegal immigration funds human and child sex trafficking. By securing our border we will prevent further invasion of men and wom ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Border Security: I believe it is essential our government secures our borders. By ensuring our border is securend this will stop illegal immigration. Illegal immigration funds human and child sex trafficking. By securing our border we will prevent further invasion of men and women who are associated with different terrorist organizations in the world, such as Hezbollah, Hamas and more. Its also essential we adjust the asylum claim process. And give immigration law judges summary judgment and contempt authority. Second key message: Promote American Energy: Ease government energy efficiency mandates, prioritize consumer preferences. Facilitate the adoption of alternative sources like nuclear energy by updating outdated regulations. Current nuclear safety is commendable. We have abundant natural resources that make limiting energy access unnecessary and hurts Americans. I support expanding American Energy. The U.S. has an abundance of natural resources and is the world’s number one producer of petroleum and natural gas. Texas is largest exporter of natural gas in America and we rank 3rd in the entire world. I want to help expand American Energy, this will help many Americans gain access to affordable and sustainable energy. Third key message: Right to Life: I defend Life from beginning to the end, I do not support elective abortions. I do not support PAS, Physicians Assisted Suicide. I believe we have done women a disservice by labeling Miscarriage Management as Abortions. This language is dangerous to a woman. It's a priority to eliminate taxpayer funding for abortions. We should continue to redirect funding toward Life centers in our nation, Life is valuable and deserves our respect and defense. I believe Congress should provide faith-based foster care and adoption agencies with a permanent solution to ensure that they can continue to serve their communities. I oppose any federal bill that makes sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) protected classes. "
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 38 (Republican Party)
Deborah Baber
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Government is TOO BIG. California is only one of 10 states with full-time legislatures. The next two populous states, Texas and Florida, have only part-time legislators. We Californians do not need full-time politicians and unelected bureaucrats and administrators to tell us ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Government is TOO BIG. California is only one of 10 states with full-time legislatures. The next two populous states, Texas and Florida, have only part-time legislators. We Californians do not need full-time politicians and unelected bureaucrats and administrators to tell us how to live our lives, define our families, educate our children, take care of our health, and run our businesses. Putting the genie back in the bottle will not be easy but it must be done. Bringing Donald Trump’s Agenda 47 principles and discipline to legislating for District 38 can turn dreams into destiny. There are solutions. Second key message: Government takes too much money out of our pockets. California faces a multi-billion-dollar deficit. We can’t pay our bills now. And, with the recent news about more businesses leaving California including big names in the tech industry, we won’t be able to pay our bills in the future! Something is going to break. Either government has to get smaller and more focused on its constitutional responsibilities or it will bankrupt those of us who remain in California. Over 15% of California's workforce is employed in government jobs. Payroll taxes for these employees exceed $4 billion dollars. These employees pay their taxes using taxpayer-funded paychecks. So, we pay OUR taxes, THEIR wages, AND their taxes! Third key message: Too often government acts outside its Constitutional authority. Have you noticed during an election season that...road work springs up everywhere but potholes greet us the rest of the time? Mailboxes, email, and text messages explode with ads asking for money? 39 million unique men and women buy food, drive cars, purchase homes, hike, go to beaches, have families, seek jobs, learn trades and get educations. 66% attend religious services. Governments should have little say-so over our personal lives, family choices, and private business operations. Californians with different beliefs, backgrounds, cultures, and talents should be free from government intrusion to pursue individual paths to prosperity, happiness and fulfillment."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 (Republican Party)
Ron Eller
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a American Patriot who stands for Free Enterprise, Limited Government, Individual Liberties, National Defense, and Traditional Values. Second key message: Our Nations borders need to be secured! We cannot nor should we allow the invasion of United States. The defense of the n ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a American Patriot who stands for Free Enterprise, Limited Government, Individual Liberties, National Defense, and Traditional Values. Second key message: Our Nations borders need to be secured! We cannot nor should we allow the invasion of United States. The defense of the nation is a primary duty of the government and they are failing to keep us safe with the invasion of illegal immigrants and drugs. Additionally, if parents of a newborn are here illegally then that child should not be a U.S . Citizen but rather a citizen from the nation the parent came from. This would help break chain migration. Third key message: We need to look at Term Limits. Psalms 109:8 NIV May his days be few; may another take his place of leadership."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jonathon Myers
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a strong supporter of term limits for all elected officials at the federal level. The original intent was for a government "by the people" and not by a permanent political class who would dominate the control of government through long-term occupancy of elected positions, and ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a strong supporter of term limits for all elected officials at the federal level. The original intent was for a government "by the people" and not by a permanent political class who would dominate the control of government through long-term occupancy of elected positions, and lock the regular citizenry out of the process. Politicians who use their status and power to enrich themselves though shady deals with foreign countries and bad actors. I support the imposition of term-limits on all elected officials. Second key message: Career politicians have failed in their greatest responsibility: protecting our national sovereignty. They have failed to protect us from poisonous Chinese fentanyl and the Mexican drug cartels. I support securing the border with all technical and physical security measures available, regardless of politics. Once our border is physically secure, I support the enforcement of our existing immigration laws and a re-examination of those laws. I support legal immigration in all forms. Third key message: Our economy is on the verge of being surpassed by China's. I am an unapologetic capitalist, firmly opposed to communism, socialism, or any variant thereof. The cost of living is out of control due to unlimited spending on radical agendas. I feel it myself every day, with two kids in college and one in high school. It needs to stop. I support free-market economics with limited government interference. I support lower taxes and responsible spending. We need to stop the policies that drive inflation and make our lives too expensive."
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 New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (Republican Party)
Russ Hodgkins
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: No sanctuary cities in New Hampshire. Second key message: No late term abortions in New Hampshire. Third key message: No tax increases. No state sales or income taxes."
"First key message: No sanctuary cities in New Hampshire. Second key message: No late term abortions in New Hampshire. Third key message: No tax increases. No state sales or income taxes."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 26 (Republican Party)
Gary Dickson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: One-party rule in New York has resulted in out-of-control budgets at the local and state level. Federal spending is also out of control. The government tells us things are good, but our day-to-day experience tells us otherwise. Inflation is crazy and our kids can't afford to buy ...expand full answer."
"First key message: One-party rule in New York has resulted in out-of-control budgets at the local and state level. Federal spending is also out of control. The government tells us things are good, but our day-to-day experience tells us otherwise. Inflation is crazy and our kids can't afford to buy houses. My opponent is a career politician who thinks nothing of throwing money at any and all problems, regardless of outcome or effectiveness. This must stop. I will bring a voice for fiscal sanity to Congress. Second key message: Despite what the government tells them, citizens are feeling more and more vulnerable to crime. I will advocate for police and for prioritizing the interests of victims over those of criminals. Third key message: We must get immigration under control. We are a nation of immigrants, but most of us or our ancestors followed the rules and came here legally. In 2009 Democrats recognized that 500,000 people a year was too much, and walls were a good thing. Now they say that 2 million is OK and walls are bad. I disagree."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brooke McGowan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our government is lying to us. We need to question the narrative. Second key message: We cannot continue doing politics as usual, sending the same type of representation yet expecting different results. Third key message: We need someone who will stand for our values and preserve ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our government is lying to us. We need to question the narrative. Second key message: We cannot continue doing politics as usual, sending the same type of representation yet expecting different results. Third key message: We need someone who will stand for our values and preserve Freedom, while we still can."
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 20 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tori Branum
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Pro Second amendment Second key message: I want to get real conservative republicans back in office that are not just Republican in name only. Third key message: I want to be a senator that serves the people and will be pleased to live under the laws that I help pass."
"First key message: Pro Second amendment Second key message: I want to get real conservative republicans back in office that are not just Republican in name only. Third key message: I want to be a senator that serves the people and will be pleased to live under the laws that I help pass."
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 Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 (Republican Party)
Jason Metcalf
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Taxes have more than doubled since Theresa Daniel took office. Dallas County has the highest tax burden of any county in North Texas. As a result, our population has actually declined since 2019. Dallas County needs to focus on cutting property taxes for hardworking families, r ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Taxes have more than doubled since Theresa Daniel took office. Dallas County has the highest tax burden of any county in North Texas. As a result, our population has actually declined since 2019. Dallas County needs to focus on cutting property taxes for hardworking families, renters and businesses. Second key message: Waste, fraud and abuse are rampant in Dallas County. Mismanagement in the Courts, Jail and Juvenile facilities are leading to criminals being released early and sky-rocketing costs. Dallas County needs greater accountability on budgets, management and capital expenditures. Third key message: We need to ensure election integrity. Dallas County Elections have been plagued with problems. We need to return to simple, proven solutions to ensure that we protect our rights as citizens. 1) Secret Ballots 2) One-person, One-vote 3) Citizen voting 4) Fair and accurate counting. 5) Open, Transparent and Auditable results."
2024 Candidate for Travis County District Attorney (Republican Party)
Daniel Betts
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The District Attorney should not be a political position. Second key message: We need more jury trials to help reinvest the public in justice Third key message: We must rebuild trust among the stakeholders if we are going to be able to protect victims."
"First key message: The District Attorney should not be a political position. Second key message: We need more jury trials to help reinvest the public in justice Third key message: We must rebuild trust among the stakeholders if we are going to be able to protect victims."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mack Morris
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The current legislature has an average age of 55 with 1/3 of them being lawyers. I will bring a breath of fresh air and new ideas to a body that is unequipped to handle this problem because they do not understand the extent of the internet’s, AI’s and Machine Learning’s capability ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The current legislature has an average age of 55 with 1/3 of them being lawyers. I will bring a breath of fresh air and new ideas to a body that is unequipped to handle this problem because they do not understand the extent of the internet’s, AI’s and Machine Learning’s capability to change our lives on a scale similar to the industrial revolution. Second key message: I have an action plan. I am not simply musing into political office without specific goals in mine. There are five pieces of legislation I plan to bring to the floor my first year listed at Mack4sc.com/action. Third key message: Ideas aren't perfect the first time around. By regularly engaging with members of my community and making myself available on a weekly basis, solutions to Aiken and South Carolina's problems can be refined and improved. I never plan to be aloof or unreachable, and while we might not always agree on everything my goal to make sure arrive at a common understanding."
2024 Candidate for Texas Supreme Court Place 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brian Walker
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: There are judicial activists on the right. I believe my opponent is one of those. Judicial activists are those that decide the outcome in the case based on the parties, personal desires, or political pressures and concerns, and then those judges massage and manipulate the law, i ...expand full answer."
"First key message: There are judicial activists on the right. I believe my opponent is one of those. Judicial activists are those that decide the outcome in the case based on the parties, personal desires, or political pressures and concerns, and then those judges massage and manipulate the law, in order to get to the result that they want. I believe that we need good judges who are committed to upholding the Constitution and the dictates of the people (as their will is manifested through the legislature). If elected, I will continue to do that, just as I have done during my time serving at the second highest level in our state's judiciary. Second key message: Canon 3 of the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct (the law that tells judges how they must conduct themselves) says that "judicial duties should take precedence over ALL other activities." I will work hard for the people. In 3 plus years, I've never missed a single oral argument. Yet, my opponent has missed 28 out of 50 oral arguments in the past five months alone. That is wholly unacceptable! He admitted to Bloomberg Law that he has been campaigning instead, and that he believes "campaigning" is a part of his "judicial duties" under the code. That is ridiculous. The language in Canon 3 is clear and unambiguous. There is certainly no way that the framers of that section intended for "campaigning" to fall under "judicial duties." Third key message: Canon 2 of the code of judicial conduct dictates that "personal relationships" should never influence our judgment. Any time there is a conflict of interest, I will recuse myself. My opponent failed to disclose that he worked for a law firm that was the defendant in a matter that was appealed to his court. He didn't recuse himself but instead did what he could to help his old colleagues out. He essentially voted to keep his former colleague from being sued for several sexual molestations of a young boy and voted to protect his former law firm for being negligent in covering that alleged conduct up, while he was an employee of the law firm. In doing so, he appears to have violated at least three Texas ethics laws. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael McGill
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Veteran Leadership: Michael McGill offers MS04 the leadership of retired U.S. Army veteran with over two decades of service with multiple combat deployments. He understands the sacrifices and needs of our veterans and aims to be their voice in Congress. Second key message: Issues ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Veteran Leadership: Michael McGill offers MS04 the leadership of retired U.S. Army veteran with over two decades of service with multiple combat deployments. He understands the sacrifices and needs of our veterans and aims to be their voice in Congress. Second key message: Issues important to Everyone: Michael McGill is committed to tackling the urgent issues that affect our communities daily. He pledges to combat the devastating impact of fentanyl and human trafficking, ensuring safer neighborhoods for our families. Additionally, he's dedicated to accessible and affordable healthcare, addressing homelessness, and prioritizing mental health support. With Michael, you're choosing a leader who understands your concerns and is determined to build a brighter, healthier future for every American. Third key message: Community Commitment: McGill's extensive work in the nonprofit sector provides evidence of his dedication to improving lives. From addressing school lunch debts to championing civil and human rights, he has a proven track record of making a positive impact on his community."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 59 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gus Lambropoulos
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Affordability: Gus will fight to address the affordability crisis in our communities by supporting small businesses with equitable tax policy approaches to grow and retain employees and reduce the tax burden on working families. Gus will bring firsthand economic expertise to help ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Affordability: Gus will fight to address the affordability crisis in our communities by supporting small businesses with equitable tax policy approaches to grow and retain employees and reduce the tax burden on working families. Gus will bring firsthand economic expertise to help small businesses succeed in spurring economic activity and creating good-paying local jobs. Gus is a champion of fairness and equity, and working with business owners, he has fought to ensure that working men and women receive fair wages and good benefits. We need the right solutions rather than adding to the affordability crisis and taxing the lowest wage earners struggling to make ends meet, which is irresponsible and wrong. Second key message: Public safety: Gus will work to improve public safety and our quality of life by restoring a collaborative approach with law enforcement and opposing radical policies to defund the police. As a dedicated problem solver, Gus will spark investment in our communities and foster the growth of community policing. This proactive approach will safeguard our neighborhoods, giving small business owners a sense of security. Additionally, as small business owners face rising retail theft and dangerous threats in our community, Gus will stand up against efforts to decriminalize and excuse away criminal activity that has exploded in New York City. Third key message: College affordability: we start living on minimal income streams while in college; our incomes fail to rise, but costs are skyrocketing. These challenges occur from tuition, housing, food, books, supplies, and fees. The collegiate journey starts with financial assessments, and then surprise academic cost spikes derail the best students in countless ways. I’m proposing a new deal for CUNY and SUNY students, where tuition, related costs, and fee structures are fixed from day one until graduation as long as the student continues without a break in academic enrollment. It is fair and equitable for public-funded higher education institutions to be cost-consistent during a student’s tenure to plan for the future. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 10 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Krystle Kaul
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a Defense and Intelligence professional, I've seen the devastating impact of weapons on the frontlines of our fight against extremism. This expertise informs my conviction that firearms must not be easily obtainable in our communities. The scourge of gun violence claims innumer ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a Defense and Intelligence professional, I've seen the devastating impact of weapons on the frontlines of our fight against extremism. This expertise informs my conviction that firearms must not be easily obtainable in our communities. The scourge of gun violence claims innumerable lives nationwide, a clear signal that change is imperative. I champion common sense gun safety legislation, with a focus on universal background checks, red flag laws, and stringent control of ghost guns and high-capacity magazines. Such measures are crucial to stem the tide of violence ravaging our country daily. My stance is unwavering: We must enact these vital regulations to safeguard our neighborhoods, loved ones, and the very fabric of our society. Second key message: Championing Women's Reproductive Freedoms: Having worked with UN Women Middle East HQ, I am passionately dedicated to protecting reproductive rights. The revocation of Roe v. Wade represents a significant setback in women's autonomy and access to healthcare. I advocate for the codification of Roe to ensure that the right to choose and access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare remains protected. This mission is not just about safeguarding a woman's right to choose; it's about affirming the principles of equality and dignity that should guide our healthcare policies. My resolve is deeply personal, rooted in a global understanding of women's rights and the urgent need to defend those rights at home. Third key message: Standing against Republican extremism: As MAGA ideologies resurface, threatening the very core of our nation, it's imperative to have a leader ready to face this challenge. I am that leader. My resignation from the Department of Defense under the Trump administration was a stand for our soldiers' safety and a stand against domestic extremism. That decision was a continuation of my life's work: combating threats to our security from all around the globe. Now, as these radical forces gain momentum, my history of unwavering opposition to such ideologies is the assurance you need. I have stood firm against dangers to our democratic values before, and I am prepared to do so again with relentless dedication and principled action."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico Public Education Commission District 1 (Democratic Party)
Sam S. Obenshain
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: As a retired public school educator, I want to give back to the system that has given me my life's work, and believe that leadership in education needs improvement. As a Commissioner, I hope to be a voice for educational leaders who at times can feel that the system is working ag ...expand full answer."
"First key message: As a retired public school educator, I want to give back to the system that has given me my life's work, and believe that leadership in education needs improvement. As a Commissioner, I hope to be a voice for educational leaders who at times can feel that the system is working against them, not for them. I believe with my vast experience in the public education system, I can bring a school leader's perspective to the table and listen to and address the challenges that school leaders face on a consistent basis. Second key message: Because I worked to create the first state-chartering system during my time at the NM Public Education Department, I believe that my knowledge of the laws governing charter schools and their authorizing bodies will allow for me to hit the ground running. Additionally, I have consulted with the Public Education Commission during my time as a charter school leader to help them navigate through the difficult decisions that they are charged with in their authorizing practices. Third key message: Throughout my career in education I have consistently championed the belief that all kids can learn, but they do not all learn in the same way. In order to teach the students, you must first reach them. I believe that charter schools should have the flexibility and autonomy to make decisions for their schools and ultimately for their students without having to go through the immense amount of bureaucratic 'red-tape' that, in my opinion, maintains the status quo and does not provide the opportunity for innovative and proven teaching and learning practices. As a Commissioner, I will do my best to represent these ideas while at the same time holding schools and their leaders accountable to the law and the public that they serve."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Democratic Party)
Jensen Jennings
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Bringing the right jobs to Aiken; jobs that will continue to employ humans for years to come. Second key message: Prioritizing multi-generation collaborations to help strengthen Aiken. Third key message: Reform education to meet the needs of all students."
"First key message: Bringing the right jobs to Aiken; jobs that will continue to employ humans for years to come. Second key message: Prioritizing multi-generation collaborations to help strengthen Aiken. Third key message: Reform education to meet the needs of all students."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Tom Bartole
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: EDUCATION- I will protect and support our Public Education system and our Teachers. I will fight to protect our Libraries and Librarians from attackss Second key message: THE RIGHTS OF ALL ARKANSANS- I support basic and equal constitutional and human rights for all citizens. I ...expand full answer."
"First key message: EDUCATION- I will protect and support our Public Education system and our Teachers. I will fight to protect our Libraries and Librarians from attackss Second key message: THE RIGHTS OF ALL ARKANSANS- I support basic and equal constitutional and human rights for all citizens. I support individual freedoms and autonomy for all citizens. Third key message: HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF ALL ARKANSANS- No one should have to decide between health care bills and putting food on the table. I will work to protect access to affordable healt care for all Arkansans. No one, especially children or the elderly should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, so I will work towards eliminating Food Insecurity in our state."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B (Democratic Party)
Josiah Ampian
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Farmers are the backbone of America, and they don't just feed our cities, but our neighbors in other nations and our local ecosystems as well. Enabling farmers to produce and have a livelihood will always be priority number one to make sure our backbone does not fail. Second key m ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Farmers are the backbone of America, and they don't just feed our cities, but our neighbors in other nations and our local ecosystems as well. Enabling farmers to produce and have a livelihood will always be priority number one to make sure our backbone does not fail. Second key message: The government should work for you, whenever you have an issue you should feel heard and get a proper response. If you do not, it is the governments job to update you on how it is working to get to a better place in that area, and it should give clear discussion and pathways available as legislature goes down that path. Third key message: Small businesses are the majority in America by number. Large conglomerates and companies should not be able to run amuck just because they have more money. Individuals and corporations who's greed detriments the American dream and steals away wages to the impoverishment of individuals should be put in check by government regulations. Not to cripple them, but to prevent monopolies and to encourage balance between small businesses, individual workers, and large companies."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Houton
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I fought, and will continue fighting to protect Maryland families from fentanyl. Second key message: I am the new generation leader who Marylanders want to represent them in the U.S> Senate. Third key message: I am a bipartisan leader and will bring this bipartisanship, solution-l ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I fought, and will continue fighting to protect Maryland families from fentanyl. Second key message: I am the new generation leader who Marylanders want to represent them in the U.S> Senate. Third key message: I am a bipartisan leader and will bring this bipartisanship, solution-led work to the U.S. Senate."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 39 (Democratic Party)
Kerry Tapper
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I value connections with people, working hard, and showing up. I believe that everyone has the right to live their life as they like as long as they are being respectful to others. Love, Family and Friends are ultimately what I feel life is all about. I believe that each person ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I value connections with people, working hard, and showing up. I believe that everyone has the right to live their life as they like as long as they are being respectful to others. Love, Family and Friends are ultimately what I feel life is all about. I believe that each person and family deserves equitable access to the tools and knowledge they need to help them grow on their journey in regards to what inspires and drives them. Second key message: I’m not running for office to make a career, I’m running to make a difference. My husband John and I have run a business together in Paw Paw for 30 years—a sign and decorated apparel company whose customers are other area businesses and organizations. We are grateful for the wide roots these connections have created for us in our district and the relationships that are created by local businesses supporting other local businesses. I am proud of the career that I have had thus far. I am running to make a difference and be a voice for our children, family, friends, fellow business owners and our community members. Third key message: I feel strongly that everyone should have easy access to medical and mental health care. I spent the last 15 years as the power of attorney for my amazing mother who battled bipolar disorder since 1978 when I was 9 years old. We have made great strides in mental health care, and we have many more mountains to climb. I have been so grateful for the assistance from Van Buren County Mental Health, Bronson Commons Nursing Facility, Bronson Hospitals and their doctors, nurses and staff, and I have seen how hard they work and value them greatly. People who choose to make their living as care providers are amazing and they deserve our respect and appreciation."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 9 (Democratic Party)
Karen Pennington
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want to fix the fact that our education system ranks 45th in the nation due to the fact that we don't support our educators. They deserve better and so do we. Let's make education a priority. Second key message: Let's fix the fact that many of us can't afford decent health cover ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want to fix the fact that our education system ranks 45th in the nation due to the fact that we don't support our educators. They deserve better and so do we. Let's make education a priority. Second key message: Let's fix the fact that many of us can't afford decent health coverage and are having to work a 2nd and 3rd job just to be able to afford rent and groceries and on top of that they are wanting to cut out free school lunches and snap benefits and if you should suddenly find yourself homeless due to the loss of your employment etc. you are now considered a criminal. Third key message: Let's fix the fact that right now in 2024 some of our communities are facing an environmental issue, they don't have access to clean drinking water causing many health issues."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 6 (Democratic Party)
Cody Grace
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My goal is to limit the role that TX government has on healthcare. The state has created unnecessary barriers between patients and their doctors. These must come down. Politicians and elected officials have no place in the exam room. The state's overreach has unnecessarily complic ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My goal is to limit the role that TX government has on healthcare. The state has created unnecessary barriers between patients and their doctors. These must come down. Politicians and elected officials have no place in the exam room. The state's overreach has unnecessarily complicated the patient-doctor relationship, and I stand firm in my belief that healthcare decisions should be made without political influence. It is essential to dismantle these obstacles to ensure healthcare remains a private and personalized matter, free from the undue influence of politicians and elected officials. Second key message: As your representative, I'm committed to ensuring that our schools receive the funding they need to attract and retain the highest caliber of educators. I believe in a holistic approach to education, where the value of a student's learning isn't measured solely by standardized tests. Instead, I advocate for a more comprehensive evaluation system that recognizes diverse talents and achievements, fostering an environment where every student can thrive. This shift will not only enrich our educational landscape but also empower our teachers and students to excel beyond conventional metrics. Third key message: As your State Representative, I am committed to enhancing border security between Texas and Mexico through collaborative efforts with federal representatives on immigration reform. My strategy includes initiating day labor visa programs, enforcing E-Verify, and bolstering funding for border patrol to empower them to perform their duties more effectively. This comprehensive approach aims to ensure a balanced and secure immigration system."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 1 (Democratic Party)
Janie Jarrett
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Paint the Statehouse Purple. I believe it's time that we end polarized politics in Kansas and it starts at the ballot box. I'm asking my district to refuse polar candidates and vote for "middle of the road" leaders who are ready to work together for our great state. Second key m ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Paint the Statehouse Purple. I believe it's time that we end polarized politics in Kansas and it starts at the ballot box. I'm asking my district to refuse polar candidates and vote for "middle of the road" leaders who are ready to work together for our great state. Second key message: I love humans--all humans--and I believe it is my job to protect each and every citizen in my district. In fact, I have spent my life serving students with learning disabilities, people with mental illness and other emotional disturbances, teens in trouble and aging Kansans nearing the end of life. Equality is a constitutional right and I will fight for all citizens to be represented fairly and their choices respected. I am absolutely certain that church doctrine belongs in church and not mingled in state buildings, programs and laws. This is a not negotiable. Third key message: We need leaders who listen. A representative cannot truly represent her constituents if we do not know who those constituents are and what they need. That's why my campaign started with listening to people. Public schools, especially poor, small districts in rural areas like mine need to be supported financially and in the legislative world. Teachers need to know that they hold the key to our success when they prepare our future adults to take the helm. We have much talent in our teacher workforce and the students they guide. It's time the legislature stood up for them rather than trying to fine ways to defund and demoralize educators. Public education is a constitutional mandate and we must not neglect and abuse it."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 45 (Democratic Party)
Whitney Freeman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: That I’ve come to build bridges and not walls. I want to represent all Arkansans in my District. Second key message: That healthcare decisions should be made between a patient and their doctor and not on the house floor. Third key message: In regards to education, public money b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: That I’ve come to build bridges and not walls. I want to represent all Arkansans in my District. Second key message: That healthcare decisions should be made between a patient and their doctor and not on the house floor. Third key message: In regards to education, public money belongs in public schools. It’s important that we not allow the state to funnel public money to private institutions while the public schools struggle. "
2024 Candidate for Clark County Council At-large (Democratic Party)
Christina Gilkey
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Transparency - we must rebuild faith and trust among our community by sharing important information about the budgets, meetings, ordinances, conflicts of interest, and other matters coming before the council for a vote. We must give our constituents a chance to voice their concern ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Transparency - we must rebuild faith and trust among our community by sharing important information about the budgets, meetings, ordinances, conflicts of interest, and other matters coming before the council for a vote. We must give our constituents a chance to voice their concerns and we should be collaborative in our approach so as to consider the impact our decisions have collectively among our other taxpayer funded entities. We cannot complete the goal of transparency if we aren’t sharing information. Second key message: Accountability- if we are fulfilling the first goal of transparency, accountability will naturally take place because there will be no secrets, no half-truths, no hiding from decisions made. Third key message: Fiscal Responsibility- we must manage taxpayer funded revenues with balanced budgets that allow for funding Rainy Day savings, have a surplus at the end of a fiscal year, and involve all other elected officials in county offices so we all work together for the benefit of taxpayers. Spending MUST be sustainable for future years."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 19 (Democratic Party)
Kari Lerner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Unity among diversity has always been our greatest strength. As Americans we must be able to disagree yet work together toward solutions. Today's divisiveness weakens our nation as our allies & our enemies watch the relentless bickering that has paralyzed Congress, with my opponen ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Unity among diversity has always been our greatest strength. As Americans we must be able to disagree yet work together toward solutions. Today's divisiveness weakens our nation as our allies & our enemies watch the relentless bickering that has paralyzed Congress, with my opponent as a major instigator. I believe in collaboration without calling colleagues names to serve your district. All are created equal with those inalienable rights of life, liberty, & the pursuit of happiness that must be protected & preserved, along with the peaceful transfer of power that has served this nation well for nearly 250 years. Second key message: A member of Congress is elected to serve as your liaison to the federal government, not for them to use the position as a steppingstone to the next career move. I am running for Congress to serve the people of SWFL. As a legislator with a record of getting things done, I will make it a priority to get Ian disaster relief SWFL has been promised for over a year passed into law, not just filed. I will be focused on bringing home the resources needed to build resilience into the infrastructure of SWFL to protect all & lower risk to bring down insurance costs. As a tireless negotiator, I will deliver resources to address affordable housing, clean water, & infrastructure needs. And I pledge to fight to protect your Social Security. Third key message: Most importantly, I believe that states should have certain powers of legislation. But as Americans, we MUST have an umbrella of individual rights that cannot be violated. Access to the full range of healthcare options, including reproductive choices, healthcare directives, & contraception. needs to be codified into federal law. Freedoms of speech, religion, & a free press are essential to a free society & the security of our nation. These freedoms are being threatened by extremists like my opponent who believe in dictating to the electorate how to live, whom to love, how to worship, when & how you have a family and what that family must look like. I trust & believe in the individual."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 38 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gion Thomas
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Universal healthcare: We must fight to protect and expand healthcare programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, while moving closer to a universal healthcare system. Healthcare must be a fundamental right for every American, regardless of their economic stat ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Universal healthcare: We must fight to protect and expand healthcare programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, while moving closer to a universal healthcare system. Healthcare must be a fundamental right for every American, regardless of their economic status, and not a privilege for the wealthy or powerful. Every single person should have the ability to get the healthcare they deserve as an American. Second key message: We deserve a living wage! Every hard-working American should earn an income that allows them, not just to survive, but to thrive. No one who works full-time should have to live paycheck to paycheck. Together, we can build an economy where everyone has the opportunity to earn a living wage, providing financial security and a brighter future for working-class families. This is our commitment to a fair and prosperous society. Third key message: Green new jobs! The Houston area knows all too well the harsh realities of climate change. We've experienced the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey and the Houston Tax Day Flood, where approximately 240 billion gallons of rainwater inundated Harris County. We are committed to addressing these challenges head-on. We can't ignore the fact we just endured the hottest summer on record. For weeks, we experienced scorching days with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Scientists warn this is just the beginning, and it will only get worse. The environmental crisis is not just an issue for our generation; it's our responsibility to ensure that our children and grandchildren inherit a clean and habitable Earth."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 80 (Republican Party)
Grace Marrero
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Bail Reform has been a disaster for our communities. The progressive/socialist leftists in office protect criminals instead of law abiding citizens. I will fight to repeal bail reform legislation. I will also fight for law enforcement which has been decimated by these laws. The a ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Bail Reform has been a disaster for our communities. The progressive/socialist leftists in office protect criminals instead of law abiding citizens. I will fight to repeal bail reform legislation. I will also fight for law enforcement which has been decimated by these laws. The argument that black & brown people are disproportionally targeted does not hold water. It is a straw man argument to convince the population that these communities are victims of circumstance. I say it is a flat out deception & should be rejected by every voter. I will do everything I can to get these laws off the books. Never forget, IF YOU'RE NOT AT THE TABLE. THEN YOU ARE ON THE MENU! Vote for me on November 5th & join me at the table! Second key message: Sanctuary State status has been a disaster for our communities. The progressive/socialist leftists in office protect illegal aliens instead of law abiding citizens. I will fight to repeal our sanctuary state status. The argument that the criminal "migrants" are looking for better opportunities does not hold water. It is a straw man argument to convince the population that these illegal aliens are victims of circumstance. It is a flat out lie & should be rejected by every voter. We have been invaded by gangs & men of fighting age. I will work to remove NYS sanctuary status. Never forget, IF YOU'RE NOT AT THE TABLE. THEN YOU ARE ON THE MENU! Vote for me on November 5th & join me at the table! Third key message: Our infrastructure has been deteriorating for decades. The progressive/socialist leftists in office have allowed this to happen. Their MO is to cause the problem, blame others for it & then. at election time, promise to fix the problem they created. Never forget, IF YOU'RE NOT AT THE TABLE. THEN YOU ARE ON THE MENU! Vote for me on November & join me at the table."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 9 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Daniel Wilczynski
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a career leader and not a career politician. We need more business people in Washington. Second key message: I believe in the American dream and want to help preserve it for future generations. I came from humble beginnings and believe that hard work can change the world. Thi ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a career leader and not a career politician. We need more business people in Washington. Second key message: I believe in the American dream and want to help preserve it for future generations. I came from humble beginnings and believe that hard work can change the world. Third key message: Education is the answer to changing ones opportunities, and this includes all types of education. I will fight hard for choice in education and equal opportunity for all."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 150 (Republican Party)
Mark Zimmer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a financial problem solver that is my expertise. I want to do what I can to reduce the tax burden while improving our infrastructure. Second key message: I am tired of the divisive issues that are tearing our country apart. We need to find a balance and that takes negotiati ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a financial problem solver that is my expertise. I want to do what I can to reduce the tax burden while improving our infrastructure. Second key message: I am tired of the divisive issues that are tearing our country apart. We need to find a balance and that takes negotiation and sincerity Third key message: I am focusing on issues for our towns. We need to coordinate issues on town water, town revitalization, roads and expenses."
2024 Candidate for Geauga County Court of Common Pleas General Division (Republican Party)
Matthew Rambo
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a firm believer in the core values of judicial restraint, including a commitment to justice, fairness, and the rule of law. With a legal career spanning 18 years, I have consistently demonstrated my dedication to these principles and have worked tirelessly to contribute to th ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a firm believer in the core values of judicial restraint, including a commitment to justice, fairness, and the rule of law. With a legal career spanning 18 years, I have consistently demonstrated my dedication to these principles and have worked tirelessly to contribute to the betterment of Geauga County. I am committed to upholding the Constitution and working diligently to protect the rights of individuals in our community. I am confident that my extensive legal background, along with my passion for public service, uniquely qualifies me for the role of Geauga County Common Pleas Judge. Second key message: The greatest issue the judiciary faces is one of access and accessibility. The public rarely knowns who the judges are in their county unless they have had occasion to appear in Court. Thus, the court is a place of great mystery to most people. This creates a misunderstanding of what the Court does and why the Court operates in the way that it does. Additionally, because of the mystery surrounding the Court, people are often hesitant to engage the Court and make use of Court resources. Third key message: The Common Pleas Judge must work collaboratively with other Geauga County leaders to ensure tax dollars are spent wisely. In my role as Russell Township Trustee, I have had the privilege of safeguarding the tax dollars of the residents of Russell Township and making sure they are being put to the best and highest use for the people of the Township. This experience has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as an effective and impartial Common Pleas Judge, ensuring that justice is served in a fair and timely manner. Moreover, my work with the Red Tulip Project of Geauga and the Burton Middlefield Rotary have provided me unique insight into portions of the Geauga community that not everyone sees on a regular basis."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Dunn
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am a grassroots candidate whose sole interest is serving the constituents of my district and the citizens of the United States of America. Second key message: I will work hard to make sure the needs of America and her citizens are always prioritized. Third key message: I will no ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am a grassroots candidate whose sole interest is serving the constituents of my district and the citizens of the United States of America. Second key message: I will work hard to make sure the needs of America and her citizens are always prioritized. Third key message: I will not be bought out, intimidated, or canceled. I will remain true to my conservative, common sense, Christian roots and use them to guide my decision making."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 26 (Republican Party)
Michael Koslow
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe we are all entitled to the knowledge we are entitled to personal, professional, and national safety and security. Second key message: We have experienced out of control spending the past three years. Americans have been struggling to make ends meet, pay bills, and thrive ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe we are all entitled to the knowledge we are entitled to personal, professional, and national safety and security. Second key message: We have experienced out of control spending the past three years. Americans have been struggling to make ends meet, pay bills, and thrive. We need to impose fiscal responsible behavior in Congress. Third key message: Regardless of who we are as Americans, we have more in common in our personal values and beliefs and should find a common interest to grow from in resolving problems and addressing issues important to all Americans."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Steve Markegard
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want voters to know... I strongly believe Article 2 Section 2 of our state Constitution which reads: All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want voters to know... I strongly believe Article 2 Section 2 of our state Constitution which reads: All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights. It seems that too many politicians have it backwards. I recall two recent US Presidents caught on camera saying "I don't work for YOU!" & "YOU didn't build that!". Elected leaders are supposed to be PUBLIC SERVANTS humbly carrying out the will of the people. My first priority as a representative is to be connected to the people of LD25, it is not to be a legislator. Lawmaking is, of course, important but it must come AFTER the knowledge of the people. Second key message: I want voters to know... I got into this race because I believe we are living in perilous, critical times. The fact that I am willing to come out of a perfectly good retirement life and put myself out there is evidence that I am willing to devote the next 2 years to looking out for the safety, security & well being of Arizonans and the constituents of LD25 as a House Representative. Third key message: I want voters to know...I am a big fan of legal immigration. It is hard to watch a Naturalization ceremony without getting choked up but we must stop the invasion our country is experiencing at our southern border. The flow of fentanyl & other deadly drugs & child/sex/human trafficking MUST be eliminated. Entry must be totally sealed and illegal immigrants deported."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania Treasurer (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Stacy Garrity
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: OPENING THE BOOKS Transparency is the foundation of our democracy. Taxpayers have a right to know how state government functions and how it spends their tax dollars. There is no excuse for anything less than 100 percent transparency. Prior to Stacy’s tenure, the treasurer’s offic ...expand full answer."
"First key message: OPENING THE BOOKS Transparency is the foundation of our democracy. Taxpayers have a right to know how state government functions and how it spends their tax dollars. There is no excuse for anything less than 100 percent transparency. Prior to Stacy’s tenure, the treasurer’s office received a C rating from the non-profit U.S. division of the Public Interest Research Groups. Since taking office in January 2021, Stacy has prioritized increasing government transparency. She revamped the Treasury’s transparency portal, a website where any Pennsylvanian can go online and see how their taxpayer dollars are being spent. Second key message: RETURNING MONEY TO ITS OWNERS Unclaimed property – more than $4.5 billion in everything from undelivered paychecks to military decorations – sat in a massive vault in the Pennsylvania Treasury. Stacy Garrity set out to return that property to its rightful owners. Stacy set a new record returning nearly $274 million to more than 174,000 Pennsylvania citizens in the fiscal year ending June of 2023. That included 87 military decorations that belonged on the chests of our veterans, not in a box inside a vault. She has advocated for legislation to make it easier for Treasury to return property and intends to aim for another record year returning to Pennsylvanians the wealth they earned. Third key message: PUTTING PENNSYLVANIANS FIRST Integrity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to Pennsylvania and its people are Stacy Garrity’s daily motivations. She doesn’t talk the talk, she walks the walk - literally. Following through on a day one pledge, Stacy has visited all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties every year. As your Treasurer, Stacy knows how important it is to meet people where they are and offer real solutions, not just empty rhetoric. With a second term ahead, she will keep that promise one county at a time."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 (Republican Party)
Michael Goldstein
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our economy is suffering from high energy prices, reckless government spending & the printing of money. Life has become unaffordable for many Americans. The price of gasoline, & heating oil have doubled. Natural gas, electricity, food prices & consumer goods are much higher. Highe ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our economy is suffering from high energy prices, reckless government spending & the printing of money. Life has become unaffordable for many Americans. The price of gasoline, & heating oil have doubled. Natural gas, electricity, food prices & consumer goods are much higher. Higher interest rates make housing & car loans unaffordable. The interest costs on our federal debt will lead to higher taxes. We are being forced to buy oil from dictatorships rather than produce it here and creating American jobs. Ct. faces some of the highest electric bills in the country because federal laws block us from buying enough domestic natural gas to generate our electricity. We have to import it at higher prices. These laws must be changed. Second key message: Our border must be closed to illegal immigration. Criminals, gang members, terrorists , drug, sex and child traffickers must be deported. Illegal aliens must be defunded. It is absurd that we are providing extensive economic benefits to illegal entrants into our country. Crime shouldn’t pay. Fentanyl originating in China, packed in Mexico and smuggled into the US, is killing tens of thousands of Americans. Counterfeit pills labeled oxycodone or something else contain fatal doses of fentanyl are killing unsuspecting Americans. To me that is murder and those who sell lethal fentanyl pills are murderers. I will propose laws that make this crime murder and those who make and distribute these pills should be prosecuted for murder. Third key message: Our healthcare system has become overly expensive and overly bureaucratic. Physicians and other healthcare providers suffer burnout from the regulatory compliance that takes up to 20 hours per week of their time. Patients feel that healthcare has become more of a business and they feel that they are no longer the priority. High deductibles keep middle class and working class people from seeking medical care and they loose the benefit of preventive care. There is little competition and choice in healthcare. This needs to be reformed, competition which lowers prices and improves quality must be expanded. Patient dissatisfaction, physician burnout, overregulation, and loss of competition and choice must be reversed. Patients must come first."
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 3 (Republican Party)
Bill Wysong
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: PLATINUM PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: Best emergency response in the nation using all tools like evacuation modeling. Better pay and benefits for emergency personnel attracts and retains talent. We need to use the most advanced science to protect the health & public safety of El Pas ...expand full answer."
"First key message: PLATINUM PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: Best emergency response in the nation using all tools like evacuation modeling. Better pay and benefits for emergency personnel attracts and retains talent. We need to use the most advanced science to protect the health & public safety of El Paso County citizens. Second key message: RESPONSIBLE GROWTH: Data-driven growth that protects the property rights of the citizens and their goals for the future of their home. Protecting neighborhoods from dangerous density and overzealous zone changing that conflicts with existing neighborhoods. I will ensure that it's data and the citizens' goals not the developers who dictate our growth. Third key message: PROTECT & PRESERVE OUR PARKS: We need to stop the commercialization of our parks & address our parkland shortage. Our natural setting is what brings us all to the Pikes Peak region, and why high wage workforces choose areas to relocate or start businesses. Keep our lands healthy, green and natural. RESTORE INTEGRITY: We must fix the ethical and moral decay that permeates politics. Integrity is essential for trust in governance. Restoring integrity in leadership will be paramount to everything I do in serving the people of El Paso County."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico State Senate District 9 (Republican Party)
Audrey Trujillo
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Priorities for Progress a. Education and Workforce Development Audrey recognizes that education is the cornerstone of progress. She will champion policies that ensure equitable funding for schools, support our educators, and prepare our students for the challenges of the future. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Priorities for Progress a. Education and Workforce Development Audrey recognizes that education is the cornerstone of progress. She will champion policies that ensure equitable funding for schools, support our educators, and prepare our students for the challenges of the future. Vocational training, STEM education, and apprenticeships will be at the forefront of her agenda. Second key message: Audrey Trujillo’s candidacy is not about party lines; it’s about people. She seeks to bridge divides, listen to constituents, and create a New Mexico that thrives for generations to come. Third key message: Audrey understands the importance of accessible healthcare. She will work tirelessly to expand access, address the opioid crisis, and promote preventive measures. Healthy citizens contribute to a vibrant state, and Audrey is committed to their well-being."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Minnesota (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Alycia Gruenhagen
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Unite behind our shared American values of love for country, liberty and the U.S. Constitution. Second key message: Restore order to our government and law enforcement. Third key message: Renew Minnesota and America by encouraging entrepreneurship and development in every sector o ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Unite behind our shared American values of love for country, liberty and the U.S. Constitution. Second key message: Restore order to our government and law enforcement. Third key message: Renew Minnesota and America by encouraging entrepreneurship and development in every sector of society."
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 West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 (Republican Party)
Mark Carter
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: West Virginians deserve a higher standard of living. By supporting the recruitment of new business and the expansion of our current industry and commerce in our state Mark is committed to increasing the standard of living of our citizens. We have made progress and for the first ...expand full answer."
"First key message: West Virginians deserve a higher standard of living. By supporting the recruitment of new business and the expansion of our current industry and commerce in our state Mark is committed to increasing the standard of living of our citizens. We have made progress and for the first time in decades, we have a chance to keep our best and brightest in the state. But Carter believes there is no excuse for remaining complacent. West Virginians have earned the respect and confidence of American business and deserve to be compensated like the citizens in neighboring states. Second key message: We must address the rampant substance abuse of our citizens. Mark believes that the root cause of substance abuse is hopelessness. A well-founded hopelessness in many of our communities that it is simply not going to get better. That root cause is eliminated when our people see that a better course is available by applying themselves in the workplace and witnessing that good work will be rewarded. Mark is convinced that many of the social ills that plague us, including the epidemic of abuse and neglect of our children, substance abuse and domestic abuse, are fueled by desperation and hopelessness in our communities. Short term solutions are needed as are long term solutions. Third key message: To build a strong economy it is necessary for West Virginia to educate American business about the benefits and virtues of operating here. Mark believes there is no better example than in his home district. South Charleston and Dunbar West Virginia are home to resilient and dedicated people who have developed scientific breakthroughs and built the products their minds created. That skill should not be allowed to be shuttered or lured away to other states. We can keep our talented families together and thriving at home. Mark is committed to working with the talented economic development professionals who are revitalizing our state's economy to support their work with funding and law. That is investing in ourselves."
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 U.S. Senate Missouri (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
December Harmon
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want you to be able to live your best life. That means going to the doctor when you're sick. Second key message: I am the "Woke" agenda. I'm a Black Lesbian running to finally bring representation to those the party has abandoned. Third key message: It's true. I don't think the ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want you to be able to live your best life. That means going to the doctor when you're sick. Second key message: I am the "Woke" agenda. I'm a Black Lesbian running to finally bring representation to those the party has abandoned. Third key message: It's true. I don't think the police should be allowed to execute Black people because they got a little bit scared. If that makes me a radical, so be it."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 69 (Democratic Party)
Jamie Hough
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Accessible Healthcare for All: I will work tirelessly to ensure that every individual has access to affordable and quality healthcare, regardless of their income or background. This includes advocating for policies that lower healthcare costs, expand coverage, and address disparit ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Accessible Healthcare for All: I will work tirelessly to ensure that every individual has access to affordable and quality healthcare, regardless of their income or background. This includes advocating for policies that lower healthcare costs, expand coverage, and address disparities in healthcare access. Second key message: Affordable Housing Solutions: I believe that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. I will prioritize initiatives to increase affordable housing options, combat homelessness, and support policies that promote housing stability and affordability for all members of our community. Third key message: Quality Public Education: I am committed to strengthening our public education system to provide every child with a high-quality education. This includes advocating for increased funding for schools, reducing class sizes, supporting teachers and educators, and ensuring that every student has access to a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in life."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Julie Gilman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Affordable housing is at a crisis. Zoning and tax credits are not the only solution. Affordability costs need to be addressed directly not just the number of housing units in the state. Second key message: Renewable and green energy supply must continue to be addressed. NH is lag ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Affordable housing is at a crisis. Zoning and tax credits are not the only solution. Affordability costs need to be addressed directly not just the number of housing units in the state. Second key message: Renewable and green energy supply must continue to be addressed. NH is lagging behind other states on decreasing reliance on fossil fuels. Third key message: Public education must be supported and protected. The Education Freedom Accounts participation numbers are seriously over the anticipated participation and budget. More public school money is going to private and religious schools and a private management company that takes 10% Guardrails for both monetary account management and academic standards do not exist. Our public schools continue to serve most of the state’s youth but now must do it with smaller budgets."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Linda Ryan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Clean water is not a privilege but a right. St. Gobain’s and all other polluters needs to be held permanently responsible for all present and future damage caused to our water, land and citizens. Second key message: Public Education is vitally important for every community to thr ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Clean water is not a privilege but a right. St. Gobain’s and all other polluters needs to be held permanently responsible for all present and future damage caused to our water, land and citizens. Second key message: Public Education is vitally important for every community to thrive. I will continue to fight damaging efforts of legislation and underfunding that work to erode and dismantle our public schools. Teachers must continue to be certified and knowledgeable in all subject areas. Officials who make education laws and policy must be experienced in education practices and implementation to ensure positive growth and progress in our young people. Third key message: Workers rights are everyone’s rights. A healthy work force builds thriving communities, improves public safety and strengthens our citizenry as a whole. Affordable child care, health care, mental health services, veteran’s support, housing and food security all stem from a strong workforce. We need to continue efforts to raise the minimum wage and secure safe, equitable employment for everyone."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 96 (Democratic Party)
Arlene Beckles
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Commitment to Quality Healthcare: I am deeply committed to ensuring that every individual in our district has access to high-quality healthcare services. This includes advocating for affordable healthcare options, improving access to preventive care, and addressing disparities in ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Commitment to Quality Healthcare: I am deeply committed to ensuring that every individual in our district has access to high-quality healthcare services. This includes advocating for affordable healthcare options, improving access to preventive care, and addressing disparities in healthcare outcomes. Second key message: Educating our next generation: My academic background, including a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership and ongoing cybersecurity and technology risk management studies, underscores my dedication to continuous learning and research. I believe evidence-based policy-making is crucial in addressing educational challenges effectively. Third key message: Community Engagement: I have a proven track record of community engagement, having served as a Norcross City Councilmember and participated in various organizations focused on healthcare, transit, economic development, and technology. I understand the needs and concerns of our community and will be a strong advocate for their interests at the state level."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 33 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Churchill
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Education is a key priority for my campaign. Not just for my district, but for the entire state we need to enact laws that will improve the quality of our education system throughout the state. Second key message: Public safety is very key, reducing violence and proliferation of d ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Education is a key priority for my campaign. Not just for my district, but for the entire state we need to enact laws that will improve the quality of our education system throughout the state. Second key message: Public safety is very key, reducing violence and proliferation of drugs in our communities through legislative action is something that I'm firmly committed to. Third key message: Economic growth is something that it's truly needed throughout the state. Creating tax incentives to incentivize business to stay and also to come to our state is a key foundation for my campaign."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 39 (Democratic Party)
Rose Mary Drake
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe women should be trusted to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions. Second key message: In a nation and a state where gunshot wounds are the number one cause of death for children, we cannot continue to do nothing about this problem. We need common sense gun sa ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe women should be trusted to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions. Second key message: In a nation and a state where gunshot wounds are the number one cause of death for children, we cannot continue to do nothing about this problem. We need common sense gun safety legislation so that we can begin to find a solution. Third key message: It is estimated that expansion of Medicaid eligibility would result in a 25% reduction in the number of uninsured people in our state. It would also help to provide more financial stability to rural health care hospitals and providers, which benefits everyone in a rural area, no matter how they pay for healthcare. One of the groups that would benefit most are women of child-bearing age who face high maternal/infant mortality rates in Tennessee. We should expand Medicaid in Tennessee for the health of our citizens and also to see some of the tax dollars that we pay into the federal system return to us via Medicaid benefits to our citizens. We are one of only ten states that have failed to expand Medicaid eligibility."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 (Democratic Party)
Heather Hanna
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I want voters to know that my main goal as State Representative for District 5 is that I intend to represent everyone in the district. It doesn't matter to me if you are registered as a different political party or have different points of view; my job is to represent EVERYONE ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I want voters to know that my main goal as State Representative for District 5 is that I intend to represent everyone in the district. It doesn't matter to me if you are registered as a different political party or have different points of view; my job is to represent EVERYONE within my district. My focus will be on what is best for District 5, Berks County, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Second key message: My platform focuses on Healthcare, Education & Training, Employment, Environment, and Public Safety. I have had the pleasure of meeting with citizens of different political parties of District 5 who have shared their expertise with me on these matters and I will continue to do so throughout the campaign and after being elected to office. If there are citizens of District 5 who are interested in sharing their expertise I am definitely willing to listen, no matter one's party affiliation. Third key message: If you want a change from the same old representation, then I am your candidate. I will listen and consider what I learn. You, the citizens of District 5, are my priority."
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 Minnesota House of Representatives District 57A (Democratic Party)
Veda Kanitz
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I’m running for the Minnesota House because I believe good government that works for the people can improve the lives of ALL Minnesotans. I will work for solutions that are healthy and equitable for people, and protect the ecosystems we depend on, prioritizing legislation that he ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I’m running for the Minnesota House because I believe good government that works for the people can improve the lives of ALL Minnesotans. I will work for solutions that are healthy and equitable for people, and protect the ecosystems we depend on, prioritizing legislation that helps us mitigate and adapt to our climate crisis. I will work for a Minnesota in which all have clean air, clean water, healthy food, a living wage, affordable comprehensive health care, and a safe, welcoming environment to live, work and play in. Second key message: Minnesotans deserve representatives who protect our rights and freedoms. I will work for a Minnesota in which no one has to think about the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, or their religion before making a decision about where to walk, drive, live, work, or express a thought. I support a comprehensive single-payer health care plan, the right to make your own reproductive decisions, and to choose your own health care providers. Legislation I support will honor our treaties and protect the rights of Indigenous communities to hunt, fish, and gather from the land and water. I support adequate funding of police and other public safety resources, and holding all stakeholders accountable. I support honest and fair elections. Third key message: Minnesotans value quality public education. I support fully funding our public schools. We must attract and hire a more diverse group of educators to ensure our schools meet students’ needs, while increasing teacher pay and benefits to keep experienced teachers in the classroom."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 163 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Heather Boyd
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our PA Supreme Court found our public education funding system unconstitutional in 2022. I am proud to represent Upper Darby, William Penn and Southeast Delco, but these school districts have been systemically underfunded for decades. We knew this, but the court finally provided ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our PA Supreme Court found our public education funding system unconstitutional in 2022. I am proud to represent Upper Darby, William Penn and Southeast Delco, but these school districts have been systemically underfunded for decades. We knew this, but the court finally provided a path to right this wrong. This underfunding has put an unfair burden of public education costs heavily on the local tax payers in our communities. I am committed to the seven year funding plan set out by the Basic Education Funding Commission to return our school districts to equitable funding - for our students and for our local tax payers. Second key message: The US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade and returned the protection of women's reproductive rights to the states. I believe that the private decisions a woman makes about her own body MUST be protected. I also will work to ensure that access to abortion, contraception and health care are preserved in PA. A right is not a right without access. This overturning of Roe v Wade has the potential to return additional privacy rights to the states, so I am committed to protecting the fundamental rights of women to make their own health care decisions, and for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals to access all of the rights afforded to all Pennsylvanians. Third key message: I want to protect, defend and expand opportunities for working people. We are currently living through the largest wealth disparity between the rich and the poor that has ever existed in our country. I want to restore the middle class, including protecting the rights of workers to organize, increase our dreadful minimum wage to a living wage, require corporations to pay their fair share in taxes and require equal pay for equal work. We need to expand access to affordable housing and job development. We need to make higher education more accessible and affordable. I want to ensure a level playing field for all Pennsylvanians."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Wood
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Preserving democracy is at the core of my campaign. In North Carolina, an unchecked supermajority threatens the very essence of balanced governance. I am committed to ensuring that no single party dominates the Legislature, as it's essential to prevent overreach and uphold the val ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Preserving democracy is at the core of my campaign. In North Carolina, an unchecked supermajority threatens the very essence of balanced governance. I am committed to ensuring that no single party dominates the Legislature, as it's essential to prevent overreach and uphold the values of our diverse population. By promoting bipartisanship, I aim to create a legislative body where ideas are debated, compromises are sought, and decisions reflect the collective will of the people. Together, let's restore the equilibrium, fostering a government that truly represents all North Carolinians. Second key message: Our healthcare system is in crisis, ranking among the bottom 5 in the nation. The GOP-led legislature's inaction exacerbates the issue, evident in our high infant mortality rate and restrictive abortion policies. As an experienced insurance broker, I understand the complexities and pitfalls of the healthcare landscape. I will advocate for comprehensive reforms that prioritize accessibility, affordability, and quality care. I will champion initiatives addressing these reforms, and fight for policies that bridge gaps in coverage, reduce infant mortality, relieve financial burden, and ensure women's reproductive rights. It's time for leadership that prioritizes the well-being of North Carolinians over political ideology. Third key message: Equal and public education at all levels is increasingly important and under attack. I staunchly oppose school choice and voucher programs. Education is the bedrock of our society, and it should be inclusive, equitable, and secular. I advocate for strengthening public schools, ensuring they receive adequate funding and resources to provide a quality education for all students, regardless of their background, beliefs, or economic condition. Diverting public funds to private, often religious, institutions exacerbates educational inequalities, leaving some students behind. Let's invest in our public schools and bolster an inclusive environment where all students are prepared for a diverse and interconnected world."
2024 Candidate for Summit County Council District 7 (Democratic Party)
Ryan Shank
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Rebuilding our Economy. Summit County is the fourth largest county by population in Ohio, yet has fallen behind in economic investment. We need leaders who are going to fight fearlessly and with dedication, regardless of politics, to secure our economic future. Second key message: ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Rebuilding our Economy. Summit County is the fourth largest county by population in Ohio, yet has fallen behind in economic investment. We need leaders who are going to fight fearlessly and with dedication, regardless of politics, to secure our economic future. Second key message: Fighting the Food Insecurity Crisis. 68,000 residents of Summit County are food insecure. To combat this, we need to coordinate with local organizations and step up to tackle the issues regarding this crisis. Third key message: Fighting for Equality. It's sad that in 2024 we are still debating whether groups of people deserve to be treated equally. As Councilman, I will work endlessly to pursue equality for all in Summit County."
2024 Candidate for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Patrick DePoe
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Tackling our most pressing challenges from wildfires to climate change takes experience. Governor Inslee appointed me to the Washington Environmental Justice Council to help lead this work. I'm the only candidate in the race that is not a career politician. Instead, I've spent dec ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Tackling our most pressing challenges from wildfires to climate change takes experience. Governor Inslee appointed me to the Washington Environmental Justice Council to help lead this work. I'm the only candidate in the race that is not a career politician. Instead, I've spent decades in land management, emergency response cleaning up oil spills and fighting wildfires, as a commercial fisherman, a tribal leader and leading preventative work to improve our lands and waters. Currently serving on the executive team for the Department of Natural Resources has earned me the endorsement of our current Commissioner of Public Lands, and given me a unique vantage point to learn this job so I can hit the ground running from day one. Second key message: Sustainability is not about politics for me, its a way of life. I grew up on the Makah Reservation in Neah Bay, and would not only be the first Native American elected statewide in the Pacific Northwest, but one of the first in American history. My heritage is not just an identity, it means I understand the importance of caring for and living off the land. We have a lot to learn from rural communities like mine who depend on natural resources for survival. It’s why I'll have a balanced approach to forest management and will make sure stakeholders from rural and underrepresented communities have a seat at the table. As commissioner, I'll protect all that is great about our state, its lands and the people they sustain. Third key message: The Seattle Times endorsed our campaign, calling me the “best candidate to tackle” the “urgent and complex environmental challenges” facing our state. That's because the issues in front of us are far more complicated than buzz words or bumper stickers allow. The next Commissioner must determine which lands are worked and which are conserved, taking into consideration how sustainable harvesting funds our local schools and rural counties. Ensuring we protect critical funding in the face of devastating budget cuts across our State earned me the support of Washington's teachers (WEA), firefighters (IAFF 31), tradespeople (ILWU Area Council), and our Tribes."
2024 Candidate for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Daniel Pogorzelski
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Urban flooding poses an increasing threat to Cook County residents due to the impacts of climate change. As a public servant, I recognize the urgency of tackling this issue to protect our communities. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing precipitation patterns ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Urban flooding poses an increasing threat to Cook County residents due to the impacts of climate change. As a public servant, I recognize the urgency of tackling this issue to protect our communities. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing precipitation patterns contribute to the heightened risk of flooding in urban areas. It is imperative that we implement comprehensive strategies and infrastructure improvements to mitigate the effects of flooding. This includes investing in resilient stormwater management systems, green infrastructure, and sustainable urban planning. By prioritizing these measures, we can enhance the county's resilience to climate-related challenges and safeguard the well-being of our community. Second key message: With over one-third of Cook County residents speaking a language other than English at home, it is crucial to prioritize outreach to our diverse communities. My commitment lies in ensuring that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) builds upon its outreach initiatives to effectively connect with residents from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This involves developing multilingual communication channels, providing translated materials, and engaging community leaders to bridge language gaps. By fostering an inclusive approach, we can enhance accessibility to MWRD resources and services for all residents, irrespective of their language preferences, contributing to a more equitable and engaged district. Third key message: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) is a vital yet often under appreciated unit of government. Recognizing its significance, I have personally taken the initiative to connect with diverse groups across Chicago's neighborhoods and the represented suburbs. Through these engagements, my aim is to raise awareness about the critical role the MWRD plays in managing water resources, protecting against flooding, and promoting environmental sustainability. By facilitating educational outreach, I empower constituents with knowledge about the MWRD's functions and the impact it has on their daily lives."
2024 Candidate for Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals Place 3 (Republican Party)
Chad Bridges
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Bring more collegiality to the 14th Court of Appeals Second key message: Provide the opportunity for more oral arguments for litigants Third key message: Treat litigants, attorneys, and court staff with respect"
"First key message: Bring more collegiality to the 14th Court of Appeals Second key message: Provide the opportunity for more oral arguments for litigants Third key message: Treat litigants, attorneys, and court staff with respect"
2024 Candidate for West Virginia State Senate District 15 (Republican Party)
Tom Willis
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: EDUCATION: Leadership Matters. With Good Leadership, WV Can Become an Example of Success in the Nation in Education. As a Leader, I will Fight Diligently to Move WV Towards the Top Ten and Finally Shed our Last or Near-Last Ranking in Education that WV Has Held for the Past Six ...expand full answer."
"First key message: EDUCATION: Leadership Matters. With Good Leadership, WV Can Become an Example of Success in the Nation in Education. As a Leader, I will Fight Diligently to Move WV Towards the Top Ten and Finally Shed our Last or Near-Last Ranking in Education that WV Has Held for the Past Sixty Years. WV Can Accomplish This by Empowering the Persons with the Best Ability to Make Wise Education Decisions for the Student - their Parents. Parents have a Sacred Authority Over Their Children. By Changing the Narrative to Reflect this Reality and Empower Parents, by Reducing the Administrative Burden on Teachers, and by Fostering a Culture of Excellence, WV Can and Will Lead in Education. Second key message: BUSINESS CLIMATE: With Good Leadership, Which I Will Bring, WV Can Become an Elite State with Regards to Creating a Leading Business Climate for Internal, Persistent Job Creation. We Accomplish this Through 1) Lower Taxation of Businesses, 2) Cut Regulatory Red Tape and Any Governmental Interaction with Businesses to be the Least Intrusive Possible, and 3) Ensure Secure, Transparent, Protected Private Property Rights in WV. The Economic Prosperity and Jobs These Proven Steps Create will Give Our Kids a Reason to Stay in WV. Third key message: LEADERS WITH CHARACTER: WV Deserves Leaders with Proven Character Who Lead with Integrity, Who are Present in the Local Community, and Who Represent the Interests of Citizens not Lobbyists and Special Interests. I Will Represent WV and Lead to Best of My Ability as a Person of Honor and Integrity."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 106 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Todd Smalenberg
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Education is the bedrock of our foundation as a people and nation, the public education system is failing our children. Parents and children deserve more opportunities to excel, I believe school choice with vouchers per child will allow better choices for all families regardless o ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Education is the bedrock of our foundation as a people and nation, the public education system is failing our children. Parents and children deserve more opportunities to excel, I believe school choice with vouchers per child will allow better choices for all families regardless of income status. Second key message: Election integrity, voting is one of the singular most important things we as law abiding citizens do. It is fundamental that only legal votes count and clean voter rolls that allow transparent audits should be the normal. Voter identification cards for all law abiding citizens should be required since we are required to hand identification for almost every daily function we do, if anyone is against voter identification than they are for voter fraud. Third key message: Smaller and limited government, we should be adhering to both the state and federal constitution, I will work everyday to ensure that we are. Nothing else should be accepted by either party.,"
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 (Republican Party)
Leslie Dallner
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Health Freedom Choice – I will make sure we adopt legislation that upholds medical freedom and privacy. Mandates are not laws. Mandates infringe upon our constitutional rights. Veterans will be FIRST in HEALTH in INDIANA. Second key message: Education – we must get back to the b ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Health Freedom Choice – I will make sure we adopt legislation that upholds medical freedom and privacy. Mandates are not laws. Mandates infringe upon our constitutional rights. Veterans will be FIRST in HEALTH in INDIANA. Second key message: Education – we must get back to the basics: math, reading, writing, history and real science to prepare our children to become self-sufficient, productive adults. District 3 schools barely meet expectations of national averages. Third key message: Safe & Secure Communities- I will fight to invest state resources to our understaffed local police departments and to fund cutting edge technology to reduce crime and protect lives, property and community from becoming a border community."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 20 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Ben Krohmer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe that agriculture and small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. With our family business being a member of the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, and my own mother a past president and board member of the Mitchell Area Development Corporation, I have a good under ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe that agriculture and small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. With our family business being a member of the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, and my own mother a past president and board member of the Mitchell Area Development Corporation, I have a good understanding of the issues facing our community. I'm a conservative, which is why I favor lower taxes and fiscal responsibility. I also believe there needs to be a common sense approach to spending – if you don’t have it, you can’t spend it. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to save some for a rainy day either. We can’t spend wastefully with our own budget, so we shouldn’t do it with the state budget either; that’s why I like to say, “Let’s flush the waste out of Pierre.” Second key message: As an avid hunter and a board member of the Mitchell Friends of NRA, I strongly support the Second Amendment. Hunting is a great tradition in South Dakota, and it needs to be protected and preserved. Your family also needs to be protected, which is why I also believe the Second Amendment, without a doubt, provides for the defense of life and liberty. I am staunchly pro-life, defend landowner rights, and I strongly support good funding for quality childhood education, good pay for our teachers and educators, along with local and parental control. Third key message: During these unprecedented times we’re living in, now more than ever, we must stick together as a community to overcome the challenges we face today – from the work force shortage, taxes, spending, and big government overreach. I also have a voting record to back up all of it."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 5 (Republican Party)
John Salvesen
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I believe that the election system that we have in place in Georgia is very susceptible to be hacked and should replaced by paper ballots Second key message: I am strongly against any attempts at 15 minutes cities and the elimination of cash. AKA what nikima calls the digitization ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I believe that the election system that we have in place in Georgia is very susceptible to be hacked and should replaced by paper ballots Second key message: I am strongly against any attempts at 15 minutes cities and the elimination of cash. AKA what nikima calls the digitization of Georgia Third key message: I believe that there is ingredients in our food that should never be passed by the FDA and I don't think they're doing their job properly"
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Middlesex District (Republican Party)
Nicholas Pirro III
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I bring over 25 years of business experience, managing four successful companies and maintaining fiscal responsibility, ensuring that taxpayer money is used efficiently. Second key message: I am deeply committed to community service, having volunteered in various capacities and su ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I bring over 25 years of business experience, managing four successful companies and maintaining fiscal responsibility, ensuring that taxpayer money is used efficiently. Second key message: I am deeply committed to community service, having volunteered in various capacities and supported numerous local initiatives, reflecting my dedication to the well-being of our district. Third key message: I advocate for transparency in government, pushing for legislative audits and reforms to open meeting laws, ensuring that our government operates with accountability and integrity."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota State Senate District 26 (Republican Party)
Tamara Grove
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Liberty: • 2nd Amendment Rights • Limited Government • Individual Rights • Parental Rights Second key message: Truth: • LIFE of the unborn • Religious Freedom • Traditional Family Values • Under GOD the People Rule! Third key message: Strong Communities: • SD Farmers • S ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Liberty: • 2nd Amendment Rights • Limited Government • Individual Rights • Parental Rights Second key message: Truth: • LIFE of the unborn • Religious Freedom • Traditional Family Values • Under GOD the People Rule! Third key message: Strong Communities: • SD Farmers • Small Business • School Choice • Local City and Municipality Control"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 26 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Kergosien
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: My priorities are to defend our country by first, closing the border, and bring an end to out of control spending by balancing the budget. I'll protect our people by stopping government weaponization and the progressive plan to destroy America. It is also paramount that we prio ...expand full answer."
"First key message: My priorities are to defend our country by first, closing the border, and bring an end to out of control spending by balancing the budget. I'll protect our people by stopping government weaponization and the progressive plan to destroy America. It is also paramount that we prioritize protecting our voice and our vote. They are the front lines of defending our freedoms. I'll do this by pushing for voter ID, ensuring secure elections, and stopping government overreach, including stopping censorship of Americans and weaponization of Government. Second key message: Republicans are supposed to protect us. They are not. We need to stop trying to compromise our way to victory. Our freedoms and values are not negotiable. Third key message: Many Democrats are becoming alienated with the progressive left. Many immigrant voters' values are opposite of progressivism. Republicans need to reach them both, share the truth about American greatness, the value of one nation under God."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 48 (Republican Party)
Caleb Slater
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Only lifelong New Yorker in the race: As the only lifelong New Yorker in this race, I want voters to know I’ve walked in your shoes. Growing up in rural Dundee, I understand the concerns of forgotten residents in our small communities. I'm passionate about public education as a ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Only lifelong New Yorker in the race: As the only lifelong New Yorker in this race, I want voters to know I’ve walked in your shoes. Growing up in rural Dundee, I understand the concerns of forgotten residents in our small communities. I'm passionate about public education as a graduate of Dundee Central and Cayuga Community College. Having lived and worked in Auburn, I will fight for mental health services, public safety, and better jobs. As a Syracuse resident, I’ve experienced firsthand the crime issues—my house was broken into, and there was a standoff near my home. I know your concerns because I’ve lived them. Second key message: Nonpartisan Candidate: As the only former third-party voter in this race, I understand the nuances of the issues facing Central New York. Raised by a Democrat family in a Republican-heavy town, I’ve seen both sides. I align with Democrats on healthcare, education, and supporting unions, and with Republicans on fiscal responsibility, Constitutional rights, and strengthening families. I also share the libertarians' and Green Party's focus on addressing local issues rather than nation-building. A vote for Slater is a vote for a nonpartisan candidate committed to working across the aisle to solve our challenges. Third key message: Safeguarding constitutional rights: As the grandson of a World War II veteran who returned to a Jim Crow America and had to fight for equal protection, I am a strong defender of civil liberties. I am passionate about our Constitutional rights to free speech, the right to bear arms, and protection against unwarranted searches and seizures because of the sacrifices made to secure these freedoms for all. When I see cancel culture, attempts to ban private property rights, like gas stoves, or attacks on the right to personal defense, I push back. Freedom isn't free, and I will fiercely defend our liberty."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 40 (Republican Party)
Belinda Ford
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Preparation-Education Schools are a place to prepare our children and young adults for societal relations to make our communities a greater living experience. The notion of indoctrination and waving parents rights, which brings a negative impact to the future of District 40. Seco ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Preparation-Education Schools are a place to prepare our children and young adults for societal relations to make our communities a greater living experience. The notion of indoctrination and waving parents rights, which brings a negative impact to the future of District 40. Second key message: Prevention-Crime There are communities in District 40 that are overwhelmed with crime. I want to comprise strategies and measures that seek to reduce the risk of crimes occurring, and their potential harmful effects on individuals of District 40 and our surrounding communities. Third key message: Profit-Economic Development When it comes to economic development, I want to remind District 40 simply what that means. Purely, the creation of wealth in which community benefits are created. This wealth comes from the constituents of district 40 by creating their own businesses and building future capital."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 33 (Republican Party)
Katrina Pierson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Secure the border. Second key message: Defend gun rights. Third key message: Secure elections."
"First key message: Secure the border. Second key message: Defend gun rights. Third key message: Secure elections."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jenifer Stevens
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: The most important role of your Representative is the act of listening, without it, you cannot effectively “represent” the needs and issue’s impacting the People. The People’s voice has been marginalized, stifled and in many cases silenced by our current Representative. I will res ...expand full answer."
"First key message: The most important role of your Representative is the act of listening, without it, you cannot effectively “represent” the needs and issue’s impacting the People. The People’s voice has been marginalized, stifled and in many cases silenced by our current Representative. I will restore representation for the People of HD79 and ensure their voice is echoed throughout their house. Second key message: Protecting your personal right’s, civil liberties and freedoms from governmental, municipalities and private enterprise that seek to mandate, enforce or deny employment based on unverifiable and unreasonable claims have caused irreparable damage to local hospital systems and imposed unnecessary staff shortages. With burnout being a major contributor for Physician and Nursing shortages, Oklahoma can least afford to lose any more vital professionals. Third key message: Crime has dramatically risen and is a result of several factors. Lack of education that creates opportunities for success, role models and mentors, familial addiction and mental illness and broken family structure are a few examples. In 2022 Oklahoma reported losses of nearly $900 million due to shrink, resulting in $38.1 million in sales tax revenue lost from criminal activities. Small business can least afford to foot the bill for the rampant crime. Increase in cost of goods, loss of revenue and lack of prosecutorial consequences have created an organized crime. The result is the shuttering of retail establishments and loss of jobs. Repeat offenders must face consequences for their bad behavior. Punish the crime, protect the victim."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 14 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joshua Hagan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We all deserve the chance of a better future. Joshua plans to invest in workforce development to open career advancement to hard workers and giving them the chance of having the American dream of home ownership. Part of a better future also means placing a high priority on making ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We all deserve the chance of a better future. Joshua plans to invest in workforce development to open career advancement to hard workers and giving them the chance of having the American dream of home ownership. Part of a better future also means placing a high priority on making sure education is paramount. Our children get the best education without being subjected to political or social agendas. Citizens know their own needs better than the government and should keep more their own money through lower taxes and securing their personal property rights. Second key message: Community values are paramount and Joshua believes our shared community values of faith, family, and the right to live life should be protected. As a parent of two children, Joshua knows parents know what is best for their kids and will do a better job raising them than anyone else. Joshua's faith in Jesus is a basis for his life and leading. He will do all he can to protect everyone's right to free expression of religion. As a business person he has invested lots of money and time into building our community and knows all should be able to live and build a business they want to build and government should only be a resource. Foresight is important in growing community's and Joshua success shows he will utilize foresight in legislation. Third key message: Joshua believes in public safety. He places a high priority on funding police to make sure our community continues to stay safe as it grows. Fire safety and first responders are always placing their lives on the line to keep us safe and deserve to be well taken care of. Joshua respects and honors their service and wants to make sure they are fully funded to ensure those living in our community will be safe from accidental dangers that arise. On our public safety, Joshua also knows the county jail needs help and wants to pursue making sure it is funded so we can keep criminals off the streets to safeguard our children as they play with their friends."
2024 Candidate for LaPorte County Treasurer (Republican Party)
Juanita Haney
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: accountability-To uphold the highest standards of fiscal integrity, I pledge to advocate for the engagement of a reputable third-party audit firm. By enlisting the expertise of an independent entity, we can ensure rigorous scrutiny of our financial practices, instilling confidence ...expand full answer."
"First key message: accountability-To uphold the highest standards of fiscal integrity, I pledge to advocate for the engagement of a reputable third-party audit firm. By enlisting the expertise of an independent entity, we can ensure rigorous scrutiny of our financial practices, instilling confidence in the responsible management of taxpayer funds. Second key message: Transparency-I firmly believe that you, the citizens, deserve full insight into the allocation and utilization of your hard-earned tax dollars. That's why I propose the establishment of a cutting-edge public website, offering real-time tracking of our county's financial transactions. This digital platform will serve as a beacon of transparency, empowering you to hold your elected officials accountable like never before. Third key message: Prosperity-As your treasurer, I will prioritize prudent stewardship of our county's resources. Ensuring that every decision is made with the utmost care and diligence. By meticulously managing the resources entrusted to me as your treasurer, I will strive to generate sustainable growth and create opportunities for the prosperity of all residents." In compliance with all state regulations and requirements. In the past 2 years we've lost 2.8 million dollars, that under my investment policy we could have made, improving roads and public safety."
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 Georgia House of Representatives District 111 (Democratic Party)
Scott Jackson
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Economic Development: I am committed to enacting policies that stimulate job growth, support small businesses, and invest in industries that create sustainable employment. Through initiatives like infrastructure projects, tax incentives for job creation, and workforce development ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Economic Development: I am committed to enacting policies that stimulate job growth, support small businesses, and invest in industries that create sustainable employment. Through initiatives like infrastructure projects, tax incentives for job creation, and workforce development programs, I will ensure Georgians have the opportunities they need to thrive, not just survive. My goal is to build an economy that works for everyone, leaving a better future for generations to come. Second key message: Infrastructure & Sustainability: As Georgia continues to grow, we must balance development with preserving our natural resources. I will advocate for infrastructure improvements that reduce traffic congestion and provide sustainable solutions for future growth. It's vital that we protect Georgia's landscape while ensuring that new developments are integrated seamlessly into our communities. Third key message: Support for Mental Health, Disabilities, and Our Aging Community: As a leader with experience in developing programs for people with disabilities, I understand the importance of accessible healthcare, meaningful employment, and educational opportunities for all. As a member of the state legislature, I will champion policies that improve healthcare access, promote workforce inclusion, and ensure that our aging population receives the support they need to live with dignity."
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 23 (Democratic Party)
Mara Gorman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Everyone deserves affordable housing; clean water; bikeable and walkable neighborhoods; access to public transportation; and safety from gun violence. I will work with local stakeholders and government to ensure that every resident of the 23rd District has access to these things. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Everyone deserves affordable housing; clean water; bikeable and walkable neighborhoods; access to public transportation; and safety from gun violence. I will work with local stakeholders and government to ensure that every resident of the 23rd District has access to these things. Livable neighborhoods also demand jobs that cover the cost of living - I'm committed to worker protections and to unions. Delaware needs to make sure it pays essential workers like community health workers, paraprofessionals, school bus drivers, and many others a living wage. Second key message: Abortion remains legal in Delaware, but not everyone has access to it or many other aspects of reproductive care, from STI testing to gender-affirming care. I will work to make sure that every Delawarean has access to all the healthcare they deserve - and that it is affordable. In addition, Black women and babies have higher mortality rates than white women and babies during and after pregnancy and birth in Delaware; this is unacceptable. I will work for full reproductive justice and equity. Third key message: As a member of the Newark NAACP Branch, I saw firsthand how inequity and racism persist in Delaware. From criminal justice reform to making sure that Black and brown children have access to all of the same resources as their white peers, I will always work to bring equity to the 23rd District."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 30 (Democratic Party)
Laura Friedman
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: For the past seven years, I have developed a reputation as being a legislator unafraid to tackle big and often controversial issues, while also being highly effective. I am proud of my work to increase the production of affordable housing, fight climate change, increase investment ...expand full answer."
"First key message: For the past seven years, I have developed a reputation as being a legislator unafraid to tackle big and often controversial issues, while also being highly effective. I am proud of my work to increase the production of affordable housing, fight climate change, increase investments in transit, to protect civil rights and increase access to healthcare. I have demonstrated that I work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, even when it takes years, to pass meaningful legislation important to our state. Second key message: Of all the candidates in the race, I have the greatest amount of endorsements which are truly meaningful to the voters in this district. I have been endorsed by the LA Times, by far the most Democratic Clubs, IATSE, and trusted leaders including Congresswoman Judy Chu, California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, California Treasurer Fiona Ma, LA City Councilmembers Nithya Raman, Hugo Soto Martinez and Katy Yaroslovsky, Burbank Mayor Nick Schultz, Burbank Councilmembers Nikki Perez and Konstantine Anthony, and Glendale Councilmember Paula Devine. My candidacy is supported by the League of Conservation Voters, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Emily’s List, and dozens more. Third key message: As a California State Assemblymember, as a Glendale City Councilmember and Mayor, I have led on groundbreaking local and state environmental policies. I have been a steadfast advocate for increasing our investments in, and commitment to, 100% clean renewable energy; decarbonizing our economy; reducing single-passenger vehicle trips and investing instead in better, more efficient, mass transit options. This is the reason that I’ve been endorsed by every major environmental group which has taken a position in the race. "
2024 Candidate for Davidson County Assessor (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Vivian Wilhoite
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I have already started the plan for the next term in office. I have top priorities for property owners and top priorities for my staff. I inherited an aging office, so I began the plan of building a new administration since elected in 2016, promoting an amazing, diverse, professio ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I have already started the plan for the next term in office. I have top priorities for property owners and top priorities for my staff. I inherited an aging office, so I began the plan of building a new administration since elected in 2016, promoting an amazing, diverse, professional, and credentialed staff who are committed to our mission, and to continue to give energetically, informative leadership to property owners and the residents of Davidson County, Tennessee Second key message: While the pandemic slowed the process, we continued to accomplish my top priorities of providing fair and equitable valuation, transparency of the process and educating property owners about the reappraisal process, their right to appeal, and to increase the knowledge of property owners' awareness of exemptions decided by the State Board of Equalization. Since 2016, we have conducted more than 250 outreach presentations to property owners with some presentations given to high school students. Third key message: I will continue to build on the achievements and successes of these priorities mentioned while working with the mayor, metro council and our governing body of the Tennessee General Assembly and the Department of Property Assessments of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 54 (Democratic Party)
Brenda Buchanan
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will always put people first. Everyone deserves the freedom to be who they are and to love who they love. Everyone deserves dignity in work - being able to work just one job with good wages and benefits. Second key message: Everyone has the right to control their own bodies. ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will always put people first. Everyone deserves the freedom to be who they are and to love who they love. Everyone deserves dignity in work - being able to work just one job with good wages and benefits. Second key message: Everyone has the right to control their own bodies. In November of 2023, Ohio voted for an amendment to the constitution which guarantees women's reproductive health rights. Yet, our state government is trying to keep or put restrictions in place that will weaken or negate this amendment. I will fight to protect it. Third key message: The governor has already reduced the state board of education to just teacher licensure and placed one person in charge of Ohio's public education. Last year, the state gave away 1 billion dollars in private school vouchers without any income limits. Not only did that take away much needed funds from the public schools, private schools are not held to the same accountability. I will work hard to prevent the destruction of our public schools."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 1 (Democratic Party)
Sarah Anker
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Putting People Over Politics Second key message: Finding Common Ground for the Common Good Third key message: Making Long Island Affordable Again"
"First key message: Putting People Over Politics Second key message: Finding Common Ground for the Common Good Third key message: Making Long Island Affordable Again"
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Erin Shank
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Saving our Democracy. I believe our Democracy is in peril. The Texas Republican Party has advocated in it's last two party platforms that Texas should leave the Union, and this issue almost made the 2024 Texas Republican primary ballot. This succession movement is growing in t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Saving our Democracy. I believe our Democracy is in peril. The Texas Republican Party has advocated in it's last two party platforms that Texas should leave the Union, and this issue almost made the 2024 Texas Republican primary ballot. This succession movement is growing in the Immigration debate. Texas Republicans refuse to even talk with Democrats about fixing this problem and are openly defying the Supreme Court and preventing Immigration Officers from doing their jobs at the border. We are the United States of America and Texas should remain in it. Politicians who refuse to address this national security and humanitarian crisis for political reasons do not deserve to be elected into political office. Second key message: Women's Maternal Health. While we remain polarized on this issue of Abortion, I believe we should address the crisis of pregnant women in Texas who are dying or are threatened with serious illness or infertility when they are carrying non-viable fetuses. I could have faced this issue personally if my disabled daughter was ever raped and I went to Court to obtain the medical procedure to prevent that from ever happening. Kate Cox, who had to flee Texas in order to save her life and fertility, showed us how flawed the "life of the mother" exception is in this State. We must come together, Republicans and Democrats, to see that women's lives are saved. Texas ranks 50th in the nation in women's maternal mortality and this is shameful. Third key message: Public Education. My children and I are a blend of public, private and special education in Texas. As a former teacher, I know that our teachers are shaping the future generations. We must support our public schools that educate over 95% of Texas children. I am the mother of a severely disabled child and we need a voice for the disabled in the Texas House, especially regarding education. The voucher movement is primarily funded by billionaires who want to privatize our public schools that they see as a billion dollar industry. I will stand up for our public schools, teachers, administrators and parents work to fully fund our public schools and give our teachers a much needed pay raise. "
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 12 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Angela McIntosh
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Together we can achieve more! Second key message: Protect what our communities have earned. including the rights of all women. Third key message: Get state dollars to help our communities especially flooding"
"First key message: Together we can achieve more! Second key message: Protect what our communities have earned. including the rights of all women. Third key message: Get state dollars to help our communities especially flooding"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 8 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Jeremy Spreitzer
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Uniting Arizona's Congressional District 8 with an Independent Voice Second key message: It is time to look out for the AZ-8 neighborhood with fair and Independent Representation Third key message: Family. Community. Representation."
"First key message: Uniting Arizona's Congressional District 8 with an Independent Voice Second key message: It is time to look out for the AZ-8 neighborhood with fair and Independent Representation Third key message: Family. Community. Representation."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 1 (Democratic Party)
Jay Ruby
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: WATER - We need to enact long term policies that protect Arizona's water supply through conservation, recharge and catchment. Our water policy should be updated to empower the activation of rural management areas so that we increase the stakeholder input in water policy and recogn ...expand full answer."
"First key message: WATER - We need to enact long term policies that protect Arizona's water supply through conservation, recharge and catchment. Our water policy should be updated to empower the activation of rural management areas so that we increase the stakeholder input in water policy and recognize the necessity of achieving safe yield. This will require lawmakers with the courage to write bills that have consequences for overdrafting and allocate adequate resources to the Arizona Department of Water Resources. We must successfully administer the desired policies of rural management areas through public dialogue, constructive education, efficient measurement and disciplined enforcement. You can't manage what you don't measure! Second key message: PROTECT OUR LAND from toxic mining interests...foreign and domestic. - If I was in the state legislature I would push for laws that give adjacency rights for municipalities to approve or deny mining permits that would impact the quality of life for local citizens. We need to develop fair guidelines for mining companies to pay for the use of our water and financially commit to clean up wastewater from mines. Adequately funding the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is essential. We need our first line of defense to be robust and vigilant so that ADEQ can protect our land against toxic mining interests. Third key message: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - The twin pillars of fiscal responsibility are: Don't spend money you don't have and When you have money spend it for the benefit of everyone. Instead of Misappropriations for city rodeos let's fund fire departments so that we can keep our property insurance rates affordable. Let's rein in ESA voucher giveaways so we don't bankrupt our state further. Fair taxation, keep taxes on the working class low and affordable but make sure corporations pay their fair share so we can fund public education, health care, and civic culture."
2024 Candidate for Michigan State Board of Education (Democratic Party)
Adam Zemke
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We must build a vision for how we make all Michigan schools to be world-class, and establish a guarantee to students and their parents that our state and districts will provide this level of experience to all public school children. In a world-class Michigan system, all studen ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We must build a vision for how we make all Michigan schools to be world-class, and establish a guarantee to students and their parents that our state and districts will provide this level of experience to all public school children. In a world-class Michigan system, all students would have access to college and trades pathways for two years of high school and our K-12 system would be set up to prepare students to be ready for this opportunity. There would be universal access to before and after school programs, and families would have access to universal early childhood programs from birth to age 5. Second key message: Michigan's system of public education includes over 800 local districts, 56 intermediate districts and two state departments. While it is important that the diversity and independence of such a large system be maintained, we should seek to align the structure to work cooperatively together to achieve the world-class vision I previously described. Further, we should Invest current and new funding that research says is necessary to pay for these opportunities, especially focusing on improving the culture and conditions for current and aspiring educators, as we are in the midst of a staff shortage. Third key message: I believe that we need to create a special focus on improving special education, and addressing concerns that parents are bringing forth. Parents, students and educators - seemingly everywhere - are experiencing problems with special education services. As one of the last “pre-Proposal A” funding streams, coupled with service mandates through the Individuals with Disabilities Act, special education deeply and inequitably impacts local districts. I believe that we must make improvements focused on improving parental advocacy as part of the IEP and 504 processes, creating much greater equity of services from community to community, and putting a special focus on recruiting and retaining special education educators."
2024 Candidate for Grays Harbor County Commissioner Board District 2 (Democratic Party)
Jerry Rajcich
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: We need common sense solutions to improve our quality of life in Grays Harbor. I will ensure zoning, planning, and public safety ordinances align with community interests. I will adopt a balanced budget and ensure tax dollars are transparently allocated. Additionally, I will play ...expand full answer."
"First key message: We need common sense solutions to improve our quality of life in Grays Harbor. I will ensure zoning, planning, and public safety ordinances align with community interests. I will adopt a balanced budget and ensure tax dollars are transparently allocated. Additionally, I will play a key role in a wide variety of boards to drive an impact on our community Second key message: We need living wage jobs. I believe in Grays Harbor and its people. I will use the skills I’ve gained in grant procurement and work to develop small businesses and bring in new industries. I will leverage our current resources to maximize our economic success. Third key message: Grays Harbor needs affordable housing. I will focus on creative zoning solutions to develop housing options. I would like building to occur across the continuum of housing from low-income and workforce options to multifamily residential housing and single-family homes. We must work together with our municipalities and the private sector to make housing affordable for everyone on the Harbor and I will work tirelessly to make that a reality as an elected official."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Robyn Vining
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Wisconsinites deserve affordable, accessible healthcare. Second key message: Every child in Wisconsin has the constitutional right to an adequately funded education, and legislators must do their job to ensure this right. Third key message: In the face of division, we must unite o ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Wisconsinites deserve affordable, accessible healthcare. Second key message: Every child in Wisconsin has the constitutional right to an adequately funded education, and legislators must do their job to ensure this right. Third key message: In the face of division, we must unite on our shared values. There is far more than unites us than divides us, and it is my hope we can find common ground that serves the common good."
2024 Candidate for Florida State Senate District 25 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Carmen Torres
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Working families, Veterans and Seniors need safe, affordable housing for their families, I support securing the Sadowski Housing Trust fund for housing funding only and allowing more zoning and development options for cities and counties to create new affordable housing that works ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Working families, Veterans and Seniors need safe, affordable housing for their families, I support securing the Sadowski Housing Trust fund for housing funding only and allowing more zoning and development options for cities and counties to create new affordable housing that works in their communities. Republicans gave 3 billion dollars of our tax money to private insurance companies and did nothing to stop cancellations of policies or huge rate increases for homeowners. I will support reducing insurance cost for you NOT bailing out greedy insurance companies. Second key message: Florida is experiencing workforce shortages in every sector of our economy. I support increasing apprenticeship, job training and certification programs so workers can get the skills they need to secure good paying jobs with wages that can support themselves and their families. Third key message: My Democratic opponents & I are good Dems & would likely vote the same way on all the major issues 90% of the time. The biggest difference between us is how we would represent this district. I am the only Hispanic Democratic Candidate for this majority Hispanic seat so I can communicate with & represent all of the constituents. I have the time to serve as a full-time Senator for our community while my opponents have outside employment & will be a part-time Senator. I am running to serve the best interest of our community & the State, my opponents are running to serve their own personal or political self-interests. This is the last majority Hispanic Democratic seat in the Senate & I will be a strong voice for us all!"
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bill Garlington
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: 1. I will be ACTIONABLE. I will NOT stay on the sidelines while in the State Legislature. Second key message: 2. I will introduce legislation in "Making Colorado Red Again". Third key message: 3. I will have direct communication with my constituents "The Voter""
"First key message: 1. I will be ACTIONABLE. I will NOT stay on the sidelines while in the State Legislature. Second key message: 2. I will introduce legislation in "Making Colorado Red Again". Third key message: 3. I will have direct communication with my constituents "The Voter""
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct (Republican Party)
Michael Irish
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: First, as an attorney and licensed mediator, I have spent my entire career dealing with conflicts, gaining a deep understanding of the law and the ability to be fair and impartial in all matters. Second key message: Second, I pledge to uphold Arizona law with unwavering impartiali ...expand full answer."
"First key message: First, as an attorney and licensed mediator, I have spent my entire career dealing with conflicts, gaining a deep understanding of the law and the ability to be fair and impartial in all matters. Second key message: Second, I pledge to uphold Arizona law with unwavering impartiality, as any judge should, ensuring that every case is handled fairly, with integrity, and a deep understanding of legal principles. Third key message: Lastly, my extensive qualifications and experience, which no other candidate has, instill confidence in my ability to serve as a fair and impartial judge. I want to be known as a judge who upholds the law correctly and with unbiased integrity, ensuring that every decision is fair and consistent. My commitment to upholding the law is unwavering. I aim to provide voters with security and protection, knowing their rights and interests will be upheld in the justice system. I will ensure that each case is judged fairly and ethically and that the law is upheld without bias or favoritism. This commitment to justice is at the core of my campaign and will guide my actions as Justice of the Peace."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 88 (Republican Party)
Benjamin Franklin
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Helping families and communities prosper. It's critical to support our local economy, create job opportunities, and ensure growth for all residents. Everyone, regardless of financial status, is feeling the burden of inflation. We feel it at the grocery store. We feel it at the gas ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Helping families and communities prosper. It's critical to support our local economy, create job opportunities, and ensure growth for all residents. Everyone, regardless of financial status, is feeling the burden of inflation. We feel it at the grocery store. We feel it at the gas pump. We feel it when we need healthcare issues addressed. The list goes on and we need to get this under control. Helping folks deal with rising costs and improving quality of life are top priorities. Second key message: We need to make sure the government is held accountable and make sure they are working for the people. Defending our constitutional rights, fighting for the rights of parents to decide what's best for their children, and making sure government is working for the people. Third key message: Safe communities and secure border. We need to keep our streets safe by holding criminals accountable, securing our southern border, and combat the flow of drugs and human trafficking. I will be our voice in the Assembly and put people first."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 121 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Champion
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: His campaign for State Representative is built on a foundation of critical issues: border security, property tax relief, educational reform, and sustainable development. Champion recognizes the urgency of securing Texas borders with effective, yet humane measures. He understands t ...expand full answer."
"First key message: His campaign for State Representative is built on a foundation of critical issues: border security, property tax relief, educational reform, and sustainable development. Champion recognizes the urgency of securing Texas borders with effective, yet humane measures. He understands the burden of property taxes on Texan families and businesses and is committed to alleviating this through significant tax reforms. Second key message: Michael Champion's vision for Texas is not just about addressing current issues; it's about laying the groundwork for a future that is prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive. His unique blend of experiences and deep-rooted commitment to service makes him a standout candidate, one who is not only ready to face the challenges of today but also prepared to lead Texas into a bright and promising future. Third key message: Furthermore, Champion is forward-thinking in his approach to Texas' environmental and energy challenges. He advocates for innovative solutions such as large-scale desalination projects to address drought and the development of safer, modern nuclear energy sources to bolster the state's power grid."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 14 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nalini Joseph
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am not a career politician, but I have worked as a leader in government, as well as in non-profits serving families and children in western NC for over 32 years. Second key message: I'm interested in solutions that will fix our domestic and foreign policy problems. We need to se ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am not a career politician, but I have worked as a leader in government, as well as in non-profits serving families and children in western NC for over 32 years. Second key message: I'm interested in solutions that will fix our domestic and foreign policy problems. We need to secure our borders with military strength. Third key message: We have to reduce our national debt so we can maintain our superpower status in the world. Part of this means that we must re-vitalize manufacturing and increase high-paying jobs in NC District 14. This increases our state and national GDP, which is what we have to do across the nation to reduce our national debt."
2024 Candidate for Iowa State Senate District 40 (Republican Party)
Kris Gulick
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I am seeking election because our Metro area is the second largest in the state, and our residents need an independent voice representing them within the party that controls the Iowa Legislature. Second key message: I pledge to bring to Des Moines the same independent reasoning an ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I am seeking election because our Metro area is the second largest in the state, and our residents need an independent voice representing them within the party that controls the Iowa Legislature. Second key message: I pledge to bring to Des Moines the same independent reasoning and decision-making that I was known for during my 12 years on the Cedar Rapids City Council. It is important to be objective and look at both sides of an issue, particularly with issues that have long lasting consequences. Third key message: During my 12 years on the Cedar Rapids city council, I was able to develop a state and national network of economic development professionals and city leaders through my leadership as President of the Iowa League of Cities and as executive board member of the National League of Cities. I have maintained these relationships and will leverage this network of people to help us grow our economy and continue to execute best practices in public policy."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 145 (Republican Party)
Bryant Wolfin
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: I will fight to defend our individual liberties! We are born with inalienable rights, these are natural rights given to us by our creator! Yet, we continue to allow the government to infringe on those rights daily! We need representatives that see what the government is doing is w ...expand full answer."
"First key message: I will fight to defend our individual liberties! We are born with inalienable rights, these are natural rights given to us by our creator! Yet, we continue to allow the government to infringe on those rights daily! We need representatives that see what the government is doing is wrong, and will fight against those who are trying to further impede on our rights. Second key message: Shrink the role of government. Our Country's founders, believed that the only role of the government is to protect the rights of the people. This is enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. Unfortunately, in 2024 we have forgotten this simple principle that the United States of America was founded on! In Jefferson City, I will be the voice that reminds the legislature why our country was established, and that we need to revert back to these principles! Starting with cutting the budget/spending, and slashing taxes so Missourians can keep whats theirs, their hard earned income and property! Third key message: Protecting the unborn! Life is the most essential right we have! Without life, no other rights matter. Life is precious, and every being deserves the chance to live! There is a massive push from the left to bring anti-life legislation back to Missouri. I will do what I can to defend against this attack against the defenseless. I am 100% pro-life, and I will continue to fight to keep Missouri the most Pro-Life state in the Union!"
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Katie Hall
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: No more bandaids on our roads and bridges. Second key message: Prenatal Rights Third key message: Protecting the tax payers money from going to foreign interest."
"First key message: No more bandaids on our roads and bridges. Second key message: Prenatal Rights Third key message: Protecting the tax payers money from going to foreign interest."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 16 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Chris Brown
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: One key message I would like people to remember is that I'm a 32 year teacher. To teach high school for 32 years I feel it gives me perspective. I have seen kids, parents, athletes, administrators, from all walks of life and situations. I feel this gives me an ability to work with ...expand full answer."
"First key message: One key message I would like people to remember is that I'm a 32 year teacher. To teach high school for 32 years I feel it gives me perspective. I have seen kids, parents, athletes, administrators, from all walks of life and situations. I feel this gives me an ability to work with people, get along with people, and eventually find solutions to common problems. Teaching is a people centered service industry......I believe the same is true in political public service. Public servants should represent people, serve people, and find common ground and solutions to benefit people. Second key message: Common sense.....I want to make sure folks understand that I operate in a world of reality and sensible decision making for practical, common sense outcomes. Society today is saturated with social media that at times seems unrealistic, unbelievable, if not out right crazy. I don't operate in crazy. My friends call me the common sense candidate because my personal political focus is on issues that most voters truly care about. Third key message: Trusted, I want to make sure that voters understand that I can be trusted. I can be trusted to represent the 16 District the way my constituents would want. I always try and vote my constituents first, my conscious second, and my Caucus third. The voters in District 16 can trust that I will work on their behalf. In the four years I have been in the legislature I have sponsored and passed legislation that is meaningful to our district.......issues ranging from law enforcement, to education, to economic development."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50B (Republican Party)
Bob Gust
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Our State Government must act to lower taxes and the cost of living. Experience shows that reducing tax rates normally increases tax revenue because, for example, high earners do not relocate to different states to avoid taxes. Equally important, government should not impose man ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Our State Government must act to lower taxes and the cost of living. Experience shows that reducing tax rates normally increases tax revenue because, for example, high earners do not relocate to different states to avoid taxes. Equally important, government should not impose mandates driving up the cost of energy and other daily necessities. The desire to tax others to pay for your wants and desires is a recipe for disaster. If something is worth doing, every citizen should be happy to contribute. Our State spending is out of control. Let the taxpayers decide for themselves what is important. Second key message: The main purpose of government is to protect the people. Law and Order are fundamental to a functioning society. The targeting of police is completely inappropriate and any reduction in force hurts the poorest communities the most. Law and Order means more than just a low crime rate. People want Order, not chaos. Notably, chaos was what brought about some of the worst movements in history. That raises a real question about those who promote policies or decisions that feed the chaos. Third key message: We must reject the Woke agenda. It's fine if people want to create new sports leagues, restrooms, and dressing rooms for biological men who identify as women, but it is not fine for those men to infringe on the rights of others. Title IX was enacted to promote women's athletics and the Woke agenda is now killing it. The original argument in favor of things like gay marriage was that everyone should be allowed to live as they see fit. That was fine. Now, however, many of those same voices demand that everyone else conform to their ideologies. Self determination is a right that belongs to all."
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 57 (Republican Party)
Daniel Behr
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Reduce taxes through reduced government spending, elimination of duplicate administrative layers, which would make the state fiscally healthier, which would enhance the economic opportunities and business climate to stem the mass migration away from the State of Illinois. Second k ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Reduce taxes through reduced government spending, elimination of duplicate administrative layers, which would make the state fiscally healthier, which would enhance the economic opportunities and business climate to stem the mass migration away from the State of Illinois. Second key message: Reduce crime; no more excessive or politically gratuitous leniency. Third key message: Enhance education, through focusing on foundational subjects such as STEM topics, with NO state mandates or political messages to distract children from the basic subject skills."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 86 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jamie Haynes
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Secure The Border Second key message: Protect Local Control Third key message: Elevate Education & Protect Texas Children"
"First key message: Secure The Border Second key message: Protect Local Control Third key message: Elevate Education & Protect Texas Children"
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 21 (Republican Party)
Marjain Breitenbach
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Stop uncontrolled taxes. The Governments only solution to a problem is spending more money, and they are spending faster than ever. In 2020, the Missouri budget was 35 billion, and in 4 years the budget jumped 45% to 51 billion. I am sure we can find places that can be reduced or ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Stop uncontrolled taxes. The Governments only solution to a problem is spending more money, and they are spending faster than ever. In 2020, the Missouri budget was 35 billion, and in 4 years the budget jumped 45% to 51 billion. I am sure we can find places that can be reduced or eliminated. Just like computers they need to be cleaned up to work properly. You cannot tax yourself into prosperity. Second key message: Parental rights need to be protected. Strong families are what makes for a great country. The pandemic exposed some glaring problems in our educational system. Reading, writing and arithmetic should be taught in school, not the indoctrination of our children. Children are all unique and different and cannot be fit into a one size fits all. The state makes for a very poor parent. Third key message: Standing for freedom is what made our country great. Our forefathers took this seriously. They believed in Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. I believe the Pursuit of Happiness is the ownership of property, not the renting of property from government. The government is becoming far too intrusive in our daily lives. For example, with business regulations, real estate taxes, and our health care costs are a few."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 (Republican Party)
Kimberly Cloud
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Veterans Homelessness we have enough funding to end homelessness why are there still homelessness and bad Shelters which Ive been through being a veteran with basic mental health issues. Second key message: Teachers Pay, a basic teacher pay is 2877 dollars what if they have kids ...expand full answer."
"First key message: Veterans Homelessness we have enough funding to end homelessness why are there still homelessness and bad Shelters which Ive been through being a veteran with basic mental health issues. Second key message: Teachers Pay, a basic teacher pay is 2877 dollars what if they have kids or an husband? What will that be for them? Their whole check goes in the first round of getting payed. Third key message: Getting more Police officers out there. There are 950 officers out there to 800,000 people. They secretly de funded teh police which is wrong. They are scarred suffering from working overtime and seeing deaths, murders, and things a normal person doesn't see. That's why some of them accidentally kill...."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Stephen Major
What are the main points you want voters to remember about you and your candidacy?
"First key message: Your Vote Counts! So, please vote. Second key message: Together we can make a difference. Third key message: It's time for some better."
"First key message: Your Vote Counts! So, please vote. Second key message: Together we can make a difference. Third key message: It's time for some better."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 43 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Walter Garcia
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born and raised in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, I’m the proud son of two Mexican immigrants: a construction worker and an SEIU 2015 in-home care provider. I am the product of local public schools. When I first began attending Telfair Elementary School in Pacoima, I only spoke Spanish. Than ...expand full answer."
"Born and raised in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, I’m the proud son of two Mexican immigrants: a construction worker and an SEIU 2015 in-home care provider. I am the product of local public schools. When I first began attending Telfair Elementary School in Pacoima, I only spoke Spanish. Thanks to the grace and patience of my teachers, I quickly picked up English. At San Fernando Middle School, I learned to play three instruments — guitar, vihuela, and alto saxophone — and was part of the school’s mariachi band and advanced orchestra. I then graduated from San Fernando High School, where I was the valedictorian. I have dedicated my life to public service, and will continue to do just that. "
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 74 (Democratic Party)
Chris Duncan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Chris Duncan is a third-generation Californian, accomplished local mayor, former federal prosecutor, and a father of three. Now, Chris is running to represent our community in the Assembly to put the middle-class first, lower costs for working families, and ensure all our children grow up safe with ...expand full answer."
"Chris Duncan is a third-generation Californian, accomplished local mayor, former federal prosecutor, and a father of three. Now, Chris is running to represent our community in the Assembly to put the middle-class first, lower costs for working families, and ensure all our children grow up safe with real opportunity. A graduate of California public schools, Chris’s parents taught him the value of hard work, integrity, and the importance of going against the grain to do the right thing. From an early age, he sought to bring people together to solve problems. As the Mayor of San Clemente and a City Councilmember before that, Chris has made his city safer, protected a woman’s right to choose, prioritized smart growth and affordable housing, worked to create jobs, invested in clean energy, and helped small businesses survive the pandemic. Hailed for being a bridge-builder and a problem solver, Chris has earned a reputation for his bipartisan accomplishments and delivering real results. Called to public service after 9/11, Chris Duncan spent more than 16 years as a federal prosecutor under both Democratic and Republican administrations, going after political corruption, corporate wrongdoing, and bringing child predators and drug smugglers to justice."
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 34 (Democratic Party)
Tracey Miller
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello, my name is Tracey Miller. I have served as an Honorary Commander at the Dover Air Force Base, a Committee Member for the PAC (Metropolitan Planning Organizations Public Action Committee), a City Counselor Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Chair of the Capital Finance Committee, as well a ...expand full answer."
"Hello, my name is Tracey Miller. I have served as an Honorary Commander at the Dover Air Force Base, a Committee Member for the PAC (Metropolitan Planning Organizations Public Action Committee), a City Counselor Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Chair of the Capital Finance Committee, as well as a board member on the Kent County Board of Assessment Review. My career speaks volumes about my dedication to serving all community members. I work full-time for Forward Journey Adult Day Services as the Director of Development. I live in Wyoming with my wife, Dr. Christie Miller, and our two daughters, McKelden, who just graduated from CR and is heading to The University of Delaware Honors program in the fall. Zella is currently attending CR as an incoming senior. Additionally, we share our home with our three fur babies."
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 5 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Laura Meier
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Laura Meier, currently the County Commissioner in District 5, Mecklenburg County NC. I serve to make a difference in my community by protecting green space, supporting mental health initiatives, advocating for affordable housing investments, and fighting for public education. I have two grown ...expand full answer."
"I am Laura Meier, currently the County Commissioner in District 5, Mecklenburg County NC. I serve to make a difference in my community by protecting green space, supporting mental health initiatives, advocating for affordable housing investments, and fighting for public education. I have two grown sons, two dogs, have lived in Charlotte and D5 for over 30 years. I love my community and want to help make it even better. I understand the issues, am responsive and communicative, and love helping my constituents navigate local government."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 9 (Democratic Party)
Priscilla Prado
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Priscilla A. Prado, a mother of four, small business owner, and passionate community advocate. With over 22 years of accounting experience, I run Midwest Bookkeeping, a successful tax and bookkeeping firm serving clients for seven years. As treasurer on the board of directors for the Wisconsin ...expand full answer."
"I am Priscilla A. Prado, a mother of four, small business owner, and passionate community advocate. With over 22 years of accounting experience, I run Midwest Bookkeeping, a successful tax and bookkeeping firm serving clients for seven years. As treasurer on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Latino Chamber of Commerce, I work to uplift and empower our community. I’ve been honored with the Milwaukee Business Journal Diversity in Business: Micro Business Award in 2023, the 2024 Poderosa Award: Woman of Excellence, and was recognized as one of Wisconsin’s most influential Latino leaders in 2024. Additionally, I’m a two-time heart attack and triple bypass survivor, which fuels my dedication to health advocacy and community well-being. My journey started at 15, working in a hamburger joint in Los Angeles, where I quickly realized I was meant for more. This drive led me to business success and now, my candidacy for the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 9 as a Democrat. I am committed to championing small businesses, advancing equitable access to healthcare and education, and fostering inclusive policies that uplift all communities. I bring compassion, integrity, and action to my service, aiming to be a voice for all Wisconsinites."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 6 (Democratic Party)
Willis Blackshear Jr.
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a lifelong Dayton-area resident whose career has been dedicated to serving Montgomery County. After graduating from Trotwood-Madison High School and Wright State University, I worked at the Montgomery County Board of Elections and the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office. I am currently serving i ...expand full answer."
"I am a lifelong Dayton-area resident whose career has been dedicated to serving Montgomery County. After graduating from Trotwood-Madison High School and Wright State University, I worked at the Montgomery County Board of Elections and the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office. I am currently serving in my second term as State Representative for Ohio’s 38th House District, which includes the City of Dayton, Riverside, and parts of Huber Heights. Over the last several years, I have helped to secure nearly $23 million in funding for important programs and organizations in Montgomery County, including the Dayton Boys and Girls Club, Levitt Pavilion, the Dayton YWCA, the Dayton Ronald McDonald House, the Dayton Dragons, and many others. I've stood up to GOP extremism and focused on on issues of workforce development, housing, and public safety. "
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 28 (Democratic Party)
Karen Whitney
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired college president who has served over 40 years in various university leadership positions. I have served on a variety of boards and community organizations. Today, I am not a politician. I am asking the voters of Indiana House District 28 if they want to hire me to be their represent ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired college president who has served over 40 years in various university leadership positions. I have served on a variety of boards and community organizations. Today, I am not a politician. I am asking the voters of Indiana House District 28 if they want to hire me to be their representative voice at our state house."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Mary Williams
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am currently a teacher in my local district. I have taught for 22 years and am also the president of my local NEA. Prior to teaching, I owned my own business (TLC Daycare Centers-3 different sites), was a para-educator, and treasurers for the cities of Winchester and Oskaloosa. I've been marrie ...expand full answer."
"I am currently a teacher in my local district. I have taught for 22 years and am also the president of my local NEA. Prior to teaching, I owned my own business (TLC Daycare Centers-3 different sites), was a para-educator, and treasurers for the cities of Winchester and Oskaloosa. I've been married since 2015 to my husband Clint and have two grown children and 6 grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 51 (Democratic Party)
Joe Rinehart
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I became a United States Marine as a young man. I was the youngest Marine to participate in the evacuation of Saigon and served as a Guard for the Supreme Judge of Saigon and his family for about six months and I am proud that the most important action I took as a Marine SAVED lives rather than taki ...expand full answer."
"I became a United States Marine as a young man. I was the youngest Marine to participate in the evacuation of Saigon and served as a Guard for the Supreme Judge of Saigon and his family for about six months and I am proud that the most important action I took as a Marine SAVED lives rather than taking lives. After completing my enlistment in the Marines, I attended Kent State University in the veterans' educational GI-Bill program. I served as President of the Kent State Vietnam Veterans Association and worked with Senator John Glenn to improve benefits for my fellow veterans. I took an oath as a Marine to defend the Constitution from all enemies, foreign and domestic. That's why I am a candidate now because our Constitution is under attack. Folks who never served our country are attacking our right to vote. Some are trying to overthrow our elections. Some are trying to rig our elections with unconstitutional districts. Some have taken money from First Energy to let First Energy charge us more for our electric service. Some have taken money from companies to let them drill our park lands to make themselves billions in profits from our oil and gas and pay the lowest company taxes in the country to drill that oil and gas. I started an Internet service company that provided me with an income for 25 years, then sold it to buy my parents' property in Bolivar, which I am developing for ecotourism on the Buckeye Trail with the Ohio-Erie Canal Coalition."
2024 Candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commission District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nick Laborde
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Nick Laborde. I was raised to believe that we can use politics to help people, and that’s why I’m running. I grew up in the small town of Marksville, Louisiana. My dad served as a councilman and mayor of the town, and I was brought up hearing stories about how we can make things better ...expand full answer."
"My name is Nick Laborde. I was raised to believe that we can use politics to help people, and that’s why I’m running. I grew up in the small town of Marksville, Louisiana. My dad served as a councilman and mayor of the town, and I was brought up hearing stories about how we can make things better through public service. My great grandfather was also a mayor, and my great uncle was a legislator and commissioner of administration — service runs in the family. He got into public service because 70 years ago rural parts of Avoyelles Parish lacked reliable access to electricity, and this started a multi-generation commitment to service. After leaving my hometown, I got both my Bachelor’s in Business Administration and my MBA from UL Lafayette (Geaux Cajuns!), eventually finding my way to Baton Rouge in 2018. I’ve lived in District 2 my whole adult life. In my professional life, I’ve started a video game development company, helped ship world-famous Crawfish Bread all over the planet, served as the head of HR at a virtual reality training company, and worked as an organizational development consultant to help businesses grow sustainably. My specialty is building great teams and world-class environments where people love coming to work, and I’d like to do the same for Louisiana. I’ve seen a lot of what our state has to offer. We have wonderful people, a great culture, and no shortage of ways to have fun — but we’ve still got progress to make."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 103 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lizz Callahan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"O'Fallon, Missouri is a great place to raise a family, and that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm co-leading a girl scout troop, performing and costuming for O'Fallon Theatre Works, and enjoying long summer nights at swim meets. My husband and I are raising 4 kids here, and they attended and attend the ...expand full answer."
"O'Fallon, Missouri is a great place to raise a family, and that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm co-leading a girl scout troop, performing and costuming for O'Fallon Theatre Works, and enjoying long summer nights at swim meets. My husband and I are raising 4 kids here, and they attended and attend the Fort Zumwalt public schools, where they've had wonderful opportunities and experiences. This is my home, and I love it and the people in it. I started my career as a high school English teacher and also spent a couple years working as a health literacy specialist. I was lucky enough to get to stay home with my kids for a while, and I had to entirely restart my career afterwards, when I moved into IT analysis and project management. All of those experiences have brought me hope for a brighter future for myself, for my kids, and for my home, and a passion for bringing that future a little bit closer to now. I am committed to better education funding, better access to healthcare, better access to childcare, safer schools for all children, protecting workers' rights, and protecting voters' rights. With your help, we can create a better future for Missouri."
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 Michigan House of Representatives District 81 (Democratic Party)
Stephen Wooden
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Stephen Wooden is a product of West Michigan and has been serving our community in the nonprofit sector and as a local elected official. Stephen was elected to the Kent County Commission in 2018. For the last six years, he's been working across the aisle to get big things done. He's working with ...expand full answer."
"Stephen Wooden is a product of West Michigan and has been serving our community in the nonprofit sector and as a local elected official. Stephen was elected to the Kent County Commission in 2018. For the last six years, he's been working across the aisle to get big things done. He's working with Democrats and Republicans to build more starter homes, improve mental health services and expand broadband. Most notably, he led efforts to create Kent County's $58.3 million affordable housing revolving loan fund. He's also pushed back against attempts to let extremists takeover Kent County, defending the county's health department and public library system. For the last decade, Stephen has been helping everyday Michiganders save on the energy and housing costs. Most notably, he spent the last seven hears working for one of the region's largest housing nonprofits - Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids. Having personally helped build or renovate nearly 1000 residences in West Michigan, he knows the pitfalls that have made it harder to build more housing that everyday people can afford and he's ready to tackle this crisis head on. Stephen lives in the Creston neighborhood with his wife and young son."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 10 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Travis Nembhard
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Travis Nembhard is the son of two Jamaican immigrants, and is someone who has dedicated his career to public service. He has served as the youngest judge in DC, as a former legislative counsel, as a financial and tech regulator, and as an assistant attorney general working on civil rights violations ...expand full answer."
"Travis Nembhard is the son of two Jamaican immigrants, and is someone who has dedicated his career to public service. He has served as the youngest judge in DC, as a former legislative counsel, as a financial and tech regulator, and as an assistant attorney general working on civil rights violations. But, Travis is first and foremost the proud husband of a public school teacher here in the 10th District, and the father of two sons who are under 5 years of age, and they're the reason he's running. As the youngest candidate in this race, he's working to build a bridge between the generations, and would be the first member of Congress with direct experience regulating emerging technologies. He has been committed to defending the rights of all - including the need to enshrine the national and human right to reproductive freedom, protecting working families, combating gun violence and developing solutions that deal with the threats facing our democracy, while also ensuring we continue to have a strong economy against the backdrop of a cleaner environment."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 12 (Democratic Party)
Trey Hunt
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Trey, a Southwest Fort Worth native, opted to raise his family just a mile away from his childhood home where his mother and grandparents lived. Utilizing an electric bicycle with a child's seat, Trey and his son enjoy riding to his grandparent's house for dinner. Presently, Trey serves as a Home ...expand full answer."
"Trey, a Southwest Fort Worth native, opted to raise his family just a mile away from his childhood home where his mother and grandparents lived. Utilizing an electric bicycle with a child's seat, Trey and his son enjoy riding to his grandparent's house for dinner. Presently, Trey serves as a Homeless Housing Coordinator for the mental health agency of Tarrant County. His previous roles include working as a Homeless outreach specialist and case manager, facilitating connections between clients and mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. Emphasizing the value of education, Trey has been accepted into the Ph.D. in Educational Psychology program at Texas A&M Commerce. Planning to pursue his studies remotely if elected, his platform revolves around integrating his professional experience in mental health with the insights gained through higher education. He underscores the pivotal role of informed leadership and voters in determining the success of every state."
2024 Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 1 (Republican Party)
Michael Stevens
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"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 California State Assembly District 19 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Arjun Gustav Sodhani
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Arjun Sodhani. My campaign's purpose is to wake people up to their responsibilities of being Citizens of our Republic. On paper, we have the best Government on earth. In practice, we have a lot of building to do with regard to People participating in the political process and the People Infrast ...expand full answer."
"I am Arjun Sodhani. My campaign's purpose is to wake people up to their responsibilities of being Citizens of our Republic. On paper, we have the best Government on earth. In practice, we have a lot of building to do with regard to People participating in the political process and the People Infrastructure to select good Trustees. My parents came here from their respective countries because America was advertised as the land of life, liberty, and opportunity to pursue happiness. I heard that my grandfather told my father, "Go to America, there is nothing for you to do [in homecountry]." Now I know many people saying the opposite, leaving California and the Union altogether for places with high quality of life. Take a look around. Is that the best we can do? It appears that our nation is on brink of a tremendous unleashing of potential. Fear, uncertainty, doubt, and division appear in every direction. The only way to go from here is up. [stock traders add: "and to the right"] So the question is, how? Good question. All I know is that we can build an economy where our people are fed, housed, productive, united, at peace with other nations, and at liberty to pursue their happiness, just like the Londoner wrote in a 1862 Times of London Editorial. See first key message."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 4 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Mike Casey
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a Veteran of almost 30 years of service, who also has experience in Education and Business. I seek election to Congress to help reverse the direction in which our district and the country are headed, with rising inflation, lawlessness, and a diminished National Security."
"I am a Veteran of almost 30 years of service, who also has experience in Education and Business. I seek election to Congress to help reverse the direction in which our district and the country are headed, with rising inflation, lawlessness, and a diminished National Security."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 4 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Justin Schreiber
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a combat veteran and I don't tolerate tyrants! I'm running to restore the constitution fully, dismantle the IRS, ATF, and FBI they are domestic terrorists. I am pro freedom on everything, this is America and we should be acting as such! Freedom Isn't Free!"
"I am a combat veteran and I don't tolerate tyrants! I'm running to restore the constitution fully, dismantle the IRS, ATF, and FBI they are domestic terrorists. I am pro freedom on everything, this is America and we should be acting as such! Freedom Isn't Free!"
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 110 (Republican Party)
Jeffrey Madden
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a father, retired businessman, youth football coach, and current Colonie Town Councilman. I have a track record of helping deliver real results to improve infrastructure, affordability, and public safety in our communities. I want to continue to be a part of the solution by fighting for lower ...expand full answer."
"I am a father, retired businessman, youth football coach, and current Colonie Town Councilman. I have a track record of helping deliver real results to improve infrastructure, affordability, and public safety in our communities. I want to continue to be a part of the solution by fighting for lower taxes, support for law enforcement and first responders, and a better quality of life for all the hardworking men and women in the 110th District."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 15 (Republican Party)
Gary Gardner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a practicing attorney with 42 years of experience. I've been to court on average once a day every day. I recognize the United States Constitution as the foundation of our republic and I respect and will uphold the Constitution that I swore to when I was admitted to the bar of the State of Mic ...expand full answer."
"I am a practicing attorney with 42 years of experience. I've been to court on average once a day every day. I recognize the United States Constitution as the foundation of our republic and I respect and will uphold the Constitution that I swore to when I was admitted to the bar of the State of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. I've been married for 40 years. My wife and I have three amazing and successful daughters I am an immigrant who followed all of the rules for entry into the United States and in obtaining my citizenship. I appreciate what true choice is regarding "reproductive rights:" My birth mother gave me life and put me up for adoption. I was raised by loving parents who were grateful for the opportunity to teach, encourage, and give me a faithful foundation. I was raised as a Roman Catholic and attend mass regularly. I've been a lector at my church for over 25 years and am actively involved in parish activities. I have volunteered for over twenty years as a softball coach for my children's elementary school, the Detroit Police Athletic League, and the Dearborn Baseball League. I've been a member of the Dearborn Kiwanis Club for 30 years, and I am a cohost of a cable access television show sponsored by our club - Kiwanitalk, which is the longest-running cable access program in the world."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 130 (Republican Party)
Theodore Sirois
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired Navy veteran with a combined active & reserve time of 26 years."
"I am a retired Navy veteran with a combined active & reserve time of 26 years."
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Dresang
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Casper, WY. I went to St. Anthony’s, then Natrona County High School, and then Casper College. I furthered my academic achievements by earning an M.A. in English: Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Wyoming and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Casper, WY. I went to St. Anthony’s, then Natrona County High School, and then Casper College. I furthered my academic achievements by earning an M.A. in English: Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Wyoming and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State Bozeman. My career has earned me a wealth of experience in leadership across the k-12 continuum and in higher education. I am dedicated to improving our community, embracing traditional values, and creating a safe state/county. Currently, I am working on my Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology from the University of Wyoming. I am married with two children aged 10 and 13, and I am the proud owner of a new puppy."
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kristopher Guido
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm Kristopher Guido, and commitment to serving El Paso County residents runs deep. As your County Commissioner, I will fight for our freedoms, our values, and our rights. We need strong people to hold this line, hold this seat, and fight for what is right. As a military combat veteran, former fire ...expand full answer."
"I'm Kristopher Guido, and commitment to serving El Paso County residents runs deep. As your County Commissioner, I will fight for our freedoms, our values, and our rights. We need strong people to hold this line, hold this seat, and fight for what is right. As a military combat veteran, former fire lieutenant, current EMS Professional and law enforcement officer, and former small business owner I have the unique skills, experience and fortitude to address these issues within our county."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 9 (Republican Party)
Marcus Carter
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm running because I believe in service, honesty, and the responsibility we all share in improving our community. My military background taught me the importance of duty, and it's time we have representation that truly reflects the values and needs of our district. Our nation faces a perilous futur ...expand full answer."
"I'm running because I believe in service, honesty, and the responsibility we all share in improving our community. My military background taught me the importance of duty, and it's time we have representation that truly reflects the values and needs of our district. Our nation faces a perilous future, and I understand that our trajectory won't look any better until we, the people, reclaim the roles of leadership in this nation from politicians motivated by money and power. A self-governed society demands leadership from within, not influence from the elite. My hope is to energize Americans to declare their independence and rise to the occasion just as we have countless times throughout our history."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico State Senate District 9 (Republican Party)
Audrey Trujillo
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, fellow New Mexicans, and esteemed guests, Today, I stand before you to introduce a remarkable candidate who embodies the spirit of service, resilience, and community. Audrey Trujillo, a native New Mexican and a 25-year resident of Sandoval County, has stepped f ...expand full answer."
"Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, fellow New Mexicans, and esteemed guests, Today, I stand before you to introduce a remarkable candidate who embodies the spirit of service, resilience, and community. Audrey Trujillo, a native New Mexican and a 25-year resident of Sandoval County, has stepped forward to represent us in the New Mexico Senate District 9. Let us delve into Audrey’s vision, values, and commitment to our great state. 1. A Strong Foundation Audrey Trujillo’s roots run deep in our New Mexican soil. As a small business owner, wife, and mother, she understands the challenges faced by everyday families. Her journey—from Corrales to the heart of our state’s political landscape—reflects her unwavering dedication to making a difference. 2. Conservative Activism and Advocacy Audrey is not just a candidate; she is a tireless advocate. Her commitment to conservative principles has led her to organize community events, raise awareness about detrimental bills, and testify against legislation that could harm our citizens and our way of life. Audrey’s voice echoes the concerns of everyday New Mexicans, and she is ready to amplify those voices in the Senate. 3. Priorities for Progress a. Education and Workforce Development Audrey recognizes that education is the cornerstone of progress. She will champion policies that ensure equitable funding for schools, support our educators, and prepare our students for the challenges they face. 4) 2BA, MA Graduate University of NM."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Betsy Lamb
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’M BETSY LAMB, THE AMERICA FIRST-FREEDOM CAUCUS CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT 81 STATE HOUSE I’m just an ordinary woman who wants better for us, our kids and our grandkids. I want better than pornographic books in our libraries to normalize pedophilia. I want better than diversity, equity, and inc ...expand full answer."
"I’M BETSY LAMB, THE AMERICA FIRST-FREEDOM CAUCUS CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT 81 STATE HOUSE I’m just an ordinary woman who wants better for us, our kids and our grandkids. I want better than pornographic books in our libraries to normalize pedophilia. I want better than diversity, equity, and inclusion telling us we’re racist for wanting people hired based on merit. I want better than being coerced to take a toxic bioweapon vaccine to “save grandma.” I want better than kids being led to believe that changing genders is the cool thing to do. I want better than 15 minute cities where we ‘ll own nothing and eat bugs. I want better than illegal invaders pouring into our state to destroy our values, our opportunities and the freedoms we stand for. I WANT BETTER FOR US. The Elites in Columbia don’t want me there. The smear campaign against me is horrific. They’re afraid of America First-Freedom Caucus Candidates who speak the truth and standup for the people. I am not their chosen candidate. I will stand up, speak out and protect you from the swamp in Columbia. VOTE BETTER. VOTE BETSY LAMB! EARLY VOTING STARTS MAY 28TH AND ELECTION DAY IS JUNE 11TH"
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 U.S. House New Jersey District 7 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Roger Bacon
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Roger Bacon, a MAGA constitutional conservative candidate, stands for putting America and Americans’ freedoms FIRST! In stark contrast to the current politicized regime, Roger also stands for secure borders, election security, sound fiscal, foreign, and energy policies, separation of school and stat ...expand full answer."
"Roger Bacon, a MAGA constitutional conservative candidate, stands for putting America and Americans’ freedoms FIRST! In stark contrast to the current politicized regime, Roger also stands for secure borders, election security, sound fiscal, foreign, and energy policies, separation of school and state, jury nullification, accountability of ALL public servants, and FREEDOM OF PERSONAL CHOICE! It’s high time for Uncle Sam to stop forcing the communist manifesto on Americans and instead vigorously enforce Americans’ Bill Of Rights freedoms! Personal: A proud Veteran, lifelong New Jersey resident, family man, and multi time candidate for public office, my platform has always been our inalienable "Bill Of Rights". Find Roger at: committeetoelectrogerbacon.com committeetoelectrogerbacon@mail.com or arby08808@yahoo.com ANY questions, call (908) 319 8307."
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County School Superintendent (Republican Party)
Shelli Boggs
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Shelli has 20 years of education experience — as a classroom teacher, governing board member and an education advocate. Shelli's conservative leadership on the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) governing board has reduced administration and overhead costs to only 10% of the budget, provided ...expand full answer."
"Shelli has 20 years of education experience — as a classroom teacher, governing board member and an education advocate. Shelli's conservative leadership on the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) governing board has reduced administration and overhead costs to only 10% of the budget, provided a 40% teacher pay raise, and almost doubled enrollment numbers. This was accomplished through proper stewardship of the district's $148M budget without increasing taxes through bonds and overrides. Shelli serves on the Board of the Arizona Coalition of School Board Members — an alternative to the Arizona School Board Association which advances the teachers union agenda."
2024 Candidate for Milwaukee City Comptroller (Nonpartisan)
Bill Christianson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Currently serving as Deputy Comptroller, I’m a public finance professional with 14 years experience all with the City of Milwaukee. I’m a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). I’ve lived my entire life in the City of Milwaukee, growing up on the City’s southwest side as the proud son of an MPS te ...expand full answer."
"Currently serving as Deputy Comptroller, I’m a public finance professional with 14 years experience all with the City of Milwaukee. I’m a Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). I’ve lived my entire life in the City of Milwaukee, growing up on the City’s southwest side as the proud son of an MPS teacher and a Milwaukee firefighter. I believe in the City of Milwaukee and its residents, and I feel that the City’s future looks incredibly bright with the right kind of leadership in place."
2024 Candidate for Orange County Board of Education District 4 (Lost in Primary)
David Johnson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"David Johnson is a dedicated School Board President, former University Vice Chancellor, and concerned father running for Orange County Board of Education to prioritize students and schools. David wants to stop the over $10,000,000 in frivolous political lawsuits that have de-funded our students’ pub ...expand full answer."
"David Johnson is a dedicated School Board President, former University Vice Chancellor, and concerned father running for Orange County Board of Education to prioritize students and schools. David wants to stop the over $10,000,000 in frivolous political lawsuits that have de-funded our students’ public and charter schools. He would like to end the culture wars brought by incumbents into the schools. As School Board President at Westminster School District, his Board led the creation of a 6-year strategic plan for improving student academics & mental health; improved school site safety; hired one of the best Superintendents in the state; and is focused on students first. David has ensured that all students excel by implementing low-class sizes, early interventions, and support for our teachers. David is a Management Consultant, a former university Vice Chancellor, and married to a veteran teacher with two children in OC public schools. He will ensure that every parent has a voice and choice in their child’s education."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 75 (Libertarian Party)
Michael White
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Growing up in Louisiana, my heart found solace in the untamed beauty of Arkansas, particularly the Ouachita National Forest, where childhood visits left an indelible mark. As a young father, I delved into the telecom industry, driven by the desire to provide for my family. Over time, I embraced entr ...expand full answer."
"Growing up in Louisiana, my heart found solace in the untamed beauty of Arkansas, particularly the Ouachita National Forest, where childhood visits left an indelible mark. As a young father, I delved into the telecom industry, driven by the desire to provide for my family. Over time, I embraced entrepreneurship, establishing successful wireless retail stores across multiple states. Family has always been my anchor, and weekends were devoted to exploring Arkansas's natural wonders with my wife and children. Our decision to move to Little Rock in 2020 was rooted in a desire for a vibrant community that values family and freedom. Having weathered economic storms and societal shifts, I'm deeply committed to upholding the founding principles of this republic. As a State Representative, I will proudly champion policies that foster individual liberty, economic opportunity, and limited government intervention. My vision for Arkansas is a beacon of liberty, where families thrive and the spirit of entrepreneurship flourishes in a culture of respect and opportunity."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 6 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Kleinmeyer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Having spent my entire life in the Midwest, I deeply value the principles that define this region—values that seem increasingly absent among today's politicians, even those who hail from here but lose touch once in Washington D.C. I am married to my wife of 14 years and we have 2 daughters. Profe ...expand full answer."
"Having spent my entire life in the Midwest, I deeply value the principles that define this region—values that seem increasingly absent among today's politicians, even those who hail from here but lose touch once in Washington D.C. I am married to my wife of 14 years and we have 2 daughters. Professionally, I am a Tax Professional, a tradition in my family that spans generations; my grandfather practiced tax preparation for over 40 years, and my mother continues the legacy today. While I'm not a farmer myself, agriculture has always been part of my upbringing through my step-father, who works as a seed salesman. Growing up in a small town of just 600 people, where my graduating class consisted of 24 students, I have a profound understanding of small-town values. My experience has led me to believe that Congress lacks a fundamental understanding of our tax code, a crucial shortcoming when attempting meaningful tax reform. How can we expect effective legislation when those making decisions don't grasp the basics? Unlike career politicians who have lost touch with Middle-America, I am Middle-America. I want to bring genuine life experience to Washington D.C. and advocate for the traditional middle-class families that are often overlooked."
2024 Candidate for Laramie City Council Ward 2 (Nonpartisan)
Jim Fried
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hi! I am Jim Fried. I’ve called Laramie home for my entire adult life, and it’s shaped who I am. My journey in environmental conservation began with AmeriCorps, and now I’m proud to serve as the Medicine Bow-Routt Coordinator for the National Forest Foundation. I’ve led initiatives to improve outdoo ...expand full answer."
"Hi! I am Jim Fried. I’ve called Laramie home for my entire adult life, and it’s shaped who I am. My journey in environmental conservation began with AmeriCorps, and now I’m proud to serve as the Medicine Bow-Routt Coordinator for the National Forest Foundation. I’ve led initiatives to improve outdoor infrastructure and engage our community, and have held discussions in Washington, DC and across our great state. When I'm not working, I love exploring our vibrant downtown. Nu2u, our bike shops, our coffee shops, bars, and restaurants are such a fun part of our community! I am a nature lover and enjoy skiing, biking, and more in our neighboring forests and mountains."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Independent) (Withdrawn)
Craig Ennis
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am America's foremost counter terrorism expert. As a civilian I spearheaded the ABLEDANGER PROGRAM and was the 9-11 informant. After September 11 2001 I wrote most of America's counter terrorism programs used today."
"I am America's foremost counter terrorism expert. As a civilian I spearheaded the ABLEDANGER PROGRAM and was the 9-11 informant. After September 11 2001 I wrote most of America's counter terrorism programs used today."
2024 Candidate for Wyoming State Senate District 8
Marguerite Herman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 44-year resident of this district, with decades of public service in my community and across Wyoming. I have skills, experience and demonstrated commitment to good k-12 schools, to healthy and strong families and to elections that are free, fair and secure. I have masters' degrees in teachi ...expand full answer."
"I am a 44-year resident of this district, with decades of public service in my community and across Wyoming. I have skills, experience and demonstrated commitment to good k-12 schools, to healthy and strong families and to elections that are free, fair and secure. I have masters' degrees in teaching and journalism. My experience with the Wyoming Legislature started in 1980 as a reporter, then as a parent champion for school funding and then as an advocate for government integrity for the League of Women Voters. In the Capitol, I have a reputation for working for practical answers to real Wyoming problems. As a senator, with focus on the people of my district, I will work hard to understand their issues and join with diverse groups across aisles to find solutions. Partial list of work: -- Trustee 8 years for Laramie County School District 1 -- State Board of Nursing and Wyoming Children's Trust Fund (current) -- National Association of Insurance Commissioners consumer representative -- Member of Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education (HOPE) and board of COMEA homeless shelter -- Music ministry at St. Mary's Cathedral, member of Cheyenne City Band and LCCC Wind Ensemble -- Author of 400-page "A Look at Wyoming Government," published by LWV Wyoming. in 2006 -- Owner of small business -- Cheyenne Schools Foundation, Wyoming Breastfeeding Coalition, Wyoming Girls State, Wyoming High School Mock Trial"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 4 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Robert Alvero
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a family man, loving father, devoted husband, I am firefighter and a Lieutenant in the Florida State Guard. I am a passionate patriot, I am freedom fighter, a survivor of communism who is committed to helping the people of this great nation by standing for our freedoms because I learned from ex ...expand full answer."
"I am a family man, loving father, devoted husband, I am firefighter and a Lieutenant in the Florida State Guard. I am a passionate patriot, I am freedom fighter, a survivor of communism who is committed to helping the people of this great nation by standing for our freedoms because I learned from experience how communism destroys lives."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Pennsylvania (Libertarian Party)
John Thomas
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a husband, father, grandfather, educator, Christian, and church elder. I live in the small town of Kittanning in Armstrong County, PA. About 4,000 of my neighbors call Kittanning home. While our “Greatest City in the World,” is a small town, it's nearly twice as large as my hometown of Meyer ...expand full answer."
"I am a husband, father, grandfather, educator, Christian, and church elder. I live in the small town of Kittanning in Armstrong County, PA. About 4,000 of my neighbors call Kittanning home. While our “Greatest City in the World,” is a small town, it's nearly twice as large as my hometown of Meyersdale, in Somerset County. I'd like to bring my small-town values to the US Senate. We believe in hard work and personal responsibility. When someone falls on hard times, our communities voluntarily come together to support. Bake sales, spaghetti dinners, and silent auctions provide a safety net in our towns, without government red tape. I have been an educator for 20 years. I have taught economics, history, geography, and government. Currently, I coordinate teacher professional development for Agora Cyber Charter School. My passion as an educator drove me to run for U.S. Senate. I recognize that running as a Libertarian does not put me into a winning position. But I am not going to be one of those politicians who lies to voters about my prospects; I know they are low. Running for U.S. Senate will allow me to educate Pennsylvanians about libertarianism and expand the window of allowable opinion. Too often, Democrats and Republicans restrict the range of opinion. They allow us to debate whether the top marginal income tax rate should be 37% or 42%. But they do not allow the discussion to be whether we ought to have an income tax. I intend to have forbidden discussions."
2024 Candidate for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 8 (Nonpartisan)
Nancy Bernstein
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm born and raised in Las Vegas. I have 18 years of practicing civil and criminal law. I have represented over 100,000 clients in my career. I'm currently a managing partner at the Richard Harris Law Firm."
"I'm born and raised in Las Vegas. I have 18 years of practicing civil and criminal law. I have represented over 100,000 clients in my career. I'm currently a managing partner at the Richard Harris Law Firm."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Raleigh (Nonpartisan)
Janet Cowell
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I've served as a Raleigh City Councilor, a North Carolina State Senator, the State Treasurer, and the President and CEO of the nonprofit Dix Park Conservancy, which is partnered with the City of Raleigh to create Dix Park. In these roles, I ensured the AAA bond rating for North Carolina and Ralei ...expand full answer."
"I've served as a Raleigh City Councilor, a North Carolina State Senator, the State Treasurer, and the President and CEO of the nonprofit Dix Park Conservancy, which is partnered with the City of Raleigh to create Dix Park. In these roles, I ensured the AAA bond rating for North Carolina and Raleigh through diligent oversight of taxes, spending, and debt. I protected our environment and neighborhoods by establishing a stormwater program to prevent flooding, preventing development in our drinking supply watershed, protecting trees and expanding recycling. I also established mental health parity in the state health plan and supported early efforts at community policing to keep our community safe. I've worked to make sure both public and private boards and the leaders of organizations look like the communities they serve by increasing the number of women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. I was inspired to go into public service by the example set by her parents. My father was a United Methodist minister and my mother was a school teacher. I'm running for Mayor because we need a Raleigh that works together for everyone. To achieve it we need to strengthen our partnerships with the state and county governments, nonprofits, and the business community to both tackle immediate issues and plan for the future. We need to address issues of housing, planning and growth, environmental protection and resilience, public safety, homelessness, and mental health."
2024 Candidate for Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioner Board District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Andrew Reding
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"In the six years I’ve had the pleasure of serving as Whatcom County Democrats Chair and Campaign Chair, together we have flipped the County Executive, Prosecutor, Sheriff, all three state legislative seats in the 42nd LD, the PUD, and the Conservation District into the Democratic column. And yet ...expand full answer."
"In the six years I’ve had the pleasure of serving as Whatcom County Democrats Chair and Campaign Chair, together we have flipped the County Executive, Prosecutor, Sheriff, all three state legislative seats in the 42nd LD, the PUD, and the Conservation District into the Democratic column. And yet I also have a solid record of collaborating with Republicans in support of common goals, as described further down. This is a nonpartisan position, focusing on the structure of government. I'm endorsed by Whatcom County Democrats, 42nd LD State Sen. Sharon Shewmake, 42nd LD Rep. Joe Timmons, all three 40th LD state legislators – Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep, Debra Lekanoff, Rep. Alex Ramel – and all four Democratic County Council members – Kaylee Galloway, Jon Scanlon, Todd Donovan, and Barry Buchanan."
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 City Councilor Bangor Maine (Nonpartisan)
Michael Beck
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My family and I have lived in Bangor since 2015. I currently have three children enrolled in Bangor Public Schools. I live in the West Side Village neighborhood of Bangor, just across Third Street from the Fairmount neighborhood. My background is in technology and project management, with exper ...expand full answer."
"My family and I have lived in Bangor since 2015. I currently have three children enrolled in Bangor Public Schools. I live in the West Side Village neighborhood of Bangor, just across Third Street from the Fairmount neighborhood. My background is in technology and project management, with experience at a number of companies, including Apple, Inc. Currently I am the sole proprietor of a website hosting and design company called Bangor Solutions. Solving problems is at the core of who I am, and I hope to bring that expertise to Bangor City Council."
2024 Candidate for Montgomery County Board of Education District 2 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Ricky Fai Mui
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Rick Mui. I am a former naval officer, and an industry professional, with a decade of experience in strategic business planning, logistics management, and financial management. As a concerned parent of 2 children in the Montgomery County Public School System, I am looking to serve the. Mo ...expand full answer."
"My name is Rick Mui. I am a former naval officer, and an industry professional, with a decade of experience in strategic business planning, logistics management, and financial management. As a concerned parent of 2 children in the Montgomery County Public School System, I am looking to serve the. Montgomery County community. My education background started with a Systems Engineering degree from the U.S. Naval Academy. I continued building my academic knowledge with a M.S. in Systems Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. More recently, I earned my M.B.A. from Emory University. I will bring the culmination of this breadth of strategic business and financial management knowledge to help inform decisions with the Board of Education. My industry experience includes a certification in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt), signifying demonstrated mastery of reducing financial waste, a dedication to continuous improvement, the ability to think holistically and aptitude for risk management. I have dedicated my academic and professional careers to developing and implementing improvements to the quality of life. Making processes easier to use, mitigating errors and revising programs to run more efficiently and at a lower cost is my passion."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 102 (Democratic Party)
Alex Hissong
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Alex was raised in southern Ohio. He studied Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University with a focus on molecular and nano technology. After graduating, he spent several years as a project manager for a medical software company in Madison, WI where he met his wife. The two of them moved fro ...expand full answer."
"Alex was raised in southern Ohio. He studied Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University with a focus on molecular and nano technology. After graduating, he spent several years as a project manager for a medical software company in Madison, WI where he met his wife. The two of them moved from Wisconsin to Missouri to California before settling back in Missouri outside of St Louis. He now manages the lab information technology system for a hospital laboratory. When he isn't working or campaigning, he is likely in the garden working with native plants, foraging along the Lewis and Clark trail, or thinning honeysuckle and restoring prairie on their property in Lincoln Co. He is running for office because he was tired of incumbents running with no opposition while claiming they represent the will of the people. He is tired of representatives using their unopposed "conservative mandate" to strip power from local communities, mismanage government agencies, and attack vulnerable populations. It is time for west St Charles county to have someone who represents them; who stands up for their rights, puts power back in the hands of local communities, and stops the insanity of the right-wing culture wars."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 4 (Democratic Party)
Simon Cardell
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Simon Cardell. I was born and raised in this district. I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives TX-4 to restore a virtuous government for the people and by the people."
"I am Simon Cardell. I was born and raised in this district. I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives TX-4 to restore a virtuous government for the people and by the people."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55 (Democratic Party)
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 New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7 (Democratic Party)
David Herman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a member of the Rochester City council and a Selectman for Ward 3. I am a husband, parent, homeowner, retiree, and volunteer. I taught at both the high school and college level math classes before working 26 years as a computer programmer at the US Forest Service, from which I retired in 2005."
"I am a member of the Rochester City council and a Selectman for Ward 3. I am a husband, parent, homeowner, retiree, and volunteer. I taught at both the high school and college level math classes before working 26 years as a computer programmer at the US Forest Service, from which I retired in 2005."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 2 (Democratic Party)
Patti Young
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired teacher from Blount County Tennessee. I have worked tirelessly the past 7 years with grassroots groups that are working to keep the United States a democracy and advocate for the rights of women, safe gun legislation, protecting our environment and saving our public schools from the d ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired teacher from Blount County Tennessee. I have worked tirelessly the past 7 years with grassroots groups that are working to keep the United States a democracy and advocate for the rights of women, safe gun legislation, protecting our environment and saving our public schools from the dangerous voucher scam. I own a small equestrian facility in Marvyille and I am the Vice Chair of the Blount County Democratic Party."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 12 (Democratic Party)
Ryan Foster
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am running as a write-in candidate district 12. I was removed from the ballot because of Rashida Tliab dirty tricks. I got over 1,000 signatures my self and paid no company. Rashida Tliab paid people to get her signatures."
"I am running as a write-in candidate district 12. I was removed from the ballot because of Rashida Tliab dirty tricks. I got over 1,000 signatures my self and paid no company. Rashida Tliab paid people to get her signatures."
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 (Democratic Party)
William Morgan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I endeavor every day to be a principled, pragmatic leader who will stand up for strong ethical standards for Illinois elected officials, good-paying jobs, and protections for working families against the big shots who don't understand what it's like to live in today's difficult economy. A firm b ...expand full answer."
"I endeavor every day to be a principled, pragmatic leader who will stand up for strong ethical standards for Illinois elected officials, good-paying jobs, and protections for working families against the big shots who don't understand what it's like to live in today's difficult economy. A firm believer in the idea that it's the people who matter, not the politicians, I have dedicated myself to serving others – both as a resident and in my public life. I have worked in the Illinois Governor’s Office, served as a township trustee, and been active in my community through my local historical society and education foundation, and by helping new voices be heard in the political process. The people of the 79th District are tired of hearing candidates try to separate rich from poor, urban from rural. I will not play political games: I’ll stand up for what's right and never forget that the government exists to help everyday people get a fair shake. "
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 144 (Democratic Party)
Michelle Roman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born & raised in Lockport, Niagara County as the youngest of nine children by Bill & Katie Richter. My husband & I have raised our sons in this community & want to continue to be a part of a thriving future. I am a special education teacher of over 25 years. I was the mayor of Lockport from 2 ...expand full answer."
"I was born & raised in Lockport, Niagara County as the youngest of nine children by Bill & Katie Richter. My husband & I have raised our sons in this community & want to continue to be a part of a thriving future. I am a special education teacher of over 25 years. I was the mayor of Lockport from 2019-2025 during which time we improved the City's finances through transparency & balanced budgeting, invested in the community through small business grants, first time home buyers grants, downtown revitalization initiatives, improved infrastructure- including streets, trees, water & sewer, supported our first responders with more personnel in fire, police, & public works, including the return of ambulance service, improved training for worker health & safety, collaborated with the county brownfield program, NYSDEC, & the federal EPA to clean-up major contamination in our land & water resources, settled 2 outstanding contracts, improved policies to improve the quality of life of residents & businesses from a noise ordinance to seasonal on-street parking, along with investing in our youth & park system. I am committed to our community demonstrated with my dedication to our VFW Auxiliary, parks and flowers, Barge Canal Optimist Club, Women's College Club, Niagara History Center, & countless volunteer hours for community events & organizations. My experience as mayor and teacher have prepared me to represent us."
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County Attorney (Democratic Party)
Tamika Wooten
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Southern California. My mom was a public school educator and my father was a postal worker. My parents stressed the importance of education, so much so, that I graduated from high school at 16 years old. I attended the University of California at Los Angeles, (UCLA), then mo ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Southern California. My mom was a public school educator and my father was a postal worker. My parents stressed the importance of education, so much so, that I graduated from high school at 16 years old. I attended the University of California at Los Angeles, (UCLA), then moved to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona College of Law. I graduated from law school in 1990 and have been privileged to serve Arizonans my entire 34 year legal career, as a chief prosecutor, defense attorney and Pro Tem judge. I am the only Maricopa County Candidate and if elected, the only County Attorney that has a global criminal law perspective."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 7 (Democratic Party)
Missi Hesketh
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born outside of Chicago on the opposite end of 1971 from my sister. Our dad is a Vietnam veteran and that kind of set the tone for rather tumultuous formative years. But the experiences helped instill a tenacity in me that I exhibit in my will to make life better for those I serve. I moved t ...expand full answer."
"I was born outside of Chicago on the opposite end of 1971 from my sister. Our dad is a Vietnam veteran and that kind of set the tone for rather tumultuous formative years. But the experiences helped instill a tenacity in me that I exhibit in my will to make life better for those I serve. I moved to Forsyth, MO with my family in 1983. I worked two jobs in HS while participating in extracurriculars and maintaining Honor Roll. After graduating from FHS in 1990, I flunked out of Mizzou in one quick semester and entered the school of life. I worked in food service, clerical, and then finance before a forced transition post-9/11 steered me toward education. I have earned my A.A. -Business Administration, B.S. - Elementary Education, M.A. - Gifted Education, & Ed.S. - Special Education & Assessment. I am a mom to three wonderful humans. Sophia is in college for nursing and Leo is working toward video editing. Cole is set to graduate FHS in 2026. I understand the hard work that goes into being a single-parent while working full-time and also being a public servant. I want to ensure folks have access to all of the resources that make them feel supported. I am also the mayor of Forsyth. This is my seventh year of public service having also served on city council. Too often we hear "somebody should" or "they need to do something," and I'm grateful to be in a position to work toward getting things done."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 14 (Democratic Party)
Shane Marcum
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a regular guy tired of the lies. I'm 31. I don't come from a name or money. I am an Independant running under the Democratic Party. I worked as a janitor for several years. I spent a brief time in the U.S. Marine Corps. (Which were the best/worst days of my life.) But I never regret it. I pro 2A ...expand full answer."
"I'm a regular guy tired of the lies. I'm 31. I don't come from a name or money. I am an Independant running under the Democratic Party. I worked as a janitor for several years. I spent a brief time in the U.S. Marine Corps. (Which were the best/worst days of my life.) But I never regret it. I pro 2A, old school capitalist, and I am pretty handy when need be. I feel the parties have done nothing but divide us in recent years. I want solutions not the blame game. I want problems solved, not finger pointing. Why are we not trying to bring industry? Why are we not focusing on corruption in politics? Why is everyone saying nothing can be done when we have so much more power as regular people then the politicians? No man need fear his government, for without him his government cannot exist."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina 3rd Superior Court Division Judicial District 10C (Democratic Party)
Sean Cole
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a trial lawyer having lived and worked in Raleigh for over 27 years. I grew up on the VA/ KY border and am the son and grandson of public school teachers. I'm an Eagle Scout. I play several musical instruments and spent my college summers working at Holston Presbytery Camp in Banner Elk, NC. I' ...expand full answer."
"I'm a trial lawyer having lived and worked in Raleigh for over 27 years. I grew up on the VA/ KY border and am the son and grandson of public school teachers. I'm an Eagle Scout. I play several musical instruments and spent my college summers working at Holston Presbytery Camp in Banner Elk, NC. I'm married and we have a 16 year-old daughter in public school in Raleigh. We volunteer through our church and support Legal Aid regularly. I'm a strong believer in pro-bono legal work and have been named to the Chief Justice's N.C. Pro Bono Honor Roll several times. I graduated cum laude from King University in Bristol, TN in 1994 with a degree in history with Honors in Independent study of the life and work of Associate Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. I graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem in 1997, passed the bar and moved to Raleigh, where I've been practicing law ever since. I have a wide range of courtroom experience, having handled over two thousand cases, involving insurance law, personal injury, class actions, family law, commercial issues, imminent domain, unfair and deceptive trade practices, surety law, construction law, and professional licensing. I'm a trained superior court mediator with additional training in collaborative law. I've tried dozens of cases across our state."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 106 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Vermanno Bowman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Vermanno Bowman and I grew up in the working class in rural Orangeburg, SC, I've has dedicated my life to helping those who are less fortunate that myself and those who've been left behind in the dust by career politicians. I'm currently serving my community as a military police officer i ...expand full answer."
"My name is Vermanno Bowman and I grew up in the working class in rural Orangeburg, SC, I've has dedicated my life to helping those who are less fortunate that myself and those who've been left behind in the dust by career politicians. I'm currently serving my community as a military police officer in the North Carolina Army National Guard. I have served during times of civil unrest. Such as protecting the state capital on Jan 6. Like so many young people across the country, I aspire to lead by example and be a voice for the voiceless in the NC General Assembly. I'm currently a senior at Southern New Hampshire University majoring in B.A political science.In the 2022 election cycle I was the youngest candidate in Charlotte, NC challenging a 14 year incumbent. I'm also a member of indivisible Charlotte (formally SwingLeft) that supports Democrats in the Charlotte area."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Sheila Jones
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Rep. Jones serves as Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus & serves on crucial committees: Appropriations Higher Education Sub-Committee, Health, Juvenile Justice &Transportation committees. Rep. Jones has served as the vice-chair of the Atlanta Delegation, vice-chair of the House Transportatio ...expand full answer."
"Rep. Jones serves as Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus & serves on crucial committees: Appropriations Higher Education Sub-Committee, Health, Juvenile Justice &Transportation committees. Rep. Jones has served as the vice-chair of the Atlanta Delegation, vice-chair of the House Transportation Subcommittee on Rail, parliamentarian, secretary and treasurer of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and secretary of the Working Families Caucus. Rep. Jones worked for Lockheed Martin Company, and was an active member of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers AFL-CIO Local Lodge 709 where she held several leadership positions: shop steward, grand lodge convention delegate, women’s convention delegate and bylaws committee chair. She served on the legislative committee and executive board - becoming the first female trustee for her union. She was elected legislative representative for the Georgia State Council of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (AFL-CIO). In this role, she represented more than 9,000 working men and women throughout the state - fighting for the rights of workers. She met with both state and national lawmakers to discuss issues affecting working families, such as raising the minimum wage, unemployment benefits and workers compensation. After 34 years of distinguished service, she retired from Lockheed Martin Company. After being elected to the House, Rep. Jones was awarded Freshman Legislator of the Year by GLBC."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 58 (Democratic Party)
Trevor McGarrah
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Trevor McGarrah, a dedicated public servant and seasoned educator residing in Searcy, AR, located in District 58, brings a unique background spanning teaching, logistics, and pest control. Trevor understands the diverse challenges faced by everyday Arkansans, instilled with a deep sense of pride in ...expand full answer."
"Trevor McGarrah, a dedicated public servant and seasoned educator residing in Searcy, AR, located in District 58, brings a unique background spanning teaching, logistics, and pest control. Trevor understands the diverse challenges faced by everyday Arkansans, instilled with a deep sense of pride in performing every job with utmost dedication. Open to dialogue with all stakeholders, from blue-collar workers to C-suite leaders, Trevor is committed to ensuring that policy decisions are informed by the real-world perspectives of those impacted. His passion for government transparency is evident as he supports a ballot initiative to embed FOIA protections in the Arkansas Constitution. Additionally, Trevor is devoted to strengthening and improving public education, recognizing its pivotal role in building a thriving community. With a vision for a more equitable, transparent, and resilient Arkansas, he is prepared to represent the diverse voices of District 58. Join Trevor on the journey towards positive change, where his wealth of experience and commitment to understanding the community's needs will shape a brighter future for all."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 113 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Messina
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
" Jeremy Messina is an Independent, Republican and Conservative candidate running for the 113th Assembly District in New York covering Saratoga County, Washington County and Warren County. Messina is a fiscal conservative born and raised in Washington County. Currently, Jeremy Messina lives on a farm ...expand full answer."
" Jeremy Messina is an Independent, Republican and Conservative candidate running for the 113th Assembly District in New York covering Saratoga County, Washington County and Warren County. Messina is a fiscal conservative born and raised in Washington County. Currently, Jeremy Messina lives on a farm in Greenwich NY with his wife and two daughters. "
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 Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Pavese
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Christopher Pavese was born in Oakland, California. Pavese earned a bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University in 2007 and a master's degree in organizational leadership and electrical power transmission & distribution from Gonzaga University in 2010. His career experience includes 33 years in the el ...expand full answer."
"Christopher Pavese was born in Oakland, California. Pavese earned a bachelor's degree from Gonzaga University in 2007 and a master's degree in organizational leadership and electrical power transmission & distribution from Gonzaga University in 2010. His career experience includes 33 years in the electrical field from the US Navy to retiring from Duke Energy. Pavese has been affiliated with the Boone County Jaycees, St. Timothy Catholic Church, Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers, and Pilots ‘n Paws."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 150 (Republican Party)
Mark Zimmer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"For those who don’t know me, let me introduce myself. I was born in a suburb of Philadelphia and grew up with my mother and older brother. My father, a WW2 vet was a POW in Germany and it eventually cost him his life. I worked during the summers to support my education and that included being a ...expand full answer."
"For those who don’t know me, let me introduce myself. I was born in a suburb of Philadelphia and grew up with my mother and older brother. My father, a WW2 vet was a POW in Germany and it eventually cost him his life. I worked during the summers to support my education and that included being a merchant Marine at 15 years oId traveling to South America and the next year to the Black Sea. Then I world as a groundsman for a Asplundh Tree company working up to Foreman. I worked a summer job for a Investment company at the final years of college. The previous jobs were hard work and long hours. We did what we needed to do and more. I played sports in High School and was an all state, all area Philadelphia running back and linebacker. I was an All American in Lacrosse. I know how to compete. I graduated from Lehigh University. I started as a Math and Physics major and ended up graduating with a degrees in Economics and in Finance. I paid for my education with my summer earnings, and took every class available to me, crossing into the engineering college for math and computers. My last day of college my mother died of cancer and I was on my own. My fathers mantra “be successful” translated to me at that age to make money. Later the true meaning was realized, be the best you can at what you do. I was an over achiever and gravitated to Wall Street and quickly rose. For the rest of my bio see my Facebook page Zimmerfor150"
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 42 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Lance Neelly
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Husband, Father, Papa. Family being the most important thing to me. I ran because I continuously watched tax increase after tax increase. I wanted to see my kids and my grandkids stay in Kansas and be able to get a home and have a family. And for fun love to go fishing and shooting and be outdoors. ...expand full answer."
"Husband, Father, Papa. Family being the most important thing to me. I ran because I continuously watched tax increase after tax increase. I wanted to see my kids and my grandkids stay in Kansas and be able to get a home and have a family. And for fun love to go fishing and shooting and be outdoors. Since I have been in Topeka I have been on Judiciary, Financial Institutions and Pensions, and am now the Vice Chair of Transportation. I am also very active in the Veterans Committee. Since a good part of my district is Agriculture I have been active in implementing multiple bills associated with Agriculture and Agritourism. As my Profession has been Corrections and Security and because I have many Family and friends as First Responders I am very Passionate about representing them. I have been rated as one of the most Conservative Legislators in the House."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40 (Republican Party)
Jerry Doliner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Jerry Doliner. On December 14, 2023 I filed to run for NC House District 40 as a Republican. While I have followed politics closely for many years, it wasn't until recently that I thought about running for office. I have no political past, other than volunteering, attending meetings and helpi ...expand full answer."
"I am Jerry Doliner. On December 14, 2023 I filed to run for NC House District 40 as a Republican. While I have followed politics closely for many years, it wasn't until recently that I thought about running for office. I have no political past, other than volunteering, attending meetings and helping in the 2022 elections for the Republican Party. I moved to Raleigh in 1953 and have pretty much lived here since then. I attended the Raleigh and NC public schools from Clarence Poe Elementary onto UNC Chapel Hill. I have a wife, 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren. I am a retired businessman, having owned the Blimpie Base sub shop in Chapel hill right out of college, to owning and running a small chain of Dry Cleaners and Coin Laundries named "The Cleaners", and owning several rental houses. I am fully retired since April, 2020. Why politics now? The extreme divisiveness in our country scares me. The lack of a well informed populace coupled with a media that is not neutral is pushing our Republic to the brink. Maybe I can bring a bit of truth and civility to this race and to the NC Legislature after I win this election. I want to bring common sense to the legislature. North Carolinians need their Representatives to be for the good of the state before the good of their party."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Riddle
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a recently released January 6th political prisoner with a message of hope. As the Capitol Riot continues to evolve in the media, the presence of an actual witness in politics will offer a voice to a new subjugated class. I believe there is room for compromise between Democrats and Republicans a ...expand full answer."
"I am a recently released January 6th political prisoner with a message of hope. As the Capitol Riot continues to evolve in the media, the presence of an actual witness in politics will offer a voice to a new subjugated class. I believe there is room for compromise between Democrats and Republicans and I will fight to find common grounds for all Americans regardless of race, gender, or creed."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lonnie Burns
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am ordained minister for over 35 years pastoral ministry in Oklahoma, and Kansas. I’ve been in mental health field for over 20 years and licensed Counselor for 8 years in Oklahoma. Former council member and mayor of Blanchard Ok served as Hammon Town Treasurer. Planning commission in Coffeyville K ...expand full answer."
"I am ordained minister for over 35 years pastoral ministry in Oklahoma, and Kansas. I’ve been in mental health field for over 20 years and licensed Counselor for 8 years in Oklahoma. Former council member and mayor of Blanchard Ok served as Hammon Town Treasurer. Planning commission in Coffeyville Ks. Married twice widowed once one daughter Jessica, two granddaughters married to Stella also a widow and has one son George. I have authored the book “The Breakdown of Truth” a faith based book."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Marianne Proctor
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am the Republican State Representative for Boone County's 60th district. I live in Union with my husband of 27 years, Gregg, and our rescue dog Reagan. I am a licensed Speech-Language pathologist, specializing in Neurorehabilitation. I am active in my NKY community. Some of my activities have ...expand full answer."
"I am the Republican State Representative for Boone County's 60th district. I live in Union with my husband of 27 years, Gregg, and our rescue dog Reagan. I am a licensed Speech-Language pathologist, specializing in Neurorehabilitation. I am active in my NKY community. Some of my activities have included leading bible studies, mentoring young women, being an assistant coach for Girls on the Run, a precinct captain in the Boone County Republican Party, neighborhood book clubs, tennis groups, and participating in events with both the Patriot Riders Motorcycle Club and Marine One Riders. My husband and I love to be active and outdoors. We both are distance runners, with Gregg completing 20 marathons, and I have completed over 30 marathons. We love to snow ski, water ski, hike and bike. We live by the motto Character, honesty and integrity and apply it to all aspects of our lives."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 98 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Scott Pullins
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I ran for this legislative seat in the 2022 primary against an incumbent and lost by just 684 votes. I am a pro-life, pro-taxpayer, pro-gun conservative attorney. I am the only candidate running that is a lifelong, conservative Republican. This seat is open this cycle due to term limits."
"I ran for this legislative seat in the 2022 primary against an incumbent and lost by just 684 votes. I am a pro-life, pro-taxpayer, pro-gun conservative attorney. I am the only candidate running that is a lifelong, conservative Republican. This seat is open this cycle due to term limits."
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Dresang
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Casper, WY. I went to St. Anthony’s, then Natrona County High School, and then Casper College. I furthered my academic achievements by earning an M.A. in English: Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Wyoming and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Casper, WY. I went to St. Anthony’s, then Natrona County High School, and then Casper College. I furthered my academic achievements by earning an M.A. in English: Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Wyoming and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Montana State Bozeman. My career has earned me a wealth of experience in leadership across the k-12 continuum and in higher education. I am dedicated to improving our community, embracing traditional values, and creating a safe state/county. Currently, I am working on my Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology from the University of Wyoming. I am married with two children aged 10 and 13, and I am the proud owner of a new puppy."
2024 Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ernest Blevins
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I work in cultural resources doing archaeology, architectural history and historic preservation. I formally worked for the state, but now in private contracting doing fieldwork (physical blue collar excavation), research, and reports. I moved here 10 years ago and remained by choice to raise my ch ...expand full answer."
"I work in cultural resources doing archaeology, architectural history and historic preservation. I formally worked for the state, but now in private contracting doing fieldwork (physical blue collar excavation), research, and reports. I moved here 10 years ago and remained by choice to raise my children who attend public school, virtual school, college and one in the workforce. My education includes a terminal Master of Fine Arts in Historic Preservation and Ph.D. courses in History. I've written history related articles for the local paper and appeared in magazines. I record historic sites related to the New Deal appearing as a national research associate volunetter on LivingNewDeal.org."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
James Holmes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a native Arizonan, proud graduate of local, public schools, and a father to one daughter and grandfather to twin two year olds. I’ve spent nearly forty years in the transportation and supply chain logistics fields, from being a Teamster’s Union trucker to working in management. Like a majority o ...expand full answer."
"I’m a native Arizonan, proud graduate of local, public schools, and a father to one daughter and grandfather to twin two year olds. I’ve spent nearly forty years in the transportation and supply chain logistics fields, from being a Teamster’s Union trucker to working in management. Like a majority of Americans, I have lost faith in most of our elected officials. The “professional politicians” and “political elites” are too often more concerned with amassing power and increasing their personal wealth than they are with using common sense to solve the problems we all face. I chose to run for office to bring real, actionable solutions to fix the issues that everyday Americans worry about. While other candidates focus on getting as many endorsements as possible from the people they deemed important, I chose instead to knock on thousands of doors and meet every voter I could. We the People deserve to have our voices heard, and it is my intention to represent all of my constituents fairly and honestly."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 59 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Austyn Goody
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Austyn goody I am a Republican and a dedicated Christian who loves his country and his state."
"My name is Austyn goody I am a Republican and a dedicated Christian who loves his country and his state."
2024 Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 26 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Jeremy Olson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Jeremy Olson and I am a McKenzie County native; my family farmed here for several generations. Growing up in an agricultural community gave me the appreciation for hard work, personal integrity, and an awareness of our natural resources. My career in the energy industry provides me with t ...expand full answer."
"My name is Jeremy Olson and I am a McKenzie County native; my family farmed here for several generations. Growing up in an agricultural community gave me the appreciation for hard work, personal integrity, and an awareness of our natural resources. My career in the energy industry provides me with the knowledge of how the energy industry works collaboratively with its community for its mutual benefit. The role of State Representative is complex and time-consuming. I am not running for reelection unprepared or for selfish reasons. I have taken an active part in my community and region since moving my family back home. Returning to Western North Dakota in 2011, I immediately stepped into service and leadership roles in the community, county, and in my industry. My motivation to run for reelection for the role of State Representative is to continue to serve District 26 as I have done in many roles during my life. I may have taken off my Army uniform, but I did not stop serving."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 (Independent)
Andrea Neutzling
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born and raised in Meigs County. Was a public employee in high working at a local public pool. Joined the Army upon graduation, did 4 years Active Duty and 5 years as a Reservist, 1 of which was Mobilized for deployment to Iraq and another for medical hold after deployment to get proper treatment fo ...expand full answer."
"Born and raised in Meigs County. Was a public employee in high working at a local public pool. Joined the Army upon graduation, did 4 years Active Duty and 5 years as a Reservist, 1 of which was Mobilized for deployment to Iraq and another for medical hold after deployment to get proper treatment for injuries from Iraq. Graduated from Marietta College in 2017 with a BA in Theatre Studies but took Political Science classes also, including Constitutional Law which was taught openly, not Politically based. Worked t9wards getting Burn Pits and other toxic exposures recognized by the VA since 2011, culminating in the PACT Act of 2022 and still working towards more exposures being added. Also pushing at state level bills that can help or hurt veterans within our state. Currently working as a Substitute teacher for various public schools throughout Meigs and Athens Counties."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Grant (Nonpartisan)
Jeff Giefer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Growing up in rural Minnesota, I learned the values of hard work, personal responsibility, and community service—values that have guided me over the past 8 years of service to the City of Grant. First, as a member of the Planning Commission, and now for the last 6 years on the City Council, my focus ...expand full answer."
"Growing up in rural Minnesota, I learned the values of hard work, personal responsibility, and community service—values that have guided me over the past 8 years of service to the City of Grant. First, as a member of the Planning Commission, and now for the last 6 years on the City Council, my focus has been on preserving Grant’s rural character by maintaining the 5-acre minimum lot size, 10-acre density, and keeping public sewer and water out of our city. As mayor, I will continue to protect these important measures. After a successful 35-year career in Information Technology, managing global projects and multi-million-dollar budgets, I have the leadership skills to face Grant’s challenges. I have always respected diverse viewpoints, welcomed community input, and worked with others toward common goals. As mayor, I will not only work to protect what makes Grant special, but also ensure we enhance our quality of life, such as pursuing Federal and State funds to improve our roads—while still respecting the choices of our residents. Our community deserves a fresh approach. Grant has had the same two mayors over the past 22 years, and resident engagement has declined during this time. I am committed to listening, respecting, and acting on citizen input, ensuring your voices are heard and your concerns addressed at every City Council meeting. Together, we will move forward transparently, with decisions guided by the needs and feedback of Grant’s residents."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Grant (Nonpartisan)
Jeff Giefer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Growing up in rural Minnesota, I learned the values of hard work, personal responsibility, and community service—values that have guided me over the past 8 years of service to the City of Grant. First, as a member of the Planning Commission, and now for the last 6 years on the City Council, my focus ...expand full answer."
"Growing up in rural Minnesota, I learned the values of hard work, personal responsibility, and community service—values that have guided me over the past 8 years of service to the City of Grant. First, as a member of the Planning Commission, and now for the last 6 years on the City Council, my focus has been on preserving Grant’s rural character by maintaining the 5-acre minimum lot size, 10-acre density, and keeping public sewer and water out of our city. As mayor, I will continue to protect these important measures. After a successful 35-year career in Information Technology, managing global projects and multi-million-dollar budgets, I have the leadership skills to face Grant’s challenges. I have always respected diverse viewpoints, welcomed community input, and worked with others toward common goals. As mayor, I will not only work to protect what makes Grant special, but also ensure we enhance our quality of life, such as pursuing Federal and State funds to improve our roads—while still respecting the choices of our residents. Our community deserves a fresh approach. Grant has had the same two mayors over the past 22 years, and resident engagement has declined during this time. I am committed to listening, respecting, and acting on citizen input, ensuring your voices are heard and your concerns addressed at every City Council meeting. Together, we will move forward transparently, with decisions guided by the needs and feedback of Grant’s residents."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 (Independent)
Keith Nolan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello, I am a 37-year-old solopreneur electrician who has spent most of his life in TN. I've had a calling to serve this nation since I was a kid but I was never cut out for the military. This is the next highest honor I can do, now or never. I've been involved in politics since 2012 and my family h ...expand full answer."
"Hello, I am a 37-year-old solopreneur electrician who has spent most of his life in TN. I've had a calling to serve this nation since I was a kid but I was never cut out for the military. This is the next highest honor I can do, now or never. I've been involved in politics since 2012 and my family has a history of civil service in TN which further inspired me to become involved growing up. I never thought I would need to step up but we are heading in the wrong direction as a nation. What's worse, powerful institutions seem to be on autopilot with individuals more interested in their careers than their constituents. I hope to help remedy this and work with liberty-minded individuals wherever I can find them."
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 Nebraska State Senate District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Tim Pendrell
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a proud resident of South Omaha. My journey began like many in our community—with humble beginnings and a strong neighborhood connection. My first job was at the Henry Doorly Zoo in 8th grade. Like my mother, who worked as a waitress at Leisure Lanes Cafe, I've always valued hard work and commu ...expand full answer."
"I am a proud resident of South Omaha. My journey began like many in our community—with humble beginnings and a strong neighborhood connection. My first job was at the Henry Doorly Zoo in 8th grade. Like my mother, who worked as a waitress at Leisure Lanes Cafe, I've always valued hard work and community engagement. In high school, I joined community projects like the graffiti wipeout initiative, while at Gross Catholic High School, working with neighbors to restore South Omaha's beauty. During the 2008 housing crisis, I served with AmeriCorps and Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, focusing on building capacity and sustainable neighborhoods, strengthening my commitment to community revitalization. My global experiences living overseas have given me unique insights into applying creative solutions to local challenges like housing, education, and economic development. With a Master’s degree in Urban Planning focused on Economic Development and Housing Policy and five years of legislative experience, I'm equipped to address our community's pressing issues from day one. I'm deeply committed to making Legislative District 7 better for all. My vision combines strong local roots with global perspectives to tackle our biggest challenges. I'm passionate about job creation, workforce development, public safety, and education. Together, we can build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous community."
2024 Candidate for Tustin Unified School District school board Trustee Area 4 (Incumbent)
Jonathan Stone
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I believe in the transformative power of public education. It served my family well and I joined the school board to ensure that it does the same for yours. I was raised by Tustin Unified teachers, attended Tustin Unified schools, and my daughter also attended Tustin Unified schools. In addition to ...expand full answer."
"I believe in the transformative power of public education. It served my family well and I joined the school board to ensure that it does the same for yours. I was raised by Tustin Unified teachers, attended Tustin Unified schools, and my daughter also attended Tustin Unified schools. In addition to our deep roots in the community, I served as chairman of the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, where I endorsed a technology bond (Measure S) that transformed our schools and brought them into the 21st Century. I also served three terms on the Measure S Citizens oversight committee, and as co-chair of bond Measure N. I coached youth softball and soccer, and volunteer with Habitat for Humanity OC on their Interfaith Outreach committee. Tustin Unified is a strong district with excellent schools, I serve to protect the progress made in Tustin Unified and ensure that robust, rigorous education remains available to every student within our boundary."
2024 Candidate for Bassett Unified School District, At-large (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Dena Florez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have four years experience on the board and I would like to continue the work we started. I was a key person in providing the information for the FCMAT audit. I have lived in Bassett for 24 years. I bring 36 years of education and experience to the district. As a first-generation high sch ...expand full answer."
"I have four years experience on the board and I would like to continue the work we started. I was a key person in providing the information for the FCMAT audit. I have lived in Bassett for 24 years. I bring 36 years of education and experience to the district. As a first-generation high school and college graduate, I know the value of an education. I have a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting, a Masters in Public Administration with a focus on Government, and a Bachelors in Computer Information Systems. My professional experience, which shows longevity and stability, includes 10 years in the corporate sector as a project accountant for a major architectural & engineering firm, 15 years in administration of a K-8 private Christian school, and I currently have 11 years as an Associate Executive Director at the university level. I am an advocate for our student’s success. I want to make a difference in the lives of our students, our future. I want to continue to advocate for them so that they have all the tools, resources, to succeed in their academics so they can be successful in college and career. I want to continue to advocate for the facilities as I want to ensure our students and staff have a safe, positive, learning, and working environment."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 12 (Withdrawn)
Jeff Armstrong
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I moved into Pasco County a few years ago, and was very disappointed with my representative. All during the pandemic, he consistently voted against the interest of the voters. Typically, he has tried to take credit for the infrastructure and assistance that he voted against. Cause to his office resu ...expand full answer."
"I moved into Pasco County a few years ago, and was very disappointed with my representative. All during the pandemic, he consistently voted against the interest of the voters. Typically, he has tried to take credit for the infrastructure and assistance that he voted against. Cause to his office result in very little positive action, and frankly, he doesn’t seem to even know what programs are active. That’s not the way it is supposed to be. My mama raised me right. She was a warrior, and because my brother suffered from a severe intellectual disability, she spent much of her life fighting. The case she brought in my brothers name, Armstrong v. Cline, insured year-round, schooling to children with disabilities when a standard summer break would have cause them to regress. She worked tirelessly to raise awareness, and to change the quality of life of people with disabilities for the better. Some of my most fulfilling opportunities were volunteering for the nonprofits she worked for. My dad is a retired policeman from Philadelphia, and my brother is currently on the force. For several years, I was a park ranger in Philadelphia. I guess you could say civic engagement is something I was always taught to strive for. I don’t have a law degree, but I don’t think having one makes you a better leader, and it probably makes you a worse one. I want my representative to understand the problems that normal people face. I want my representative to fight for you and me. I will."
2024 Candidate for Alaska House of Representatives District 5 (Libertarian Party)
Leighton Radner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Alaska, and recently, I became the Communications Chair for the Alaskan Libertarian Party. Around seven years ago, I moved to Seward from Big Lake, and since then, I've traveled extensively throughout Alaska. Through these experiences, I've developed a deep admiration for Al ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Alaska, and recently, I became the Communications Chair for the Alaskan Libertarian Party. Around seven years ago, I moved to Seward from Big Lake, and since then, I've traveled extensively throughout Alaska. Through these experiences, I've developed a deep admiration for Alaska's rich history and diverse landscapes. I am committed to representing District 5 and upholding our uniquely Alaskan values in any way possible."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 37 (Peace and Freedom Party) (Lost in Primary)
John Parker
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"John Parker is a long-time socialist, activist, anti-war and anti-racist organizer. He is the founder of the Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice, and a leader in the Socialist Unity Party. He is running for U.S. Congress in the 37th District that incorporates much of South Los Angeles, and will ...expand full answer."
"John Parker is a long-time socialist, activist, anti-war and anti-racist organizer. He is the founder of the Harriet Tubman Center for Social Justice, and a leader in the Socialist Unity Party. He is running for U.S. Congress in the 37th District that incorporates much of South Los Angeles, and will be on the ballot as a Peace and Freedom Party candidate. Parker isn't asking for reforms. "What we need is a whole new system. Racism, war, poverty and the destruction of the planet are built in to capitalism. We need a powerful, united people's movement to overcome the tiny handful of billionaires that are exploiting us all, funding and enabling genocide in Gaza, and driving down the living standards of the global working class.""
2024 Candidate for Windsor City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan)
David A. Stankas
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is David Stankas. I am a local resident of our beautiful community. I have lived in Windsor since 1974. We have raised our family in this community. We have built a successful contracting company that employees multiple people. We are a five star rated Diamond Certified company and we know h ...expand full answer."
"My name is David Stankas. I am a local resident of our beautiful community. I have lived in Windsor since 1974. We have raised our family in this community. We have built a successful contracting company that employees multiple people. We are a five star rated Diamond Certified company and we know how to take care of our clients, that experience and knowledge will pass over to my position as town councilman I am a father. I am a husband and a grandfather and a friend of many."
2024 Candidate for Michigan 3rd Circuit Court (Nonpartisan)
John Larkin
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is John Larkin, and I am running for Wayne County Circuit Court Judge. I am a lifelong Wayne County resident. I attended St. Michael’s grade school, Brother Rice High School, University of Michigan, and University of Detroit Law School. In 1993, I started my own law firm in Livonia, MI a ...expand full answer."
"My name is John Larkin, and I am running for Wayne County Circuit Court Judge. I am a lifelong Wayne County resident. I attended St. Michael’s grade school, Brother Rice High School, University of Michigan, and University of Detroit Law School. In 1993, I started my own law firm in Livonia, MI and have successfully practiced here for 33 years. I am the most experienced candidate on the ballot, with over 17 years more experience than my opponent. I’ve helped people through their most challenging times and developed a comprehensive skill set in both criminal and civil law. My three decades of practice have encompassed a broad range of areas, including civil and criminal law, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant, consumer protection, civil rights, license restoration, property law, and personal injury cases. There is no area of law that my practice has not touched or that I am unable to navigate. I met my wife, Soraya, in law school and we have been happily married for 29 years. We have 3 adult children, Caitlyn, Veronica, and John, and 2 rescue dogs, Nori (deaf Pitbull) and Trudee (English bulldog). At the age of 13, I lost my mother. Her loss led me to lean on my strong family support and pursuits of hockey and boxing. These positive influences helped me refocus my attention during this formative stage of life on my education and being of service to my community. I won the 1986 Golden Gloves Championship, trained at the 1986 Olympic Training Camp, and ran 12 marathons."
2024 Candidate for Clovis Unified School District Trustee Area 2 (Nonpartisan)
Wilma Hashimoto
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Wilma Tom Hashimoto. I am a native of Fresno, resided in Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) since 1985 and the proud parent of a Clovis graduate. I have a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance from the University of Southern California and a Master Degree in Edu ...expand full answer."
"My name is Wilma Tom Hashimoto. I am a native of Fresno, resided in Clovis Unified School District (CUSD) since 1985 and the proud parent of a Clovis graduate. I have a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance from the University of Southern California and a Master Degree in Education Administration & Supervision from CSU, Fresno. I have been a child advocate most of my career life with 28 years in education. From the classroom to the California Department of Education to elected officials, I have built a strong background in education, community resources, and leadership. I have been a classroom teacher, site leader, and later expanded the district’s early learning program. After 18 years with CUSD, I was recruited by Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Larry Powell to be the Director of Early Care of Education, giving me an opportunity to work with educational and community leaders across the county and state. Then in 2018, after voluntarily serving on the Board of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Fresno and Madera Counties for 8 years, I became the agency’s Executive Director where I have the privilege of advocating for local youth in foster care. I am deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our community’s children and families. As such, I have proudly served on the boards of Fresno Chaffee Zoo (current), San Joaquin River Parkway Trust and Stone Soup Fresno, and was a commissioner for First 5 Fresno County."
2024 Candidate for Metropolitan School District of Pike Township school board At-large (Nonpartisan)
Stephen Hoofer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My wife, Martie, and I have been married for 29 years. Martie taught at Guion Creek Middle School for over 10 years, and I have coached softball at Guion since 2018. Professionally, I have worked at Sallie Mae for 27 years and am currently a Director of Data Governance. We have 2 adult children who ...expand full answer."
"My wife, Martie, and I have been married for 29 years. Martie taught at Guion Creek Middle School for over 10 years, and I have coached softball at Guion since 2018. Professionally, I have worked at Sallie Mae for 27 years and am currently a Director of Data Governance. We have 2 adult children who grew up in Pike, where we’ve lived for over 23 years."
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Commission District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bobby Christian
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"Bobby christian is a man of the people. He serve as his mothers armor bearer we up until her untimely passing. He was born in the district went to elementary school in the district middle school in the district high school in the district and also college in the district. It’s time for somebody from ...expand full answer."
"Bobby christian is a man of the people. He serve as his mothers armor bearer we up until her untimely passing. He was born in the district went to elementary school in the district middle school in the district high school in the district and also college in the district. It’s time for somebody from the district to represent the people in the the district. I believe in integrity, transparency, and all I have is my word. We have voted for a lot of people and they have don’t a thing. Give me a chance to see what I can do. I promise you won’t be sorry."
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 Georgia House of Representatives District 173 (Democratic Party)
Theresa Thomas
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Theresa Thomas from Nashville Tn, I relocated to Atlanta Ga in 2010 after a divorce to start a new beginning. I am a 9 year old business owner of Solution Services of America and I have a 501 (c)3 Non Profit Organization, Luk At Me Now, Inc. I am a lifestyle coach, motivational speaker, ordaine ...expand full answer."
"I am Theresa Thomas from Nashville Tn, I relocated to Atlanta Ga in 2010 after a divorce to start a new beginning. I am a 9 year old business owner of Solution Services of America and I have a 501 (c)3 Non Profit Organization, Luk At Me Now, Inc. I am a lifestyle coach, motivational speaker, ordained and license evangelist, substitute teacher in Grady county and certified foster parent. I am the wife of Zak Thomas and we have 6 children who are thriving and successful entrepreneurs ,together and 20 smart, intelligent and purpose driven grandchildren, whom we both have set great examples before and whole heartedly support each and everyone's future visions and goals. We teach our family by example what unity is and what it looks like in the spirit of excellence and humility. Strength is what strength does when strength is needed and that's what the Thomas family brings to our leadership in Grady and Thomas county!"
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 14 (Democratic Party)
Katherine Gayle
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a Coloradan, raised in Loveland, but here in The Springs for the last 12 years. My father was a professor of Forestry at CSU. We spent summers in a log cabin while he was a ranger in Yellowstone. Dinner conversations were often about conservation, resource management and other environmental iss ...expand full answer."
"I am a Coloradan, raised in Loveland, but here in The Springs for the last 12 years. My father was a professor of Forestry at CSU. We spent summers in a log cabin while he was a ranger in Yellowstone. Dinner conversations were often about conservation, resource management and other environmental issues. I left Colorado to attend Amherst College. Then, I went south to Georgetown Law. After graduating, I traveled the world with my husband (former Marine and US diplomat.) We served in Islamabad, Panama, Sapporo, Washington D.C., London, Cairo, and Port-au-Prince. Mike spent two years unaccompanied in Afghanistan while I was safe havened in Cairo with a teenager and a toddler. A glitch in that plan was the Arab Spring, when we had to evacuate with only two 40-pound suitcases. I worked as an advocate for democracy and access to healthcare and education. My last overseas job was Senior Human Rights Advisor for USAID in Haiti. I collaborated with international groups to combat human trafficking and with the UN Peacekeeping Forces to mitigate threats to vulnerable Haitians. I understand the sacrifice and critical role our military and diplomatic corps play in human rights and protecting freedom globally. I also know how to collaborate with people from every background. I will do my best to represent all of my constituents. I am a mother, human rights advocate, lawyer, teacher and outdoors fan. I can promise to serve ALL my constituents openly, with integrity and honor."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Erin Shank
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a mom, an attorney, the owner of two small businesses, a former teacher, an advocate for the disabled and the wife of a veteran. As an attorney, I have represented over 6,500 Texas businesses and individuals in federal court. I have three college degrees, from three separate Texas universitie ...expand full answer."
"I am a mom, an attorney, the owner of two small businesses, a former teacher, an advocate for the disabled and the wife of a veteran. As an attorney, I have represented over 6,500 Texas businesses and individuals in federal court. I have three college degrees, from three separate Texas universities, all in politics and law. A former Republican voter, I believe that the Republican party has become too extreme and hateful and does not represent the majority of Texans. When you are elected to the Texas House of Representatives, you are elected to represent all of your district, not just those who voted for you. I have represented Texans from all races, religions, sexual orientations, political parties and vaccination statuses and I want to take those decades of experience to represent HD 56 in the Texas House of Representatives. "
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Janet Melman
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"I am a progressive Democrat running for House of Representatives, Position 1 in the 42nd Legislative District, and I am endorsed by LPAC and Washington Stonewall Democrats. If elected, I will be the first transgender person ever elected to the Washington state legislature. I have worked tirelessl ...expand full answer."
"I am a progressive Democrat running for House of Representatives, Position 1 in the 42nd Legislative District, and I am endorsed by LPAC and Washington Stonewall Democrats. If elected, I will be the first transgender person ever elected to the Washington state legislature. I have worked tirelessly as a healthcare and trans rights advocate, and helped to shape state policy through my work with the Governor's LGBTQ+ Commission. I am a wage worker and renter who believes in fair laws that benefit everyone in our community. When our representatives pass laws that harm our communities, we must take a bold stance in order to ensure that we are protected and safe. We must respect our tribes, offer more to our unhoused, and defend the rights of women and the LGBTQ+ community. That is why I am standing up as a concerned citizen, a 20-year member of my union, and a parent; to ensure our communities voice is heard loud and clear in Olympia."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 10 (Democratic Party)
Lexy Doherty
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am from a small town where I was raised by a conservative father and liberal mother who showed me that although we may disagree on solutions, we are guided by similar values. I’m a nature lover who rides and cares for horses and sees the integrity of working people who are trying to provide for th ...expand full answer."
"I am from a small town where I was raised by a conservative father and liberal mother who showed me that although we may disagree on solutions, we are guided by similar values. I’m a nature lover who rides and cares for horses and sees the integrity of working people who are trying to provide for their families. I have strong convictions about good governance, civil rights, environmental protection, and ensuring access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for everyone. I believe there is far more that unites us than separates us. When I hear the real concerns of citizens they are not ideological - they are practical issues that can be solved through good faith cooperation. My studies in geology built upon one of my core values that we have a responsibility to preserve a diverse world for our children and grandchildren to cherish long after we are gone. As an educational consultant, I’ve witnessed the power of education to transform lives. As a poll worker, I ensure that every eligible voter has access to their right to vote. On the Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission, I advocate for the protection of public lands and the conservation of natural resources. "
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 101 (Democratic Party)
Jacqueline Cotton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up in a small town the 4th of 6 children to parents who instilled a strong work ethic in all of us, starting with a paper route at the age of 9. After college in Texas, where I earned my degree in Communications, I married and began a career in sales and focused on being a mother to our daug ...expand full answer."
"I grew up in a small town the 4th of 6 children to parents who instilled a strong work ethic in all of us, starting with a paper route at the age of 9. After college in Texas, where I earned my degree in Communications, I married and began a career in sales and focused on being a mother to our daughters. I have worked for myself for the last 25 years as an Independent Manufacturers Representative which has given me valuable insight into small business from every perspective. I have been very active in local volunteering and for Planned Parenthood. I served as an escort at Planned Parenthood helping patients get into the building while extremists terrorized them. In Jan of 2019, my husband of 33 years was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. His insurance ran out the day he came home from the hospital following his first surgery. Without the Affordable Care Act, he would have been completely uninsured with treatment averaging $50k a month. Republicans fought to shut down the ACA while he fought to stay alive. I have made Healthcare, Reproductive and Women's rights and Education my top priorities for my campaign. I have made my home in Dist 101 for 15 years and will bring compassion, common sense and conscience back to the Missouri State House. We deserve it!"
2024 Candidate for West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture (Democratic Party)
Deborah Stiles
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in West Virginia and have a 70 acre operation (a very small scale farm) in Tucker County where my father and previous generations farmed. We're raising vegetables, fruits, nuts, and a few cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and chickens. Dad worked his entire career as a county agricul ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in West Virginia and have a 70 acre operation (a very small scale farm) in Tucker County where my father and previous generations farmed. We're raising vegetables, fruits, nuts, and a few cattle, sheep, goats, hogs, and chickens. Dad worked his entire career as a county agricultural agent as well as farming part-time, and so I grew up in 4-H and FFA. Before retiring in 2020 I worked as an educator (a rural studies and humanities professor at an ag college) and rural and ag policy researcher. I returned to my farm (which I'd bought from Dad in 2003) in West Virginia in 2021. While I had planned after retiring to simply farm, help out with family (I have several family members who are ill), and work on some unfinished writing projects (including a book titled "Agents" that takes its title from my Dad's lifelong profession) the challenges I saw facing West Virginia farmers led me to step up to run for Commissioner of Agriculture. Our family, but in particular my Dad and his sisters, my Aunts Pearl, JoAnn, and Loretta Faye("Tag") lived lives of service in West Virginia in their respective positions, as did many others of my extended family. I would like to help, and give back, to the rural and agricultural community of West Virginia, which nurtured me as a young person, and made me who I ultimately became as an adult."
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri (Democratic Party)
Richard Brown
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a retired Public School teacher with common sense. Born on a U.S. military base in Ft. Riley, KS, I have lived in Missouri since I was an infant. I grew up in the historic Kansas City 18th and Vine Neighborhood (Parade Park) and currently live in the same Kansas City neighborhood for the past ...expand full answer."
"I'm a retired Public School teacher with common sense. Born on a U.S. military base in Ft. Riley, KS, I have lived in Missouri since I was an infant. I grew up in the historic Kansas City 18th and Vine Neighborhood (Parade Park) and currently live in the same Kansas City neighborhood for the past 51 years. I am a concerned neighbor like you. As a lifelong Missourian, I have concerns as I watch the direction in which our state is moving. As a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, I have been a strong advocate for better healthcare, improving the standard of living for working families, and keeping children safe. I am not a politician; I am a public servant who has demonstrated leadership and common sense while serving with integrity in the state legislature. I am running to be your Lieutenant Governor."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 100 (Democratic Party)
James Brenner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m Jim Brenner, a Democrat running for Florida House District 100. I’ve spent my life advocating for justice, equality, and sustainable development. Born in New Jersey, I grew up in New York and attended college in Connecticut. I worked on Capitol Hill with Senator John Kerry and Barney Frank, deve ...expand full answer."
"I’m Jim Brenner, a Democrat running for Florida House District 100. I’ve spent my life advocating for justice, equality, and sustainable development. Born in New Jersey, I grew up in New York and attended college in Connecticut. I worked on Capitol Hill with Senator John Kerry and Barney Frank, developing my commitment to public service. My career spans global development, including founding Ghana Home Loans and Ecohomes Liberia, focusing on sustainable housing. My campaign for the Florida House District 100 seat is driven by my belief that our state government has lost touch with the needs of ordinary Floridians. We are living in a moment where authoritarianism is on the rise, where corporate special interests are drowning out the voices of working people, and where extremist policies threaten our freedoms, from reproductive rights to LGBTQ+ protections to affordable housing. The current leadership in Tallahassee has turned its back on us, prioritizing the interests of the wealthiest few over the wellbeing of Florida families. I am deeply proud of the work I’ve done to uplift others, and I bring that same commitment to empowering our community here in District 100.In short, I’m Jim Brenner—a public servant, a community advocate, a business leader, and a proud Floridian. I’m running for the Florida House because I believe we need real change, and I have the experience and vision to make that change a reality. Together, we can build a Florida that works for everyone."
2024 Candidate for Kent County Board of Commissioners District 18 (Democratic Party)
Steve Faber
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’ve called NE Grand Rapids home for over 20 years. I care deeply about my neighborhood and making our community a better place to live, raise a family, and grow old – together. I have extensive experience in the private, nonprofit, and public sector, leading and managing projects that have a pos ...expand full answer."
"I’ve called NE Grand Rapids home for over 20 years. I care deeply about my neighborhood and making our community a better place to live, raise a family, and grow old – together. I have extensive experience in the private, nonprofit, and public sector, leading and managing projects that have a positive, community impact. I hold a Master’s Degree from the School of Public and Nonprofit Administration at Grand Valley State University and received their Distinguished Alumni Award. I’m also the recipient of the David D Smith Humanitarian Award from the American Institute of Architects for my work in preserving public spaces and being a founding member of Newberry Place Cohousing Community. I live in Creston with my wife Lizzie, our daughter Bettie and my two sons Levi and Eliot."
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 39 (Democratic Party)
Erich Obermayr
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My 75 years have given me a deep understanding and appreciation for the challenges and triumphs of everyday life: putting food on the table, making the rent or house payment, and guiding the children to a bright, successful future. In my time, I have been a dishwasher, factory laborer, janitor, ...expand full answer."
"My 75 years have given me a deep understanding and appreciation for the challenges and triumphs of everyday life: putting food on the table, making the rent or house payment, and guiding the children to a bright, successful future. In my time, I have been a dishwasher, factory laborer, janitor, and construction worker, to name a few. I found a trade at age 16 as a field archaeologist, which led to a career studying and writing about Nevada history and archaeology. I ran a small business producing interpretive signs, books, and pamphlets which shared the results of these studies with the public. I know what it is like to work for minimum wage, earn a comfortable professional living, and everything in between. And I’ve experienced the satisfaction of having my own business and being my own boss. My wife Meg and I are 30-year residents of Silver City, Nevada, on the Comstock in Lyon County. We built a house here, raised our daughter, and are proud, contributing members to one of Nevada’s best and strongest communities."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 4 (Democratic Party)
Ruth Heath
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My husband and I have lived in Canterbury for 47 years, in the house we built ourselves and where we raised two sons. I have worked in the private sector, the public sector, and the nonprofit sector, including employment as an IT professional and as a math teacher at the middle, high school, and co ...expand full answer."
"My husband and I have lived in Canterbury for 47 years, in the house we built ourselves and where we raised two sons. I have worked in the private sector, the public sector, and the nonprofit sector, including employment as an IT professional and as a math teacher at the middle, high school, and community college levels. As an Assistant Professor of Math at NHTI, I led the math and physical science tutoring program for 16 years. I have been involved in service to my community, my workplace, and my church my whole adult life. In recent years, I have chaired the Canterbury Energy Committee, chaired the board of the Sycamore Community Garden, served as treasurer for the Concord Chorale and also NH Interfaith Power and Light, which helps religious congregations reduce their energy bills and their carbon footprints. I led the successful Solarize Canterbury campaign, which resulted in 43 new solar installations. Currently I'm the local organizer for our WindowDressers Merrimack Valley community build. At NHTI, I have advised the Environmental Action Club since 2001, chaired the Technology Committee, served as president of the Faculty/Staff Forum, and led the campus choir. In the 44 years I’ve been a member of my church, I’ve served on almost every committee, taught Sunday School, served as treasurer, and have been involved with governance at the New England level."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Houton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Rob Houton initiated, and led the fight in the 118th U.S. Congress to introduce, and accelerate passage of S.2569, the Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention Act. Unsuspecting teens, students, and youth are dying from fentanyl laced substances. This legislation, supported by President Biden ...expand full answer."
"Rob Houton initiated, and led the fight in the 118th U.S. Congress to introduce, and accelerate passage of S.2569, the Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention Act. Unsuspecting teens, students, and youth are dying from fentanyl laced substances. This legislation, supported by President Biden and Republican Congressional Members, will save lives. After being asked by my fellow Marylanders to run for U.S. Senate due to my leadership in fighting to protect our families from illicit fentanyl, I am driven to represent all Marylanders in the U.S. Senate. Maryland also needs a NEW, younger generational leader and I am this leader. A parent, a fighter, a candidate who cares/cared when no one else did."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Paulette Carson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As one of four siblings in a military family, Paulette Carson was born in England, and now lives on a ranch in Trinity County amidst the Davy Crockett National Forest. Paulette has a Business degree from Stephen F Austin University with an emphasis in Management and Economics. She is married to Ch ...expand full answer."
"As one of four siblings in a military family, Paulette Carson was born in England, and now lives on a ranch in Trinity County amidst the Davy Crockett National Forest. Paulette has a Business degree from Stephen F Austin University with an emphasis in Management and Economics. She is married to Charlie Carson, and they have three sons - one a small business owner, one a Lt Colonel in the US Space Force, and one a blessed special-ability guy who lives with them. Charlie and she have 5 grandchildren. Paulette has experience in Contract/Project Management and has founded two non-profit organizations."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 23 (Republican Party)
Justin Cartier
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born in Germany where my Vietnam veteran father was stationed, my familys service in the military also included Omaha NE, Alconbury AFB in England until I moved to Bangor in 1984. I attended Garland st Middle School and Bangor High my first few years. I graduated in the early 90's from John Bapts M ...expand full answer."
"Born in Germany where my Vietnam veteran father was stationed, my familys service in the military also included Omaha NE, Alconbury AFB in England until I moved to Bangor in 1984. I attended Garland st Middle School and Bangor High my first few years. I graduated in the early 90's from John Bapts Memorial High School when Maine was #1 for education. I earned the rank of Eagle Scout with The Great Troop 8 in Bangor thanks to the help of some brilliant leadership and dedicated scouts that supported and assisted me. I attended the university of Maine at Presque Isle for 3 years before beginning my work career in retail management as a Wal Mart tire and lube express manger in upstate New York. My employees earned Store of the year for our region in Niles Michigan my first full year as manager. I came home to Maine and worked for Irving oil in management and later in leadership at Parts America in greater Bangor. In the early part of this millennium I relocated to the Bay area in California where I enjoyed years in the hospitality industry. I got my start on the mortgage side of real estate before returning to Bangor for good in the mid 2000's I accelled in real estate from the beginning. Representing buyers and sellers across the Bangor area for 10 years. 7 months of the downturn I went without a paycheck, so I understand the struggle many have today. Eventually I returned to carpentry to make ends meet until now, I am choosing to be a statesman."
2024 Candidate for Utah State Senate District 24 (Republican Party)
Bradley Daw
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Brad Daw was born in Provo, Utah on February 7, 1963, the eldest of six children. He spent most of his childhood in Shelley, Idaho, where his father was a potato farmer. In 1987, he graduated from BYU with a BS in electrical engineering and in 1992, from San Jose State University with an MS. Daw ...expand full answer."
"Brad Daw was born in Provo, Utah on February 7, 1963, the eldest of six children. He spent most of his childhood in Shelley, Idaho, where his father was a potato farmer. In 1987, he graduated from BYU with a BS in electrical engineering and in 1992, from San Jose State University with an MS. Daw is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Silver Beaver award. He holds two U.S. patents, one for a unique electrical circuit design and another for a unique software concept. He currently works as a software engineer at Adobe in Lehi. His foray into politics was kicked off when he attended his first neighborhood caucus meeting and ended up being elected chair of the precinct. Brad is passionate about prescription drug abuse prevention, advocating for transparency and integrity in elections, and promoting pay day lending practices that benefit both the borrower and the lender. He is also passionate about advancing reasonable and consensus-based cannabis and other plant based medicine policy. In an effort to more effectively communicate with his constituents, Rep. Daw was one of the first legislators to put out a weekly newsletter and taught a number of his colleagues how to create their own mailing list so they could do the same. He and his wife, Laura, are the proud parents of five children and eight grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mark Hurt
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a compassionate Conservative who worked in Washington DC for U.S. Senator Dan Coats, U.S. Congressman Fred Grandy and for Michigan Governor, John Engler. In the past 25 years, I have run a small business through my law practice in Kokomo and Noblesville, Indiana in areas of estate and trust ad ...expand full answer."
"I am a compassionate Conservative who worked in Washington DC for U.S. Senator Dan Coats, U.S. Congressman Fred Grandy and for Michigan Governor, John Engler. In the past 25 years, I have run a small business through my law practice in Kokomo and Noblesville, Indiana in areas of estate and trust administration, estate planning, business law and real estate law, adoptions and guardianships. In the past 25 years I also was one small brick in the wall of justice through services as a part time prosecuting attorney for the State of Indiana. I attend One Church, formerly, Kokomo First Church of the Nazarene and reside in Kokomo, Indiana. I was born and raised in the 5th Congressional District and understand the unique differences and nuances in each of the local communities in the 6 county region. I hold a Bachelor of Arts teaching/coaching degree from Taylor University, Master of Arts degree from Baylor University in political science/international relations and a Juris Doctorate in law from Michigan State University. I am a member of the Christian Legal Society, National Rifle Association, National Federation of Independent Business, Federalist Society, Kokomo Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International and Grissom Community Council."
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 Indiana House of Representatives District 3 (Republican Party)
Leslie Dallner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a mother, college graduate, survivor of domestic abuse, divorce, eviction and bankruptcy. I am a fighter. I fight to be the agent of change and to uphold the unalienable rights given to us by our Creator. As an honest, trustworthy conservative, I am passionate that the voice of the people be ...expand full answer."
"I am a mother, college graduate, survivor of domestic abuse, divorce, eviction and bankruptcy. I am a fighter. I fight to be the agent of change and to uphold the unalienable rights given to us by our Creator. As an honest, trustworthy conservative, I am passionate that the voice of the people be heard through representative government to uphold our Constitutional Republic. I have more than twenty-five years of experience in the corporate world and understand the decision-making process necessary to accomplish common goals. “USING INFORMATION TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT CREATE PLATFORMS OF CHANGE.”"
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 62 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jaxon Barber
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am running for the North Carolina State House of Representatives because we need a trustworthy voice who can bridge the generational gap with the younger voters in our communities while standing firm on the Word of God and conservative values. I believe the hearts of the fathers must be turned to ...expand full answer."
"I am running for the North Carolina State House of Representatives because we need a trustworthy voice who can bridge the generational gap with the younger voters in our communities while standing firm on the Word of God and conservative values. I believe the hearts of the fathers must be turned to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers. Together, I believe we can make the crooked ways straight and fortify North Carolina in the conservative roots and biblical principles it was built upon."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Connecticut District 3 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Rafael Irizarry
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am the American Success story. I came from Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1984 with $25. I settled in Bridgeport, Connecticut. 1. Grew up in Puerto Rico as an orphan, worked his way through college earning a BS in Political Science and Education. 2. 30 years' experience in city politics. 3. Elected ...expand full answer."
"I am the American Success story. I came from Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1984 with $25. I settled in Bridgeport, Connecticut. 1. Grew up in Puerto Rico as an orphan, worked his way through college earning a BS in Political Science and Education. 2. 30 years' experience in city politics. 3. Elected to the Bridgeport City Counsel for the 137 district (Father Panic Village) 1987 -1994. 4. Coordinated the recovery of the city from bankruptcy. 5. Rebuilt Bridgeport's police resources to combat the huge drug problem and street crime. Obtained funding for many non-profit organizations to help the city recover. 6. Organized the cities church leaders and politicians to work together. 7. Strong connections with the Hispanic and African American communities. 8. Advisor for the Hispanic community for 3 governors 9. 30 years' experience as a mental health counselor for the State of Connecticut. 10. 20 years worked as a Connecticut Delegate for the Nurses Union SEIU 1199. 11. Now run my own small business and am a real American success story. Now I am running for the US Congress to represent Connecticut. Connecticut made it possible for me to have a wonderful life. I want to pay the people here back for what they have given me. I believe that I can bring something new to our representation in Washington."
2024 Candidate for Texas 165th District Court (Republican Party)
Bruce Bain
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have 38 years of litigation experience in both state and federal courts across Texas, handling a variety of cases involving personal injury ,contract disputes and insurance subrogation. Throughout my career, I have served as a court-appointed umpire to resolve disputes, as well as a mediator and a ...expand full answer."
"I have 38 years of litigation experience in both state and federal courts across Texas, handling a variety of cases involving personal injury ,contract disputes and insurance subrogation. Throughout my career, I have served as a court-appointed umpire to resolve disputes, as well as a mediator and arbitrator. I've also been appointed as a Guardian/Attorney Ad Litem by the courts to support minor children and those in vulnerable situations. Additionally, I was appointed by the Texas Supreme Court as co-chair for District 4 (Houston) to combat the unauthorized practice of law. I actively participate on two committees within the Houston Bar Association. I earned my undergraduate degree from UT-Austin and my law degree from South Texas College of Law. I’ve been married to my wife, who is also my law partner, for 43 years. Together, we have four sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 7 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Adrienne Southworth
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I read my first state legislation in 2007, dedicated seven years as a volunteer voice of regular people in Frankfort, and ended up becoming Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton’s Deputy Chief of Staff in 2015. Starting from age 16, I had been self-employed as a music instructor, photographer, and graphic ...expand full answer."
"I read my first state legislation in 2007, dedicated seven years as a volunteer voice of regular people in Frankfort, and ended up becoming Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton’s Deputy Chief of Staff in 2015. Starting from age 16, I had been self-employed as a music instructor, photographer, and graphic designer before full-time public service. I began law school during my first campaign in 2020, and am now an attorney in solo practice when I am not buried in senate work. My approach to public service has been regular-person-focused, because I was and still am one of the people affected by every move the government makes. My experience in all three branches of government helps me see the end from the beginning more easily, and I use that insight to preempt issues before they happen. I spend immense time in research and development of tough policy that nobody normally wants to touch. Sowing these seeds for the future has proven rewarding, as I see others continuing my work at various times. I also contribute to many others' work, whether through advising or directly writing legislation or amendments. I am currently the youngest senator, and live in Lawrenceburg with my husband."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jenifer Stevens
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a pragmatic, conservative who has served in voluntary roles to help get great candidates elected, craft policy and grow the youth of the Republican Party. My dedication to service, work ethic and integrity created an organic movement within the district, pushing for my candidacy. With my small b ...expand full answer."
"I’m a pragmatic, conservative who has served in voluntary roles to help get great candidates elected, craft policy and grow the youth of the Republican Party. My dedication to service, work ethic and integrity created an organic movement within the district, pushing for my candidacy. With my small business ownership experience, patient advocacy and commitment to create viable, affordable long-term treatment options for those battling addiction and mental illness; I am touching the essence of what impacts the people of my district and Oklahoma. Innovation, out-of-the-box thinking in solving problems, working with stakeholders to create opportunities for public schools to help each more students, get them excited about learning and graduate workforce ready, independent young adults is vital for the success of future generations and Oklahoma. It’s time we get back to the basics of good governance. Stop the grandstanding, focus on policy that limits government in our lives and work to ensure we’re making positive impact vs. restrictive and costly."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 50 (Republican Party)
Peter Bono
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m an American citizen by birth My name is Peter Joseph bono I resided in Illinois I attended all Catholic grade schools and high school I played Soccer in grade and high school I graduated in 1969. I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1970 During my period in the military service for thirty-four ...expand full answer."
"I’m an American citizen by birth My name is Peter Joseph bono I resided in Illinois I attended all Catholic grade schools and high school I played Soccer in grade and high school I graduated in 1969. I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1970 During my period in the military service for thirty-four years and 11 months and 10 days. I served my country with Honor and Dignity. I was assigned to several (7) U S Man of War Ships. My various duties were classified, I worked in the Weapons Dept with a top secret clearance. While in the service I was instructed by several of my Mentors to: HONOR, RESPECT. CHARACTER . I was assigned to top positions at all of my duty stations. I learned to have a HEART. To listen to our service members. I handled a multitude amount of issues, from maintaining positive emotions and spear heading many new programs in the Navy at a time of severe depression with our service members. I am still not allowed to inform any personnel about several of my actions while I served my country. I retired from the U S Military in the early 2000’s. After my military service, I started several projects to make a living. I worked in the Security Field, helping our citizens to have a safer and to be able to take care of themselves. I also was employed to work with several companies to provide security measures for residential neighborhoods. On Jan 4, 2017, I started assisting disabled vets with their problems with the Dept of Veterans Affairs.. I started a food bank."
2024 Candidate for Vermont Treasurer (Republican Party)
Joshua Bechhoefer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Joshua T. Bechhoefer. I am the state of Vermont's RNC Committeeman, and dedicated to the state of Vermont's wellbeing. I work in agricultural lending, for the farmers, and execute that responsibility with pride. With a background in finance I believe I am uniquely qualified to serve as th ...expand full answer."
"My name is Joshua T. Bechhoefer. I am the state of Vermont's RNC Committeeman, and dedicated to the state of Vermont's wellbeing. I work in agricultural lending, for the farmers, and execute that responsibility with pride. With a background in finance I believe I am uniquely qualified to serve as the state's treasurer and recommend efficiency gains and thrift, as well as reform the pension system and make other structural changes to our treasury and other liabilities."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 32 (Republican Party)
Larry Thompson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Roman Catholic, Moderate, Energetic, Entertainment Lawyer, Celebrity Representative, Film Producer, Husband, and Father. Acclaimed Hollywood film producer, talent manager, entertainment lawyer, book packager, author, Broadway Producer, and motivational speaker. Founder and President of the Larry ...expand full answer."
"Roman Catholic, Moderate, Energetic, Entertainment Lawyer, Celebrity Representative, Film Producer, Husband, and Father. Acclaimed Hollywood film producer, talent manager, entertainment lawyer, book packager, author, Broadway Producer, and motivational speaker. Founder and President of the Larry A. Thompson Organization (www.LarryThompsonOrg.com). Managed the careers of over 200 Stars and produced 21 Movies for Television, 5 Motion Pictures, 2 Television Series, and 12 Television Specials. His productions have won 2 Accolade Awards, 2 Imagen Awards, The Epiphany Prize, The Wilbur Award, The Christopher Award, and received Nominations for 10 Emmys, 6 Imagen Awards, 2 Prism Awards, the Humanitas Prize, and a Golden Globe. Serves on the Advisory Boards of the Delta Blues Museum, Paulist Productions, and Good News Communications. He is perennially listed in Who's Who In America and Who's Who In The World, and on August 1, 2018, Thompson was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who. Inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Conference of Personal Managers, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Talent Managers Association, and was Knighted in Rome into the Order of San Martino. Thompson was born, raised, and educated in Mississippi and has lived in Los Angeles since 1968. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Kelly, and their daughter, Taylor, and son, Trevor."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Louisiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
M.V. Mendoza
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"US Air Force Veteran, former hands-on college educator, organic farmer and real estate investor. I’m excited to offer you an alternative to the weird representation of party loyalty over expertise received from Julia LetIow in the last three years, I know you’ll enjoy and appreciate better repres ...expand full answer."
"US Air Force Veteran, former hands-on college educator, organic farmer and real estate investor. I’m excited to offer you an alternative to the weird representation of party loyalty over expertise received from Julia LetIow in the last three years, I know you’ll enjoy and appreciate better representation of a Republican alternative of the people and for the people that directly benefits you, your family, the 5th CD, Louisiana the United States of America. Your personal economic success and a better quality of life where you live, work and play begins with your vote for a better alternative to the weird representation that you now have. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns and/or suggestions to better represent you in the 5th CD. M.V. “Vinny” Mendoza, Ph.D., USAF (Ret.)"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Montana District 2 (Independent)
John Metzger
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"MT District 2 HAS THE SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGE OF MY 20+ YEARS AS LEGISLATIVE AIDE-U.S. CONGRESS AND CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS—PENTAGON DURING PRESIDENTS REAGAN AND BUSH ADMINISTRATIONS: 4+ YEARS U.S. CONGRESS LEGISLATIVE AIDE FOR TWO REPUBLICAN SENATORS 16 YEARS CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS PENTAGON. ADVANTAGE: ...expand full answer."
"MT District 2 HAS THE SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGE OF MY 20+ YEARS AS LEGISLATIVE AIDE-U.S. CONGRESS AND CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS—PENTAGON DURING PRESIDENTS REAGAN AND BUSH ADMINISTRATIONS: 4+ YEARS U.S. CONGRESS LEGISLATIVE AIDE FOR TWO REPUBLICAN SENATORS 16 YEARS CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS PENTAGON. ADVANTAGE: ‘IMMEDIATELY GET TO WORK FOR MT DISTRICT 2 BEGINNING DAY 1: I. SIGN (ALREADY WRITTEN) DEMAND FOR AUDIT INTO “PRICE GOUGING” ON COST OF LIVING: Grocery foods and beverages; Housing, rent, electricity; Farm Fertilizer; Gas and other motor fuel; Motor vehicle parts and accessories and; Corporate penalties $50 million (or more)/day for “price fixing”. Introduce Bill to break up monopolies and insert competition replacing price fixing. II. INTRODODUCE (ALREADY WRITTEN) BORDER CLOSING AND BORDER SECURITY BILL U.S. MUST CLOSE THE BORDER: If migrant encounters exceed a specific number—set by U.S. Border Patrol. INTRODODUCE BILL (ALREADY WRITTEN) BUILDING STEEL BOLLARD WALL AUGMENTED WITH ANTI-CLIMB AND ANTI-DIG FEATURES III. INTRODUCE BILL (ALREADY WRITTEN) FOR NEGOTIATED PRESCRIPTION PRICE REDUCTIONS: Increase prescription drugs from 10-15 to “250” prescriptions to directly negotiate price reductions with the manufacturer. 79% cost savings early result IV. FULLY FUND SOLUTIONS TO WATER SUPPLY OF ST. MARY RIVER AND MILK RIVER BASINS. Support continued joint efforts from federal, Tribal and state agencies to collect / monitor water diversions."
2024 Candidate for Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Place 1 (Nonpartisan)
Aaron Baxter
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Aaron has been a volunteer of Lubbock-Cooper ISD since 2015, serving as a district photographer, guest educator, and mentor. He is a technology professional and software developer of 15+ years, specializing in the areas of web development, systems administration, and cybersecurity."
"Aaron has been a volunteer of Lubbock-Cooper ISD since 2015, serving as a district photographer, guest educator, and mentor. He is a technology professional and software developer of 15+ years, specializing in the areas of web development, systems administration, and cybersecurity."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 19 (Independent)
Nathan Lewis
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born and raised in rural Nebraska, I've lived in Lubbock since 2006. My education was focused on Electrical Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I've been concerned about natural resource depletion and sustainable systems the last 25 years and the way I've lived my life is a testament ...expand full answer."
"Born and raised in rural Nebraska, I've lived in Lubbock since 2006. My education was focused on Electrical Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I've been concerned about natural resource depletion and sustainable systems the last 25 years and the way I've lived my life is a testament to that. I feel a deep sense of responsibility to leave the World a better place than how I found it. I recently helped form a nonprofit to help bring clean energy to low and moderate income people and the organizations that help these communities."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 56 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Kirk Phillips
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Captain Kirk Phillips is a highly successful retired military officer and consulting firm/business owner and is currently a doctoral candidate at a private Catholic University researching the complex challenges facing the national education system, specifically AI. He brings in-depth knowledge, brea ...expand full answer."
"Captain Kirk Phillips is a highly successful retired military officer and consulting firm/business owner and is currently a doctoral candidate at a private Catholic University researching the complex challenges facing the national education system, specifically AI. He brings in-depth knowledge, breadth of expertise, and unmatched experiences that are invaluable to understanding many complex global policy and legal issues at the federal, state, and local levels. As an award-winning innovation pioneer and visionary, he brings research, critical experience, and knowledge to significant challenges from multiple global perspectives and innovative solutions. With his military background, he provides valuable leadership skills, discipline, and dedication to public service, and with his Florida and Washington D.C.-based government and business background, he brings the political and business acumen and savvy necessary for Florida and District 56’s transformational future success."
2024 Candidate for Honolulu City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
David Kauahikaua
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"For most of my life, I have been a musician. I’ve performed with many of Hawaiʻi’s most popular entertainers and I own a small business called Audio Hawaiʻi. Besides performing on stage, I run a recording studio and sell audio samples of Hawaiian implements online that other people can use in thei ...expand full answer."
"For most of my life, I have been a musician. I’ve performed with many of Hawaiʻi’s most popular entertainers and I own a small business called Audio Hawaiʻi. Besides performing on stage, I run a recording studio and sell audio samples of Hawaiian implements online that other people can use in their own creations. As you might have guessed, I am not a career politician. I am just like most of you. I am for a government that represents the people it serves. I want people to have input into the laws that govern their lives. Politicians should uphold the desires of their constituents, not push their personal agenda through without any input from the public. I want to be a new voice in the council. Your voice."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Portland (Nonpartisan)
Josh Leake
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hey Portland! Josh Leake here. Portland native through and through, I've been part of our city's fabric from delivering Oregonian papers as a kid to co-founding the Portland Film Festival. My journey's been all about giving back - from interning with Mayor Vera Katz to volunteering 600+ hours with ...expand full answer."
"Hey Portland! Josh Leake here. Portland native through and through, I've been part of our city's fabric from delivering Oregonian papers as a kid to co-founding the Portland Film Festival. My journey's been all about giving back - from interning with Mayor Vera Katz to volunteering 600+ hours with first responders. I've built businesses, developed eco-friendly housing, and even started an Emmy-nominated program with the Boys & Girls Club. Now, I'm running for mayor because I believe in Portland's potential. I've got a solid plan to boost our economy, improve public safety, rejuvenate our neighborhoods, and make City Hall work for you. Want to know more? Check out my detailed "Plan to Make Portland Better" at joshforportland.com/plan. It's packed with concrete ideas to tackle our city's challenges. Ready to be part of Portland's comeback story? Whether you want to vote, volunteer, or just share your thoughts, I'm all ears. My diverse experiences in business, community service, and local government make me uniquely qualified to lead our city forward. Visit joshforportland.com/plan to read the full plan and join our campaign. Let's create a thriving Portland together!"
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 69 (Nonpartisan)
Joshua Rodriguez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a Southern California native, Father of three boys, husband, police officer, and Marine Corps veteran. I am running to uphold our American traditions, stop our governments encroachment into our daily lives. I strongly oppose taxes, identity politics, and believe in a government that is fiscally ...expand full answer."
"I am a Southern California native, Father of three boys, husband, police officer, and Marine Corps veteran. I am running to uphold our American traditions, stop our governments encroachment into our daily lives. I strongly oppose taxes, identity politics, and believe in a government that is fiscally conservative. "
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 87 (Libertarian Party)
Robin Machajewski
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a classical liberal Libertarian who believes in the Non-Aggression Principle and supports individual liberty. To quote Larry Sharpe, "You can be as conservative or as liberal as you want to be, just don’t force your will on others.” I am a Minarchist. I believe the current 2 party system is act ...expand full answer."
"I am a classical liberal Libertarian who believes in the Non-Aggression Principle and supports individual liberty. To quote Larry Sharpe, "You can be as conservative or as liberal as you want to be, just don’t force your will on others.” I am a Minarchist. I believe the current 2 party system is actually "two wings of the same bird" and has hijacked government control from the People. I am a Nurse Practitioner who believes healthcare should be individualized and private between the patient and the provider, not dictated or mandated by government. I believe that a child's parents (whatever form that may take) are the best advocates for their children and their decisions regarding how to raise them should be respected. I believe taxation is theft, but if necessary for a "civilized society", I would support the Fair Tax. I am 100% against property taxes and income taxes. I believe individuals should help one another voluntarily and not have money taken from them and given to the government to "help" and do it poorly. I believe no candidate should run unopposed and that people deserve to have a choice."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 3 (Unaffiliated)
Marla Fernandez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a first-generation American, shaped by the experiences of my parents who fled Cuba during Castro’s regime in 1961. Their journey was fueled by the loss of freedom and the hope for a better future in America. Raised in a household that cherished both Cuban and American cultures, I was immersed i ...expand full answer."
"I am a first-generation American, shaped by the experiences of my parents who fled Cuba during Castro’s regime in 1961. Their journey was fueled by the loss of freedom and the hope for a better future in America. Raised in a household that cherished both Cuban and American cultures, I was immersed in a unique blend of traditions and values. Growing up, my parents instilled in me a deep appreciation for freedom and the importance of safeguarding it. They created a vision of Miami as a dual society, where Cuban and American identities could coexist harmoniously. However, that vision was never fully realized due to the enduring impact of lost freedom. Witnessing the struggles of my parents’ generation to preserve their heritage while adapting to life in a new country, I learned firsthand the profound significance of freedom. It is a precious gift that must be cherished and protected at all costs, for once lost, it is incredibly challenging to regain. My upbringing has instilled in me a passion for defending freedom in all its forms. Whether it’s advocating for individual liberties, fighting against oppression, or standing up for the principles of democracy, I am committed to ensuring that the legacy of freedom endures for generations to come."
2024 Candidate for Snohomish County Public Utility District Commissioner Board District 2 (Nonpartisan)
Amber King
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am running for this position because my community asked me and I believe I have the necessary skills and experience to be able to engage on Snohomish County utility needs and the help guide direct the PUD commission to a brighter future. I currently am a contract manager with RCAC (Rural Communit ...expand full answer."
"I am running for this position because my community asked me and I believe I have the necessary skills and experience to be able to engage on Snohomish County utility needs and the help guide direct the PUD commission to a brighter future. I currently am a contract manager with RCAC (Rural Community Assistance Corporation) in the Community and Environmental Division working with rural community and tribal utility technical assistance across the West, from Colorado and Alaska to Hawaii. My varied experiences in real estate, construction, infrastructure, risk management, finance, compliance, state and federal employment experiences and years of public engagement with non-profit organizations."
2024 Candidate for Arlington City Council District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Chris Dobson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I generally run against unopposed incumbents to insure the residents of Arlington have a choice. I don't take campaign contributions because it seems like bribery with an extra step. I believe in 'the wisdom of the crowd' that is to say the more people that take part the closer the average of contri ...expand full answer."
"I generally run against unopposed incumbents to insure the residents of Arlington have a choice. I don't take campaign contributions because it seems like bribery with an extra step. I believe in 'the wisdom of the crowd' that is to say the more people that take part the closer the average of contributions approaches the correct answer. I've run for office for 14 years so i'm over any pageantry. I've grown up here in Arlington and understand the way business is done around here and I think it must change if Arlington hopes to become a city. We must aspire to more than a chamber of commerce cash cow and tourist haven,"
2024 Candidate for Bassett Unified School District, At-large (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Dena Florez
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have four years experience on the board and I would like to continue the work we started. I was a key person in providing the information for the FCMAT audit. I have lived in Bassett for 24 years. I bring 36 years of education and experience to the district. As a first-generation high sch ...expand full answer."
"I have four years experience on the board and I would like to continue the work we started. I was a key person in providing the information for the FCMAT audit. I have lived in Bassett for 24 years. I bring 36 years of education and experience to the district. As a first-generation high school and college graduate, I know the value of an education. I have a Masters in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting, a Masters in Public Administration with a focus on Government, and a Bachelors in Computer Information Systems. My professional experience, which shows longevity and stability, includes 10 years in the corporate sector as a project accountant for a major architectural & engineering firm, 15 years in administration of a K-8 private Christian school, and I currently have 11 years as an Associate Executive Director at the university level. I am an advocate for our student’s success. I want to make a difference in the lives of our students, our future. I want to continue to advocate for them so that they have all the tools, resources, to succeed in their academics so they can be successful in college and career. I want to continue to advocate for the facilities as I want to ensure our students and staff have a safe, positive, learning, and working environment."
2024 Candidate for Kittitas County Superior Court Position 1 (Nonpartisan)
Chris Herion
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have practiced law in Washington for 24 years to include serving as a criminal prosecutor, defense attorney, involuntary commitment attorney, Special Assistant Attorney General, and Judge Pro-Tem. Currently, I am assigned counsel, on contract, with the Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA), providing l ...expand full answer."
"I have practiced law in Washington for 24 years to include serving as a criminal prosecutor, defense attorney, involuntary commitment attorney, Special Assistant Attorney General, and Judge Pro-Tem. Currently, I am assigned counsel, on contract, with the Office of Civil Legal Aid (OCLA), providing legal representation to dependent children. During the same period, I have served as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Army Reserves (17 years) in addition to having served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. I am also a distance learning student at the U.S. Army War College pursuing a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies. In 2008, my family and I moved to Kittitas County after the Kittitas County Prosecutor hired me to prosecute serious violence crimes (SVC) to include sexual assault and domestic violence. In 2016, I commenced service as a Special Assistant Attorney General to represent the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) in cases involving dependent children to include termination of parental rights, guardianships, and adoptions. I currently serve as a board member on the Clymer Museum of Art. I have served as President of the Kittitas County Bar Association President (2019), on the Ellensburg City Council (2016-2017), and co-chaired Kittitas County’s 3/10th Criminal Justice Committee. I am a 4th generation Washingtonian. My wife and I have been married for 23 years. We have four children and are proud to call Kittitas County home!"
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Probate Court (Nonpartisan)
Macie Gaines
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Macie Gaines is the protégé of the late Honorable Adam A. Shakoor, one of the most prominent attorneys in Detroit, former Deputy Mayor of Detroit, Chief Judge of 36th District Court and the first Muslim ever appointed to an American judgeship. Hon. Adam Shakoor introduced her to probate where she w ...expand full answer."
"Macie Gaines is the protégé of the late Honorable Adam A. Shakoor, one of the most prominent attorneys in Detroit, former Deputy Mayor of Detroit, Chief Judge of 36th District Court and the first Muslim ever appointed to an American judgeship. Hon. Adam Shakoor introduced her to probate where she worked hundreds of files, including but not limited to the Rosa Parks Estate, Motown artists, dignitaries and Wayne County residents. She eventually transitioned to her own private practice with her husband, Attorney Robbie Gaines, where she continued her probate work. She had the honor of working on the late Congressman John Conyers' estate, Willie Ford of the Dramatics, and many other notable names. She also became a Probate Law professor at her alma mater, Detroit Mercy Law. For the past decade, she has been a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable people in society. She focuses on the protection of families and vulnerable adults through guardianships, conservatorships, and neglect/abuse matters. She has served Wayne County Probate Court as a fiduciary, Guardian Ad Litem, and court appointed attorney for the mental health and developmentally disabled docket. As a community minded attorney, her zealous representation has never wavered regardless of the client’s income or lack thereof. As a Judge, she plans to utilize her specialized legal knowledge to every case while treating every person who enters the courtroom with the dignity they deserve."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 42 (Conservative Party)
Timothy Mitts
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Timothy John Mitts. I'm pro-business. I believe in protecting the United States Constitution. I do not believe in the pending constitutional change on November 5th. I'm a single father of three girls. They are all grown up now. I believe in. You need to say what you say and do what you sa ...expand full answer."
"My name is Timothy John Mitts. I'm pro-business. I believe in protecting the United States Constitution. I do not believe in the pending constitutional change on November 5th. I'm a single father of three girls. They are all grown up now. I believe in. You need to say what you say and do what you say. I'm not in the race because I have to be. I'm in the race because I want to be."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 68 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tamika Mapp
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
" My name is Tamika Mapp, and I wear many hats - wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, and pet mom. Yet, it is my role as your State Committeewoman since 2020 and now as the District Leader for the 68th AD, Part D, that truly fuels my passion for serving our community. Throughout my tenure, I have be ...expand full answer."
" My name is Tamika Mapp, and I wear many hats - wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, and pet mom. Yet, it is my role as your State Committeewoman since 2020 and now as the District Leader for the 68th AD, Part D, that truly fuels my passion for serving our community. Throughout my tenure, I have been steadfast in my commitment to address the pressing issues that affect us all. Whether it's advocating for fair taxation relief for co-op, condo, and homeowners or spearheading efforts to combat open-air drug use, I have rolled up my sleeves and navigated the corridors of City Hall and Albany with confidence and expertise. Furthermore, I have been a staunch advocate for the preservation of Section 9 in our public housing, recognizing its pivotal role in ensuring accessible and affordable housing for our residents. My track record speaks for itself - I am someone who not only understands the complexities of these issues but also possesses the strategic acumen and determination to drive meaningful change. As we move forward, I invite you to join me in this journey towards a brighter future for our community. With your unwavering support and my steadfast leadership, I am confident that together, we can continue to make significant strides towards a more equitable and prosperous district."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Destiny Drake West
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Destiny Drake West is an award-winning policy expert, former U.S. Federal Official, and founder of the Drake Institute of Women’s Policy, a national think tank dedicated to the advancement of women’s inclusion, justice, and security in the United States. For her leadership, Destiny has received seve ...expand full answer."
"Destiny Drake West is an award-winning policy expert, former U.S. Federal Official, and founder of the Drake Institute of Women’s Policy, a national think tank dedicated to the advancement of women’s inclusion, justice, and security in the United States. For her leadership, Destiny has received several congressional awards, including a Certificate of Recognition from Vice President Kamala Harris (then U.S. Senator) and a Certificate of Special Recognition from Congresswoman Maxine Waters. She most recently served as the authority and principal point-of-contact for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) responsibilities under the Title V Federal Surplus Property for Use to Assist the Homeless program. It is a joint-agency initiative in collaboration with GSA and HHS established to combat the homelessness crisis in America by reallocating federal property to organizations that provide services to people experiencing homelessness. This program is a priority of the Biden-Harris Administration. Prior to joining HUD, Destiny served as a Senior Legislative Analyst for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) where she was appointed as the bureau liaison for GAO, OIG, Tribal and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) related matters, helping to facilitate complex investigations and engagements in response to Congressional inquiries."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 11 (Democratic Party)
Ivan Maluski
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a farmer and rancher raising grass-fed beef, hay and other crops on my family farm near Scio, Oregon. I believe our rural communities deserve a state government that prioritizes the voices of the people over the influence of corporate lobbyists and special interests. I have previous governm ...expand full answer."
"I am a farmer and rancher raising grass-fed beef, hay and other crops on my family farm near Scio, Oregon. I believe our rural communities deserve a state government that prioritizes the voices of the people over the influence of corporate lobbyists and special interests. I have previous government experience, serving four years as an elected directer of one of Oregon's many rural fire protection districts, which gave me a strong understanding of how government must be responsive and accountable to the public while providing effective services within tight budgets. It also gave me great respect for our firefighters and other first responders. I also have a history of passing bipartisan legislation in Salem, working for nearly a decade as the policy director for the non-profit group Friends of Family Farmers. There, I helped craft and pass legislation to establish Oregon's Beginning and Expanding Farmer loan program, to protect the Willamette Valley's valuable seed industry, to invest in local meat processing to support independent ranchers, and protect farmland from development."
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Commission District 11 (Democratic Party)
Allen Wilson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a lifelong Democrat and community activist who has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for the citizens in Wayne County. I was born and raised in Wayne County. My two daughters were also born and raised in Wayne County and attended school and work in Wayne County. My parents and gr ...expand full answer."
"I am a lifelong Democrat and community activist who has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of life for the citizens in Wayne County. I was born and raised in Wayne County. My two daughters were also born and raised in Wayne County and attended school and work in Wayne County. My parents and grandparents were raised in Wayne County as well. Invariably, my passion is in this County and I will continue to do all that I can to help to improve the quality of life for the residents, not only in the city of Romulus, where I currently sit as a councilmember, but in surrounding communities as well. I graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit; I attained a Bachelors Degree in Public Policy/Affairs from Wayne State University in 1994, as well as a Masters Degree in Dispute Resolution from Wayne State University in 2006. I also hold a State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) certificate of Mediation. My current occupation is a proud UAW representative who proudly supports the fight for fairness on the job and the incessant struggle to level the playing field for all hard-working members and families in our communities."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina State Senate District 46 (Democratic Party)
Gwyneth Saunders
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired U.S. Navy veteran and journalist who has always answered the call to service. I enlisted in 1972, at a time when women made up less than 2% of the Navy’s total force. During my Navy career in public affairs, broadcasting, and journalism, I was stationed in Cuba, Japan, Europe, and ev ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired U.S. Navy veteran and journalist who has always answered the call to service. I enlisted in 1972, at a time when women made up less than 2% of the Navy’s total force. During my Navy career in public affairs, broadcasting, and journalism, I was stationed in Cuba, Japan, Europe, and even on the ice sheet of Antarctica. Before retiring, I was honored to serve in the Pentagon as Bureau Chief of the Navy Wire Service. I earned my Associate of Arts degree from the University of Maryland while stationed in Yokosuka, Japan, later receiving my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (cum laude) from Norfolk State University. Upon retiring from the Navy in 1998, I reported for a Washington Post-affiliated newspaper before moving to the Lowcountry where I continued in journalism with the Bluffton Sun and other media outlets. Service has remained a core value in my life. I enrolled as a volunteer firefighter and EMT-B in Waldorf, MD, for four years. In the Lowcountry, I was appointed the first woman commander of the Sun City Veterans Association and elected president of the Sun City Community Chorus. While I do enjoy spending time relaxing with my husband and cats, I have been called once more to stand up and serve my community by representing the people of South Carolina State Senate District 46 with honesty and integrity."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 3 (Democratic Party)
Keith Ellis Gillum
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have always loved Florida. My grandfather owned a farm and bred horses in rural Ocala. I want the best for this state and its people. After growing up near Detroit, I made the move to the panhandle five years ago. I carry with me the gritty, blue collar Democrat attitude. Most Americans are liv ...expand full answer."
"I have always loved Florida. My grandfather owned a farm and bred horses in rural Ocala. I want the best for this state and its people. After growing up near Detroit, I made the move to the panhandle five years ago. I carry with me the gritty, blue collar Democrat attitude. Most Americans are living paycheck to paycheck now. We are working multiple jobs and struggling to make ends meet. I work in the funeral industry driving a hearse, to pay the bills, but my generation and younger will likely not be able to afford to start families, let alone purchase homes. It's as if we are dead already. This is unacceptable. I am most proud of my indie art. Not expecting to become rich from it, I enjoy the creative process. I made and performed MUSIC with my brother for years and released my first novel earlier this year titled BLUE DREAM, a Christian sci-fi. We need creativity in Tallahassee."
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 Florida House of Representatives District 15 (Democratic Party)
Gary McManus
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I strive to be a Christian gentleman. In that capacity, I take my role as husband and father very seriously. I have 3 kids of my own and 2 stepchildren (a strange term, as they are grown). I have a grandson, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law. I also have a dog named Indy (he was born on Independenc ...expand full answer."
"I strive to be a Christian gentleman. In that capacity, I take my role as husband and father very seriously. I have 3 kids of my own and 2 stepchildren (a strange term, as they are grown). I have a grandson, a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law. I also have a dog named Indy (he was born on Independence Day). I dearly love my growing and diverse family. I spent my career in Executive sales for companies like AT&T, GE, Merck, and IBM. I have called on many different industries, including government, education, healthcare, banking, and insurance, to name a few. My job was to understand their business, their challenges and develop solutions. In information technology, these solutions were often complex, requiring me to build teams of experts solve these problems. I have negotiated multi-million dollar deals, overcoming obstacles and arriving at agreements with clients who often had competing agendas with my own. I believe this experience will be helpful in the legislature. My decision making is based upon reason and the best available information. I am a principled person and that means that if my principles conflict with the party line, I will follow my principles. Luckily, that hasn’t been a big problem since I became a Democrat in 2015. In fact, I became a Democrat when I came to the conclusion that the Democratic Party was the party that most exemplified my Christian principles."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 7 (Democratic Party)
Missi Hesketh
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born outside of Chicago on the opposite end of 1971 from my sister. Our dad is a Vietnam veteran and that kind of set the tone for rather tumultuous formative years. But the experiences helped instill a tenacity in me that I exhibit in my will to make life better for those I serve. I moved t ...expand full answer."
"I was born outside of Chicago on the opposite end of 1971 from my sister. Our dad is a Vietnam veteran and that kind of set the tone for rather tumultuous formative years. But the experiences helped instill a tenacity in me that I exhibit in my will to make life better for those I serve. I moved to Forsyth, MO with my family in 1983. I worked two jobs in HS while participating in extracurriculars and maintaining Honor Roll. After graduating from FHS in 1990, I flunked out of Mizzou in one quick semester and entered the school of life. I worked in food service, clerical, and then finance before a forced transition post-9/11 steered me toward education. I have earned my A.A. -Business Administration, B.S. - Elementary Education, M.A. - Gifted Education, & Ed.S. - Special Education & Assessment. I am a mom to three wonderful humans. Sophia is in college for nursing and Leo is working toward video editing. Cole is set to graduate FHS in 2026. I understand the hard work that goes into being a single-parent while working full-time and also being a public servant. I want to ensure folks have access to all of the resources that make them feel supported. I am also the mayor of Forsyth. This is my seventh year of public service having also served on city council. Too often we hear "somebody should" or "they need to do something," and I'm grateful to be in a position to work toward getting things done."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Slater
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm Robert Slater, and I'm running for Congress in Houston's 18th District. My campaign is focused on changing the narrative and working towards a brighter future for our community. My vision is to create an inclusive society where everyone has equal access to education, healthcare and other fundame ...expand full answer."
"I'm Robert Slater, and I'm running for Congress in Houston's 18th District. My campaign is focused on changing the narrative and working towards a brighter future for our community. My vision is to create an inclusive society where everyone has equal access to education, healthcare and other fundamental needs. I believe that by working together, we can build a better future for all."
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 New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Seph Warren
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a NH citizen, born and raised. I've never lived anywhere else. My long term partner and I own a condo that we live in with our 2 cats. I am a lifelong musician and currently work as an audio engineer. I try to think critically and better myself everyday. I always want to question my stances to t ...expand full answer."
"I'm a NH citizen, born and raised. I've never lived anywhere else. My long term partner and I own a condo that we live in with our 2 cats. I am a lifelong musician and currently work as an audio engineer. I try to think critically and better myself everyday. I always want to question my stances to try and make the right decision when it matters most. I'm an average person just trying to make this world better than how I found it."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Altimont Wilks
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a Working Man, with a Plan. WILKS WORKS FOR YOU."
"I'm a Working Man, with a Plan. WILKS WORKS FOR YOU."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 36 (Democratic Party)
Darren Staley
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Darren Staley. 20 years ago I was a disabled, laid-off factory worker with no income and no health insurance. Today I have a Master's Degree in Legal Studies and am Director of Operations for a local company that provides services for people with disabilities. The years in between ar ...expand full answer."
"My name is Darren Staley. 20 years ago I was a disabled, laid-off factory worker with no income and no health insurance. Today I have a Master's Degree in Legal Studies and am Director of Operations for a local company that provides services for people with disabilities. The years in between are the story of my life and the story of my campaign. Domestic manufacturing, strong social safety net, affordable health care, quality education, and perseverance against great odds. It is the story of everyday life for most people in this District, but also the story least talked about. "
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 66 (Democratic Party)
David Carstens
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is David W. Carstens. Introductions like this are always a bit difficult. So, look — I grew up in this district. My whole life, I've been represented by the same sorts of men, with the same ideas, having the same conversations. What that signals to me is that the conversation has gone stale. ...expand full answer."
"My name is David W. Carstens. Introductions like this are always a bit difficult. So, look — I grew up in this district. My whole life, I've been represented by the same sorts of men, with the same ideas, having the same conversations. What that signals to me is that the conversation has gone stale. People have stopped creating solutions, they've stopped identifying problems, and maybe most alarming: they've stopped caring. I'm a writer, filmmaker, and educator. As a matter of fact, I'm presently producing a documentary on this very race. Above all else though, I'm a learner. I've chosen my careers very, very carefully to ensure that I can spend my time doing the thing I do best, reading and solving problems. To me, to my family, to my supporters, that's the exact sort of person who should be in government in Austin, and, since I've had a lot of trouble finding anyone else like that, I've thrown my hat in the ring. I believe that, with intelligence and compassion, we can bring the necessary changes to Austin, and to our state, to ensure that every Texan can get the life that they want, and the life that they deserve."
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party)
Paul Hoeft
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"29 year resident of my district. Married 46 years. Church of Christ Elder. Retired General Motors Mechanic, 40 years. Currently manage sporting goods department at a ranch and home supply store."
"29 year resident of my district. Married 46 years. Church of Christ Elder. Retired General Motors Mechanic, 40 years. Currently manage sporting goods department at a ranch and home supply store."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 2 (Republican Party)
Shannon Stephens
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up on Long Island with my family, spending much of my childhood in the city with my grandfather, a lifelong New Yorker and a retired member of the FDNY. I went to law school and became a prosecutor in order to continue the life of service to God and country that my family had instilled in me. ...expand full answer."
"I grew up on Long Island with my family, spending much of my childhood in the city with my grandfather, a lifelong New Yorker and a retired member of the FDNY. I went to law school and became a prosecutor in order to continue the life of service to God and country that my family had instilled in me. The destruction and devastation of our country at the hands of the socialist left sickens me as I watch our beloved rights stolen by a corrupt and immoral system. Many have chosen to flee; I have chosen to stay and fight.I was tough on crime as a prosecutor, fighting the abhorrent results of incompetent district attorneys and bad policies like bail reform. I was a confident advisor as an accountant, watching Long Island families and small businesses be victimized by our tax codes. I was a trusted friend as a teacher, watching our government steal the right of parents to raise their own children. I have watched our government orchestrate an invasion of our country while stealing our Constitutional rights as citizens. I am done watching, and I am asking for your vote so that We The People can take back America. "
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 1 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dale Huls
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Dale first became politically active in Texas with Glenn Beck and the Tea Party movement back in 2009 and has remained very active in the Republican Party and the Texas conservative movement. Highlights of Dale’s activism are as follows: He served as a Republican Party precinct chair and election ...expand full answer."
"Dale first became politically active in Texas with Glenn Beck and the Tea Party movement back in 2009 and has remained very active in the Republican Party and the Texas conservative movement. Highlights of Dale’s activism are as follows: He served as a Republican Party precinct chair and election judge for 10 years in Harris County, TX (2009 - 2019). He has been a past President of the Clear Lake Tea Party and the Clear Lake Area Republicans. He was recognized as a 2015 Champion of Freedom by Grassroots America We the People based in Tyler, Texas and led by JoAnn Fleming. He was also recognized as a 2016 Conservative Leader by EmpowerTexans run by Michael Quinn Sullivan. He has the sword to prove it. Dale has run precinct conventions, attended every RPT convention since 2010, testified in legislative committees and lobbied state lawmakers regarding Republican platform positions He has written border security legislation (SB 1252/85th and SB1254/87th Regular Sessions). Dale has spent 13 years as a Texas Border Volunteer in order to provide first-hand accounts of the Texas border situation to Texas grassroots organizations. Before Dale retired from NASA, he volunteered to work for 3 months supporting the US Border Patrol in McAllen, TX at the Rio Grande Central Processing Center and currently lectures about what goes on after illegal border crossers are taken into custody. "
2024 Candidate for Cochise County Board Of Supervisors District 3 (Republican Party)
Frank R. Antenori
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Frank is a 20 year, retired, US Army Green Beret combat veteran of three wars with 2 Bronze Stars with a "V" for valor in combat; Executive experience of 20 years in fortune 100 company as a project/program manager and director overseeing multi-million dollar projects; Former Arizona State Senator a ...expand full answer."
"Frank is a 20 year, retired, US Army Green Beret combat veteran of three wars with 2 Bronze Stars with a "V" for valor in combat; Executive experience of 20 years in fortune 100 company as a project/program manager and director overseeing multi-million dollar projects; Former Arizona State Senator and Senate Majority Whip; Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic with 14 years of Ambulance and Rescue experience. Masters Degree in Business with an emphasis in project management from Grand Canyon University; Bachelors Degree in Health Science/PreMed with a minor in Biology from Campbell University. Frank as been married to his wife Lesley for over 31 years and they have two grown sons."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Greg Ford
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"From day one on earth, I have called South Carolina home. The majority of my education as well as his military enlistment was here in South Carolina. I hold a solid foundation based on South Carolina values and traditions. It is my passion for South Carolina and District 98 that makes me committed t ...expand full answer."
"From day one on earth, I have called South Carolina home. The majority of my education as well as his military enlistment was here in South Carolina. I hold a solid foundation based on South Carolina values and traditions. It is my passion for South Carolina and District 98 that makes me committed to its preservation through proactive legislative action and policies. My ability to analyze, interpret, and report on issues important to District 98 qualifies me to lead the district into the future. I have a track record of responsible and dependable work ethic that would be a great asset coupled with an unrelenting focus on quality decision making, integrity, confidence, and an unflappable commitment to the pursuit of excellence. As a third-generation active-duty retired Air Force veteran, I personally served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan combat operations. As a military professional, I traveled the world and spent time in 92 countries. In 2010, I graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics, 2018 I graduated from the Citadel Military College with a Master of Science degree in Leadership, and currently 9 credit hours from completing a Doctorate of Education degree in Leadership at Charleston Southern University. During my down time I spend time with my wife of 26 years, our son, and our daughter. I also enjoy time at my farm caring for and training my younger horses."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 27 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Scott Mandel
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"God. Family. Country. Conservative. Married. 3 grown children. 3 grandchildren. Catholic. Grew up in Corpus Christi. Government Contractor. Successfully run several businesses. Very energetic. Love adventure and the outdoors. Rancher. Builder. Pilot. Diver. Hunt. Fish."
"God. Family. Country. Conservative. Married. 3 grown children. 3 grandchildren. Catholic. Grew up in Corpus Christi. Government Contractor. Successfully run several businesses. Very energetic. Love adventure and the outdoors. Rancher. Builder. Pilot. Diver. Hunt. Fish."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party)
Blake Sanders
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Husband, Father, Landscape Architect, Planner, Former Mayor of the Town of West Pelzer, Former Lecturer at Clemson University in the College of Architecture, and lifelong resident of District 9. I always say that I am a husband and father first because people matter most. As a Landscape Archi ...expand full answer."
"I am Husband, Father, Landscape Architect, Planner, Former Mayor of the Town of West Pelzer, Former Lecturer at Clemson University in the College of Architecture, and lifelong resident of District 9. I always say that I am a husband and father first because people matter most. As a Landscape Architect, Planner, and President of Studio Main, I have been fortunate to work in nearly every US state, and have recently focused my priority projects to the 271 cities/towns and 46 counties in South Carolina. Providing strategic planning, infrastructure plans, master plans, park designs, and greenway alignments in the 200 cities/towns under 5000 people in SC brings me the most joy. Having served 12 years in local government, the last 8 as Mayor of the Town of West Pelzer, I understand how local government works, how to collaborate amongst peers and constituents, and how to build community. I am excited to join my friends and colleagues in the SC Legislature."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lonnie Powell
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a Christian I am a father of 3 sons I am a Navy veteran. I am a businessman. I am a pilot and flight instructor. "
"I am a Christian I am a father of 3 sons I am a Navy veteran. I am a businessman. I am a pilot and flight instructor. "
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 Georgia House of Representatives District 49 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Gordon
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up in New England during the 60's and 70's living the American Dream. As a top athlete and scholar in high school, I was inducted into the Noad Webster chapter of the National Honor Society in 1980. I worked multiple jobs to pay for my entire post-secondary education, earning my Bachelor of ...expand full answer."
"I grew up in New England during the 60's and 70's living the American Dream. As a top athlete and scholar in high school, I was inducted into the Noad Webster chapter of the National Honor Society in 1980. I worked multiple jobs to pay for my entire post-secondary education, earning my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science, and my Master of Science degree in Mathematics, specializing in dynamical systems, at the University of Rhode Island in 1987. I began my career in software engineering in 1988, working for several well-known large corporations, including Science Applications International Corporation, IBM, AT&T, Bellsouth, Kurt Salmon Associates, and Macy's Systems and Technology Inc. Deeply concerned about the lockdowns and mandates imposed upon Americans soon after the pandemic struck in March 2020, I began to get involved with other conservative activists on the local level to work to protect the American Dream in Georgia. This work includes teaching a free constitution workshop, working on political campaigns to elect conservative public officials on the local level, and working with state legislators to restore election integrity, medical and healthcare freedom, and educational freedom. After realizing the abysmal condition of our state laws and the failure of our state legislators to protect many of our Rights, I decided to run for office myself to protect the American Dream for future generations of Georgians."
2024 Candidate for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 (Republican Party)
Richard Fascia
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have lived in Johnston for 26 years. I'm a retired Police Officer having spent 20 years with the Providence Police Department, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. I spent 10 years working directly with the homeless of RI. I have also worked as a fraud investigator dor the Providence Housing Authori ...expand full answer."
"I have lived in Johnston for 26 years. I'm a retired Police Officer having spent 20 years with the Providence Police Department, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. I spent 10 years working directly with the homeless of RI. I have also worked as a fraud investigator dor the Providence Housing Authority and as President of Jeopardy Management Group. For the last 19 years I have served on the Johnston Zoning Board of Review. I was appointed to the Johnston Re-districting Committee, serving as vice-chairman. At present I am the Human Resource Manager of USENTRA Security Services a regional contract security company with over 275 employees. I'm the father of two and grandfather of four."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 40 (Republican Party)
Patrick Gipson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Patrick comes from very humble beginnings. He is the oldest one of five children. Growing up poor was a way of life in his early years. Patrick's family also delt with being homeless for a time. This was in the City of Canyon Country, where Patrick (in his younger years) and his family spent some t ...expand full answer."
"Patrick comes from very humble beginnings. He is the oldest one of five children. Growing up poor was a way of life in his early years. Patrick's family also delt with being homeless for a time. This was in the City of Canyon Country, where Patrick (in his younger years) and his family spent some time in a campground in Bouquet Canyon. Things never came easy, however Patrick and his siblings had each other. Patrick can relate to the homeless issue that plagues so many people today. Coming from a multicultural family was enriching. Patrick experienced a Mexican and Irish up bringing which is part of who he is. "We were poor growing up but grew up with a respect of right and wrong." Years later, Patrick graduated from Sylmar High School as a student athlete. Worked as a lifeguard for the City of LA and the County of LA. This was the start of a lifetime of service to the community. Eventually, Patrick found his way by the Grace of God to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. This is where he started a 24-year career as a Deputy Sheriff! The challenges and the experiences he faced as a Deputy Sheriff has been priceless! He developed great listening qualities, especially when people are at their lowest. He was able to help families reunite and kept communities safe while they slept safe in their beds at night. Then fast forward to where Patrick met and married an amazing woman, his wife Nuné Gipson! Patrick is also a father to three amazing children."
2024 Candidate for Wake County Public School System, District 4 (Republican Party)
Robert Morales Vergara
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"Robert Morales Vergara is a dedicated advocate for education, community empowerment, and innovative leadership. Born and raised in a disadvantaged community in Puerto Rico, Robert has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by underprivileged communities. He chose Raleigh to be his home when he ...expand full answer."
"Robert Morales Vergara is a dedicated advocate for education, community empowerment, and innovative leadership. Born and raised in a disadvantaged community in Puerto Rico, Robert has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by underprivileged communities. He chose Raleigh to be his home when he was 24 years old, a decision that reflects his deep connection to the community he now aims to serve on the School Board. Robert served as an advisor to the Secretary of Education from 2015 to 2016 and Special Assistant to the Governor from 2017 to 2021, demonstrating his long-standing commitment to educational excellence and student advocacy from an early age. His recent proximity to being a high school graduate allows him to bring a fresh, youthful perspective to the board, making him a vital voice for the youth population of Wake County. Throughout his career, Robert has been committed to fostering strategic partnerships and mobilizing collective action. His work in Raleigh, Durham, and Puerto Rico, and his involvement with family services, underscore his dedication to serving the community and ensuring fair access to resources and opportunities. Having been part of a special education program from kindergarten to 12th grade, he understands the unique challenges and needs of these students. After high school, Robert went to college and started a BA in Political Science, furthering his dedication to public service and leadership."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 (Republican Party)
Shelley Yuhas
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"Shelley Gay Yuhas is a candidate to represent House District 121 in the South Carolina Legislature. She is running because of a deeply held commitment to serve her community and to advocate for her neighbors, the people of District 121. Born and raised in Beaufort, SC, Shelley branched out to live ...expand full answer."
"Shelley Gay Yuhas is a candidate to represent House District 121 in the South Carolina Legislature. She is running because of a deeply held commitment to serve her community and to advocate for her neighbors, the people of District 121. Born and raised in Beaufort, SC, Shelley branched out to live in Charleston, SC for 31 years, though her heart has always remained for Beaufort. She grew up in the waters of Battery Creek and on the shores of Hunting Island and has always valued conservation as a means to preserve the distinctively scenic Lowcountry for generations to come. While in Charleston, Shelley and her husband raised four children, now grown, married, and they have five grandchildren. In 2022, they moved back to their hometown and now reside on Fripp Island, SC. Shelley graduated from Beaufort High, USC-Beaufort and the University of South Carolina-Columbia with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Business. As a business executive, she established and managed a company that helps injured workers, The Directions Group, Inc., where she served for 25 years. In the non-profit arena, Shelley provided board leadership for two private schools and the Lowcountry Food Bank. Using her strong principled base, she is known for collaborating with other leaders to find creative solutions to the issues that many families face. Shelley also helped start a school in 2010, award-winning Crown Leadership Academy, which uses Project Based Learning (PBL)."
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 Mayor of Portland (Nonpartisan)
Michael O'Callaghan
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"All Sites Reader Mayor Mike Edit site Customize Edit Page Howdy, mike ocallaghan Skip to content Mike O'Callaghan for Portland mayor causing change Meet Mike O’C Ideas For Change Media Contact Mike DONATE! Meet Mike O’C I am running for mayor of Portland to advance ideas, with the coo ...expand full answer."
"All Sites Reader Mayor Mike Edit site Customize Edit Page Howdy, mike ocallaghan Skip to content Mike O'Callaghan for Portland mayor causing change Meet Mike O’C Ideas For Change Media Contact Mike DONATE! Meet Mike O’C I am running for mayor of Portland to advance ideas, with the cooperation of council and citizens, that will see Portland safer, cheaper and everyone housed. Early Life and Education As a child, my family lived in World War II housing in Portland, specifically in Kellogg Park. After a dozen moves, we ended up in Tualatin when the population was only 101 residents. At each school, as the “new kid,” I learned that those who were once the lowest were open to friendship. In Irwin, Idaho, we were called in from recess with a bell to a one-room schoolhouse partitioned for grade school and high school. There, we observed a large explosion for the construction of the Pallisades Dam foundation during the salmon run, which filled the air with thousands of Snake River salmon, quite a sight to behold. I remembered on a trip back to Portland seeing the fishermen at Celilo Falls on the Columbia River. I graduated from Tigard High, class of ’61, then attended Oregon State University for three years, eventually continuing my studies at Utah State, Portland State University, and the University of Oregon. Professional Career and Activism As a young man, I worked as a laborer for a few years before deciding to see some of the world. I hitchhiked to Panama and then to Alaska. I"
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Faribault (Nonpartisan)
Jonathan Wood
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"As a dedicated individual with a strong work ethic, a deep commitment to community involvement, and a thriving local business, I am the perfect candidate to lead our city to greatness. My relentless drive, genuine connections within the community, and vested interest in its success make me the ideal ...expand full answer."
"As a dedicated individual with a strong work ethic, a deep commitment to community involvement, and a thriving local business, I am the perfect candidate to lead our city to greatness. My relentless drive, genuine connections within the community, and vested interest in its success make me the ideal choice for mayor. Let's work together to build a brighter future for all!"
2024 Candidate for Campbell Union School District school board Trustee Area 2 (Nonpartisan)
Don Thorvund
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"As a dedicated parent of a Campbell Union School District student, I have actively contributed to our community. My tenure as Chair of the Castlemont School Site Council and President of the Monroe Middle PTA has allowed me to collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrat ...expand full answer."
"As a dedicated parent of a Campbell Union School District student, I have actively contributed to our community. My tenure as Chair of the Castlemont School Site Council and President of the Monroe Middle PTA has allowed me to collaborate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to increase parent engagement and raise funds to support our students and community. With over 30 years in global talent acquisition, I have honed my skills in budget management, strategic planning, and team leadership. My experience in hiring top talent aligns with the district's goal of preparing students for future success, as I see first hand the value of education. Having raised nearly $100,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, I am deeply committed to giving back to our community. I am a longtime San Jose resident and my wife is a Campbell Union School District alumna. I graduated from San Jose State University Cum Laude with a degree in Business. I believe a transparent, inclusive, and collaborative school board is essential for student success. I am committed to implementing data-driven strategies to improve academic performance and ensuring every student has access to quality education. I look forward to working with our community to build a stronger future for our children."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 25 (Independent)
Chad Hagg
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Christian, Husband, Father and Grandfather. Combat Wounded Veteran who is a Constitutional Conservative and believes in limited government involvement in people's lives."
"Christian, Husband, Father and Grandfather. Combat Wounded Veteran who is a Constitutional Conservative and believes in limited government involvement in people's lives."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 5 (Forward Party)
Christopher Sweat
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Christopher Sweat is a technologist, entrepreneur, caretaker, and student working in industry with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity technologies. He has a sales, business development, technology strategy, and consulting background. Christopher is a nontraditional, first-generation student s ...expand full answer."
"Christopher Sweat is a technologist, entrepreneur, caretaker, and student working in industry with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity technologies. He has a sales, business development, technology strategy, and consulting background. Christopher is a nontraditional, first-generation student studying Political Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Christopher has been a resident of Colorado for 26 years and spent his most formative years in Colorado Springs from age 9 to 22 before venturing out to the Denver Metro, with short stints living in Washington, D.C., Boulder, New York, and Chicago, then returning to Colorado Springs to run for Congress. Christopher ascended from a working class upbringing of modest means to the heights of the technology industry and is very focused on improving conditions for the constituents in CD-5."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Derrick Anderson
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"Derrick Anderson was raised in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. His mother owned and managed local restaurants and as a teenager, he worked in the kitchen of his mother’s local diner, while attending Courtland High School. Derrick enrolled at Virginia Tech in the Corp of Cadets, making him the first p ...expand full answer."
"Derrick Anderson was raised in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. His mother owned and managed local restaurants and as a teenager, he worked in the kitchen of his mother’s local diner, while attending Courtland High School. Derrick enrolled at Virginia Tech in the Corp of Cadets, making him the first person in his family to attend and graduate college. Derrick graduated from Virginia Tech in 2006 and immediately commissioned into the Army. After completing Ranger school, and less than a year from graduation, he was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division as a Platoon Leader where he deployed for 15-months in support of “the Surge” in Iraq. Derrick became an A-Team leader in the Green Berets and served as a Detachment Commander for two Special Forces teams and the Company Executive Officer for two companies over the course of five deployments to around the Middle East. Derrick graduated with his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2019. He then clerked for two separate federal judges. Derrick also served in the White House during President Trump’s Administration, where he worked in the Office of National Drug Control Policy. In 2017, Derrick appeared on 60 Minutes with members of his Green Beret team to discuss his final mission in Afghanistan. Derrick currently serves as a Major in the United States Army National Guard. He lives in Spotsylvania County with his dog, Ranger, a Dalmatian. Derrick is currently a practicing attorney."
2024 Candidate for San Francisco Community College Board (Nonpartisan)
Julio Ramos
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a consumer rights attorney with a deep commitment to advocating for fairness and equity in our community. Throughout my career, I have worked to protect the rights of individuals and ensure that everyone has access to the opportunities and services they deserve. My experience in fighting for ju ...expand full answer."
"I am a consumer rights attorney with a deep commitment to advocating for fairness and equity in our community. Throughout my career, I have worked to protect the rights of individuals and ensure that everyone has access to the opportunities and services they deserve. My experience in fighting for justice has strengthened my belief in the power of education as a tool for empowerment and social mobility. Now, I am running for the San Francisco City College Board of Trustees to extend that advocacy, ensuring that every student has access to high-quality, affordable education that will help them build a brighter future."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (Withdrawn)
Nathan Madden
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a proud, third generation Arizonan who is fed up with the status quo. Over the last few years, it has become apparent to me that the people in control of our government do not have the citizens' best interests at heart. I intend to help change that. I am a politically active concerned citizen o ...expand full answer."
"I am a proud, third generation Arizonan who is fed up with the status quo. Over the last few years, it has become apparent to me that the people in control of our government do not have the citizens' best interests at heart. I intend to help change that. I am a politically active concerned citizen of our community who wants to make sure the government is kept in check and our freedom is represented. I believe in the values of liberty, justice and opportunity for all. I have seen how the current politicians have failed to uphold these principles and have instead pursued their own agendas and interests. They have ignored the voices of the people and have imposed burdensome regulations, taxes and mandates that stifle our economy and infringe on our rights. They have betrayed our trust and our values. I am running for LD25 because I want to restore integrity, accountability and transparency to our government. I want to be a voice for the Liberty on which this Country and this State was founded. I want to make a difference for our future generations and ensure they inherit a state that is better than we found it."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 57 (No Party Affiliation)
Bob Larrivee
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an internationally recognized expert and analyst in the application of advanced technologies and process improvements to solve business problems and enhance business operations. In one simple statement, I believe in Representing the People P and NOT a Party. Having No Party Affiliation (N ...expand full answer."
"I am an internationally recognized expert and analyst in the application of advanced technologies and process improvements to solve business problems and enhance business operations. In one simple statement, I believe in Representing the People P and NOT a Party. Having No Party Affiliation (NPA), I can focus on the real issues faced by Florida’s citizens and work to find a solution that fits the needs of the community rather than aligning with partisan political policy. "
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Norfolk District (Unenrolled)
Andrew Pepoli
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am running for State Rep because the majority of our district has been underserved, under represented and status quo for far too long in the halls of Beacon Hill. The need for change isn’t just a campaign buzzword for me; it’s a pressing reality. We’ve had the same representation for over 16 ye ...expand full answer."
"I am running for State Rep because the majority of our district has been underserved, under represented and status quo for far too long in the halls of Beacon Hill. The need for change isn’t just a campaign buzzword for me; it’s a pressing reality. We’ve had the same representation for over 16 years, representation which no longer reflects the shifting needs and dynamics of our community. We deserve representation that actually is in line with the majority of us—one that resonates with the varied voices and concerns of our district…and not one that is, and has been pushing further and further to an extreme. What’s needed now is an INDEPENDENT voice, free from the polarizing extremes that dominate our political discourse and not beholden to their agendas. It’s time for a representative who values practicality and cooperation over partisan posturing and virtue signaling. I aim to be that voice—the advocate for sensible solutions that benefit all constituents. Despite all the challenges we are facing as a state; aging transportation infrastructure, budget shortfalls, out of reach housing costs, and political division to name a few…the vast majority of Massachusetts residents continue to exhibit remarkable resilience, compassion, and a desire for unity. There is a growing rejection of the fear-mongering and divisiveness from both extremes of the political spectrum, with people seeking leadership that offers a return to common sense, healing, and a vision for a better future."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 2 (Independent)
Tom Simes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa. My father was a city bus driver and my mother, a nurse. I began my career path writing, recording and performing as a professional musician. I then switched gears and earned a degree in eBusiness and for the next 25+ years, I worked as a software engine ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa. My father was a city bus driver and my mother, a nurse. I began my career path writing, recording and performing as a professional musician. I then switched gears and earned a degree in eBusiness and for the next 25+ years, I worked as a software engineer for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike. I'm currently the owner of a successful comedy club."
2024 Candidate for Governor of Montana (Libertarian Party)
Kaiser Leib
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a stand-up comedian, a software engineer, and a failed startup founder. I was born in Kalispell, and I graduated from Thompson Falls High School and the University of Montana."
"I'm a stand-up comedian, a software engineer, and a failed startup founder. I was born in Kalispell, and I graduated from Thompson Falls High School and the University of Montana."
2024 Candidate for Mountain View City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
IdaRose Sylvester
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m IdaRose Sylvester, proudly running for Mountain View City Council. I have been a leader on two city advisory bodies, the Human Relations Commission and the Environmental Sustainability Task Force. I am a leader in my neighborhood association, I am a city of MV mediator, and sit on the board o ...expand full answer."
"I’m IdaRose Sylvester, proudly running for Mountain View City Council. I have been a leader on two city advisory bodies, the Human Relations Commission and the Environmental Sustainability Task Force. I am a leader in my neighborhood association, I am a city of MV mediator, and sit on the board of several nonprofits, including leading safety net organization, CSA, and other organizations focused on environmental sustainability, history, and smart city planning. I also founded award winning nonprofit, Appetite for Good, where I raised funds to pay dozens of restaurants which then fed hundreds of hard working families facing food insecurity during the pandemic. I am well known for standing up for my community. I built a new organization, Together We Will, to unite thousands of community members to stand up for progressive values starting in 2017. On the Human Relations Commission, I led study on the history of housing discrimination, led difficult discussions on community policing, and worked to get the stories of the unstably housed heard. I am endorsed by the Santa Clara County Democratic Party, I am also endorsed by the Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, 350 Silicon Valley Action, Mountain View Housing Justice, CADEM Renters Council, Mountain View Mobile Home Alliance, and DAWN. As well as the Los Altos Town Crier, which said "Sylvester has done her homework and paid her dues....she's smart and focused.""
2024 Candidate for Coppell Independent School District, Place 6 (Incumbent)
Nichole Bentley
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Presently, I am in my 6th year serving on the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. During that time, I earned the designation of Master Trustee through the Leadership TASB program and served as either President or Secretary of the Board since becoming eligible to be an officer at the end of my first year ...expand full answer."
"Presently, I am in my 6th year serving on the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. During that time, I earned the designation of Master Trustee through the Leadership TASB program and served as either President or Secretary of the Board since becoming eligible to be an officer at the end of my first year as a Trustee. I was recently elected as a representative of Region 10’s Legislative Advocacy Committee for the Texas Association of School Boards. I also currently serve as the alumna capital campaign chair for a student organization I was involved with as a collegiate. Before my time as a CISD Trustee, my primary volunteer involvement revolved around Coppell ISD and the activities of my four sons over 19 years, including PAC Co-Chair for both the 2013 and 2016 Coppell ISD bond measures, three years as the President of the Coppell Education Foundation during my seven years of service, board member of the Coppell Gifted Association, more than a dozen CISD committees, booster clubs for the fine arts and athletics, PTO positions at four campuses, the fine arts and athletics programs volunteer, and as a participant in CISD’s inaugural iLead cohort. Aside from CISD, I have served in other capacities including as a board member of Christian Community Action, as a member of the Young Men’s Service League, as a Seasons of Service luncheon committee member for Metrocrest, and in many volunteer roles at Irving Bible Church."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Libertarian Party)
Mike Scott
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"You want titles, labels or history? Titles: Father, Major, Analyst, Ops Researcher, Strategic Planner, Student, Christian, Martial Artist, Proud Marylander and soon, U.S. Senator. Labels: Black, African American, Libertarian, Divorcee, Politician, Nerd History: I was born on the south side of Ch ...expand full answer."
"You want titles, labels or history? Titles: Father, Major, Analyst, Ops Researcher, Strategic Planner, Student, Christian, Martial Artist, Proud Marylander and soon, U.S. Senator. Labels: Black, African American, Libertarian, Divorcee, Politician, Nerd History: I was born on the south side of Chicago, the HOOD hood. I graduated high school in Florida and enlisted in the Air Force then finished college and commissioned as an officer; almost 30 years of total federal service. I've forgotten more about federal acquisitions and budgeting than most (like my opponents) will ever know. I had a TOP SECRET clearance from 1994 to 2015 and have seen things I can NEVER tell you about. I lived in 3 countries, visited several more, and lived in 11 states. Maryland is the home I chose, and I brought my extended family here. I am a proponent of the OODA Loop for everyday life. Observe, Orient, Decide, Act-that's the Air Force version of military decision making. I look at things as they ARE, not as I hope or fear them to be. And, I use that decision making process and my DECADES of experience in various jobs and different cultures to form my opinions. My children deserve to inherit country they can be proud of and thrive in. Eph 6:12 is why I decided to run. ECC 9:11-12 is why I think I can win. My only goal is to shrink government. I will use my position as Senator to ensure the pendulum of power swings back to the side of We the People."
2024 Candidate for Pima County Treasurer (Democratic Party)
Brian Johnson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Brian Johnson is a 26-year resident of Pima County; his home is in the rural community of Picture Rocks. Brian is running for Treasurer to ensure responsible management of public funds through transparency and a robust data system that’s integrated with the related County Offices and departments. ...expand full answer."
"Brian Johnson is a 26-year resident of Pima County; his home is in the rural community of Picture Rocks. Brian is running for Treasurer to ensure responsible management of public funds through transparency and a robust data system that’s integrated with the related County Offices and departments. He understands the need for the Treasurer’s office to play a meaningful role in our Pima County government; manage investments with a return that emphasis values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Climate Awareness in alignment with the County’s Prosperity Initiative. Brian brings fourteen years professional experience in the county government, and three years on the Arizona State Board of Equalization to the table. Accessibility to the Treasurer’s office will help local businesses with planning development and tax liabilities. Accountability, beyond the internal audit requirements, to the policy making Board of Supervisors is necessary to insure the citizen’s faith in the Treasurer’s Office’s responsibility to meet the needs of the community."
2024 Candidate for Denver District Attorney (Democratic Party)
John Walsh
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Denver’s DA leads a large prosecution office. As Colorado’s U.S. Attorney, I did just that: Over six years, I successfully led the U.S. Attorney’s office. Attorneys General Holder and Lynch recognized my efforts by asking me to chair their national Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys. My wi ...expand full answer."
"Denver’s DA leads a large prosecution office. As Colorado’s U.S. Attorney, I did just that: Over six years, I successfully led the U.S. Attorney’s office. Attorneys General Holder and Lynch recognized my efforts by asking me to chair their national Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys. My wife and I have lived in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood or nearly 30 years, raising three kids, proud DPS graduates. I have spent decades working in Denver’s diverse communities both professionally and personally. I coach the Constitutional Law program at East. I helped found an early childhood nonprofit, Invest in Kids; served on the executive committee of the Colorado Lawyers Committee; and have held leadership roles in the Democratic party, including district co-captain, State Platform chair, and treasurer of AG Weiser’s 2018 campaign. I speak Spanish fluently and have worked extensively with our Spanish speaking community, including as board chair of Escuela de Guadalupe. I will lead the Denver DA’s office energetically from day one, working with community. All three living Denver DA’s – McCann, Morrissey and Ritter – have endorsed me, along with Denver Mayors Hickenlooper, Webb and Peña."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 118 (Democratic Party)
Evelyn Davidson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Evelyn is a 19-year resident of Marshall, NC. She is active in the community with different charitable groups. Evelyn loves the role of serving others. Serving others is what led her to her career in health care for the past 38 years. It is this passion for serving that has led her to seek the posit ...expand full answer."
"Evelyn is a 19-year resident of Marshall, NC. She is active in the community with different charitable groups. Evelyn loves the role of serving others. Serving others is what led her to her career in health care for the past 38 years. It is this passion for serving that has led her to seek the position of NC House of Representatives District 118. Evelyn is seeking out the needs of District 118’s constituents and will ensure those concerns are heard."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 71 (Democratic Party)
Adriaan DeVilliers
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"Hello, my name is Adriaan DeVilliers (pronounced “Adreuhn, DuhvUHLyears”). I’m running in the 2024 Election to be your Representative for Florida District 71, covering Manatee County west of I-75. Since 1986, Patricia and I have been happily married and we are proud parents of two great sons. As f ...expand full answer."
"Hello, my name is Adriaan DeVilliers (pronounced “Adreuhn, DuhvUHLyears”). I’m running in the 2024 Election to be your Representative for Florida District 71, covering Manatee County west of I-75. Since 1986, Patricia and I have been happily married and we are proud parents of two great sons. As first-generation immigrants and proud American citizens, we deeply understand the true essence of American history, freedom, and the importance of immigration. I’m a civil engineer, and Patricia is a dentist and oral pathologist. Since becoming citizens, we’ve been active participants in the political process. Initially a Republican voter, I grew disillusioned with the party’s shift towards divisiveness, hostility, and in some cases authoritarianism and fascism. I believe in civility, respect, and acceptance, values I seek in leaders who can guide our nation to greater heights. Now is the time for leaders who can heal and unite. I am passionate about working with people from all walks of life to bridge our divides and create a future filled with opportunity and hope. By coming together, we can achieve greatness and leave a lasting legacy for our children."
2024 Candidate for Catoosa County Commissioner Board District 3 (Democratic Party)
Alex Brady
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hi there. I'm Alex and I am excited about the opportunity to earn your vote to serve on the Board of Commissioners. I was raised in northwest Georgia and have recently returned to settle with my young family in Catoosa County. I have been married to my beautiful wife for over 7 years and have two sm ...expand full answer."
"Hi there. I'm Alex and I am excited about the opportunity to earn your vote to serve on the Board of Commissioners. I was raised in northwest Georgia and have recently returned to settle with my young family in Catoosa County. I have been married to my beautiful wife for over 7 years and have two small children and a dog. I work as a software engineer where I lead a small team that works with our men and women in the armed forces to try to improve their lives and the lives of their families. I have also previously worked as the Director of Information Technology for a K-12 school system. I am a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Christian Church and my faith is an important part of my life. I'm running for office because I believe in participation in the democratic process and I want voters in our county to have choices when they go to vote in November. When there are multiple candidates on the ballot, it encourages engagement and fosters informed decision-making among voters. I want to provide our community with a diverse range of options, ensuring that every voice is heard and represented. As a candidate, I am committed to being a true representative of the people. I have no ties to those in power. I’m just a regular guy who wants to see our community thrive. My goal is to listen to the concerns of our residents and lead with empathy, always putting the needs of our community first."
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware (Democratic Party)
Kyle Evans Gay
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hi, I’m Kyle, and I’m running to be Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor. I’m a mom, an advocate, an attorney, and a State Senator. I was elected to represent Delaware’s 5th Senate District in 2020, flipping a 40-year Republican-held seat from red to blue. Since then, I’ve worked hard to advoc ...expand full answer."
"Hi, I’m Kyle, and I’m running to be Delaware’s 27th Lieutenant Governor. I’m a mom, an advocate, an attorney, and a State Senator. I was elected to represent Delaware’s 5th Senate District in 2020, flipping a 40-year Republican-held seat from red to blue. Since then, I’ve worked hard to advocate and pass legislation to promote the ideals I campaigned on, including abortion access, voting rights, gun safety, and investment in childcare and education. I’m proud of my record as a State Senator, and I’m now running for Lieutenant Governor to advance my work. If elected, I will continue to lead on legislation that will help expand abortion access, create an economy that works for everyone, invest in our schools and childcare, protect our state from the threats of climate change, and foster safer communities in Delaware."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
William Bridgeo
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I Retired in 2021 after a forty year career as a city manager, the last 23 in Augusta. At that time my local State Representative seat was going to be vacant and I decided that legislative service might be a good fit for me. I ran, was elected and have enjoyed serving for the past two years. Outsid ...expand full answer."
"I Retired in 2021 after a forty year career as a city manager, the last 23 in Augusta. At that time my local State Representative seat was going to be vacant and I decided that legislative service might be a good fit for me. I ran, was elected and have enjoyed serving for the past two years. Outside of legislative service, my wife of 40 years and I enjoy many different outdoor activities including hiking, cycling kayaking and time at our lakeside camp. My pleasure reading includes mystery novels and American history."
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 67 (Democratic Party)
Joe Christman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Joe Christman and I am a retired police officer with 23 years experience and currently a RN working in the Emergency Department at a rural hospital, I have a BS degree in Criminal Justice and an AS degree in Nursing. I presently serve on the Price City Council . I am an honorable discharged Vie ...expand full answer."
"I am Joe Christman and I am a retired police officer with 23 years experience and currently a RN working in the Emergency Department at a rural hospital, I have a BS degree in Criminal Justice and an AS degree in Nursing. I presently serve on the Price City Council . I am an honorable discharged Vietnam Era Veteran of the US Navy. I am married to ReNae Palacios and have raised my family of 3 children in rural Utah. I wish to continue my lifetime of public service in the Utah Legislature as the next Representative for Carbon, Emery, and Duchesne counties of HD 67"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 84 (Democratic Party)
Andi Poli
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a near-30 year resident of St. Lucie County who has dedicated my professional and volunteer life to the betterment of my fellow residents. I have been married to my husband for 20 years and we have two amazing teenage daughters. I have worked in the foster care system for almost 20 years and ha ...expand full answer."
"I am a near-30 year resident of St. Lucie County who has dedicated my professional and volunteer life to the betterment of my fellow residents. I have been married to my husband for 20 years and we have two amazing teenage daughters. I have worked in the foster care system for almost 20 years and have served as president of the Junior League of Martin County, the PTO of Village Green Elementary School, and the League of Women Voters of St. Lucie County. I am dedicated to the prosperity of all the residents of this county and state and to maintaining their civil liberties. I believe that the future success of our state is dependent upon the success of our young people. A comprehensive and accurate education system that promotes curiosity, innovation, and critical thinking is vital to Florida's competitiveness in emerging industries. Our best and brightest having been leaving our state because of a lack of opportunity to do important and forward-thinking work and that must change immediately. Recent laws have created more financial difficulties for working families in the form of unaffordable property insurance and housing. There is a way to fix these problems. Our elected officials simply have to have the will to do so. Florida was once a place to live freely the very best days of our lives; be those the first days or the last. We must return to the days when the state did not target and vilify our fellow Floridians. We must stop going backward; the future is forward."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Keith Davenport
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am the former Mayor of Brooksville, Oklahoma. I am a US veteran, having served as a police officer in the United States Air Force."
"I am the former Mayor of Brooksville, Oklahoma. I am a US veteran, having served as a police officer in the United States Air Force."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Slater
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm Robert Slater, and I'm running for Congress in Houston's 18th District. My campaign is focused on changing the narrative and working towards a brighter future for our community. My vision is to create an inclusive society where everyone has equal access to education, healthcare and other fundame ...expand full answer."
"I'm Robert Slater, and I'm running for Congress in Houston's 18th District. My campaign is focused on changing the narrative and working towards a brighter future for our community. My vision is to create an inclusive society where everyone has equal access to education, healthcare and other fundamental needs. I believe that by working together, we can build a better future for all."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 15B (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ivan Hurlburt
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Ivan grew up in Lincoln Nebraska. He earned an associates degree at New Mexico Military Institute, a Bachelor's degree at Sam Houston State in Huntsville Texas, working in the Texas corrections department and the Texas National Guard to pay for school. Ivan was commissioned in the United States Arm ...expand full answer."
"Ivan grew up in Lincoln Nebraska. He earned an associates degree at New Mexico Military Institute, a Bachelor's degree at Sam Houston State in Huntsville Texas, working in the Texas corrections department and the Texas National Guard to pay for school. Ivan was commissioned in the United States Army holding several leadership positions, attending national and international training and as well as completing a graduate degree in Homeland Security. He deployed several times to Iraq and Afghanistan retiring after 20 years. His wife Anita is from Norway and an attorney working in Boise. They have been married for 20 years with two boys. Their oldest son is an ameteur skateboarder and travels the country competing with dreams to go pro and make the 2028 olympic team.. Their youngest son is an accomplished pianist and gives monthly concerts at various venues. Their boys attend our local public schools and both boys are very much teenagers. Ivan is a small business owner in Boise and very involved with several nonprofits and chambers of commerce. He was recently the vice president of the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals. Ivan is an avid runner, a member of the Boise Area Running Club, has run 32 marathons and currently training for Boston. In his spare time he enjoys doing restoration work, primarily making old rusty objects new and usable again."
2024 Candidate for Idaho State Senate District 20 (Democratic Party)
Andy Arriaga
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m running as the Democratic Nominee for Idaho State Senate (Legislature District 20) because Idaho deserves leadership that prioritizes unity and progress. Given my background in public service and infrastructure – currently as a Public Works Analyst with the City of Boise, Utility Financial Manag ...expand full answer."
"I’m running as the Democratic Nominee for Idaho State Senate (Legislature District 20) because Idaho deserves leadership that prioritizes unity and progress. Given my background in public service and infrastructure – currently as a Public Works Analyst with the City of Boise, Utility Financial Management Division – and including my current appointment as a Commissioner on the Meridian Solid Waste Advisory Commission (appointment by Mayor Robert Simison) and past volunteer work with the homeless at Interfaith Sanctuary Family Case Management serving as a Spanish translator for Latino/Hispanic refugees seeking asylum, I am well-positioned to address many of Meridian and western Ada County’s needs. My platform will center on a balanced approach that prioritizes smart growth, affordable housing, accessible healthcare, and public safety, while ensuring transparency and accountability in governance."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 8 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
David Gelb
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"The story of Mr. Gelb’s career is a true inspiration. He started as a small business graduate, working for a giant corporation. But, instead of getting disheartened by the challenges, he used his observations to better himself. He upskilled himself with another degree, but when he saw workers gettin ...expand full answer."
"The story of Mr. Gelb’s career is a true inspiration. He started as a small business graduate, working for a giant corporation. But, instead of getting disheartened by the challenges, he used his observations to better himself. He upskilled himself with another degree, but when he saw workers getting treated poorly, he took the brave step of starting his own venture. His business, focusing on air pollution control, not only benefits significant companies but also ensures their employees’ safety and excellent health by meeting legal requirements."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 4 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Barry Knowles
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Voters should be angry at what our country has become. I am. We’re afraid to leave doors unlocked, to be assaulted by drug addicted, or mentally ill individuals wandering the streets, and to send children to public schools in fear of indoctrination over gender fluidity and subject’s we don’t agree w ...expand full answer."
"Voters should be angry at what our country has become. I am. We’re afraid to leave doors unlocked, to be assaulted by drug addicted, or mentally ill individuals wandering the streets, and to send children to public schools in fear of indoctrination over gender fluidity and subject’s we don’t agree with. Were stunned at gas and grocery prices. We fear people entering our country with no vetting or disease control. Government policies are destroying the farming industry. The America I grew up in didn’t stand for these things, didn’t tolerate this behavior in our citizens or representatives. We keep electing the same politicians, who promise to change things. It’s getting worse. I am going to give you a chance to elect someone like yourself to this office. I am a home grown, hard working middle-class American. I don’t toe a party line. I am not a career politician. I always step up when needed. I was taught to work hard, every day, and to treat people fairly and respectfully. I know how lucky I was to be born in this country, and for that I owed something. So, I served. Give me your trust today and you will not be disappointed with my performance as your representative. I can’t be bought. I’m relentless and tireless when working. I don’t give up. I will legislate hard to control our border, protect our farming industry, divert more money to public assistance, to stop the flow of fentanyl into our neighborhoods, to purge our education system of pornography and gender discussions"
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (Republican Party)
Russ Hodgkins
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Born and grew up in Quincy, Mass. After graduating from Quincy High School, attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating in 1980. Became Air Force pilot and spent 29 years on active duty. Combat veteran, served in Operation DESERT STORM and flew 116 combat missions in the EF-111 aircraft. Served ...expand full answer."
"Born and grew up in Quincy, Mass. After graduating from Quincy High School, attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating in 1980. Became Air Force pilot and spent 29 years on active duty. Combat veteran, served in Operation DESERT STORM and flew 116 combat missions in the EF-111 aircraft. Served in the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Upon retirement from the Air Force, moved to Amherst in 2009. Married to wife Donni for 39 years. Has two adult sons, who are also Air Force pilots, and one grandson."
2024 Candidate for Travis County District Attorney (Republican Party)
Daniel Betts
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Daniel is a University of Chicago educated Chemist who came to Austin to get his JD from The University of Texas School of Law, and he has lived in Austin ever since. Daniel has practiced criminal defense for the past 14 years and is a skilled trial attorney and managing partner of the firm Black ...expand full answer."
"Daniel is a University of Chicago educated Chemist who came to Austin to get his JD from The University of Texas School of Law, and he has lived in Austin ever since. Daniel has practiced criminal defense for the past 14 years and is a skilled trial attorney and managing partner of the firm Blackburn Betts for the past 10 years. Daniel is president of his church, Hope Lutheran on the east side of Austin and has been married to his wife Piper for 8 years. They have two boys together and a beloved pet pig named Winston."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 26 (Republican Party)
Gary Dickson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a U.S. Army veteran, retired federal law enforcement officer, and current Supervisor (similar to a mayor) of the Town of West Seneca. Democrats enjoy a substantial registration advantage in town, but in 2019 I overcame that and became the first Republican Supervisor in fifty years. I successful ...expand full answer."
"I am a U.S. Army veteran, retired federal law enforcement officer, and current Supervisor (similar to a mayor) of the Town of West Seneca. Democrats enjoy a substantial registration advantage in town, but in 2019 I overcame that and became the first Republican Supervisor in fifty years. I successfully campaigned on a promise of fiscal responsibility, respect for residents, and an end to favoritism. I was overwhelmingly re-elected in2023. Redistricting and the retirement of the Democratic incumbent earlier this year opened up this seat and I decided to go for it. I am married and have two sons and two grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brooke McGowan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a lifelong conservative activist, wife, mom, Grammy, seminary graduate and patriot. I am willing to ask real questions to get to the heart of why D.C. is in such bad shape. I am led by my faith in Jesus Christ."
"I am a lifelong conservative activist, wife, mom, Grammy, seminary graduate and patriot. I am willing to ask real questions to get to the heart of why D.C. is in such bad shape. I am led by my faith in Jesus Christ."
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 U.S. House Mississippi District 2 (Republican Party)
Ron Eller
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired U.S.Army officer. I have earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1991 and a master's degree from the University of Nebraska in 1998. My career experience includes working as the CEO, Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC, and a cardiothoracic physician assistant and perf ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired U.S.Army officer. I have earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1991 and a master's degree from the University of Nebraska in 1998. My career experience includes working as the CEO, Buck Warrior Enterprises, LLC, and a cardiothoracic physician assistant and perfusionist with St. Dominic Hospital. I have served as the director at large for the Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants. I am also the Chairman for MS US Term Limits. I grew up in a working-class single-parent household in West Virginia. I married my childhood sweetheart and have been married for over 44 years. We as a family have been blessed to have lived the American Dream; the idea that anyone, through hard work, determination, and prayer can achieve their goals and dreams. I am committed to ensuring that every family has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. I am an American Patriot with twenty years of active duty military service. I retired as a Captain. My journey in public service started as an Army “Combat Medic 91B.” During my early military career, I had always sought out ways to go above and beyond what I was asked to do; having served in many leadership roles from a Squad Leader, to a Platoon Sergeant and as a Medical Officer. I was selected as Soldier of Year, as well as NCO of Year. I was integral part of establishing the cardiac surgery program in Vicksburg. I continue to serve my fellow man, working in cardiac surgery."
2024 Candidate for Texas Supreme Court Place 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brian Walker
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I currently serve as a Justice on the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth, Texas. I am a fiscal and social conservative, and I have a very conservative judicial philosophy. Simply put, I believe that judges should follow the law. I do not believe that they should legislate from the bench. If e ...expand full answer."
"I currently serve as a Justice on the Second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth, Texas. I am a fiscal and social conservative, and I have a very conservative judicial philosophy. Simply put, I believe that judges should follow the law. I do not believe that they should legislate from the bench. If elected, that is what I will do. I have several videos on my website at www.voteforwalker.com in which I personally discuss my background, my judicial philosophy, and why I'm running against my opponent. "
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mack Morris
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I graduated from University of South Carolina (Go Cocks!) with my degree in chemical engineering. My first career was as an engineer at the Savannah River Site working in Aiken, South Carolina. These days I work as a cybersecurity professional in critical infrastructure helping power companies, wate ...expand full answer."
"I graduated from University of South Carolina (Go Cocks!) with my degree in chemical engineering. My first career was as an engineer at the Savannah River Site working in Aiken, South Carolina. These days I work as a cybersecurity professional in critical infrastructure helping power companies, water utilities, and oil and gas pipelines defend against cyber attacks. I went on to get my MBA from USCA and a Masters in Cybersecurity from SANS Institute of Technology following my passion of learning and technical work. I have worked in cyber threat intelligence, seeing the trends of foreign nation state actors to disrupt and sow discourse between us. Personally, I am tired of the animosity that is propagated along social divides. It is time to come together and work for a productive future without the hate."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 29 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Angel Fierro
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm Angel Fierro, a Republican candidate for the 29th congressional district. For over two decades, I have called this district my home. It's where my family taught me the values of hard work, respect for neighbors, and the importance of serving with a grateful heart. As a proud Texan born in th ...expand full answer."
"I'm Angel Fierro, a Republican candidate for the 29th congressional district. For over two decades, I have called this district my home. It's where my family taught me the values of hard work, respect for neighbors, and the importance of serving with a grateful heart. As a proud Texan born in this great nation, I carry the lessons of my big traditional family with me, ready to serve as your voice in congress. I am currently a grad student pursuing my Master's in Punoic Policy ane Public Administration with The Helms School of Government in Liberty University. My conservative principles align with the core values that make Texas exceptional – limited government, individual freedom, religious freedom, a strong commitment to family. I have a decade of experience supporting local, state, federal representatives and candidates. I've served our community through various ministries and nonprofits: Fierro Ministry, AHF & CT Church, Lakewood, CMC, HAN, Nahpa, Philos Action, Cufi on Campus. I have always volunteered with a heart of joy. I have advocated against Human Trafficking, for online child safety legislation and prolife initiatives. Legislation and laws that I am proud to have supported and advocated for that are now impacting our state: The Heart beat bill, Save the Girls sports and The Chaplains Bill. I am now running for Congress, and I plan to earn the votes of our hardworking folks in CD 29. "
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 Georgia State Senate District 20 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tori Branum
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a female Marine Corps veteran. I served eight years and now I own a firearms business in Middle Georgia."
"I’m a female Marine Corps veteran. I served eight years and now I own a firearms business in Middle Georgia."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jonathon Myers
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Jon Myers is a 14th generation Virginian. Jon has resided in the 7th district for 26 years, with all of his children being born and raised in district. Jon and his wife Valerie reside in Stafford, VA with their son Jon Jr. HIs twin daughters attend Virginia universities. Jon served as a US Marine ...expand full answer."
"Jon Myers is a 14th generation Virginian. Jon has resided in the 7th district for 26 years, with all of his children being born and raised in district. Jon and his wife Valerie reside in Stafford, VA with their son Jon Jr. HIs twin daughters attend Virginia universities. Jon served as a US Marine Corps officer for 28 years. He is a highly decorated veteran of the Iraq War and many other campaigns. One of the most active intelligence officers and national security experts in the USMC, Jon participated in or personally led many of the most high profile national security missions of the last 3 decades, including the rescue of Captain Scott O’Grady from Bosnia; the invasion of Iraq as a member of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force; the Marine Corps response to the Benghazi terrorist attack; and the Marine Corps investigation of Edward Snowden’s theft of classified materials. Jon retired in 2020 as a senior intelligence officer for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. In his civilian career, Jon has managed domestic security policy and budget for the US Department of State, and is a trusted consultant to both the US military as well as African and NATO partners on countering Chinese and Russian activities across Europe, Africa, and Scandinavia. As a retired Marine, Jon was a key player in the veteran-led evacuation of Afghanistan in 2021."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael McGill
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Michael McGill is a 42 year old community leader who recently retired in April 2023 from the US Army with over 20 years of military service. He believes that he will be the new face of the Republican party by ushering in a younger generation of Republicans. His background in the nonprofit industry h ...expand full answer."
"Michael McGill is a 42 year old community leader who recently retired in April 2023 from the US Army with over 20 years of military service. He believes that he will be the new face of the Republican party by ushering in a younger generation of Republicans. His background in the nonprofit industry has earned him a reputation for advocating for Human and civil rights. He continues to provide children with basic necessities in life, such as eliminating school lunch debts providing school supplies, and clothes. Michael believes he will bring the same commitment to the U.S. Congress Michael McGill's campaign is built on supporting our veterans, Human Trafficking, Combating Fentanyl, homelessness, prioritizing mental health and a basic level of healthcare, paving the way for our environment by improving U.S. infrastructure, improving education, women’s rights, and many more. With a strong belief in communicating consistently with voters and never leaving them uninformed, Michael's commitment to service and his genuine connection to the community make him a unique candidate, dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the people of MS04 "
2024 Candidate for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 (Republican Party)
Jason Metcalf
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Since 2009, Jason has led his own consulting practice assisting companies with executive leadership, organizational design, continuous improvement, financial performance improvement and merger integration. He helps businesses find solutions to complex problems. Jason has worked with almost every asp ...expand full answer."
"Since 2009, Jason has led his own consulting practice assisting companies with executive leadership, organizational design, continuous improvement, financial performance improvement and merger integration. He helps businesses find solutions to complex problems. Jason has worked with almost every aspect of business including Operations, Sales, HR, Finance, Legal, IT, etc. Over his career, Jason has advised dozens of clients and analyzed hundreds of companies that range in size from small family-owned businesses to large public corporations. Jason started his professional journey working with a world-wide management consulting firm in Dallas, South Africa and Australia. He became a Private Equity Vice President in Dallas and London. Raised by a single mother, Jason Metcalf was born in Dallas and grew up near Casa Linda. He graduated from high school in Arlington. Jason was an active member of Lakeside Baptist Church and the Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Jason was the first person in his family to go to college. He attended SMU on scholarship where he graduated with three majors. Jason attended the University of Virginia School of Law. Jason has been married to Brigid for 20 years. They have two wonderful children: Hayward (19) who is currently attending the US Military Academy at West Point & Briar (14) who is in 8th grade. They family enjoys traveling."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 38 (Republican Party)
Deborah Baber
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Years ago I saw these words graffitied at construction site in New York City: “Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it. Dream of more than you can do, then do it!” My father was career Air Force and a single dad who brought up four children. He instilled a love of family and country, a de ...expand full answer."
"Years ago I saw these words graffitied at construction site in New York City: “Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it. Dream of more than you can do, then do it!” My father was career Air Force and a single dad who brought up four children. He instilled a love of family and country, a dedication to truth, honor, and hard work, and a belief in myself. I lived in New York City for 34 years before relocating to California in 2014. I majored in Political Science and graduated with the highest distinction, summa cum laude. I was an intern for Democrat Senator Patrick Moynihan. I have followed Donald Trump since 1979. I started my book publishing career as a temporary employee. My desk was in the hallway. I spent over 20 years in the industry, eventually becoming a vice president at Macmillan Publishers, a half-billion-dollar company in the United States. I specialized in operations. I believe in personal responsibility in a moral society, balanced budgets, and an accountable, strategic social safety net with measurable results. I believe in putting America First in the world, making California Best in the nation, and legislating District 38 to become Number One in the State. I will make decisions for the District's benefit, not for special interest groups or Sacramento's governing elite. The principles of republicanism, putting faith, family, and freedom at the forefront, and staying in one's legislative lane can turn dreams into destiny."
2024 Candidate for Clark County Council At-large (Democratic Party)
Christina Gilkey
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Clark County has been my home for more than 45 years and my adult children and grandchildren also live here. My experience with taxpayer funding, TIF districts, bonds, and property taxes came during the 12 1/2 years I served as a School Board Trustee in the Greater Clark School Corporation. Service ...expand full answer."
"Clark County has been my home for more than 45 years and my adult children and grandchildren also live here. My experience with taxpayer funding, TIF districts, bonds, and property taxes came during the 12 1/2 years I served as a School Board Trustee in the Greater Clark School Corporation. Service to the community is important to me as I believe we must all take part in building strong relationships for benefit of our people. My service record goes all the way back to the early 1990s when I was a volunteer basketball coach to many children and continued as I started a community mentoring program for freshman students to help them complete their year of high school successfully. I have earned 2 Master of Science degrees and serve Indiana families and children as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am the only woman on the ballot of 6 people running for the 3 At-Large Council seats on the ballot."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 6 (Democratic Party)
Cody Grace
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hi, I'm Cody and im a father, a small business owner and a native of Tyler Texas. I started my first computer business when I was 16 and have worked in technology for my entire career in the healthcare, education, manufacturing and service industries. There is a significant gap of technology aware p ...expand full answer."
"Hi, I'm Cody and im a father, a small business owner and a native of Tyler Texas. I started my first computer business when I was 16 and have worked in technology for my entire career in the healthcare, education, manufacturing and service industries. There is a significant gap of technology aware policy makers in state and fed government. I want to close this gap. I consider myself fiscally conservative due to owning several businesses but also socially liberal. I think that government should act as the guardrails on society and not the driving force behind society. I care deeply about community building and making sure we have all of the tools for success in our schools, cities, and counties. "
2024 Candidate for New Mexico Public Education Commission District 1 (Democratic Party)
Sam S. Obenshain
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am Sam Obenshain and I am running for a seat on the Public Education Commission (PEC). I have worked in public education for my entire 34-year career and have recently retired. Being a life-long educator, I have experienced almost every aspect of this profession. I began my career as an Educatio ...expand full answer."
"I am Sam Obenshain and I am running for a seat on the Public Education Commission (PEC). I have worked in public education for my entire 34-year career and have recently retired. Being a life-long educator, I have experienced almost every aspect of this profession. I began my career as an Educational Assistant in the South Valley of Albuquerque and worked my way up from special education teacher to high school coach, from assistant principal to principal and later executive director of the highest-rated public school in the state of New Mexico. During my career, I was also fortunate to take on the role of Director of Charter Schools for the state of New Mexico and finished my career at the NM Public Education Department (PED) as the Assistant Secretary of Education for Charter Schools, Home Schools , and Non-public Schools. During my time at the PED, I was fortunate to shepherd in the state-chartering system overseen by the PEC. I have worked in both traditional public schools and public charter schools both as a teacher and as an executive director. I am running for the Public Education Commission (PEC) because I believe in the "charter school bargain" which allows for greater autonomy for schools with increased accountability from the PEC. During my time as a leader of public schools, I continuously fought for innovative and effective practices that directly impacted student achievement. I hope to do the same in my role as a PEC Commissioner."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 1 (Democratic Party)
Janie Jarrett
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a lifelong resident of southeast Kansas. My husband, Calvin "Steve" Jarrett, and I are both graduates of Columbus Unified High School, and together we have three grown children and seven grandchildren. I have had a rich and storied career in education and group home and skilled nursing admin ...expand full answer."
"I am a lifelong resident of southeast Kansas. My husband, Calvin "Steve" Jarrett, and I are both graduates of Columbus Unified High School, and together we have three grown children and seven grandchildren. I have had a rich and storied career in education and group home and skilled nursing administration, all while supporting my husband on our family farm. Jarrett says, "These experiences give me insight that many others do not bring to the table." I adopted the color purple for my campaign because I am tired of polarized politics. My info cards feature a Venn diagram with Blue on the left and Red on the right and a blend of the two (purple) in the center representing me and I believe the majority of Kansans. Abraham Lincoln said “a house divided against itself can not stand” and he was right. Nonetheless, the political climate in Kansas is indeed a divided house. We have "representatives" who vote against measures that would serve most of their constituents and in favor of other policies that would harm or marginalize others, all for the sake of voting a "party line" for political gain. We need to right the ship, and we can’t do that without courage, compromise and civil discourse. I believe that 90% of healthy Americans fall somewhere within the purple circle. So with Statehouse becoming a polarized battle ground, who represents the rest of us?"
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 9 (Democratic Party)
Karen Pennington
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am the mother of 4 and the grandmother to 6. I am a small business owner. I have become increasingly alarmed by the way our current legislation is running the state. I feel at every turn they are increasingly making it harder for all individuals to earn a living, get better health coverage and si ...expand full answer."
"I am the mother of 4 and the grandmother to 6. I am a small business owner. I have become increasingly alarmed by the way our current legislation is running the state. I feel at every turn they are increasingly making it harder for all individuals to earn a living, get better health coverage and simply just get by. They pass judgments on us daily and want to be in complete control of our lives in every way possible. It's time for people to stand up and stop them!"
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 39 (Democratic Party)
Kerry Tapper
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I want to see our government Do Better, Be Better and Find the Balance to serve our people in the most economical and forward driven way possible, and I want to be a voice in helping to make that happen. I entered the workforce at the age of 12 and have been working hard ever since to achieve my goa ...expand full answer."
"I want to see our government Do Better, Be Better and Find the Balance to serve our people in the most economical and forward driven way possible, and I want to be a voice in helping to make that happen. I entered the workforce at the age of 12 and have been working hard ever since to achieve my goals. I take pride in each job that I have been offered and always strive to do my very best. I intend to put my 43 years of customer service to good use to listen to my constituents and research how we can institute change to make progress in our district’s growth. I want our state to serve our tax payers and use our district funding efficiently and effectively, while sharing with transparency how we will use those tax dollars and why. We all deserve the basics of our constitutional rights and I would love the opportunity to earn your vote Nov 5th. Please read more about my story and my values at www.kerrytapper.com My email and phone number are listed and please feel free to reach out and connect about what concerns you have that I can take to Lansing if given the opportunity."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B (Democratic Party)
Josiah Ampian
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Willmar, MN. Growing up with 3 siblings, my single mother raised us to help others and do our best. After high school, I struggled to find my place and found the military, serving for six years. Through my experiences, I was taught the value of help the US government(specifi ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Willmar, MN. Growing up with 3 siblings, my single mother raised us to help others and do our best. After high school, I struggled to find my place and found the military, serving for six years. Through my experiences, I was taught the value of help the US government(specifically the Minnesota government) gives to its citizens, and what negative effects come from overspending. I support the 2nd amendment right for Americans to bear arms and the backbone of our farmers. I want as small a government as possible to maintain an ethical system that encourages growth, liberty, and kindness among citizens. I believe all citizens should have a voice, and no voice should fall on deaf ears, but that the systems we have should give ownership of problems to the right agencies. I have been a network technician for over 7 years and have been to over 34 states in the US so far, and I believe I have a good grip on where we should be leading ourselves to get these systems working for Americans, as well as our neighbors. I am unafraid to hear things that I disagree with, and want to hear about the issues of those in my district and represent them honestly in our legislature."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 10 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Krystle Kaul
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm Krystle Kaul. I'm not a politician, I'm a defense tech small business owner, a teacher, a defense contractor and a former senior defense official. I'm running for Congress because I believe our district deserves someone who has the energy, experience and courage to confront the challenges we fac ...expand full answer."
"I'm Krystle Kaul. I'm not a politician, I'm a defense tech small business owner, a teacher, a defense contractor and a former senior defense official. I'm running for Congress because I believe our district deserves someone who has the energy, experience and courage to confront the challenges we face, head-on. I'm a minority woman entrepreneur, a second-generation, Indian American, a defense contractor and someone who has spent their career protecting our country. I have lived many of the challenges our country and Northern Virginia families face. As your next congresswoman, I will fight to ensure the same opportunities that enabled my immigrant grandparents to achieve their American dream remain accessible to all. I will fight for the small business owners fueling our local economy. I will fight for livable wages for our families. And, I will always fight against any legislation that attacks our freedoms or enemies that threaten our way of life."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 59 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gus Lambropoulos
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m the son of hardworking Greek immigrant parents raised in Astoria. My father was a proud labor union member, and my mom worked long hours as a factory worker and server. I attended local public schools, graduated from CUNY Baruch College, earned my MBA at Adelphi University, and worked as a bu ...expand full answer."
"I’m the son of hardworking Greek immigrant parents raised in Astoria. My father was a proud labor union member, and my mom worked long hours as a factory worker and server. I attended local public schools, graduated from CUNY Baruch College, earned my MBA at Adelphi University, and worked as a business consultant, helping businesses succeed by retaining great employees through good wages and benefits. My wife Maria and I, as dedicated community volunteers, have played a pivotal role in creating Astoria’s annual holiday tree lighting and parade, and launching Restaurant Week locally. Our commitment to the community is unwavering."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Democratic Party)
Jensen Jennings
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Jensen Jennings is a dedicated public servant and advocate for positive change. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1989, Jensen earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Education from the University of California, Davis in 2014. Following his graduation, Jensen worked on California St ...expand full answer."
"Jensen Jennings is a dedicated public servant and advocate for positive change. Born in Los Angeles, California in 1989, Jensen earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Education from the University of California, Davis in 2014. Following his graduation, Jensen worked on California State Senator Ben Allen's successful campaign, assisting with press releases and other duties. In 2015, he was hired as a legislative aide for State Senator Steve Glazer, where he played a key role in guiding bills through the legislative process. During his time in the California State Senate, Jensen developed a strong passion for addressing issues related to education, homelessness, affordable housing, and access to healthcare. In 2019, Jensen relocated to Aiken, South Carolina to support his mother. He spent a year working for Aiken Parks in 2022, further deepening his connection to the community. Currently, Jensen works for Walton Options, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve independence. Through his work, Jensen continues to demonstrate his commitment to serving others and creating a more equitable society. With his extensive experience in politics, community service, and advocacy, Jensen is well-equipped to represent the people of Aiken and champion their needs in the South Carolina State House."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Tom Bartole
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Tom Bartole, and I am running for the Arkansas House of Representatives seat for District 68 (Cabot). Too often legislation is written and voted on without the input of the people. I believe the role of your Representative is to inform, listen to, and represent the interests of the peop ...expand full answer."
"My name is Tom Bartole, and I am running for the Arkansas House of Representatives seat for District 68 (Cabot). Too often legislation is written and voted on without the input of the people. I believe the role of your Representative is to inform, listen to, and represent the interests of the people. Arkansans deserve the right to be heard before legislation is passed. Let me be your voice in the State House. Visit my official Facebook page…. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550918140863&mibextid=ZbWKwL for links to my social media, ways you can support my candidacy, and to follow my journey to become your Representative in 2024. regnat populus- let the people rule "
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 45 (Democratic Party)
Whitney Freeman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Whitney Freeman and I am a seasoned community leader, wife, mother of five, and the current President of the Diversity League, also serves on the board of directors for Tri-County Toys for Tots. I’ve recently announced my candidacy for Arkansas State Representative, District 45. While so ...expand full answer."
"My name is Whitney Freeman and I am a seasoned community leader, wife, mother of five, and the current President of the Diversity League, also serves on the board of directors for Tri-County Toys for Tots. I’ve recently announced my candidacy for Arkansas State Representative, District 45. While some have labeled me an activist, I prefer to view my efforts as the basic requirement for building a just society for future generations. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 19 (Democratic Party)
Kari Lerner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My story is one of faith, community service, & unwavering dedication. Born in Ohio & raised in Cape Coral, my path took me to NH to raise a family before circling back to my roots in SWFL. Throughout my life, whether as a Pop Warner Pep Squad coach, Stephen’s Minister, Sunday school teacher, educato ...expand full answer."
"My story is one of faith, community service, & unwavering dedication. Born in Ohio & raised in Cape Coral, my path took me to NH to raise a family before circling back to my roots in SWFL. Throughout my life, whether as a Pop Warner Pep Squad coach, Stephen’s Minister, Sunday school teacher, educator, businesswoman, State Representative, or community leader, I have always leveraged my talents for the benefit of those around me. I share my life with my husband Alan, our three adult children, son-in-law, stepdaughter, & one dapper grandson. As a Cypress Lake High School Panther in Fort Myers, I was deeply involved in various activities, including National Honor Society, cotillion, cheerleading, band, senior class treasurer, & even initiated a Football Pep Club. I earned an AS degree in Business Administration from Edison Community College, managing my studies while working three jobs as a single mother. I later went on to graduate Summa cum Laude with a BS in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. I am a Realtor with 37 years of industry experience, and am currently licensed in FL, NH, and MA. I served as a State Representative for NH Rockingham District 4, marking only the second time a Democrat had represented this traditionally Republican district in 120 years. I offer responsible, competent leadership while fighting for the freedoms that matter with transparency & integrity. This is my home, & I am here to serve."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Houton
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Rob Houton initiated, and led the fight in the 118th U.S. Congress to introduce, and accelerate passage of S.2569, the Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention Act. Unsuspecting teens, students, and youth are dying from fentanyl laced substances. This legislation, supported by President Biden ...expand full answer."
"Rob Houton initiated, and led the fight in the 118th U.S. Congress to introduce, and accelerate passage of S.2569, the Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention Act. Unsuspecting teens, students, and youth are dying from fentanyl laced substances. This legislation, supported by President Biden and Republican Congressional Members, will save lives. After being asked by my fellow Marylanders to run for U.S. Senate due to my leadership in fighting to protect our families from illicit fentanyl, I am driven to represent all Marylanders in the U.S. Senate. Maryland also needs a NEW, younger generational leader and I am this leader. A parent, a fighter, a candidate who cares/cared when no one else did."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 38 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gion Thomas
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"When Gion Thomas was 12-years-old he experienced the devastating impact of climate change after his family lost everything when Hurricane Katrina destroyed his boyhood home in New Orleans 18 years ago. Forced to rebuild their lives in Houston, Gion, along with family, learned a second valuable less ...expand full answer."
"When Gion Thomas was 12-years-old he experienced the devastating impact of climate change after his family lost everything when Hurricane Katrina destroyed his boyhood home in New Orleans 18 years ago. Forced to rebuild their lives in Houston, Gion, along with family, learned a second valuable lesson about the importance of community and kindness. After graduating from Katy High School, Gion first pursued a career in football, including stints playing semi-pro for the Houston Lobos and Katy Flyers. Eventually he went on to graduate from Texas Southern University. Motivated to give back to his adopted home of Katy, Gion dedicated his life to helping young people make an impact through voting and becoming politically active. His passion for community engagement and activism launched him on a journey defined by a diverse range of experiences that reflect his commitment to driving positive change. During the COVID global pandemic, Gion stepped up his community-based activities by working to provide clothing and distribute food to the unhoused, disseminating vital information on COVID and health-related matters, and driving voter registration initiatives. Gion’s commitment to fostering collaboration among different groups of people underscores his vision of creating a more engaged and empowered society. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Dunn
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"A native Texan, Brandon was born and raised in a small south Texas ranching and oil community. Growing up on the family dairy, Brandon learned the value of hard work, community involvement, family value, and responsibility. After graduating high school and moving to San Marcos in the late 90’s to at ...expand full answer."
"A native Texan, Brandon was born and raised in a small south Texas ranching and oil community. Growing up on the family dairy, Brandon learned the value of hard work, community involvement, family value, and responsibility. After graduating high school and moving to San Marcos in the late 90’s to attend Texas State University, he now calls Hays County home. Brandon is a father is 5 children and lives in Buda with his wife, Janel. As a resident of Hays County for over 20 years, Brandon has seen the growth along the I-35 corridor firsthand. Since the death of his son Noah in 2022, Brandon has forged strong, meaningful relationships with law enforcement and leaders not only in central Texas but throughout Texas and the United States. He continues to fight, alongside his wife, for meaningful change to create stronger families and safer communities throughout the country. Brandon currently serves as a Loss Prevention Auditor for O’Reilly Auto Parts, spending much of his time traveling throughout the central Texas area where he has opportunities to meet and talk with residents of many Texas cities. He is also an active member of his church and serves his community through various volunteer and faith-building efforts."
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 Maine House of Representatives District 150 (Republican Party)
Mark Zimmer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"For those who don’t know me, let me introduce myself. I was born in a suburb of Philadelphia and grew up with my mother and older brother. My father, a WW2 vet was a POW in Germany and it eventually cost him his life. I worked during the summers to support my education and that included being a ...expand full answer."
"For those who don’t know me, let me introduce myself. I was born in a suburb of Philadelphia and grew up with my mother and older brother. My father, a WW2 vet was a POW in Germany and it eventually cost him his life. I worked during the summers to support my education and that included being a merchant Marine at 15 years oId traveling to South America and the next year to the Black Sea. Then I world as a groundsman for a Asplundh Tree company working up to Foreman. I worked a summer job for a Investment company at the final years of college. The previous jobs were hard work and long hours. We did what we needed to do and more. I played sports in High School and was an all state, all area Philadelphia running back and linebacker. I was an All American in Lacrosse. I know how to compete. I graduated from Lehigh University. I started as a Math and Physics major and ended up graduating with a degrees in Economics and in Finance. I paid for my education with my summer earnings, and took every class available to me, crossing into the engineering college for math and computers. My last day of college my mother died of cancer and I was on my own. My fathers mantra “be successful” translated to me at that age to make money. Later the true meaning was realized, be the best you can at what you do. I was an over achiever and gravitated to Wall Street and quickly rose. For the rest of my bio see my Facebook page Zimmerfor150"
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 80 (Republican Party)
Grace Marrero
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello, my name is Grace Marrero & I am running for New York State 80th Assembly seat. I am a mother, a grandmother & a great-grandmother. I am a lifelong New Yorker & have been a community leader & advocate for the past 20+ years. I have been advocating for the community from behind the scenes & nev ...expand full answer."
"Hello, my name is Grace Marrero & I am running for New York State 80th Assembly seat. I am a mother, a grandmother & a great-grandmother. I am a lifelong New Yorker & have been a community leader & advocate for the past 20+ years. I have been advocating for the community from behind the scenes & never cared about being in the spotlight. However, things have changed in our City & State & not for the better. Our government & other institutions have been infiltrated by those who would destroy our way of life & the American dream. We are bombarded with messages to keep us fearful of the world & to hate one another because of our differences. My objective is to further help my community by securing a position that will enable me to continue to fight in a more effective way & to positively affect the lives of everyday people. My experience & vast array of knowledge are valuable assets & will enhance the community's needs. The decline of our community is due to our feckless elected officials who want to maintain power & control & not do what is right by the people. It’s time to elect someone who is truly FROM the community, a community leader who will do FOR the community. Someone who will be a true voice for the VOICELESS. NYS 80th Assembly District has no voice! I WANT TO BE THAT VOICE! Never forget, IF YOU'RE NOT AT THE TABLE. THEN YOU ARE ON THE MENU! Vote for me on November 5th & join me at the table!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Minnesota (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Alycia Gruenhagen
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a freedom loving, patriotic, pro-life, Constitutionalist from the heart of rural Minnesota. I'm asking for your vote to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. UNITE to RESTORE and RENEW America."
"I am a freedom loving, patriotic, pro-life, Constitutionalist from the heart of rural Minnesota. I'm asking for your vote to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. UNITE to RESTORE and RENEW America."
2024 Candidate for Geauga County Court of Common Pleas General Division (Republican Party)
Matthew Rambo
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a graduate of the Ohio State University holding a degree in Electrical Engineering and a law degree. Out of law school, I worked as a Magistrate at the Court of Claims of Ohio from 2016 through 2013. I then served as a Staff Attorney in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas until 2018 whe ...expand full answer."
"I am a graduate of the Ohio State University holding a degree in Electrical Engineering and a law degree. Out of law school, I worked as a Magistrate at the Court of Claims of Ohio from 2016 through 2013. I then served as a Staff Attorney in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas until 2018 when I entered private practice. I currently practice law as a partner in my own firm in Chesterland. I am seeking to be a judge out of a strong desire to serve the community that I love and in which I have chosen to raise my family, and to do my part to ensure that it remains such as my children grow. My experience as a Magistrate, working in the Court of Common Pleas, and practicing as a private attorney will allow me to smoothly transition to the Common Pleas bench. I view the opportunity to serve as a Judge on the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas as the pinnacle of my legal career, one that will provide me the opportunity to serve the legal community and Geauga County as a whole through the strong, fair, and efficient administration of justice."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 (Republican Party)
Michael Goldstein
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an Ophthalmic Surgeon who later became an attorney. As an officer, past President, and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the NY County Medical Society I have been an active advocate for improving our healthcare system. In 2022 as a political unknown I petitioned onto the ballot and obt ...expand full answer."
"I am an Ophthalmic Surgeon who later became an attorney. As an officer, past President, and past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the NY County Medical Society I have been an active advocate for improving our healthcare system. In 2022 as a political unknown I petitioned onto the ballot and obtained 40% of the votes in the Republican Congressional Primary. Since 2022, I have remained politically active and was elected to the Greenwich RTM where I serve on the Health and Human Services Committee. I believe in giving back and I have served on the boards of non-profits, including serving as President and later Chairman of the Board of my medical school alumni assn. I live in Greenwich CT with my wife Belle who is also a physician; I raised my children here. I am passionate believer in the greatness of our American democracy and the opportunities it offers to all people regardless of, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and economic circumstances to achieve success. I have seen this great country being destroyed from within by the Biden administration and enablers like my congressional opponent and I cannot stand by and let this happen. I am determined to fight for our way of life so that our democracy is preserved for the next generation. This is a driving force for my run for Congress. I believe that a Congressman needs to serve the people by taking positive steps to improve their lives while acting in the best interests of the US."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 9 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Daniel Wilczynski
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am running to bring engineering problem solving and business experience to Washington and to assist my colleagues to keep America the land of promise and opportunity based on our Declaration of Independence and on our Constitution. I have 40 years of experience in the energy industry and am a busi ...expand full answer."
"I am running to bring engineering problem solving and business experience to Washington and to assist my colleagues to keep America the land of promise and opportunity based on our Declaration of Independence and on our Constitution. I have 40 years of experience in the energy industry and am a business creator and builder. I look forward to working hard to serve the people of NW Ohio."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Steve Markegard
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have lived in the West Valley as a retiree from Washington State for 5 and a half years. My career was spent in the mechanical commercial industrial trades. Having built a stable business from scratch and later buying into another, I weathered economic storms and shouldered tremendous responsibil ...expand full answer."
"I have lived in the West Valley as a retiree from Washington State for 5 and a half years. My career was spent in the mechanical commercial industrial trades. Having built a stable business from scratch and later buying into another, I weathered economic storms and shouldered tremendous responsibilities - enduring the pressures of meeting payroll each week to sustain all my employees & their families. I have been a leader who has managed insulation projects on U.S. naval vessels, universities, refineries etc and volunteered my time in the community and on Executive Boards negotiating labor contracts for unions early on as well as employers once I crossed over. Those 40+ years produced experience and wisdom that greatly translates to the skills needed as a representative of THE PEOPLE of LD25 and the state of AZ. I am unafraid to be a bold conservative force that leads with common sense AND a sense of humility. My goal is to be THE most accountable, accessible, responsive representative LD25 has ever known - devoting FULL TIME focus to the duties thereof. Not using the position as a stepping stone to higher political aspirations."
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 3 (Republican Party)
Bill Wysong
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, where my love for nature began. After earning the rank of Eagle Scout, I attended the International Boy Scout Jamboree in Japan where my love of Zen gardening started. My respect for those who protect our nation grew during my service in the US Navy, where I ...expand full answer."
"I was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, where my love for nature began. After earning the rank of Eagle Scout, I attended the International Boy Scout Jamboree in Japan where my love of Zen gardening started. My respect for those who protect our nation grew during my service in the US Navy, where I was honorably discharged. With a B.S. in Business from the University of Oregon and an M.B.A., I’ve spent 40 years in telecommunications and now own a small business. Fatherhood has been my most rewarding experience. My wife, Dorian, and I enjoy watching our four children and five grandchildren thrive. We are active members of First Presbyterian Church, and I’m passionate about gardening, hiking, fishing, and skiing. Community service is a cornerstone of my life. As President of the Mountain Shadows Community Association and co-founder of Westside Watch, I’ve advocated for our neighborhood and many other neighborhoods throughout El Paso County for wildfire public safety. I’ve testified before the State Wildfire Committee and worked on legislation for evacuation modeling, showcasing my commitment to community welfare. Deeply troubled by the enormous influence of developers in buying our elected leadership, I will not take any donations from developers. I am not a politician and, on principle, never will be. My allegiances will always be with the people and the neighborhoods of El Paso County which is why I am running - to represent the people and protect our neighborhoods."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico State Senate District 9 (Republican Party)
Audrey Trujillo
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, fellow New Mexicans, and esteemed guests, Today, I stand before you to introduce a remarkable candidate who embodies the spirit of service, resilience, and community. Audrey Trujillo, a native New Mexican and a 25-year resident of Sandoval County, has stepped f ...expand full answer."
"Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, fellow New Mexicans, and esteemed guests, Today, I stand before you to introduce a remarkable candidate who embodies the spirit of service, resilience, and community. Audrey Trujillo, a native New Mexican and a 25-year resident of Sandoval County, has stepped forward to represent us in the New Mexico Senate District 9. Let us delve into Audrey’s vision, values, and commitment to our great state. 1. A Strong Foundation Audrey Trujillo’s roots run deep in our New Mexican soil. As a small business owner, wife, and mother, she understands the challenges faced by everyday families. Her journey—from Corrales to the heart of our state’s political landscape—reflects her unwavering dedication to making a difference. 2. Conservative Activism and Advocacy Audrey is not just a candidate; she is a tireless advocate. Her commitment to conservative principles has led her to organize community events, raise awareness about detrimental bills, and testify against legislation that could harm our citizens and our way of life. Audrey’s voice echoes the concerns of everyday New Mexicans, and she is ready to amplify those voices in the Senate. 3. Priorities for Progress a. Education and Workforce Development Audrey recognizes that education is the cornerstone of progress. She will champion policies that ensure equitable funding for schools, support our educators, and prepare our students for the challenges they face. 4) 2BA, MA Graduate University of NM."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joe Sturm
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"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 West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 (Republican Party)
Mark Carter
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Mark Carter has lived in the 57th District since 1993. He is married with one child. Mark is a lawyer with 38 years of experience. He has been rated one of the top ten lawyers in the state 13 times by Super Lawyers magazine since it began surveys in 2007. He has represented the West Virginia Hou ...expand full answer."
"Mark Carter has lived in the 57th District since 1993. He is married with one child. Mark is a lawyer with 38 years of experience. He has been rated one of the top ten lawyers in the state 13 times by Super Lawyers magazine since it began surveys in 2007. He has represented the West Virginia House of Delegates in the United States Supreme Court. Mark has been appointed to national office by President Donald Trump and President George Bush. He has served as chief counsel to the state Republican party and is appointed to a state Commission by Governor Jim Justice. Mark Carter is a Christian. He is pro-life. He supports and exercises his Second Amendment Rights. He has been married for over 30 years and has an adult son who is a computer engineer in West Virginia."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 26 (Republican Party)
Michael Koslow
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Michael Koslow earned an Associate’s Degree in Avionics Technology from the Community College of the Air Force in 1997, a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 1997 from Chapman University, and a M.S. Degree in Public Policy and Administration in 2007 from Georgetown University. He is currently finishing his ...expand full answer."
"Michael Koslow earned an Associate’s Degree in Avionics Technology from the Community College of the Air Force in 1997, a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 1997 from Chapman University, and a M.S. Degree in Public Policy and Administration in 2007 from Georgetown University. He is currently finishing his studies in Organizational Change and Leadership for his Ed.D at the University of Southern California. Koslow retired from the U.S. Air Force/California Air National Guard as the California State Command Chief after 33 years of service with experience which included counterintelligence, narcotics, white-collar crime, anti-terrorism, and public corruption investigations within the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. He also retired as a civil service senior employee from the Department of Defense Offie of the Inspector General. In the private sector, he served as a top healthcare industry Special Investigations Unit Regional Manager for 5 years and then started his own legal investigative support investigations consultant agency in 2019. He is a member of the National Small Business Association Leadership Council and supports many philanthropic organizations."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania Treasurer (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Stacy Garrity
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Stacy Garrity, a decorated combat veteran and business pioneer, is rooted in the values of the place she was born and raised. Stacy graduated from Sayre High School and then earned a degree in finance and economics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She would go on to receive a certific ...expand full answer."
"Stacy Garrity, a decorated combat veteran and business pioneer, is rooted in the values of the place she was born and raised. Stacy graduated from Sayre High School and then earned a degree in finance and economics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She would go on to receive a certificate from The Cornell University Business Management Institute. While serving in the U.S. Army Reserve, Stacy began a business career as a cost accountant for Global Tungsten & Powders Corp. She worked her way up in the company’s ranks to become one of the first female vice presidents at Global. She also serves on the board of Bradford County United Way and is a trustee of Guthrie Hospital. Stacy’s service in the Army Reserve brought her to national attention. Amid scandals about prisoner abuse at other facilities, the national media highlighted her stellar performance as one of the officers in charge of an internment camp for enemy combatants in Iraq. Iraqis dubbed her “the Angel of the Desert” when her service at Camp Bucca in Southern Iraq resulted in a perfect record. She kept the camp secure and American troops safe without a single complaint of abuse from Iraqi soldiers interned there during her command. Stacy served a remarkable three deployments in defense of America. She was awarded the Bronze Star twice for exceptional service and received the Legion of Merit before retiring from the Army Reserve with the rank of colonel."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 (Democratic Party)
Heather Hanna
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
" I was born and raised in Berks County. I come from a family of Combat Veterans, Farmers, House Cleaners, Small Business Owners, and more. Graduated from Fleetwood HS in 1990, attended RACC in the late 1990's, and transferred to Temple University where I graduated with a B.A. in Sociology in 2 ...expand full answer."
" I was born and raised in Berks County. I come from a family of Combat Veterans, Farmers, House Cleaners, Small Business Owners, and more. Graduated from Fleetwood HS in 1990, attended RACC in the late 1990's, and transferred to Temple University where I graduated with a B.A. in Sociology in 2002. My husband and I married in 2002, moved to the City of Reading, & opened a small business. Throughout the years living in Reading I volunteered in many different capacities throughout our neighborhood, the city, and the county. I have served on boards for the South of Penn Neighborhood Assoc., Reading Area Firefighter Museum, and Reading Public Library. These experiences have helped me understand the inner workings of organizations and government in a way that gave me a real brass tacks training in by-laws, committees, and laws for organizations on state & local levels. I participated in a City of Reading Citizen Training Program that covered local governance. During that time I was also working on various projects, neighborhood cleanups, Junior Achievement in the classrooms at Reading High & with Alvernia after school programs, designed the How to Be A Good Neighbor program that I presented at after school programs, evening HS classes, and adult assistance programs with the Salvation Army. I also helped out at food pantries in my neighborhood. I look forward to the opportunity to continue my years of service and be a true public servant to the citizens of District 5"
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 69 (Democratic Party)
Jamie Hough
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"A proud father of three boys and a business leader for over 20+ years. I'm driven by a mission to end medical debt and ensure every family can access quality treatment, this candidate for State Representative draws upon personal struggles and a commitment to positive change. My story is one of resi ...expand full answer."
"A proud father of three boys and a business leader for over 20+ years. I'm driven by a mission to end medical debt and ensure every family can access quality treatment, this candidate for State Representative draws upon personal struggles and a commitment to positive change. My story is one of resilience and advocacy, rooted in a deep belief that healthcare is a fundamental right for all."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 96 (Democratic Party)
Arlene Beckles
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"After 18 years in New York, I moved to Norcross, GA, 20 years ago. I worked in finance, banking, media entertainment, and healthcare. I joke that I'm famous for "trying to stay out of trouble." My title is Lead Cybersecurity/Information Security Project Manager. My academic background includes M ...expand full answer."
"After 18 years in New York, I moved to Norcross, GA, 20 years ago. I worked in finance, banking, media entertainment, and healthcare. I joke that I'm famous for "trying to stay out of trouble." My title is Lead Cybersecurity/Information Security Project Manager. My academic background includes Marketing & Sales, Management, Computer Information Systems, and Project Management. My significant academic achievement is my Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, which focuses on Emotional Intelligence and Leader Effectiveness. In May 2018, I published "The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Style, and Leader Effectiveness: A Quantitative Correlation Study." Texas McCombs School of Business offered a cybersecurity postgraduate program I finished. I'm the author of "Mitigating Data Breaches & Enhancing Cybersecurity." I'm pursuing a Juris Master's in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Technology Risk Management. I am a founding Corpus Christi-based Transformational Emotional Intelligence Foundation member and a researcher with CyberMinds Research Institute. I sat on the State of Georgia's Cybersecurity Planning Committee. Coming off a successful stint on Norcross City Council, I am equipped and ready to take action as your State Representative for District 96. Nyasia, a senior at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, is my lovely daughter."
2024 Candidate for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Daniel Pogorzelski
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Daniel "Pogo" Pogorzelski epitomizes a dedicated public servant with a broad and profound impact on Chicago's civic life. Rooted in a tradition of civic activism and community organizing, Pogo has committed his career to fostering economic development, environmental awareness, and the empowerment of ...expand full answer."
"Daniel "Pogo" Pogorzelski epitomizes a dedicated public servant with a broad and profound impact on Chicago's civic life. Rooted in a tradition of civic activism and community organizing, Pogo has committed his career to fostering economic development, environmental awareness, and the empowerment of the arts. Born to immigrant parents, his volunteer work reflects a passion for linking people with resources, particularly in communities with English as a second language. Serving as the former executive director of Avondale's local chamber of commerce, Pogo strategically leveraged the arts as an economic engine while spearheading neighborhood beautification initiatives. His influence extended citywide, playing a role in projects featured in the "Art in Chicago Neighborhoods" booklet. Transitioning to government roles, Pogo contributed to the offices of 38th Ward Alderman Tim Cullerton, State Senator Robert F. Martwick Jr., and currently the office of Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs in Civic Engagement. Pogo's commitment to community engagement, demonstrated through his leadership, diverse collaborations, and involvement in political campaigns, positions him as a seasoned advocate for inclusive representation and community well-being. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Missouri (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
December Harmon
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"December Harmon is a Human and Civil Rights Advocate known most for her work on the Citizens Police Review Board in Columbia, Missouri, where she currently resides"
"December Harmon is a Human and Civil Rights Advocate known most for her work on the Citizens Police Review Board in Columbia, Missouri, where she currently resides"
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Julie Gilman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Exeter native and has been elected to the Select Board since 2007. Graduated from the Rhode Isaland School of Design 1984 with a degree in Architecture. Worked at Cambridge Seven Associates. Member representative to Community Power Coalition of NH. Board of Governors of the American Independence M ...expand full answer."
"Exeter native and has been elected to the Select Board since 2007. Graduated from the Rhode Isaland School of Design 1984 with a degree in Architecture. Worked at Cambridge Seven Associates. Member representative to Community Power Coalition of NH. Board of Governors of the American Independence Museum. Currently serving as Select Board representative to Exeter's Historic District Commission, Heritage Commission, Energy Committee. Other community governance committees have included Arts and Culture, Facilities, Conservation and Zoning. Public School volunteer."
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 Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 163 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Heather Boyd
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a mom of four boys and grandmom to 1 darling granddaughter. My family has lived in Drexel Hill for 17 years. Two of my sons are still in public school, while the other two are twin boys who came into our family as teenagers, and are now adults. My education has been at public universities. I h ...expand full answer."
"I am a mom of four boys and grandmom to 1 darling granddaughter. My family has lived in Drexel Hill for 17 years. Two of my sons are still in public school, while the other two are twin boys who came into our family as teenagers, and are now adults. My education has been at public universities. I have a BA in History from the University of Michigan, an MA in Art History from James Madison University and an MBA and ABD in the History of American Civilization at the University of Delaware, where I also met my husband Sean, a mechanical engineer. Like many new moms, I juggled trying to make a living while raising small children (and then teenagers). This was, and continues to be, a difficult and expensive juggle for many, if not most, families. My experience has taught me how important it is to reinstate the Child Tax Credit, help families with child care costs and develop paid family leave policies! Our families deserve support to thrive. I taught college level history online, and also in person at PAFA and DCCC before leaving teaching for public service. I served as a school board director in Upper Darby, and District Director to State Rep. Leanne Krueger and then as District Director and Senior Advisor to Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon. These positions have taught me how to navigate government, develop budgets and provide state and federal services to our communities."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Linda Ryan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a retired public school educator actively involved in my community. I believe public dollars belong only in public schools. I have worked with legislators to clarify their ideas of the role and function of public schools and educators to prevent harmful legislation such as parental rights and ...expand full answer."
"I am a retired public school educator actively involved in my community. I believe public dollars belong only in public schools. I have worked with legislators to clarify their ideas of the role and function of public schools and educators to prevent harmful legislation such as parental rights and book banning bills. I adamantly support the feeding of children in schools. My work on the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee has resulted in strides for clean water awareness and understandings of consequences of PFA’s and Cyanobacteria in our waters. I have a strong understanding of the homelessness of New Hampshire thru volunteerism and will continue to support communities with this difficult issue. I represent members of my Ward of both parties, and listen to all sides before I make decisions."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 57A (Democratic Party)
Veda Kanitz
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a wife, mom, and grandmother. My extensive experience as an educator, with more than 40 years as a high school science teacher, as well as my volunteer work in lead roles as an environmental activist, DFL officer, and community organizer, have all prepared me for this moment. My roots in this c ...expand full answer."
"I am a wife, mom, and grandmother. My extensive experience as an educator, with more than 40 years as a high school science teacher, as well as my volunteer work in lead roles as an environmental activist, DFL officer, and community organizer, have all prepared me for this moment. My roots in this community are deep, and I feel a strong need to act, to speak up and do my part to create a better world for my children, grandchildren, and seven generations to come. My dad was a WWII vet who grew up in farming in northern Minnesota but turned to factory work to feed his growing family. From Dad I inherited a very strong work ethic and his love of the land. Mom was a NY city gal, a Hunter college graduate, who taught us to be lifelong learners, and to always speak up when we saw an injustice. I chose teaching to share my love of science and the natural world with students, and put my heart and soul into it for many rewarding years. Colleagues see me as a leader, an organizer, a problem solver, and a good listener who genuinely cares about people and sustainable solutions. I’ve served many leadership roles in environmental organizations and in the state DFL party. I am the chair emeritus of the DFL Environmental Caucus, and served as chair for 6 years after helping to create it. I’ve also helped organize a Church World Service CROP Hunger walk with South Metro churches, lobbied in Washington DC for Citizens’ Climate Lobby, and am a trained Climate Reality Leader."
2024 Candidate for Summit County Council District 7 (Democratic Party)
Ryan Shank
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born in Canton in 1998. As a kid, I would move to Barberton, Ohio, where I have been a proud resident of the city for nearly twenty years now. I attended Norton High School and would graduate from there in 2017. Afterwards, I attended the University of Akron, where I excelled as a member/Capta ...expand full answer."
"I was born in Canton in 1998. As a kid, I would move to Barberton, Ohio, where I have been a proud resident of the city for nearly twenty years now. I attended Norton High School and would graduate from there in 2017. Afterwards, I attended the University of Akron, where I excelled as a member/Captain of our collegiate Speech and Debate team, and graduated with my Bachelor's Degree in Political Science in 2021. Since then, I have been an aspiring law student and active member of my community. I am proud to be the Membership Director of the Summit County Young Democrats since 2022 and have had the privilege of working with an amazing group of people to advocate for our communities on a county level. I am a diehard Cleveland Browns and Guardians fan, and I am not afraid to admit it, or show it. Finally, I am the son of a single mother, brother to two amazing sisters, grandson of proud blue-collar grandparents, and boyfriend to the love of my life, with hopes of doing my best to advocate for families and communities like mine in the future."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 39 (Democratic Party)
Rose Mary Drake
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a Tennessee native who lives on Sewanee Mountain near Jump-Off. I spend my time keeping bees, managing my forest land, singing in my church choir, and doing volunteer work in the community. I'm retired from over thirty years as a practicing lawyer. I'm lucky to have everything I need to get ...expand full answer."
"I'm a Tennessee native who lives on Sewanee Mountain near Jump-Off. I spend my time keeping bees, managing my forest land, singing in my church choir, and doing volunteer work in the community. I'm retired from over thirty years as a practicing lawyer. I'm lucky to have everything I need to get by as an active and healthy retiree, but I'm concerned for my state and my community and our future. As a retired lawyer and as a former lobbyist for non-partisan organizations such as the League of Women Voters, I want to offer my skills to make government better. I'm insulted by the fact that our 85% male state legislature has taken it upon themselves to make decisions for women about their reproductive healthcare and has imposed a dangerous near-total ban on abortion services. I grieve with those who have lost loved ones to gunshot wounds while our legislature ignores the opportunity to prevent death and injury by passing common sense gun safety legislation. The taxpayer dollars paid into the federal system by our citizens in Tennessee are lost to us because our legislature, now one of only 10 states to do so, refuses Medicaid expansion, leaving rural hospitals and healthcare providers financially insecure and those not quite poor enough and not quite wealthy enough unable to obtain health insurance, unable to afford preventative care, and subject to being financially destroyed if they are injured or become ill. We need to do better."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Wood
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a dedicated worker, and always have been. When I was 11 I started mowing grass. By 13, I was at my parents' feed store every Saturday. Sometimes there was work, sometimes not, but I always showed up ready. By the time I was 15, I was working at a McDonalds in Pekin, Illinois. By summer ‘87, I jo ...expand full answer."
"I'm a dedicated worker, and always have been. When I was 11 I started mowing grass. By 13, I was at my parents' feed store every Saturday. Sometimes there was work, sometimes not, but I always showed up ready. By the time I was 15, I was working at a McDonalds in Pekin, Illinois. By summer ‘87, I joined the US Army Reserves. I served as a Reservist for many years before going back to school. Now I work as an insurance broker, committed to guiding people towards the best quality of life. All the while, I've been married for 25 years to my wife Mary, and I'm the proud father of Mattie Elizabeth, 11, and George William 6, both born here in Johnston County, NC. My mission is simple: to put the needs of the people of the 26th District first, and prepare it for the future. I believe in equal opportunity, justice for all, and will work tirelessly to represent the true interests of this growing community. As long as the current House remains unchallenged, these interests will remain unheard. I'm not running to make a career out of politics, unlike my opponent, nor have I lived here all my life. My parents were originally from Clayton, NC, and I came home many years ago to stick by family and take care of them. I've lived a lot of places and seen a lot of things (all around the world), but I came back to Clayton and it felt like home. I choose to be here for our future, and I hope you'll choose me as your next State Representative."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 33 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Churchill
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a lifelong resident of West Louisville, a Louisville Male high school graduate and UofL graduate. I'm a father and husband who loves this community and wants to see not only my city but my state be the best it can be. "
"I'm a lifelong resident of West Louisville, a Louisville Male high school graduate and UofL graduate. I'm a father and husband who loves this community and wants to see not only my city but my state be the best it can be. "
2024 Candidate for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Patrick DePoe
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Patrick DePoe, I currently serve on the executive leadership team of the Department of Natural Resources as the Director of Tribal Relations. I would be the first Native American elected statewide in Washington history, and one of the first nationwide. At DNR, I develop collaborative rela ...expand full answer."
"My name is Patrick DePoe, I currently serve on the executive leadership team of the Department of Natural Resources as the Director of Tribal Relations. I would be the first Native American elected statewide in Washington history, and one of the first nationwide. At DNR, I develop collaborative relationships with Washington’s 29 recognized tribes to inform all aspects of the DNR policy from forest management to species and habitat restoration. Additionally, I serve as advisor to the current Commissioner of Public Lands, overseeing Department staff, securing funding for wildfire prevention, implementing our forest health management plan, impacting sustainable harvesting, and prioritizing salmon restoration. Prior to working at DNR I was the Vice-chair of the Makah Tribe where I oversaw an organization with 400 employees, led emergency operations preparedness and response, and coordinated with local, regional, state and federal partners. Over the last two decades, I have gained extensive experience having worked in emergency response cleaning up oil spills and fighting fires, as a commercial fisherman, a land manager, and served on the boards of numerous environmental organizations including the NW Indian Fisheries Commission, Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal-Interior Budget Council and the National Congress of American Indians. I am proud to have been appointed by Governor Inslee to the Washington Environmental Justice Council and Low Carbon Energy Siting Board."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 106 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Todd Smalenberg
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Grew up and graduated in Northern Michigan. Joined the military and served 21 years in uniform and did another 18 years working classified programs throughout the world. Moved back home to enjoy the beauty and serenity of Northern Michigan. I feel compelled to run due to the state of our state and n ...expand full answer."
"Grew up and graduated in Northern Michigan. Joined the military and served 21 years in uniform and did another 18 years working classified programs throughout the world. Moved back home to enjoy the beauty and serenity of Northern Michigan. I feel compelled to run due to the state of our state and nation. Our kids and grandkids deserve better than what we have currently. Happily married to my bride of 36 years, we have two grown children who have blessed us with six beautiful grandchildren."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 5 (Republican Party)
John Salvesen
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hello my name is John salvesen, Bongo for Congress and I'm running in the Georgia fifth congressional district against nikema Williams. Originally from South Jersey and have lived in Atlanta since 1994. I absolutely love the city and look forward to serving my constituents"
"Hello my name is John salvesen, Bongo for Congress and I'm running in the Georgia fifth congressional district against nikema Williams. Originally from South Jersey and have lived in Atlanta since 1994. I absolutely love the city and look forward to serving my constituents"
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 48 (Republican Party)
Caleb Slater
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Here’s a more polished version of your experience and qualifications: --- I am the only candidate in this race who has lived in all key areas of our district—Syracuse, Auburn, and the rural Finger Lakes—giving me a unique understanding of the issues facing each region. As the only product of t ...expand full answer."
"Here’s a more polished version of your experience and qualifications: --- I am the only candidate in this race who has lived in all key areas of our district—Syracuse, Auburn, and the rural Finger Lakes—giving me a unique understanding of the issues facing each region. As the only product of the New York public school system, I can speak firsthand on how to improve our schools. With a private-sector background in industrial real estate nationwide, I have insight into bringing high-paying jobs back to our region. I've seen what drives success in states like Tennessee and why New York struggles. Raised by a single mother in low-income housing, I understand the challenges of those living in Syracuse, which leads the nation in childhood poverty. My lived experience gives me the compassion and insight to advocate for real solutions. My earliest memories were in the broken foster care system. I made something of myself because of the kindness of others. I am running for New York State Senate to pay it forward and help others achieve their American Dreams too."
2024 Candidate for Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals Place 3 (Republican Party)
Chad Bridges
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a District Court Judge with 5 years of judicial experience. I preside over a general jurisdiction district court, which means I handle both civil and criminal cases. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law. I preside over Fort Bend County's Felony Drug Treatment Court and Fort Bend County's Rei ...expand full answer."
"I am a District Court Judge with 5 years of judicial experience. I preside over a general jurisdiction district court, which means I handle both civil and criminal cases. I am Board Certified in Criminal Law. I preside over Fort Bend County's Felony Drug Treatment Court and Fort Bend County's Reintegration Docket. I have significantly reduced the backlog I inherited in my court. I was also an Assistant District Attorney for over two decades. As a chief prosecutor I received the Carol Rees Award for outstanding service to crime victims. I was president of the Fort Bend County Crime Victims Response Team for 8 years. I have been published by the Texas Center for the Judiciary, I have trained judges for Texas Council on Family Violence, I have been a faculty advisor for the Texas District and County Attorney's Advanced Prosecutor Skills Course and their Basic Trial Skills Course. I have trained volunteers for the Fort Bend Women's Center and the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy. I have a significant amount of appellate experience. My wife and I met in law school. We were mock trial partners in our trial advocacy course. We have been married for 28 years and we have two children."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 (Republican Party)
Leslie Dallner
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a mother, college graduate, survivor of domestic abuse, divorce, eviction and bankruptcy. I am a fighter. I fight to be the agent of change and to uphold the unalienable rights given to us by our Creator. As an honest, trustworthy conservative, I am passionate that the voice of the people be ...expand full answer."
"I am a mother, college graduate, survivor of domestic abuse, divorce, eviction and bankruptcy. I am a fighter. I fight to be the agent of change and to uphold the unalienable rights given to us by our Creator. As an honest, trustworthy conservative, I am passionate that the voice of the people be heard through representative government to uphold our Constitutional Republic. I have more than twenty-five years of experience in the corporate world and understand the decision-making process necessary to accomplish common goals. “USING INFORMATION TO MAKE DECISIONS THAT CREATE PLATFORMS OF CHANGE.”"
2024 Candidate for LaPorte County Treasurer (Republican Party)
Juanita Haney
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a resident of LaPorte County, married for 23 years to my highly intelligent husband. We have three daughters aged 26, 19, and 17, all of whom I homeschooled. I am a firm believer in the idea that learning is a lifelong journey, and I am passionate about acquiring knowledge and continuously expa ...expand full answer."
"I am a resident of LaPorte County, married for 23 years to my highly intelligent husband. We have three daughters aged 26, 19, and 17, all of whom I homeschooled. I am a firm believer in the idea that learning is a lifelong journey, and I am passionate about acquiring knowledge and continuously expanding my understanding. I advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves and hold strong moral principles and beliefs. I believe that rules exist for a reason and should be adhered to. My commitment to mending what is broken led me to decide over a year ago to run for treasurer after witnessing repeated dysfunction in the office. I was convinced that positive change was possible and that I could contribute to it. I believe that the citizens and taxpayers of LaPorte County deserve better. To prepare for this role, I have diligently studied IC codes and state statutes and have developed a comprehensive plan. I am eager to roll up my sleeves and work hard to serve the citizens of LaPorte County."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 20 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Ben Krohmer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up working in my family’s small plumbing & heating business, so as a small, family business owner myself I understand the hardship resulting from back-breaking taxes and job-strangling regulations that are harming our farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. As a Christian and lifelong res ...expand full answer."
"I grew up working in my family’s small plumbing & heating business, so as a small, family business owner myself I understand the hardship resulting from back-breaking taxes and job-strangling regulations that are harming our farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. As a Christian and lifelong resident of Mitchell, I feel it is important to volunteer and give back to the community. That is why I ran to serve in the Legislature, and am the current Representative for our district. I have been actively involved in the Davison County Republican Party for over ten years, and attended four state conventions – this year will be my fifth. Three years ago our county party selected me to be our Committeeman to represent Davison County at statewide meetings. I'm an avid hunter a board member of the Mitchell Friends of NRA and have helped organize banquets, do charitable fundraising, and helped decide how the proceeds are spent to help support gun safety classes, hunter education courses, and youth shooting sports. When Mitchell flooded in 2019, I helped my neighbors and countless others with flooded basements clean up the messes they had in their basements. A few years ago I also volunteered to help the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo setup and fix froze & broke water lines."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 26 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Kergosien
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have been a Texan for over 35 years. I am a Reagan conservative and a tech leader. As an innovator, I have been successful in bringing new ideas to hundreds of clients, from large-scale enterprise companies to small businesses, non-profits, and ministries. My focus has been on collaborating ...expand full answer."
"I have been a Texan for over 35 years. I am a Reagan conservative and a tech leader. As an innovator, I have been successful in bringing new ideas to hundreds of clients, from large-scale enterprise companies to small businesses, non-profits, and ministries. My focus has been on collaborating with internal and external teams to reach common goals, at all levels of business. I believe in listening, defining problems, and finding the right solutions for all stakeholders. In Congress, I will bring strong problem-solving and negotiating skills to the table. I will focus on tangible, measurable results, and accountability from our government. I chose to get into this race because as a Christian who loves this country, I can no longer stand by watching as our America is torn apart from the inside. I'm certain we are at a critical point where, if we don't stand now, we may lose the country that 12 generations of Americans have defended. "
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Middlesex District (Republican Party)
Nicholas Pirro III
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have been a resident of Lunenburg, MA for the past fifteen years and have lived in the Worcester and Middlesex District my entire life, along with my wife, Nichole, and our two children, Nicholas and Arianna. With over 25 years of business experience, I manage four successful companies and oversee ...expand full answer."
"I have been a resident of Lunenburg, MA for the past fifteen years and have lived in the Worcester and Middlesex District my entire life, along with my wife, Nichole, and our two children, Nicholas and Arianna. With over 25 years of business experience, I manage four successful companies and oversee more than thirty employees, demonstrating my commitment to fiscal responsibility and effective leadership. I am deeply invested in our community, actively volunteering and supporting various local initiatives. Transparency in government and ensuring accountability are among my top priorities."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jenifer Stevens
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a pragmatic, conservative who has served in voluntary roles to help get great candidates elected, craft policy and grow the youth of the Republican Party. My dedication to service, work ethic and integrity created an organic movement within the district, pushing for my candidacy. With my small b ...expand full answer."
"I’m a pragmatic, conservative who has served in voluntary roles to help get great candidates elected, craft policy and grow the youth of the Republican Party. My dedication to service, work ethic and integrity created an organic movement within the district, pushing for my candidacy. With my small business ownership experience, patient advocacy and commitment to create viable, affordable long-term treatment options for those battling addiction and mental illness; I am touching the essence of what impacts the people of my district and Oklahoma. Innovation, out-of-the-box thinking in solving problems, working with stakeholders to create opportunities for public schools to help each more students, get them excited about learning and graduate workforce ready, independent young adults is vital for the success of future generations and Oklahoma. It’s time we get back to the basics of good governance. Stop the grandstanding, focus on policy that limits government in our lives and work to ensure we’re making positive impact vs. restrictive and costly."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 14 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joshua Hagan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Joshua is a conservative Republican. He has owned his business for almost two decades, has been married since 2005, and has two children. He loves being involved in the community and its growth."
"Joshua is a conservative Republican. He has owned his business for almost two decades, has been married since 2005, and has two children. He loves being involved in the community and its growth."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 33 (Republican Party)
Katrina Pierson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Katrina Pierson is a dynamic conservative leader who has inspired grassroots activists throughout the nation for over a decade. She burst on the national stage on April 15th, 2009, when her inspiring speech at the Dallas Tea Party rally went viral. Her passion and ability to advocate for conservativ ...expand full answer."
"Katrina Pierson is a dynamic conservative leader who has inspired grassroots activists throughout the nation for over a decade. She burst on the national stage on April 15th, 2009, when her inspiring speech at the Dallas Tea Party rally went viral. Her passion and ability to advocate for conservative principles in a compelling way led to frequent appearances on the Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Newsmax, and across all global news networks. Katrina stepped up to serve as national spokesperson for President Trumps’s 2016 campaign, earning a reputation for vigorously promoting his conservative policies on issues such as border security, illegal immigration, gun rights, religious liberty, and election integrity. In 2020, she was tapped by President Trump to lead the national coalition program for his reelection campaign. Her efforts resulted in a record-breaking level of support for Trump within minority communities. Her unique background and life experience equipped her to reach new communities and help grow the Republican party. In 2021, she became a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, and currently serves on a board for a pro-life nonprofit organization. Born to a single mother who gave birth to her at the age of 15, Katrina grew up in extreme poverty. Her environment was rife with challenges and struggles. She worked while putting herself through school obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UT Dallas."
2024 Candidate for West Virginia State Senate District 15 (Republican Party)
Tom Willis
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Lieutenant Colonel Green Beret Veteran, WV Business Owner & Partner in Law Firm, Family Man Married with Three Children, Leader in Our Church's Men's Large Group."
"Lieutenant Colonel Green Beret Veteran, WV Business Owner & Partner in Law Firm, Family Man Married with Three Children, Leader in Our Church's Men's Large Group."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota State Senate District 26 (Republican Party)
Tamara Grove
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Dr. Tamara Grove. I live on the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Reservation with my husband, Pastor Ian Grove, our chickens, and an adopted cat named Church. My adult children are Elizabeth, Harvey, and Elijah. I was adopted by Leo and Delores Istas of Miller, SD, and grew up helping my paren ...expand full answer."
"My name is Dr. Tamara Grove. I live on the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Reservation with my husband, Pastor Ian Grove, our chickens, and an adopted cat named Church. My adult children are Elizabeth, Harvey, and Elijah. I was adopted by Leo and Delores Istas of Miller, SD, and grew up helping my parents run the Driftwood Cafe and Istas Miller Bakery. After graduating from Huron University in 1993, I moved to the big city of Sioux Falls for 30 years! I moved to Lower Brule in April 2023. Due to my adoption as a baby, the details of my Native heritage were withheld, and I have no Tribal Affiliation. Based on DNA data my Indigenous lineage points towards Anishinaabe - Ojibwe and Lakota Sioux. My biological name is Rogers. My Educational Experience: I earned my undergraduate in Public Relations & Communications and Business Administration at Huron University and then earned my Masters in Business Administration. In 2015, I earned a Doctorate in Management through Colorado Technical University with an Emphasis in Emerging Media. My research has been published internationally and even impacted federal law! My Life Experience: I am a small business owner, consultant, international research author, and speaker. I am also a Co-Pastor at The Hope Center of Lower Brule. In 2001, I started my first small business as an American Family Insurance agent. In 2009, I left agency to pursue teaching at a local university, and in 2011, I began Transformation Consulting."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 40 (Republican Party)
Belinda Ford
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Pastor, business owner, and passionate advocate for the unborn. She has a unique ability to empower women living in poverty and connect with those who are abortion-minded. Her dedication to the cause has resulted in saving countless babies from abortion and transforming the lives of women through Ch ...expand full answer."
"Pastor, business owner, and passionate advocate for the unborn. She has a unique ability to empower women living in poverty and connect with those who are abortion-minded. Her dedication to the cause has resulted in saving countless babies from abortion and transforming the lives of women through Christ. As the founder and Executive Director of the Fiona Jackson Center for Pregnancy, Belinda has made it her mission to provide care and support to pregnant women in need. She also dedicated five years to local youth and evangelistic ministries as an Associate Pastor, where she worked tirelessly to bring hope and healing to young people in her community."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 8 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Jeremy Spreitzer
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Having been raised in the 8th District and with four generations of Arizonans in my family, my bond with this neighborhood is deeply rooted. After completing my college education, my wife and I made the decision to come back and raise our family here. I believe a Representative is supposed to liste ...expand full answer."
"Having been raised in the 8th District and with four generations of Arizonans in my family, my bond with this neighborhood is deeply rooted. After completing my college education, my wife and I made the decision to come back and raise our family here. I believe a Representative is supposed to listen to the constituents of the neighborhood, and their focus should be on the district, not just their political affiliations. My dedication to Arizona is unwavering, and I am eager to serve our 8th Congressional Neighborhood! FAMILY In serving the community, he learned the importance of having his family as his core and how they bring him balance with love and this is a driving force to helping others. SERVANT LEADER Out of college Jeremy became a Public Servant. First as a public school teacher and that is where he found his calling as a FireFighter. Jeremy is in his 23rd year of public service and has learned first hand what the Neighborhood needs. GROWING UP IN ARIZONA Jeremy was born in Phoenix and raised in Northwest Maricopa County (Peoria). He is 8th generation public servant, 2nd generation Arizonan and an identical twin. THE NEIGHBORHOOD In Northwest Maricopa County (Peoria) the neighborhood looked different from what it once did 40 years ago but the values have always been the same. Having been raised in the 8th District and with four generations of Arizonans in my family, my bond with this neighborhood is deeply rooted. After completing my college education, my wife and I made the decision to come back and raise our family here. I believe a Representative is supposed to listen to the constituents of the neighborhood, and their focus should be on the district, not just their political affiliations. My dedication to Arizona is unwavering, and I am eager to serve our 8th Congressional Neighborhood! FAMILY In serving the community, he learned the importance of having his family as his core and how they bring him balance with love and this is a driving force to helping others. SERVANT LEADER Out of college Jeremy became a Public Servant. First as a public school teacher and that is where he found his calling as a FireFighter. Jeremy is in his 23rd year of public service and has learned first hand what the Neighborhood needs. GROWING UP IN ARIZONA Jeremy was born in Phoenix and raised in Northwest Maricopa County (Peoria). He is 8th generation public servant, 2nd generation Arizonan and an identical twin. THE NEIGHBORHOOD In Northwest Maricopa County (Peoria) the neighborhood looked different from what it once did 40 years ago but the values have always been the same."
2024 Candidate for Davidson County Assessor (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Vivian Wilhoite
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Assessor of Property Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee - Current Position• Elected March 2016 • Seeking Re-Election • Charged with the responsibility to identify, list, classify and value all taxable real, personality & commercial property in Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee. Suc ...expand full answer."
"Assessor of Property Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee - Current Position• Elected March 2016 • Seeking Re-Election • Charged with the responsibility to identify, list, classify and value all taxable real, personality & commercial property in Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee. Successfully supervises a 82 member staff and oversees an operating budget of $10 m. • Staff Real Estate Appraiser • State of Tennessee- Tennessee Public Service Commission - May 1987 to June 1995 •Councilmember Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County City Council, Nashville, Tennessee - August 2003 – August 2011 • Successfully elected to serve a two- 4 year terms limited of a 40-member legislative body. • Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, major in Marketing with some course studies in Real Estate • The Tennessee State University • Graduated 1987 • Born in Gulfport, Mississippi I am married to Larry Wilhoite, a Nashville native. We have two young adult sons, Pherius and Lelan and a dog named Bella."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 12 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Angela McIntosh
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Good day everyone, thank you for supporting our campaign to take back what belongs to us. My name is Angela McIntosh. I grew up right down the street here and went to public school here. My mom, Ms. Johnnie, was a cosmetologist right here also. I have seen many people leave and never look back. Bu ...expand full answer."
"Good day everyone, thank you for supporting our campaign to take back what belongs to us. My name is Angela McIntosh. I grew up right down the street here and went to public school here. My mom, Ms. Johnnie, was a cosmetologist right here also. I have seen many people leave and never look back. But here I am today announcing my candidacy to be your Representative in Lansing for the new 12th district which is part Detroit, East Pointe (East Detroit) , part St. Clair Shores, and Gross Pointe Woods. Nevertheless, it is still us! We have come too far to let up! Our future is still threaten! Don’t be fooled by billionaires and millionaires making us believe their money is going to trickle down to us. I have got news for you! It will never happen. Instead, they will continue to keep us down and make us hope but hope ain’t going pay our bills. Instead, it is people like me going to Lansing or Washington DC to change the laws that hold us back from putting money in our pockets. So, I am counting on your help on August 6, 2024, Democratic primary in getting me to Lansing to fight for us. And I promise you I will “fight like hell” ( by the way, That’s the name of the political PAC for Governor Big Gretch) to get some of that pie. You got business, I will help you get better at it! You have got family members in the nursing home I will help you make sure they get better attention. We will help your kids to go to college or high school or get day care or after school."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Robyn Vining
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Hi! I am Robyn Vining, and I am a Wauwatosa mom and small business owner who first ran for office in 2018. I have served in the state legislature for almost 6 years now. I believe in smart, tenacious, compassionate leadership, and working hard to represent the voices of my district. Some of the t ...expand full answer."
"Hi! I am Robyn Vining, and I am a Wauwatosa mom and small business owner who first ran for office in 2018. I have served in the state legislature for almost 6 years now. I believe in smart, tenacious, compassionate leadership, and working hard to represent the voices of my district. Some of the topics I have focused on in my work as a legislator include: Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare legislation Fair Maps Supporting our public schools Supporting teachers Quality affordable childcare Expanding mammogram affordability and access Restoring reproductive freedom Ending gun violence Combating domestic violence Protecting kids from human trafficking Maternal and infant health Postpartum Medicaid Expansion Expanding the conversation on menopause (new!) “Go Big For Small Business” portal Epinephrine affordability Forward on Climate legislation Universal Changing Stations bill--making the world more accessible And more! Some committee and other work includes: • The Milwaukee Delegation (Chair) • The Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention (Ranking Member) • The Assembly Committee on Family Law (Ranking Member) • The Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care • The Assembly Committee on Children and Families • The Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business Development • The Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Health (Vice-Chair) • 2022 State-Tribal Relations Study Committee"
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Erin Shank
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a mom, an attorney, the owner of two small businesses, a former teacher, an advocate for the disabled and the wife of a veteran. As an attorney, I have represented over 6,500 Texas businesses and individuals in federal court. I have three college degrees, from three separate Texas universitie ...expand full answer."
"I am a mom, an attorney, the owner of two small businesses, a former teacher, an advocate for the disabled and the wife of a veteran. As an attorney, I have represented over 6,500 Texas businesses and individuals in federal court. I have three college degrees, from three separate Texas universities, all in politics and law. A former Republican voter, I believe that the Republican party has become too extreme and hateful and does not represent the majority of Texans. When you are elected to the Texas House of Representatives, you are elected to represent all of your district, not just those who voted for you. I have represented Texans from all races, religions, sexual orientations, political parties and vaccination statuses and I want to take those decades of experience to represent HD 56 in the Texas House of Representatives. "
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 1 (Democratic Party)
Jay Ruby
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am an actor and director who is passionate about culture serving community. I am a son of the American Revolution – with deep roots in Pennsylvania. I came to Arizona three decades ago as a Rust Belt refugee with Appalachian values: invest in the community, help others, question authority. My favo ...expand full answer."
"I am an actor and director who is passionate about culture serving community. I am a son of the American Revolution – with deep roots in Pennsylvania. I came to Arizona three decades ago as a Rust Belt refugee with Appalachian values: invest in the community, help others, question authority. My favorite founding father said, “It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.” I admired Benjamin Franklin for that quote and for advocating to abolish slavery in our original constitution. I founded The Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theater Company and the Tsunami on the Square performing arts festival. As the creative and communications leader of an internationally touring theater company I facilitated cross-cultural exchanges and global seminars, I led teams to success in complex, demanding environments with tight deadlines and competing priorities. I bring people together through events and stories. My performance work inspires productive discussions and creates experiences and forums to engage, build, and sustain community. Our legislature can be improved by learning to function like an ensemble theater with critical thinking and skillful listening. I want to renew the art of dialogue in our legislature and improve our quality of life. I look forward to serving you."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 54 (Democratic Party)
Brenda Buchanan
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up in a working class family in Berea, OH. I worked two jobs every summer to put myself through college and in 1985, I graduated with a BA from Kent State University and went to work in radio. For nearly 40 years, I have worked as a Radio Traffic Director in the Cleveland market. A ...expand full answer."
"I grew up in a working class family in Berea, OH. I worked two jobs every summer to put myself through college and in 1985, I graduated with a BA from Kent State University and went to work in radio. For nearly 40 years, I have worked as a Radio Traffic Director in the Cleveland market. A traffic director’s job is to maximize a station’s revenue by managing time and money by scheduling commercials on the air. Currently, I am the Traffic Supervisor for the Audacy New England region - managing five markets, 10 employees and 22 stations while working from home. My husband and I are 30 year residents of Columbia Township where we raised our sons. I served two terms on the Columbia Local Schools Board of Education, from 2008 to 2015; four of those years as president and four years concurrently as the board’s representative on the Lorain County JVS board. For the past two years, I have administered the Lorain County Rural Democrats’ social media - helping to put Democrats back in office at the state, local and national level, to pass Issue 1 and to protect the rights of all Ohioans."
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 23 (Democratic Party)
Mara Gorman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have worked for years to bring equity and safety to every Delawarean. For the past ten years, I have been deeply involved in the work to end gun violence in Delaware. I came to the gun safety movement organically in 2015, shaken to my core by the massacre in Sandy Hook and by the amount of gun ...expand full answer."
"I have worked for years to bring equity and safety to every Delawarean. For the past ten years, I have been deeply involved in the work to end gun violence in Delaware. I came to the gun safety movement organically in 2015, shaken to my core by the massacre in Sandy Hook and by the amount of gun violence in the First State. I learned then that Delaware lacked many key gun safety laws. I left my role as Moms Demand Action Chapter Lead in 2023 with a track record of helping candidates who supported safer gun laws win election and with a slew of those laws on the books including an assault weapons ban and a permit to purchase bill. I also have an unwavering commitment to reproductive rights. As Public Affairs Manager for Planned Parenthood of Delaware I worked to make sure that every Delawarean has access to the reproductive healthcare that they need. I am committed to social justice and have worked hard in all my advocacy roles to foster inclusivity and racial equity, actively engaging in educational initiatives and community partnerships. Most recently I did this work in Newark by serving on the board of the Newark Branch of the NAACP. And I’m also a writer and a two-time fellow of the Delaware Division of the Arts who believes in the importance of"
2024 Candidate for Florida State Senate District 25 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Carmen Torres
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. I was a teen single mom and served as the family and community Spanish to English “Translator.” I worked for the New York Transit and Police Departments. Our family moved to Ocala, Florida in the early 1990's and I fought against discrimination and ...expand full answer."
"I was born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York. I was a teen single mom and served as the family and community Spanish to English “Translator.” I worked for the New York Transit and Police Departments. Our family moved to Ocala, Florida in the early 1990's and I fought against discrimination and racial profiling of Hispanics and for the rights of migrant workers. I moved to Central Florida and worked for the Department of Corrections where I led efforts to unionize workers. I have been a community organizer and political advocate serving as the Obama Hispanic coordinator in Central Florida and served as past Orange County Democratic Chair. I am ready to take my lifetime of personal and political experiences and get to work for the people of Senate District 25."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 111 (Democratic Party)
Scott Jackson
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m Scott T. Jackson, a devoted husband, father, and seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in management, operations, and leadership development. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully implemented process improvements, increased productivity, and developed leadership programs that sup ...expand full answer."
"I’m Scott T. Jackson, a devoted husband, father, and seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in management, operations, and leadership development. Throughout my career, I’ve successfully implemented process improvements, increased productivity, and developed leadership programs that support individuals with disabilities and mental health issues. I hold an MBA in International Business and multiple certifications from prestigious institutions like Harvard Business School. My passion for leadership and community service drives me to make a positive impact in both business and public service."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 1 (Democratic Party)
Sarah Anker
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I’m a Mt. Sinai resident, mother of three children, and a former Suffolk County Legislator where I served for close to 13 years until I was term limited. I look forward to continuing to be a strong voice on economic sustainability, affordability, children’s health, farmland and open space preservati ...expand full answer."
"I’m a Mt. Sinai resident, mother of three children, and a former Suffolk County Legislator where I served for close to 13 years until I was term limited. I look forward to continuing to be a strong voice on economic sustainability, affordability, children’s health, farmland and open space preservation, and environmental protection. I am pro union and pro choice. I founded Community Health and Environment Coalition (CHEC) and led the organization to raise awareness about how our environment directly impacts our health. Our advocacy led to advancing New York State Department of Health’s investigation of cancer cluster causes in my community. Prior to being elected, I was appointed as Brookhaven Town’s Director of the Office of Energy and Sustainability, where I implemented the Green Homes Go Solar programs, which provided energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities and resources for Brookhaven Town's 500,000 residents. I was recognized as Woman of the Year for Environment by the Times-Beacon Newspaper and received the New York State Senate and Assembly Woman of Distinction Awards. I’ve served on numerous committees including United States Congressman Tim Bishop’s Breast Cancer Advisory Board, New York State Senator Ken LaValle’s Environmental Roundtable, Suffolk County’s Cancer Awareness Taskforce, Brookhaven National Laboratory Community Advisory Committee, and as a Mt. Sinai School Board Trustee."
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 Grays Harbor County Commissioner Board District 2 (Democratic Party)
Jerry Rajcich
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Jerry W. Rajcich is a fourth-generation Grays Harbor native. He grew up in Cosmopolis and Aberdeen, graduated from Harbor High School, earned an associate degree from Grays Harbor College and then a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from Western Washington University. After attending colleg ...expand full answer."
"Jerry W. Rajcich is a fourth-generation Grays Harbor native. He grew up in Cosmopolis and Aberdeen, graduated from Harbor High School, earned an associate degree from Grays Harbor College and then a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from Western Washington University. After attending college in Bellingham, Rajcich moved back to the Harbor in 2020 to work for Grays Harbor County Public Health on efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Rajcich and his partner, Jamie - also a Harbor native - were excited to return in 2020 and put down roots. They purchased a fixer-upper in Aberdeen which Rajcich has slowly been renovating. Rajcich's parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family still call Grays Harbor Home as well. As the pandemic subsided, Rajcich shifted his focus to the Harbor’s twin behavioral health crises: substance use and mental health. He got a firsthand view of the individual victims of these crises, as well as the broader systemic causes. That work ultimately led Rajcich to pursue elected office, as he witnessed both the potential and the shortcomings of government and public agencies. He came to believe that, with a little vision and leadership, the County Commission could take common-sense steps with a real positive impact on Grays Harbor. In his free time, Rajcich works on his house (often with the help of his contractor father), plays with his pit bull mix, Penny, and explores the endless outdoor opportunities in the Harbor"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 30 (Democratic Party)
Laura Friedman
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Laura Friedman is running to succeed Congressmember Adam Schiff in California’s 30th Congressional District. Laura has an extraordinary record of progressive leadership as a State Assemblymember; Glendale City Councilmember and Mayor, community activist; and in the private sector. From banning gu ...expand full answer."
"Laura Friedman is running to succeed Congressmember Adam Schiff in California’s 30th Congressional District. Laura has an extraordinary record of progressive leadership as a State Assemblymember; Glendale City Councilmember and Mayor, community activist; and in the private sector. From banning gun shows from being held on Glendale city property and across the street from schools, authoring meaningful legislation to add more affordable housing, ending the fur trade in California, co-authoring single-payer healthcare legislation and authoring first-in-the-nation legislation to combat climate change, Laura has achieved results on every progressive issue in California politics. Now she wants to use her experience to bring about effective change in Congress."
2024 Candidate for Michigan State Board of Education (Democratic Party)
Adam Zemke
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Adam Zemke, and I am a small business owner, public servant and engineer. I have been working to improve public education for over a decade, including six years as a state Representative, and in both the private sector leading Ford Motor Company’s STEAM education investments, as well a ...expand full answer."
"My name is Adam Zemke, and I am a small business owner, public servant and engineer. I have been working to improve public education for over a decade, including six years as a state Representative, and in both the private sector leading Ford Motor Company’s STEAM education investments, as well as building the transformational reform agenda for a coalition of business, education, labor and philanthropic leaders. I have served on half a dozen education non-profit boards or leadership teams, and consult on education policy issues in Michigan and across the country. When I was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, I worked across the aisle to create Michigan's STEM education network; MiSTEM, and on funding the many early literacy supports that educators and young people benefit from today. I helped create programs to fund GED testing through Michigan’s community colleges in order to reduce barriers to people pursuing post-secondary education. I did all of this as a member of the minority party that controlled zero branches of government. I have found that it’s actually quite possible for people who disagree on some things to still get good things done. I am running for the state Board of Education to provide the leadership that is necessary to build a world-class education system; one that will prepare all students for success, one that educators aspire to work in, and one that all parents can feel engaged with."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 16 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Chris Brown
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Chris Brown, retired teacher of 32 years with the North Kansas City School District. I have been married to my beautiful wife Angela for 22 years and we have two kids, Nicholas 20 and Ashley 18 who both Graduated from Staley High School. I graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas with ...expand full answer."
"Chris Brown, retired teacher of 32 years with the North Kansas City School District. I have been married to my beautiful wife Angela for 22 years and we have two kids, Nicholas 20 and Ashley 18 who both Graduated from Staley High School. I graduated from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas with a BA in Social Studies with a minor in Education and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. I am also a licensed realtor for over 30 years and occasionally help my wife with residential sales but primarily I manage our families rental properties. I enjoy the outdoors in particular the Lake of the Ozarks fishing and boating or just relaxing."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 145 (Republican Party)
Bryant Wolfin
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"First and most importantly, I am an extremely blessed father of 3, and an incredibly lucky husband! My wife and I own and operate BMW Convenience, a small convenience store chain in our local area. I am a volunteer youth sports coach, Ste. Genevieve Republican club treasurer, Ste. Genevieve Rep. Cen ...expand full answer."
"First and most importantly, I am an extremely blessed father of 3, and an incredibly lucky husband! My wife and I own and operate BMW Convenience, a small convenience store chain in our local area. I am a volunteer youth sports coach, Ste. Genevieve Republican club treasurer, Ste. Genevieve Rep. Central Comm. Treasurer, Legislative District 145 Treasurer, a board member of a local non-profit television network, and a former Ste. Genevieve Alderman. I also graduated with my Associates in Business Management from Mineral Area College. Why am I running? 2 reasons, 1:Jefferson City is broken, to fix it, its going to take representatives that aren't afraid to fight to pull the power away from the establishment/ leadership. 2: I want to be a Champion for Liberty, their aren't enough pro-liberty representatives in Jeff City. If we want our freedoms restored, its going to take a coalition of liberty fighters! "
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bill Garlington
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 1981 graduate from Florida State University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, American History and English minor. I am a businessman and entrepreneur and investor. I am a political author, and songwriter. A former political analysist on Hispanic TV in Florida, and I am ...expand full answer."
"I am a 1981 graduate from Florida State University, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, American History and English minor. I am a businessman and entrepreneur and investor. I am a political author, and songwriter. A former political analysist on Hispanic TV in Florida, and I am a former Congressional candidate from Florida's 7th District in 2020."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 (Republican Party)
Kimberly Cloud
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a 39 year old woman who wants to see whats right for our communities. I am a regular outgoing competitive and very courageous and actually wear wigs, lol. I dont let that bother me seeing as though people with cancer wear them and they allow many transgender people in elementary school with "CH ...expand full answer."
"I am a 39 year old woman who wants to see whats right for our communities. I am a regular outgoing competitive and very courageous and actually wear wigs, lol. I dont let that bother me seeing as though people with cancer wear them and they allow many transgender people in elementary school with "CHEAP" wigs. I want to make a change for the police making almost no money and the teachers being under paid. The veterans are messed up on drugs and we need more advocacy. I have The Kimberly Cloud Show LLC that I use to advocate! I also have problems with the government canceling community TV Channels and we have to find other platform or pay outrageous prices for it. My goal is to advocate for way more and use filibusters to the real bad laws that are paved everyday. I listen to the rough neighborhoods and people will tell you ANYTHING to get your vote i want you to have choice! PERIOD I want to see Seattle cleaned up and better."
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 57 (Republican Party)
Daniel Behr
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am a serial entrepreneur with broad and varied experience, with a PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Antwerp in Belgium. I have a lot of international experience, as well domestic. I am empathetic, yet practical. I am also imaginative and can develop creative and unconventional soluti ...expand full answer."
"I am a serial entrepreneur with broad and varied experience, with a PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Antwerp in Belgium. I have a lot of international experience, as well domestic. I am empathetic, yet practical. I am also imaginative and can develop creative and unconventional solutions to thorny problems, being a proven problem solver."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50B (Republican Party)
Bob Gust
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I am running to represent the residents of Minnesota House District 50B. I am not running to be a lock step vote for my party, to be the voice of any special interests, or to advance any personal agenda. I do not believe my opponent or the Democrats in the legislature have acted in the interests o ...expand full answer."
"I am running to represent the residents of Minnesota House District 50B. I am not running to be a lock step vote for my party, to be the voice of any special interests, or to advance any personal agenda. I do not believe my opponent or the Democrats in the legislature have acted in the interests of those they represent. Among their first actions upon obtaining control were voting rights for felons, driver's licenses for non-citizens, and legalized marijuana. Does anyone think those were the highest priorities of their constituents? They followed up by squandering a $17 billion surplus. Rather than return it to those who paid it, they used it to redistribute wealth. Even worse, rather than seeing it as an opportunity to reduce taxes, they increased spending by 40% in order to prevent a future surplus. As an attorney, I have spent forty years preventing and resolving problems for my clients. I know that solutions should involve the greatest good for the greatest number and that compromise is often the best road forward. I also know the importance of putting clients' needs above all else. If elected, that is what I intend to do for the residents of Minnesota House District 50B. My campaign slogan is "A Better Alternative." I might also be considered "A New Alternative" because I am a Republican who is moderate on social issues. I believe in self-determination but not when it infringes on the rights of others. Bob Gust"
2024 Candidate for Iowa State Senate District 40 (Republican Party)
Kris Gulick
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I grew up on a farm outside of Garrison, Iowa It was a typical small family farm with a few hundred acres that my Dad, Stuart, bought before I was born. My mom, Margaret, worked as a legal secretary until the farm could support the family when she became the farm’s bookkeeper and traditional farm ...expand full answer."
"I grew up on a farm outside of Garrison, Iowa It was a typical small family farm with a few hundred acres that my Dad, Stuart, bought before I was born. My mom, Margaret, worked as a legal secretary until the farm could support the family when she became the farm’s bookkeeper and traditional farm wife. My parents often worked side-by-side to complete farm chores and support my sister and me. My parents instilled in us the need to volunteer in the community through their examples. They weren’t politically active and voted as independents, voting for the person rather than the party. After moving to Cedar Rapids in 1980, I met and married Deborah in 1983. There was little opportunity to advance in my original degree from the University of Northern Iowa in the parks and recreation field unless I moved out of Iowa, but Deborah, a CPA, had a good job in Cedar Rapids. I decided to go into consulting. Soon after our first child was born, I quit my full-time job and enrolled at Coe College. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Coe College in 1986. I have been a Certified Public Accountant since 1988. In 2005, Cedar Rapids citizens voted to adopt a home rule council-manager form of government. I ran for the District 1 seat and was elected. From 2006 to 2017, I was a member of a City Council that supported an “Open for Business” policy. I worked to grow the local economy through sound oversight, careful investment, and prioritizing community success."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 14 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nalini Joseph
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I have served as a leader in the public and private sectors for over thirty years in various capacities of management and administration. I have served in Mecklenburg and other southwestern counties as Guardian ad Litem District Administrator for abused and neglected children through the North Carol ...expand full answer."
"I have served as a leader in the public and private sectors for over thirty years in various capacities of management and administration. I have served in Mecklenburg and other southwestern counties as Guardian ad Litem District Administrator for abused and neglected children through the North Carolina Administrative office of the Courts. I own and operate one business: Lillian Rosh LLC. I serve on numerous boards and task forces, including the Chief Justice's Task Force on ACE's-Informed Courts. I am the daughter of Christian career missionaries. I firmly believe that America is by far the world's greatest Republic and the land of opportunity. Every American is given equal opportunity to excel and be exceptional. I am a strong political, social and fiscal conservative; pro-life, lower taxes, lower spending, balanced budget, increased American manufacturing, Christian family values, service to others and the invaluable role of education (math and science based)."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 86 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jamie Haynes
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm a true Texan, proud of my upbringing. As a devoted Christian, wife, and mother, family always takes precedence. I'm also deeply committed to my faith, fostering my children's education and instilling strong values. Beyond the homestead, I'm a driven business owner and accomplished REALTOR (cu ...expand full answer."
"I'm a true Texan, proud of my upbringing. As a devoted Christian, wife, and mother, family always takes precedence. I'm also deeply committed to my faith, fostering my children's education and instilling strong values. Beyond the homestead, I'm a driven business owner and accomplished REALTOR (currently inactive) with Triangle Realty. My academic journey led me to an MBA from West Texas University and a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech, where I crossed paths with my husband, JT. Our shared love for Texas Tech keeps us actively engaged as alumni, with my husband serving on Texas Tech committees and our son likely to follow in our footsteps. In the political arena, I'm an ardent conservative and lifelong Republican. I chair Randall County Republican Precinct #309 and was a state convention delegate in Summer '22. I also contribute my time and efforts to important legislative priorities within the Texas GOP. Outside of politics, our family runs cattle and farms in the Texas Panhandle. My community involvement includes roles in organizations like Texas Ed 9/11, Grassroots America, and High Plains Republican Women. I'm also a dedicated supporter of local businesses and a charitable giver to causes close to my heart, including my church, Hope Choice, colleges, and Rope for a Cure."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Katie Hall
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I'm the grand-daughter to the Navy the daughter to the Army I married my husband who is a disabled Army Veteran. I was in retail management and lost prevention. I studied human services in college. I'm a wife, mother and grandmother. I worked with children with special needs and was also a Scout Mas ...expand full answer."
"I'm the grand-daughter to the Navy the daughter to the Army I married my husband who is a disabled Army Veteran. I was in retail management and lost prevention. I studied human services in college. I'm a wife, mother and grandmother. I worked with children with special needs and was also a Scout Master. I also excelled in Civics and US Government. My family has been a part of the great state if South Carolina since South Carolina was a colonie."
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct (Republican Party)
Michael Irish
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"I've proudly called Moon Valley home for 39+ years. I didn't just grow up in Moon Valley; I grew up with it. I know the streets, people, and issues that matter to us. My community roots run deep, from MV Park, where I played, to the MVNA meetings I attend at MVCC. This personal connection drives my ...expand full answer."
"I've proudly called Moon Valley home for 39+ years. I didn't just grow up in Moon Valley; I grew up with it. I know the streets, people, and issues that matter to us. My community roots run deep, from MV Park, where I played, to the MVNA meetings I attend at MVCC. This personal connection drives my commitment to serving as Justice of the Peace. As an attorney with 13 years of experience and certified mediator, I have the background to understand and address our community's unique challenges and opportunities. I am ready to represent, serve, and unite the community better than any other candidate. My legal background is not just a profession but a commitment to community service. That passion for community led to my role as a club president with Lions Club International, a group dedicated to improving health, well-being, and supporting those in need. My unique legal expertise, which includes handling a wide range of issues heard by the JoP in the justice court (evictions and contract disputes), is a testament to my dedication. I am the only licensed attorney running for this judicial position. My unique qualifications and experience, designed to instill confidence in my ability to serve as a fair and impartial judge, will ensure that I can serve the community effectively and fairly. With this experience I will be able to ensure that every case is handled with the utmost fairness and integrity, upholding the law and serving the best interests of the community."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 21 (Republican Party)
Marjain Breitenbach
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"It all begins with an idea--an--idea to serve my state and my district. My wife Elisa and I have been working side-by-side as small business owners for over 30 years. I have two children, six grandchildren and have always cared about my community. In our last twelve years we were owners of Doughboys ...expand full answer."
"It all begins with an idea--an--idea to serve my state and my district. My wife Elisa and I have been working side-by-side as small business owners for over 30 years. I have two children, six grandchildren and have always cared about my community. In our last twelve years we were owners of Doughboys donut shop in Raytown. We hosted birthdays, celebrations of life, weddings, community awareness campaigns, and local charity events. Serving the community was a very rewarding time. The time came to retire and sell Doughboy's. The idea of retiring from the donut game was very appealing, but I still wanted to continue to serve my community. I was asked if I would be interested in running for state rep. I grew up on the family farm and had many learning experiences. I was oldest of five children. My parents instilled hard work, honesty and integrity. I return to the farm each November to enjoy family and college friends for our annual hunting weekend. We call Independence, Missouri home today, living in the Truman corridor, in the home we rebuilt 20 years ago. I look forward to representing District 21 in the State House in 2025."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 121 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Champion
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"Michael Champion, a candidate for Texas State Representative in District 121, is a personification of dedication, innovation, and commitment to public service. His diverse background as a soldier, educator, healthcare provider, and now a political aspirant, provides a unique blend of experiences tha ...expand full answer."
"Michael Champion, a candidate for Texas State Representative in District 121, is a personification of dedication, innovation, and commitment to public service. His diverse background as a soldier, educator, healthcare provider, and now a political aspirant, provides a unique blend of experiences that shapes his vision for Texas. Champion's journey is marked by a deep-seated dedication to his community and country. His impressive 37-year tenure as a soldier instilled in him a profound understanding of discipline, leadership, and the importance of safeguarding freedoms and values dear to Texans. His military service, characterized by honor and resilience, profoundly influences his approach to state security and governance. "
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 88 (Republican Party)
Benjamin Franklin
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Ben Franklin. I am excited to run for the Wisconsin State Legislature. Growing up in a small town, I learned the value of hard work, service, and commitment at a young age. These attributes have been critical building blocks in my life. Serving in the Air Force provided my family and I wi ...expand full answer."
"My name is Ben Franklin. I am excited to run for the Wisconsin State Legislature. Growing up in a small town, I learned the value of hard work, service, and commitment at a young age. These attributes have been critical building blocks in my life. Serving in the Air Force provided my family and I with the opportunity to live and experience different parts of the country. Through it all, we have seen the very best that America has to offer. Since moving to De Pere, we discovered northeast Wisconsin is no exception. The people that live and work here are amazing. I am running for the 88th Assembly District for the opportunity to serve you. I want a strong economy for the greater Green Bay area while keeping the community safe for our families. With your support, I promise to work toward that goal and to place the needs of the people of our community first. I want to represent the best that Wisconsin has to offer, and the best is found in the 88th Assembly District!"
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Stephen Major
Who are you? Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less.
"My name is Stephen T. Major, and I’d like to be your new Representative. I have been a resident and small business owner in Spokane Valley for over two decades. In that time, I have also served many years as a Republican Precinct Committee Officer and a Candidate for U.S. Representative for Washin ...expand full answer."
"My name is Stephen T. Major, and I’d like to be your new Representative. I have been a resident and small business owner in Spokane Valley for over two decades. In that time, I have also served many years as a Republican Precinct Committee Officer and a Candidate for U.S. Representative for Washington State's 5th Congressional District in the 2020 primary election."
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 34 (Democratic Party)
Tracey Miller
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely. Good government is driven by bi-partisan understanding of the issues."
"Absolutely. Good government is driven by bi-partisan understanding of the issues."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Betsy Lamb
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes. I plan on joining the Freedom Caucus if elected."
"Yes. I plan on joining the Freedom Caucus if elected."
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 Missouri House of Representatives District 102 (Democratic Party)
Alex Hissong
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"A legislator can do nothing alone. Building trust and coalitions is necessary for all good governance. Good governance does not mean attaining enough power to overwhelm opposition and force your policy on all. Good governance means building consensus while protecting the rights of the individual."
"A legislator can do nothing alone. Building trust and coalitions is necessary for all good governance. Good governance does not mean attaining enough power to overwhelm opposition and force your policy on all. Good governance means building consensus while protecting the rights of the individual."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 20 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lonnie Burns
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"I believe this is important because we all have to be aware of positive interactions and positive communication and positive relationship building is key to success."
"I believe this is important because we all have to be aware of positive interactions and positive communication and positive relationship building is key to success."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 88 (Libertarian Party)
Tammy Goodwin
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"I cannot imagine functioning in this role without relationships amongst the legislature. At the same time, I realize that I am from MY district and I must be autonomous in my resolve to hold any line necessary."
"I cannot imagine functioning in this role without relationships amongst the legislature. At the same time, I realize that I am from MY district and I must be autonomous in my resolve to hold any line necessary."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Erin Shank
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes. I was fortunate to receive a full scholarship to the University of Texas' LBJ Women's Campaign School. I graduated and two days later announced my first race for HD 56. State Representative Julie Johnson served as my mentor through Campaign School and introduced me to many Representatives who ...expand full answer."
"Yes. I was fortunate to receive a full scholarship to the University of Texas' LBJ Women's Campaign School. I graduated and two days later announced my first race for HD 56. State Representative Julie Johnson served as my mentor through Campaign School and introduced me to many Representatives who are currently serving. I also personally travelled to the Texas House 42 times during the last legislative session and watched legislators, met with many of them and learned first hand how vital collaboration is in that body. I collaborate frequently with other attorneys on behalf of clients who have multiple legal issues and so working with others comes naturally to me and is vital to being a successful Representative. "
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 (Republican Party)
Leslie Dallner
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes and no, each legislator represents different needs and issues based on multiple factors that may not apply to other areas in the state of Indiana."
"Yes and no, each legislator represents different needs and issues based on multiple factors that may not apply to other areas in the state of Indiana."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 69 (Nonpartisan)
Joshua Rodriguez
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"No. I think the relationships that matter are with those you serve. "
"No. I think the relationships that matter are with those you serve. "
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 19 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Seph Warren
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"I don't think you need to be friends in order to have an open, honest, and civil discussion on any given issue."
"I don't think you need to be friends in order to have an open, honest, and civil discussion on any given issue."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Greg Ford
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"A professional relationship with open professional communication is a must."
"A professional relationship with open professional communication is a must."
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts House of Representatives 11th Norfolk District (Unenrolled)
Andrew Pepoli
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"es, I believe it’s incredibly beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. Collaboration and compromise are at the heart of lawmaking, and strong relationships foster an environment where open dialogue can thrive. When legislators work together, they can leverage their diverse perspecti ...expand full answer."
"es, I believe it’s incredibly beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. Collaboration and compromise are at the heart of lawmaking, and strong relationships foster an environment where open dialogue can thrive. When legislators work together, they can leverage their diverse perspectives and expertise to craft more effective and comprehensive policies. Having a single view can alienate many constituents across the state, leading to legislation that doesn’t reflect the needs of all communities. By engaging in collaboration, legislators can ensure that a broader range of voices is heard, ultimately creating more inclusive and representative policies. These relationships not only facilitate the negotiation process but also help build trust, which is essential for navigating complex issues. Ultimately, fostering collaboration among legislators leads to better outcomes for constituents and a more functional legislative process."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
William Bridgeo
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely. The legislative process by definition is one of deliberative give and take and it takes constructive relationships to make that happen effectively. Former"
"Absolutely. The legislative process by definition is one of deliberative give and take and it takes constructive relationships to make that happen effectively. Former"
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (Republican Party)
Russ Hodgkins
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes, knowing your colleagues is important. It helps you work well together."
"Yes, knowing your colleagues is important. It helps you work well together."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 59 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gus Lambropoulos
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"The political divisiveness in our country, state, and communities harms problem-solving. Building relationships, celebrating differences, and learning to respect debate and discussion will produce a better government. My ability to build consensus will be the hallmark of how I legislate and will ben ...expand full answer."
"The political divisiveness in our country, state, and communities harms problem-solving. Building relationships, celebrating differences, and learning to respect debate and discussion will produce a better government. My ability to build consensus will be the hallmark of how I legislate and will benefit our communities."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 80 (Republican Party)
Grace Marrero
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes, it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. However, the relationship cannot trump the relationship that the legislator has with his/her constituents, the people who put their trust in them. I am always willing & open to working with anyone for the betterment of my community ...expand full answer."
"Yes, it is beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. However, the relationship cannot trump the relationship that the legislator has with his/her constituents, the people who put their trust in them. I am always willing & open to working with anyone for the betterment of my community, even if our personal relationship is not great. I can & will put aside any type of feelings in order to get done what needs to be done. Never forget, IF YOU'RE NOT AT THE TABLE. THEN YOU ARE ON THE MENU! Vote for me on November 5 & join me at the table."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 57A (Democratic Party)
Veda Kanitz
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes, relationships form the basis for trust and the ability to work together on issues. I already have strong relationships with several legislators due to my leadership in the DFL Environmental Caucus. As a member of the Minnesota House I will continue to build relationships with others regardless ...expand full answer."
"Yes, relationships form the basis for trust and the ability to work together on issues. I already have strong relationships with several legislators due to my leadership in the DFL Environmental Caucus. As a member of the Minnesota House I will continue to build relationships with others regardless of party."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 14 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joshua Hagan
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Yes, those who understand you and know who you are will know how to work with you. More gets done when there is a relationship. "
"Yes, those who understand you and know who you are will know how to work with you. More gets done when there is a relationship. "
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 54 (Democratic Party)
Brenda Buchanan
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"Absolutely. Even if people disagree, the endgame is always the same - serving the people of Ohio. When there is infighting, extremism on either side and enmity, the work cannot get done, as we have see in the last few years. There has to be some common ground, common sense and compromise."
"Absolutely. Even if people disagree, the endgame is always the same - serving the people of Ohio. When there is infighting, extremism on either side and enmity, the work cannot get done, as we have see in the last few years. There has to be some common ground, common sense and compromise."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 121 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Champion
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
"I believe that is beneficial only to the point that you do not trade your integrity to "get along". This is not an exercise in high school popularity. Some folks seem to abide by their need to be liked rather than doing what's right."
"I believe that is beneficial only to the point that you do not trade your integrity to "get along". This is not an exercise in high school popularity. Some folks seem to abide by their need to be liked rather than doing what's right."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 74 (Democratic Party)
Chris Duncan
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Yes, as well as business and public safety experience."
"Yes, as well as business and public safety experience."
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 Wyoming State Senate District 8
Marguerite Herman
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Yes, it can be beneficial to understand the procedure, previous legislative actions and the individuals who hold the 93 seats in the Legislature. The exception would be when that experience has been in strict service to a narrow political agenda, especially a nationally-written agenda. Experience ...expand full answer."
"Yes, it can be beneficial to understand the procedure, previous legislative actions and the individuals who hold the 93 seats in the Legislature. The exception would be when that experience has been in strict service to a narrow political agenda, especially a nationally-written agenda. Experience is a benefit when it results in an understanding and concern for sometimes complicated, genuine Wyoming issues, and when it has helped find Wyoming solutions. That is the experience I bring to this campaign."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 144 (Democratic Party)
Michelle Roman
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I believe that having experience working within governmental systems is beneficial as a state assembly member. My experience as the mayor of the City of Lockport gives me the distinction of being able to understand my community's needs while knowing which governmental agencies and elected officials ...expand full answer."
"I believe that having experience working within governmental systems is beneficial as a state assembly member. My experience as the mayor of the City of Lockport gives me the distinction of being able to understand my community's needs while knowing which governmental agencies and elected officials will be most beneficial in getting their needs met. As a public school teacher, I understand the needs of my students, their families, and communities and I know how to advocate for them at the state level to bring resources that directly result in positive outcomes for students. Being involved in government and public service is beneficial to being a productive, efficient legislator."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 40 (Republican Party)
Jerry Doliner
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"no"
"no"
2024 Candidate for Alaska House of Representatives District 5 (Libertarian Party)
Leighton Radner
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I often think that new people who understand Alaska and have observed the government system might even be better for the job"
"I often think that new people who understand Alaska and have observed the government system might even be better for the job"
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 42-Position 1 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Janet Melman
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"It is beneficial, but not always essential, especially when there seems to be a motivation at odds with their consituentcy."
"It is beneficial, but not always essential, especially when there seems to be a motivation at odds with their consituentcy."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 23 (Republican Party)
Justin Cartier
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"No. A critical thinker is more important."
"No. A critical thinker is more important."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 87 (Libertarian Party)
Robin Machajewski
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Absolutely not. Upon our founding, legislative positions were meant to be held short term by regular citizens. Politics was not meant to be a lifetime career. Staying in politics long term leads to corruption and cronyism."
"Absolutely not. Upon our founding, legislative positions were meant to be held short term by regular citizens. Politics was not meant to be a lifetime career. Staying in politics long term leads to corruption and cronyism."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina State Senate District 36 (Democratic Party)
Darren Staley
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"It is beneficial but should not be required. It is always good to have a fresh set of eyes with a unique perspective rather than just the same old ideas recycled and repackaged. "
"It is beneficial but should not be required. It is always good to have a fresh set of eyes with a unique perspective rather than just the same old ideas recycled and repackaged. "
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 131 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Russell Wilder
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Yes. Getting things done in a legislative body requires some understanding of how the process works and how to deal with politicians."
"Yes. Getting things done in a legislative body requires some understanding of how the process works and how to deal with politicians."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 2 (Independent)
Tom Simes
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Experience in any area is beneficial but diverse perspectives in policy-making processes encourages creative thinking and innovative approaches to addressing complex challenges. Also, spending too much time in office can potentially distance a policy maker from their constituents, leading to a loss ...expand full answer."
"Experience in any area is beneficial but diverse perspectives in policy-making processes encourages creative thinking and innovative approaches to addressing complex challenges. Also, spending too much time in office can potentially distance a policy maker from their constituents, leading to a loss of touch with the everyday realities and concerns of the people they represent."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 118 (Democratic Party)
Evelyn Davidson
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Many people that are elected into local or state government have no experience whatsoever. We all have our own opinions on what needs to be fixed or addressed to correct a problem. We all have to learn to crawl before we walk. "
"Many people that are elected into local or state government have no experience whatsoever. We all have our own opinions on what needs to be fixed or addressed to correct a problem. We all have to learn to crawl before we walk. "
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 13B (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Amy Henry
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I strongly believe that prior experience in government or politics can provide valuable insights for state legislators. Understanding the legislative process, including how bills are drafted, reviewed in committees, and passed into law, is crucial for effective lawmaking. My experience interning ful ...expand full answer."
"I strongly believe that prior experience in government or politics can provide valuable insights for state legislators. Understanding the legislative process, including how bills are drafted, reviewed in committees, and passed into law, is crucial for effective lawmaking. My experience interning full-time during legislative sessions for Representative Judy Boyle for two years has equipped me with a deep understanding of the legislative process. It has prepared me to hit the ground running from day one of the legislative session. With this background, I am confident in my ability to serve my constituents effectively and make meaningful contributions to the legislative process."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 1 (Democratic Party)
Janie Jarrett
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"I don't think we need to have experience in politics, but they do need to have leadership experience and the ability to read and understand new information. A good legislator should be able to communicate effectively and have diplomacy skills to work together and seek to understand our varied regio ...expand full answer."
"I don't think we need to have experience in politics, but they do need to have leadership experience and the ability to read and understand new information. A good legislator should be able to communicate effectively and have diplomacy skills to work together and seek to understand our varied regions and their needs."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Steve Markegard
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"It could be. Could also be a detriment."
"It could be. Could also be a detriment."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 5 (Democratic Party)
Heather Hanna
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Not necessarily. We have many people who come from differing backgrounds serving in the legislature. It's always good to have people who are willing to listen and learn stepping up to serve the citizens. "
"Not necessarily. We have many people who come from differing backgrounds serving in the legislature. It's always good to have people who are willing to listen and learn stepping up to serve the citizens. "
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 40 (Republican Party)
Belinda Ford
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Yes I believe it beneficial, but not a must… Community leaders are viable to providing leadership in government."
"Yes I believe it beneficial, but not a must… Community leaders are viable to providing leadership in government."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 111 (Democratic Party)
Scott Jackson
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"Yes, previous experience in government or politics can be beneficial for state legislators, but it’s not the only path to effective leadership. Understanding the legislative process, knowing how to navigate bureaucratic systems, and having familiarity with public policy issues can provide valuable i ...expand full answer."
"Yes, previous experience in government or politics can be beneficial for state legislators, but it’s not the only path to effective leadership. Understanding the legislative process, knowing how to navigate bureaucratic systems, and having familiarity with public policy issues can provide valuable insights for making informed decisions. However, diverse backgrounds such as experience in business, education, healthcare, or community organizing can also bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the table. Ultimately, the most important qualities for a legislator are a commitment to serving the community, strong communication skills, the ability to collaborate, and a willingness to listen to constituents. A mix of experiences can lead to a more well-rounded and effective legislature that truly represents the needs and interests of the people."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 39 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Katie Hall
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
"No"
"No"
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 43 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Walter Garcia
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I am passionate about tackling homelessness, protecting our environment, increasing public safety, and making healthcare more affordable."
"I am passionate about tackling homelessness, protecting our environment, increasing public safety, and making healthcare more affordable."
2024 Candidate for Texas State Board of Education District 1 (Republican Party)
Michael Stevens
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I am passionate about economic, immigration and criminal justice policies, as I feel that these areas directly impact education. "
"I am passionate about economic, immigration and criminal justice policies, as I feel that these areas directly impact education. "
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Raleigh (Nonpartisan)
Janet Cowell
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"My track record as City Councilmember, State Senator, and State Treasurer shows my commitment to equality, justice, and progress. On council in the early 2000's, I established environmental protections and fought against anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. As State Senator, I pushed to equitably fund our pu ...expand full answer."
"My track record as City Councilmember, State Senator, and State Treasurer shows my commitment to equality, justice, and progress. On council in the early 2000's, I established environmental protections and fought against anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. As State Senator, I pushed to equitably fund our public schools and boost our state's recycling programs. As State Treasurer, I protected state employees' pensions and the tax dollars of all North Carolinians through smart investments while expanding mental healthcare coverage for working people. My work on all these issues is driven by my core values of equality and progress for everyone."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 106 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Vermanno Bowman
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Healthcare, Environment, Infrastructure, Social & Wealth Inequality, Education"
"Healthcare, Environment, Infrastructure, Social & Wealth Inequality, Education"
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 35-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Eric Onisko
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Housing, and homelessness"
"Housing, and homelessness"
2024 Candidate for Metropolitan School District of Pike Township school board At-large (Nonpartisan)
Stephen Hoofer
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"1. School funding 2. Letting teachers teach without obstacles"
"1. School funding 2. Letting teachers teach without obstacles"
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 173 (Democratic Party)
Theresa Thomas
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Mental Health, Quality Education, Prochoice, Childcare/Foster care, Equality, Affordable Housing, and Affordable Healthcare."
"Mental Health, Quality Education, Prochoice, Childcare/Foster care, Equality, Affordable Housing, and Affordable Healthcare."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Paulette Carson
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I am passionate about the Conservative agenda and Reviving Texas Values - Family, Faith and Freedom. This includes many priorities that have been ignored by our legislature. We must protect the following: Our liberties, our kids, our parental rights, our borders, our land, our gun rights, our reli ...expand full answer."
"I am passionate about the Conservative agenda and Reviving Texas Values - Family, Faith and Freedom. This includes many priorities that have been ignored by our legislature. We must protect the following: Our liberties, our kids, our parental rights, our borders, our land, our gun rights, our religious freedom and freedom of speech. The Second Amendment protects the First Amendment."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 42 (Conservative Party)
Timothy Mitts
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I'm very passionate about ensuring that we provide our families with the needed assistance to raise their children in the best environment possible. I believe that we should be leaving our parents to raise their children, not government. I believe that government needs to stop intruding on other pe ...expand full answer."
"I'm very passionate about ensuring that we provide our families with the needed assistance to raise their children in the best environment possible. I believe that we should be leaving our parents to raise their children, not government. I believe that government needs to stop intruding on other people's lives."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Destiny Drake West
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"In the Maryland 6th District, economic mobility is vital. Policies promoting job creation, affordable housing, small business support, financial education, and infrastructure investment are key. Job training aligning with market needs, housing affordability initiatives, small business aid, financial ...expand full answer."
"In the Maryland 6th District, economic mobility is vital. Policies promoting job creation, affordable housing, small business support, financial education, and infrastructure investment are key. Job training aligning with market needs, housing affordability initiatives, small business aid, financial literacy programs, and infrastructure improvements can empower residents to improve their economic status. These efforts foster an environment where upward mobility thrives."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 1 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Dale Huls
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I am very passionate about many issues, but I am choosing to focus my public policy efforts on four primary areas: Border Security, Texas Education Reform, Taxpayer Protection, and Government and Ethics Reform. If these four areas can be adequately addressed by the next legislature, Texas will b ...expand full answer."
"I am very passionate about many issues, but I am choosing to focus my public policy efforts on four primary areas: Border Security, Texas Education Reform, Taxpayer Protection, and Government and Ethics Reform. If these four areas can be adequately addressed by the next legislature, Texas will be well on its way to reclaiming the values and principles that made our state the envy of America and respected around the world. Texas must protect its citizens from the current invasion across its southern border facilitated by an "Open Borders" Administration that does not respect the rule of law. We must reclaim the classrooms for students AND teachers from an anti-American, anti-God industrial-educational complex. The government has shown itself to be a poor steward of the taxpayer's money. We must bring the government back to fiscal responsibility and quit overfunding the Government in ways that do not enhance the lives and liberty of every Texan. Finally, we see an out-of-control government at both the federal and state levels. We need to restore law and order, proper ethics, good government practices, and limits on government overreach in order to restore a properly functioning government that is of the people, by the people, and for the people."
2024 Candidate for Mountain View City Council At-large (Nonpartisan)
IdaRose Sylvester
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Housing for all, including middle income ownership housing, and affordable housing, including community owned housing and other models. Climate mitigation AND adaptation, for a warmer, drier city. Infrastructure improvements, including having more and more modernized parks, safe streets, and updated ...expand full answer."
"Housing for all, including middle income ownership housing, and affordable housing, including community owned housing and other models. Climate mitigation AND adaptation, for a warmer, drier city. Infrastructure improvements, including having more and more modernized parks, safe streets, and updated infrastructure. More public and active transportation. Historic preservation. Economic vitality, especially for small businesses, throughout our city, in new and improved economic and community hubs. Community building throughout the city. Workforce development. Improved neighborhood associations. More resident engagement. More transparent government processes, and more support for volunteers, including local groups and official advisory bodies."
2024 Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 67 (Democratic Party)
Joe Christman
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Healthy Families I support the opportunity for rural Utah families to have access to affordable healthcare, to be safe from domestic violence, for women to make their own decisions for their healthcare, support efforts and programs for increased mental health, substance use local programs to offer ...expand full answer."
"Healthy Families I support the opportunity for rural Utah families to have access to affordable healthcare, to be safe from domestic violence, for women to make their own decisions for their healthcare, support efforts and programs for increased mental health, substance use local programs to offer a healthy and safer environment for all rural Utah. My 23 years as a law enforcement officer and 13 years as a registered nurse gives me a unique insight to the social issues facing rural Utah."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 2 (Republican Party)
Ron Eller
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Mississippi needs a community revitalization based on free market principles that taps into the entrepreneurial spirit of its people. I envision what I call a E-3 principal to make the changes needed for Mississippi and America: E-1, Education is paramount for our future as a world leader. In orde ...expand full answer."
"Mississippi needs a community revitalization based on free market principles that taps into the entrepreneurial spirit of its people. I envision what I call a E-3 principal to make the changes needed for Mississippi and America: E-1, Education is paramount for our future as a world leader. In order for our nation to compete and lead from the front we must raise and train the next generation of leaders, tradesmen, inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs. Additionally to the education of our youth we need to reform the inmate population in order to return them to society as productive members. E-2, Economics is and will remain a challenge going forward. We need fair taxation with good representation. To often our leadership has put self interest first and not what’s good for the country as priority number one. An America first policy is critical in order for our families and children to have a better life and brighter future. E-3, Energy, we need all forms of energy. Energy is the life blood of the American Economy. We can not and should not cut our use of fossil fuels. We need all forms of energy to grow our nation and economy. We need Clean Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Hydrogen, Wind, and Solar. Eventually a renewable source will win out over conventional energy sources. But in the meantime in order to remain a world leader we need to use all of our resources."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Houton
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Health, economic growth, and children-safety issues."
"Health, economic growth, and children-safety issues."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 150 (Republican Party)
Mark Zimmer
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Reducing taxes. Creating a financial solution that is balanced and rational."
"Reducing taxes. Creating a financial solution that is balanced and rational."
2024 Candidate for Washington Commissioner of Public Lands (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Patrick DePoe
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Smoke-filled summers and wildfires raging across our State never used to be the norm. Over two decades, I worked as an emergency responder cleaning up oil spills and fighting fires. I know how difficult this work is first hand. The next Commissioner must build on our success in securing historic fun ...expand full answer."
"Smoke-filled summers and wildfires raging across our State never used to be the norm. Over two decades, I worked as an emergency responder cleaning up oil spills and fighting fires. I know how difficult this work is first hand. The next Commissioner must build on our success in securing historic funding for both prevention and response, modernizing equipment, hiring more full-time firefighters, and ensuring they have the wages and benefits they earn by putting their lives on the line for us. Over the last few years, I've had the opportunity to learn under our current Commissioner haining the knowledge and experience that is needed to hit the ground running and prioritize wildfire prevention and response."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 33 (Republican Party)
Katrina Pierson
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Border security, election integrity, 2A, education, taxes, and mental health."
"Border security, election integrity, 2A, education, taxes, and mental health."
2024 Candidate for Davidson County Assessor (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Vivian Wilhoite
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"I am personally passionate about 1) ensuring that we provide fair and equitable valuation of residential, personal and commercial properties; 2) that property owners are aware of the policies that govern the appraisal/reappraisal process; and 3) that property owners are aware of the policy procedure ...expand full answer."
"I am personally passionate about 1) ensuring that we provide fair and equitable valuation of residential, personal and commercial properties; 2) that property owners are aware of the policies that govern the appraisal/reappraisal process; and 3) that property owners are aware of the policy procedure of their right to appeal."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 145 (Republican Party)
Bryant Wolfin
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
"Budget and Taxes. Right now, the focus is to defend against the attacks against our right to life and our right to defend ourselves. However, what many forget during this battle is our right to our property. Over the years, the government continues to increase spending, which in turn causes tax incr ...expand full answer."
"Budget and Taxes. Right now, the focus is to defend against the attacks against our right to life and our right to defend ourselves. However, what many forget during this battle is our right to our property. Over the years, the government continues to increase spending, which in turn causes tax increases. This is a direct attack against our right to property. Missourians are taxed yearly on their income, homes, personal property, every retail transaction, and a ton of excise taxes they do not even know about. This should be prioritized just as much as our other rights! My hope is to get on the budget committee, and work towards cutting spending! Until we do so, we will never see tax decreases!"
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 47 (Democratic Party)
Mary Williams
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I have had quite a few struggles. I have lived in poverty as a child which gives me a good perspective on those that struggle now. I was in a domestic violence situation for 25 years in my first marriage. This was a struggle as I extricated myself but has also given me perspective for those findi ...expand full answer."
"I have had quite a few struggles. I have lived in poverty as a child which gives me a good perspective on those that struggle now. I was in a domestic violence situation for 25 years in my first marriage. This was a struggle as I extricated myself but has also given me perspective for those finding themselves in those situations."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 110 (Republican Party)
Jeffrey Madden
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Raising a family and also building a business into multiple businesses from the ground up. I understand the struggle of putting food on the table and how difficult the government, especially in New York, makes things for everyone."
"Raising a family and also building a business into multiple businesses from the ground up. I understand the struggle of putting food on the table and how difficult the government, especially in New York, makes things for everyone."
2024 Candidate for Montgomery County Board of Education District 2 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Ricky Fai Mui
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I struggle with the idea that communities elect the incorrect leaders, who misguide due to political pressures or allow cronyism to take place. Worst yet, we see dishonesty in broad light of day, with little effort to even cover it up.. as some officials ( hired or elected) feel they are above the ...expand full answer."
"I struggle with the idea that communities elect the incorrect leaders, who misguide due to political pressures or allow cronyism to take place. Worst yet, we see dishonesty in broad light of day, with little effort to even cover it up.. as some officials ( hired or elected) feel they are above the rule of law. I do not support racial or cultural intolerance, the use of drugs, or the over-sexualization of children."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Strafford 7 (Democratic Party)
David Herman
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I struggle with being understood. I had a speech problem that I had help with from age 9 to 20. In high school, I remember a history teacheer asking me a question. He said my answer was wrong. He tried many other students. Finally, he called upon has favorite student who said my answer but that coul ...expand full answer."
"I struggle with being understood. I had a speech problem that I had help with from age 9 to 20. In high school, I remember a history teacheer asking me a question. He said my answer was wrong. He tried many other students. Finally, he called upon has favorite student who said my answer but that could not be right because the teacher had said the answer was wrong. It has allowed be to understand many that others find hard to understand. I struggle with the value of money. When I was a child, a candy bar cost 5 cents. As a teenager, gas was 20-25 cents, now 3-5 dollars."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 113 (Republican Party)
Jeremy Messina
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Owning my own resturant. "
"Owning my own resturant. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Tennessee District 4 (Independent)
Keith Nolan
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Finding rewarding work and staying independent has always been a struggle. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit but the game keeps changing. If it's not a recession in 2007 it's inflation in 2022. I want the political class to stop tinkering with the private sector and let it breathe."
"Finding rewarding work and staying independent has always been a struggle. I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit but the game keeps changing. If it's not a recession in 2007 it's inflation in 2022. I want the political class to stop tinkering with the private sector and let it breathe."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Houton
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Patience"
"Patience"
2024 Candidate for Texas 165th District Court (Republican Party)
Bruce Bain
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Time. There never seems to be enough."
"Time. There never seems to be enough."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Portland (Nonpartisan)
Josh Leake
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"One of the mymost profound struggles has been witnessing my best friend from grade school, who became a drug addict and eventually died homeless on the streets of Portland. This heartbreaking experience has been a driving force behind my decision to run for mayor and my commitment to making meaningf ...expand full answer."
"One of the mymost profound struggles has been witnessing my best friend from grade school, who became a drug addict and eventually died homeless on the streets of Portland. This heartbreaking experience has been a driving force behind my decision to run for mayor and my commitment to making meaningful changes in our city. Seeing someone I cared about deeply fall through the cracks of our system, unable to find the help he needed to step up and out of the streets, has deeply informed my approach to city leadership. This personal loss directly shapes many of the initiatives outlined in my comprehensive plan at joshforportland.com/plan: Public Safety: Our approach to community policing and modernizing the criminal justice system includes a strong focus on addiction support and mental health services, aiming to prevent others from experiencing the same fate as my friend. Rejuvenating Portland: Our plans to address homelessness go beyond just housing – they include comprehensive support services to help people overcome addiction and mental health challenges. Community Hubs: These spaces will provide accessible resources for addiction treatment and mental health support, making it easier for people to get help before reaching a crisis point. Government Transition: By improving the coordination between city services, we aim to create a safety net that catches people before they fall into the cycle of addiction and homelessness. Economic Growth: Our focus on creating inclusive job opportunities includes programs to help those in recovery re-enter the workforce, providing a path to stability. As mayor, I'm committed to implementing these initiatives to ensure that no one else has to experience the loss I did. I want to create a Portland where everyone can find the help and support they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives regardless of their struggles. Visit joshforportland.com/plan to learn more about my plan to make Portland better."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 6 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Altimont Wilks
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Escaping Poverty."
"Escaping Poverty."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lonnie Powell
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I love to fly airplanes to help others learn to fly. Seeing the joy on their face after their 1st solo flight is very satisfying! Going skiing out west with my sons at Lake Tahoe. "
"I love to fly airplanes to help others learn to fly. Seeing the joy on their face after their 1st solo flight is very satisfying! Going skiing out west with my sons at Lake Tahoe. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Maryland (Libertarian Party)
Mike Scott
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Sin, I'm a fan of all 7. But, I'm trying to be right in my faith...every day."
"Sin, I'm a fan of all 7. But, I'm trying to be right in my faith...every day."
2024 Candidate for Idaho State Senate District 20 (Democratic Party)
Andy Arriaga
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"In 2016, I was diagnosed with Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA), a lung infection that would affect my life for the next eight years. This diagnosis required me to pause some of my long-term plans and aspirations as I focused on managing my health. Living with ABPA presented daily chal ...expand full answer."
"In 2016, I was diagnosed with Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA), a lung infection that would affect my life for the next eight years. This diagnosis required me to pause some of my long-term plans and aspirations as I focused on managing my health. Living with ABPA presented daily challenges. Routine activities became more difficult, and I had to adjust my lifestyle to accommodate my condition. During this time, I found myself looking for ways to stay engaged and productive despite my health limitations. This period of adjustment led me to explore opportunities in public service and volunteer work. What started as a way to stay active and contribute to my community gradually developed into a genuine interest. Through these activities, I gained new perspectives on community needs and the impact of local engagement. On December 29, 2023, I underwent thoracic surgery to remove an infected portion of my right lung. The procedure was successful, marking a significant improvement in my health and opening up new possibilities for my future and daily life. As I recovered from surgery, I began to revisit some of the goals I had set aside. One of these was the idea of seeking public office as my experiences over the past eight years had given me a unique viewpoint on various community issues. I'm now bringing with me a practical understanding of the obstacles many in our community face. My goal is to use this knowledge to advocate for improved support systems and to work on policies that can make a tangible difference in people's lives. My journey with ABPA, while challenging, has ultimately expanded my perspective on community needs and public service. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to apply these lessons in a official capacity, working to create positive changes in our community. Most importantly, this experience has taught me that when you start focusing on others rather than yourself, other things will tend to fall into place."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 38 (Republican Party)
Deborah Baber
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I was blessed with optimistic DNA! The question of struggle is not one I think about because the word is not one I generally relate to. Like everybody, I have had my ups and downs, good and bad times, immense joy and heartbreak. Through it all, I strive to learn something of value from every experie ...expand full answer."
"I was blessed with optimistic DNA! The question of struggle is not one I think about because the word is not one I generally relate to. Like everybody, I have had my ups and downs, good and bad times, immense joy and heartbreak. Through it all, I strive to learn something of value from every experience, good, bad, or indifferent!"
2024 Candidate for Clark County Council At-large (Democratic Party)
Christina Gilkey
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Accepting compliments is struggle for me and I am working to be better at that."
"Accepting compliments is struggle for me and I am working to be better at that."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Connecticut District 4 (Republican Party)
Michael Goldstein
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"I have had many struggles in my life but I have almost never viewed them as struggles but instead opportunities. One of the greatest struggles in my life involved the unnecessary death of my mother and my inability to obtain justice. In 2016 my mother was visiting my brother, who had advanced lung ...expand full answer."
"I have had many struggles in my life but I have almost never viewed them as struggles but instead opportunities. One of the greatest struggles in my life involved the unnecessary death of my mother and my inability to obtain justice. In 2016 my mother was visiting my brother, who had advanced lung cancer in Houston Texas. My mother was walking along the side of the hospital on her way to the hospital entrance to visit him when she tripped , fell on her face and stopped breathing. Employees from the hospital, including nurses, were called. But even though they knew that my mother was not breathing, they did nothing to help except call 911 for an ambulance. A long time elapsed and despite the fact that she was resuscitated she was brain dead. Her death was unnecessary and there was no recourse. No agency would take any action. Despite the fact that my mother had insurance she was left on the street to die as hospital workers watched it happen. My struggle with this situation strengthens my resolve to make sure that something like this never happens to someone else’s. spouse, parent sibling or child. Even writing about this brings back painful memories."
2024 Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 39 (Democratic Party)
Rose Mary Drake
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"1) Although I am financially secure now, there were years in my life when I struggled to have enough money to pay the bills, and when I could not obtain affordable health insurance. The adoption of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 made a huge difference to me. 2) I spent about five months in 201 ...expand full answer."
"1) Although I am financially secure now, there were years in my life when I struggled to have enough money to pay the bills, and when I could not obtain affordable health insurance. The adoption of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 made a huge difference to me. 2) I spent about five months in 2018 and 2019 out of state caring for my mother, who had brain cancer. After her death, I returned to my home in TN, and a few days later, I I was the victim of an aggravated robbery in the front yard of my home. I know what it is like to feel the terror of having a gun pressed up against my head. I still struggle with some PTSD from this event. As an adult struggling to comprehend this event, I am very concerned about our children and other innocent members of the public being exposed to the reality of our gun culture, where gunshot wounds are the number one cause of death for children, and we all have to live daily with the prospect of having a gun used against us."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 48 (Republican Party)
Caleb Slater
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"My earliest memories are those of neglect and abuse. I was in the broken foster care system. As a child I experienced physical, mental and even sexual abuse. Trust has been a difficult thing for me because of what I've been through. The more I spend time in the community however the more good I ...expand full answer."
"My earliest memories are those of neglect and abuse. I was in the broken foster care system. As a child I experienced physical, mental and even sexual abuse. Trust has been a difficult thing for me because of what I've been through. The more I spend time in the community however the more good I see in this world. I think it's critical that we pay it forward and treat others with dignity and respect. You never know what pain someone else is carrying with them. I think it's important to build positive relationships with others and help those who are in need."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 58 (Democratic Party)
Sandy James
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Since my late twenties, I have battled lupus. In having a chronic illness, I've learned so much about the difficulties of people with health issues. There have been so many ups and downs in navigating the healthcare system to get the proper treatments."
"Since my late twenties, I have battled lupus. In having a chronic illness, I've learned so much about the difficulties of people with health issues. There have been so many ups and downs in navigating the healthcare system to get the proper treatments."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 86 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jamie Haynes
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
"Raising kids, balancing work/family, balancing work/marriage, the realization of government overreach & culture rot."
"Raising kids, balancing work/family, balancing work/marriage, the realization of government overreach & culture rot."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 51 (Democratic Party)
Joe Rinehart
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"That's not relevant to the duties and performance of a legislator."
"That's not relevant to the duties and performance of a legislator."
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Dresang
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"There is this song asking someone to spell "Chauffeur," which has been looping in my head. When I looked it up to answer this question, it turned out it is AI-generated... that's great."
"There is this song asking someone to spell "Chauffeur," which has been looping in my head. When I looked it up to answer this question, it turned out it is AI-generated... that's great."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 6 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Kleinmeyer
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"All Star by Smash Mouth. It is just so catchy."
"All Star by Smash Mouth. It is just so catchy."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 58 (Democratic Party)
Trevor McGarrah
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"While I know this song is a little bit older, it is still one of my all-time favorite songs. It pops into my mind every time I feel down or wonder what I should do in a situation. The last song that got stuck in my head is Bon Jovi's "It's My Life." This resonates with me personally because the l ...expand full answer."
"While I know this song is a little bit older, it is still one of my all-time favorite songs. It pops into my mind every time I feel down or wonder what I should do in a situation. The last song that got stuck in my head is Bon Jovi's "It's My Life." This resonates with me personally because the lyrics embody a spirit of individuality and determination. The song's message about taking control of one's life, making choices, and living authentically aligns with my perspective on advocacy and making a positive impact. "It's My Life" reflects the belief that we have the power to shape our destiny, and that sentiment resonates with my commitment to being a dedicated advocate for education, government transparency, and the well-being of everyday Arkansans. The energetic and empowering nature of the song serves as a reminder of the importance of staying true to one's principles and making a meaningful contribution to the world. It's an anthem I have frequently referenced in conversations."
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 59 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Austyn Goody
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Who's got the rain or who stopped the rain it's a rock and roll song don't know who it's by"
"Who's got the rain or who stopped the rain it's a rock and roll song don't know who it's by"
2024 Candidate for Michigan 3rd Circuit Court (Nonpartisan)
John Larkin
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"We'll Be Together by Sting"
"We'll Be Together by Sting"
2024 Candidate for West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture (Democratic Party)
Deborah Stiles
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Hmmm....it was either the hymn "Count Your Blessings" or the alt-rock song from the '90s "Steal My Sunshine""
"Hmmm....it was either the hymn "Count Your Blessings" or the alt-rock song from the '90s "Steal My Sunshine""
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 72 (Republican Party)
Bill Conerly
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker"
"Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Montana District 2 (Independent)
John Metzger
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks"
"Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 15 (Democratic Party)
Gary McManus
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Thanks for that question– now it’s stuck there again. “Baby Shark” has been an ear worm ever since my grandson introduced me to the demonic little ditty. “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison is one of my favorite songs. "Bellavia" by Chuck Mangione gets me every time."
"Thanks for that question– now it’s stuck there again. “Baby Shark” has been an ear worm ever since my grandson introduced me to the demonic little ditty. “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison is one of my favorite songs. "Bellavia" by Chuck Mangione gets me every time."
2024 Candidate for Rhode Island House of Representatives District 42 (Republican Party)
Richard Fascia
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Day Dream Believer"
"Day Dream Believer"
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Faribault (Nonpartisan)
Jonathan Wood
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Beautiful Day - U2"
"Beautiful Day - U2"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 71 (Democratic Party)
Adriaan DeVilliers
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Flowers by Miley Cyrus"
"Flowers by Miley Cyrus"
2024 Candidate for Georgia State Senate District 20 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tori Branum
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Lay your eyes upon Jesus"
"Lay your eyes upon Jesus"
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 68 (Democratic Party)
Tom Bartole
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Pretty much anything by Noah Kahan. But I'd say Northern Attitude was probably the most recent."
"Pretty much anything by Noah Kahan. But I'd say Northern Attitude was probably the most recent."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Minnesota (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Alycia Gruenhagen
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Texas Hold 'em! Good American tune :)"
"Texas Hold 'em! Good American tune :)"
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Rockingham 11 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Julie Gilman
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
""Letting the Days Go By" by Talking Heads"
""Letting the Days Go By" by Talking Heads"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 5 (Republican Party)
John Salvesen
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold or most songs by Rush or Kansas"
"Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold or most songs by Rush or Kansas"
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 1 (Democratic Party)
Jay Ruby
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"There are always songs in my head. Today it was Johnny Appleseed from Joe Strummer, True North from Commoners Choir, 24 Hours from Chloe Slater and Muhlenberg County from John Prine."
"There are always songs in my head. Today it was Johnny Appleseed from Joe Strummer, True North from Commoners Choir, 24 Hours from Chloe Slater and Muhlenberg County from John Prine."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 21 (Republican Party)
Marjain Breitenbach
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
"When Did I Get Old"
"When Did I Get Old"
2024 Candidate for Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners District 5 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Laura Meier
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Atticus in To Kill a Mockkngbird"
"Atticus in To Kill a Mockkngbird"
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 130 (Republican Party)
Theodore Sirois
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"MacGyver"
"MacGyver"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 4 (Nonpartisan) (Withdrawn)
Robert Alvero
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Iron man"
"Iron man"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Michigan District 12 (Democratic Party)
Ryan Foster
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Joker"
"Joker"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Hampshire District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Riddle
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"The Riddler"
"The Riddler"
2024 Candidate for Clovis Unified School District Trustee Area 2 (Nonpartisan)
Wilma Hashimoto
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"MacGyver from the television show of the same show. He is creative to use minimal resources to create solutions."
"MacGyver from the television show of the same show. He is creative to use minimal resources to create solutions."
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Commission District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bobby Christian
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Superman: Superman possesses immense physical strength and superhuman abilities, which he uses to protect and defend the innocent. He stands as a symbol of hope and represents the idea that strength should be used to help others."
"Superman: Superman possesses immense physical strength and superhuman abilities, which he uses to protect and defend the innocent. He stands as a symbol of hope and represents the idea that strength should be used to help others."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Connecticut District 3 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Rafael Irizarry
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Rambo."
"Rambo."
2024 Candidate for Bassett Unified School District, At-large (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Dena Florez
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"I can't really think of a fictional character. But it would have to be one that embodies a deep sense of integrity, empathy, and moral courage (do the right thing). These are qualities that I strive to uphold. I believe in justice and fairness for all, even in the face of overwhelming societal pre ...expand full answer."
"I can't really think of a fictional character. But it would have to be one that embodies a deep sense of integrity, empathy, and moral courage (do the right thing). These are qualities that I strive to uphold. I believe in justice and fairness for all, even in the face of overwhelming societal pressure and adversity. I want to advocate for what is right even when it's unpopular, and to maintain a calm in moments of crisis. These are all qualities that resonate with me."
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Commission District 11 (Democratic Party)
Allen Wilson
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"The Black Panther. Because he stood up for, and protected, what he believed in... his native land and his native people."
"The Black Panther. Because he stood up for, and protected, what he believed in... his native land and his native people."
2024 Candidate for Wake County Public School System, District 4 (Republican Party)
Robert Morales Vergara
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"If Robert Morales could be any fictional character, he would choose Captain America. He admires Captain America's unwavering sense of justice, integrity, and dedication to protecting others."
"If Robert Morales could be any fictional character, he would choose Captain America. He admires Captain America's unwavering sense of justice, integrity, and dedication to protecting others."
2024 Candidate for San Francisco Community College Board (Nonpartisan)
Julio Ramos
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"I would choose to be Harry Potter. Not only does he possess incredible magical abilities, but he also exemplifies courage, resilience, and loyalty. Despite facing immense challenges and adversity, Harry remains committed to doing what is right and protecting those he cares about. His journey is one ...expand full answer."
"I would choose to be Harry Potter. Not only does he possess incredible magical abilities, but he also exemplifies courage, resilience, and loyalty. Despite facing immense challenges and adversity, Harry remains committed to doing what is right and protecting those he cares about. His journey is one of growth, friendship, and self-discovery, all while standing up against injustice. I admire his ability to inspire others and his unwavering dedication to the greater good."
2024 Candidate for Idaho House of Representatives District 15B (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ivan Hurlburt
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"US History"
"US History"
2024 Candidate for Texas Supreme Court Place 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brian Walker
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"I'm only saying Superman because he can fly. That would be a fun thing to do!"
"I'm only saying Superman because he can fly. That would be a fun thing to do!"
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 39 (Democratic Party)
Kerry Tapper
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Winnie the Pooh"
"Winnie the Pooh"
2024 Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 (Republican Party)
Mark Carter
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"I have never even thought about that."
"I have never even thought about that."
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Missouri (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
December Harmon
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Superman. He stands for Truth, Justice and the American Way."
"Superman. He stands for Truth, Justice and the American Way."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jenifer Stevens
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Wonder Women, of course!"
"Wonder Women, of course!"
2024 Candidate for Florida State Senate District 25 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Carmen Torres
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Wonder Woman"
"Wonder Woman"
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 88 (Republican Party)
Benjamin Franklin
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
"Superman. He stands for everything good. Truth, justice and the American way!"
"Superman. He stands for everything good. Truth, justice and the American way!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 10 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Travis Nembhard
What is your favorite book? Why?
"It's very cliched, but my favorite book was Harry Potter when I was younger, because it was one of the few books that I had gotten lost in at high school age. I later had a similar effect with the book Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky, and other titles by various authors as I got older, but the Ha ...expand full answer."
"It's very cliched, but my favorite book was Harry Potter when I was younger, because it was one of the few books that I had gotten lost in at high school age. I later had a similar effect with the book Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky, and other titles by various authors as I got older, but the Harry Potter series is what I had recalled setting me on that path. It's important to remember that when I think of ways to motivate my kids to read more."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 4 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Mike Casey
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Holy Bible. It is the foundation for my beliefs"
"The Holy Bible. It is the foundation for my beliefs"
2024 Candidate for Laramie City Council Ward 2 (Nonpartisan)
Jim Fried
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Powder Days- Heather Hansman, for the science and recreation perspective on snow and the future of winter recreation."
"Powder Days- Heather Hansman, for the science and recreation perspective on snow and the future of winter recreation."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina 3rd Superior Court Division Judicial District 10C (Democratic Party)
Sean Cole
What is your favorite book? Why?
"I have four favorite books: The Lord of the Rings (okay, that's technically three books), Dune, The Stand, and Lonesome Dove. I love all three of them because all three are about a small group of friends trying to save, change, or survive their world."
"I have four favorite books: The Lord of the Rings (okay, that's technically three books), Dune, The Stand, and Lonesome Dove. I love all three of them because all three are about a small group of friends trying to save, change, or survive their world."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Marianne Proctor
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Bible. It is the standard of truth. It guides my morality, relationships, and understanding of the world."
"The Bible. It is the standard of truth. It guides my morality, relationships, and understanding of the world."
2024 Candidate for Nebraska State Senate District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Tim Pendrell
What is your favorite book? Why?
"I’m not sure—either *Where I’m Calling From* by Raymond Carver or *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy* by Douglas Adams. They’re clearly very different, but both are favorites."
"I’m not sure—either *Where I’m Calling From* by Raymond Carver or *The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy* by Douglas Adams. They’re clearly very different, but both are favorites."
2024 Candidate for Nevada State Assembly District 39 (Democratic Party)
Erich Obermayr
What is your favorite book? Why?
"City of Trembling Leaves, by Walter Van Tilberg Clark. It describes the evolution of a composer, set in the area where I live. It takes place in the 1920s and 30s, a historical period I'm interested in. One of the main characters is also an artist, which relates back to my own family."
"City of Trembling Leaves, by Walter Van Tilberg Clark. It describes the evolution of a composer, set in the area where I live. It takes place in the 1920s and 30s, a historical period I'm interested in. One of the main characters is also an artist, which relates back to my own family."
2024 Candidate for Vermont Treasurer (Republican Party)
Joshua Bechhoefer
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Count of Monte Cristo. Never ever give up, and when you succeed, don't let anything consume you despite what you might feel is right. it's also just a fantastic story."
"The Count of Monte Cristo. Never ever give up, and when you succeed, don't let anything consume you despite what you might feel is right. it's also just a fantastic story."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 19 (Independent)
Nathan Lewis
What is your favorite book? Why?
"I mentioned 'The Deficit Myth' by Stephanie Kelton as being important for my political philosophy. Alasdair MacIntyre's works- 'After Virtue', 'Whose Justice? Which Rationality?', 'Three Rival Versions of Moral Inquiry' and 'Dependent Rational Animals' have helped make up my moral philosophy. Perhap ...expand full answer."
"I mentioned 'The Deficit Myth' by Stephanie Kelton as being important for my political philosophy. Alasdair MacIntyre's works- 'After Virtue', 'Whose Justice? Which Rationality?', 'Three Rival Versions of Moral Inquiry' and 'Dependent Rational Animals' have helped make up my moral philosophy. Perhaps the easiest to read and the most to the point, 'Dependent Rational Animals' shows that we are all dependent on others- especially when young or old or infirm, but also every single day. As just one example, almost no one grows all the food they eat. There are thousands of people around the globe responsible for keeping us alive each and every day. With this honest observation comes the recognition that we, in turn, need to provide for others in the same way. It's the basic golden rule explained eloquently and adroitly taking into consideration the rationalizations that people often throw up to avoid this responsibilty. Highly recommended."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 7 (Democratic Party)
Missi Hesketh
What is your favorite book? Why?
"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is one of my favorites. I appreciate greatly the underlying message of education being the pathway out of poverty."
"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is one of my favorites. I appreciate greatly the underlying message of education being the pathway out of poverty."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 40 (Republican Party)
Patrick Gipson
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Dune, from Frank Herbert."
"Dune, from Frank Herbert."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 25 (Independent)
Chad Hagg
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Bible. It was the most influential book used by the Founding Fathers for the formation of our country."
"The Bible. It was the most influential book used by the Founding Fathers for the formation of our country."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 84 (Democratic Party)
Andi Poli
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Anything by Tom Robbins or Kurt Vonegut"
"Anything by Tom Robbins or Kurt Vonegut"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 10 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brooke McGowan
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Bible It is the living word of God"
"The Bible It is the living word of God"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 38 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Gion Thomas
What is your favorite book? Why?
"My favorite book is "Fahrenheit 451." This dystopian classic by Ray Bradbury serves as a stark warning about the dangers of censorship, tyrannical governments, and fascist ideologies. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of intellectual freedom and the consequences of suppressing critical thin ...expand full answer."
"My favorite book is "Fahrenheit 451." This dystopian classic by Ray Bradbury serves as a stark warning about the dangers of censorship, tyrannical governments, and fascist ideologies. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of intellectual freedom and the consequences of suppressing critical thinking in society. "
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 3 (Republican Party)
Bill Wysong
What is your favorite book? Why?
"The Hunt For Red October, by Tom Clancy. The book resinated with me, like no other. The plot, the characters and the way the author was able to tell a very technical story without causing the story to drag. You became part of the story, as a side character, never to be named, but saw it all. Every ...expand full answer."
"The Hunt For Red October, by Tom Clancy. The book resinated with me, like no other. The plot, the characters and the way the author was able to tell a very technical story without causing the story to drag. You became part of the story, as a side character, never to be named, but saw it all. Every few years I will reread the book, and remember back to the first time that I read it."
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 26 (Democratic Party)
Matthew Wood
What is your favorite book? Why?
"I have two, for different reasons: "Manufacturing Consent" by Noam Chomsky, because it's profound impact lies in its ability to cut through the conventional rhetoric, offering a critical examination of how money and media shape and influence our perceptions. Plato’s "Republic" is also a close second ...expand full answer."
"I have two, for different reasons: "Manufacturing Consent" by Noam Chomsky, because it's profound impact lies in its ability to cut through the conventional rhetoric, offering a critical examination of how money and media shape and influence our perceptions. Plato’s "Republic" is also a close second. Its enduring appeal is rooted in its astute exploration of the fundamentals of power. This timeless classic delves into the intricate dynamics of power, and the wit, depth, and wisdom embedded within it continue to resonate, offering invaluable insights into the nuanced workings of authority and governance across different scales."
2024 Candidate for Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals Place 3 (Republican Party)
Chad Bridges
What is your favorite book? Why?
"I don't have one. When I read, it is mostly statutes and caselaw."
"I don't have one. When I read, it is mostly statutes and caselaw."
2024 Candidate for Grays Harbor County Commissioner Board District 2 (Democratic Party)
Jerry Rajcich
What is your favorite book? Why?
"Though there are many favorites...most recently I really enjoyed reading "Think Again" by Adam Grant. I really appreciate the perspective on why we frame things the way we do and this book really helped me to focus more on the positive points in life rather than the negative ones. It highlights the ...expand full answer."
"Though there are many favorites...most recently I really enjoyed reading "Think Again" by Adam Grant. I really appreciate the perspective on why we frame things the way we do and this book really helped me to focus more on the positive points in life rather than the negative ones. It highlights the importance of perspective and how we can best change our mindset to do better."
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 57 (Republican Party)
Daniel Behr
What is your favorite book? Why?
""Atlas Shrugged", Ayn Rand"
""Atlas Shrugged", Ayn Rand"
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 18 (Democratic Party)
Karyssa Dow
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Cleaning horse stalls at 12 years old in exchange for private horse riding lessons. I did it for 4 or 5 summers."
"Cleaning horse stalls at 12 years old in exchange for private horse riding lessons. I did it for 4 or 5 summers."
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County School Superintendent (Republican Party)
Shelli Boggs
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My first job was being a mother which I and also grandmother to seven."
"My first job was being a mother which I and also grandmother to seven."
2024 Candidate for Milwaukee City Comptroller (Nonpartisan)
Bill Christianson
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I did roofing, mostly tear off and clean up, during my summers while I was in high school. It was very hard work, but I really enjoyed working outside! "
"I did roofing, mostly tear off and clean up, during my summers while I was in high school. It was very hard work, but I really enjoyed working outside! "
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 14 (Democratic Party)
Shane Marcum
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My first job was at age 15 cutting grass for a campground. My first "true" job was building dashboards for chevy at an off shoot of GM. I was only there for 2 months working 3 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7 days a week, with no days off and only making $7.25 an hour. I left cause I sneezed one day, and it was ju ...expand full answer."
"My first job was at age 15 cutting grass for a campground. My first "true" job was building dashboards for chevy at an off shoot of GM. I was only there for 2 months working 3 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7 days a week, with no days off and only making $7.25 an hour. I left cause I sneezed one day, and it was just solid black. I wasn't going to put my health in jeopardy for a company that doesn't care for you."
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 23 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
James Holmes
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I joined the circus and became a truck driver when I was eighteen."
"I joined the circus and became a truck driver when I was eighteen."
2024 Candidate for Windsor City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan)
David A. Stankas
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My very first job. I was six years old and I raped leaves and mowed lawns in my neighborhood in the Town Of Windsor. I kept that job for about two years and then started milking goats"
"My very first job. I was six years old and I raped leaves and mowed lawns in my neighborhood in the Town Of Windsor. I kept that job for about two years and then started milking goats"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Georgia District 10 (Democratic Party)
Lexy Doherty
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Some of my earliest memories are of running the cash register in my mother’s small retail business. As a kid, I earned $5/hr to help around the store so I could buy my own Christmas presents for family and friends. As a teenager, I traveled around the country to trade shows with her as a buying cons ...expand full answer."
"Some of my earliest memories are of running the cash register in my mother’s small retail business. As a kid, I earned $5/hr to help around the store so I could buy my own Christmas presents for family and friends. As a teenager, I traveled around the country to trade shows with her as a buying consultant and recommended the two most successful lines her store ever carried. I worked in her store through high school and college until the store ultimately closed after the 2008 economic crash and the major shift to online shopping. "
2024 Candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 62 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jaxon Barber
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I began working my very first job at the age of 12 as a landscaper for my father. "
"I began working my very first job at the age of 12 as a landscaper for my father. "
2024 Candidate for Arlington City Council District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Chris Dobson
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My first job was as a water safety Instructor's assistant for the City of Arlington in the '90s. I also worked as a lifeguard with the city for 3 summers."
"My first job was as a water safety Instructor's assistant for the City of Arlington in the '90s. I also worked as a lifeguard with the city for 3 summers."
2024 Candidate for New York State Assembly District 68 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Tamika Mapp
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My first job was being a mom. I had that position for 34 years. "
"My first job was being a mom. I had that position for 34 years. "
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 9 (Republican Party)
Blake Sanders
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My very first job was working in a field for a local farmer baling and transporting hay. At the age of 13, jobs weren't easy to come by but I wanted some spending money besides my $5 allowance from my parents. These long summer days taught me hard work, communicating, and looking out for each othe ...expand full answer."
"My very first job was working in a field for a local farmer baling and transporting hay. At the age of 13, jobs weren't easy to come by but I wanted some spending money besides my $5 allowance from my parents. These long summer days taught me hard work, communicating, and looking out for each other."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Nonpartisan)
Derrick Anderson
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I worked at my mom’s restaurant down the road from where I group in Fredericksburg, VA. I cooked, cleaned, served, anything and everything needed. My time working for my mom in one of her many small businesses gave me an appreciation for the American dream. That hard work and persistence can make th ...expand full answer."
"I worked at my mom’s restaurant down the road from where I group in Fredericksburg, VA. I cooked, cleaned, served, anything and everything needed. My time working for my mom in one of her many small businesses gave me an appreciation for the American dream. That hard work and persistence can make that dream come true. It can also be ripped away by higher taxes and frivolous government regulations, which we see all too often unfortunately."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 8 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Keith Davenport
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My very first job was a Hested's, a five and dime store back around 1969. I don't remember much about it. I may have worked the cash register and did some stocking in the store. "
"My very first job was a Hested's, a five and dime store back around 1969. I don't remember much about it. I may have worked the cash register and did some stocking in the store. "
2024 Candidate for Travis County District Attorney (Republican Party)
Daniel Betts
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Boston Market, for the summer before college"
"Boston Market, for the summer before college"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 19 (Democratic Party)
Kari Lerner
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Other than babysitting, I held my first job when I was 15 as a cashier at Big John's, which was a local grocery store. I worked there until I turned 16 and was hired to perform clerical work for a real estate firm during the school year and as a Camp Counselor for the Cape Coral Summer Rec program d ...expand full answer."
"Other than babysitting, I held my first job when I was 15 as a cashier at Big John's, which was a local grocery store. I worked there until I turned 16 and was hired to perform clerical work for a real estate firm during the school year and as a Camp Counselor for the Cape Coral Summer Rec program during the summers."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Brandon Dunn
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"My first and only real job is with O'Reilly Automotive. I started at the San Marcos, TX location in March of 1999 and I am still employed with the company. I started as a parts specialist. In August of 2003 I was promoted to store manager at the location in Lockhart, TX. In 2005 I transferred to ...expand full answer."
"My first and only real job is with O'Reilly Automotive. I started at the San Marcos, TX location in March of 1999 and I am still employed with the company. I started as a parts specialist. In August of 2003 I was promoted to store manager at the location in Lockhart, TX. In 2005 I transferred to the store on Menchaca Rd in South Austin. I was the manager of that store until December of 2015. I then opened the store as manager in Kyle, TX. I ran that store until February of 2016 when I decided to become part of the Loss Prevention department. I have served as a Regional Loss Prevention Auditor since that time and still hold that position. I am responsible for 54 stores from Round Rock, down to Northwest San Antonio. My job duties include training store teams, performing operations audits, investigating loss, and interviewing team members for internal theft/fraud related losses. "
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 69 (Democratic Party)
Jamie Hough
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Hardee's - 6 years "
"Hardee's - 6 years "
2024 Candidate for South Dakota State Senate District 26 (Republican Party)
Tamara Grove
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I grew up working for my parents. My dad owned the Istas Miller Bakery. He went to work around 4 am every day but Sunday. My sister and I were expected to show up on Tuesdays and Thursdays around 6 am to work. We packed rolls that would be delivered to various businesses in the state. My friends ...expand full answer."
"I grew up working for my parents. My dad owned the Istas Miller Bakery. He went to work around 4 am every day but Sunday. My sister and I were expected to show up on Tuesdays and Thursdays around 6 am to work. We packed rolls that would be delivered to various businesses in the state. My friends milked cows before school and we packaged donuts!"
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 12 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Angela McIntosh
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"Working as a Home Health Care Aide"
"Working as a Home Health Care Aide"
2024 Candidate for Iowa State Senate District 40 (Republican Party)
Kris Gulick
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
"I worked detasseling corn during the summers."
"I worked detasseling corn during the summers."
2024 Candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commission District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nick Laborde
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"9/11. I was seven years old. I can remember our school principal announcing to the school over the intercom what had happened."
"9/11. I was seven years old. I can remember our school principal announcing to the school over the intercom what had happened."
2024 Candidate for El Paso County Commission District 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Kristopher Guido
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 coverage of the Gulf War. I was around 7 or 8 years old."
"I remember watching the coverage of the Gulf War. I was around 7 or 8 years old."
2024 Candidate for Las Vegas Township Justice Court Department 8 (Nonpartisan)
Nancy Bernstein
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"When Elvis Presley died in 1977, it was a few days after my 8th birthday."
"When Elvis Presley died in 1977, it was a few days after my 8th birthday."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 55 (Democratic Party)
Katrina Sexton
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 is the first historical event that I can remember. I believe I was about 10 years old when I saw it on the news."
"The fall of the Berlin Wall is the first historical event that I can remember. I believe I was about 10 years old when I saw it on the news."
2024 Candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 57 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Ernest Blevins
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"1. A moon landing. Not sure if it is the first one or a later one as the first one I was only months old. I think the memory is a combination of the first few landings. 2. The 1976 election results were broadcast on TV. In fact that year I recall the station I watched the Republicans were in blue ...expand full answer."
"1. A moon landing. Not sure if it is the first one or a later one as the first one I was only months old. I think the memory is a combination of the first few landings. 2. The 1976 election results were broadcast on TV. In fact that year I recall the station I watched the Republicans were in blue and the Democrats in red on the state map."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 37 (Peace and Freedom Party) (Lost in Primary)
John Parker
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The struggle against apartheid in South Africa and the arrest of Nelson Mandela drove me to become politically active."
"The struggle against apartheid in South Africa and the arrest of Nelson Mandela drove me to become politically active."
2024 Candidate for Kent County Board of Commissioners District 18 (Democratic Party)
Steve Faber
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"Mt. St. Helens erupting May 18, 1980 when I was 5 years old."
"Mt. St. Helens erupting May 18, 1980 when I was 5 years old."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Louisiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
M.V. Mendoza
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"I planned the 500 Years of Hispanic Heritage for the Department of Defense in Washington DC., I was 33 years old."
"I planned the 500 Years of Hispanic Heritage for the Department of Defense in Washington DC., I was 33 years old."
2024 Candidate for Kittitas County Superior Court Position 1 (Nonpartisan)
Chris Herion
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"I recall my parents watching President Richard Nixon announce to the nation that he was resigning the presidency in August 1974. I was 4 years old."
"I recall my parents watching President Richard Nixon announce to the nation that he was resigning the presidency in August 1974. I was 4 years old."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 66 (Democratic Party)
David Carstens
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"9/11. Or, more appropriately, the aftermath of 9/11. I was young enough that I didn't particularly understand what had happened, but it changed the world around me, and my early years were defined by the wars, the social conflicts, and the legislation that followed in its wake."
"9/11. Or, more appropriately, the aftermath of 9/11. I was young enough that I didn't particularly understand what had happened, but it changed the world around me, and my early years were defined by the wars, the social conflicts, and the legislation that followed in its wake."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 2 (Republican Party)
Shannon Stephens
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 that happened in my lifetime that I recall is September 11, 2001. I was 6 years old living on Long Island, with friends and family who were working and living in the city when our Twin Towers fell. I watched as our city was under attack that day on live TV in my first grad ...expand full answer."
"The first historical event that happened in my lifetime that I recall is September 11, 2001. I was 6 years old living on Long Island, with friends and family who were working and living in the city when our Twin Towers fell. I watched as our city was under attack that day on live TV in my first grade classroom. I emptied my piggy bank to donate to collections for victims, and watched the lives of my family, friends, classmates, and teachers become irrevocably changed by the events of that day. September 11, 2001 altered our country, but it also altered my life as a New Yorker living in the shadows of the city skyline that was forever changed on September 11th. "
2024 Candidate for Arizona House of Representatives District 25 (Withdrawn)
Nathan Madden
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The first big one I remember was 9/11/2001. I was about 3 years old."
"The first big one I remember was 9/11/2001. I was about 3 years old."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 8 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
David Gelb
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"1976, the bicentennial celebration, I was 8 years old."
"1976, the bicentennial celebration, I was 8 years old."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jonathon Myers
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The death of Elvis Presley. I had just turned 7 years old."
"The death of Elvis Presley. I had just turned 7 years old."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Democratic Party)
Jensen Jennings
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"I remember vaguely watching the tv and seeing news footage of the Gulf War, but the first historical events I remember vividly were the 1994 Northridge Earth Quake, because I lived through it, and the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. I recall watching the news and seeing the footage of UN Troops."
"I remember vaguely watching the tv and seeing news footage of the Gulf War, but the first historical events I remember vividly were the 1994 Northridge Earth Quake, because I lived through it, and the Rwandan Genocide in 1994. I recall watching the news and seeing the footage of UN Troops."
2024 Candidate for Geauga County Court of Common Pleas General Division (Republican Party)
Matthew Rambo
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"I remember two things vividly from my childhood: 1) I remember watching Ronald Regan give his second inauguration speech when I was just shy of six; and, 2) I remember watching the Challenger explode almost exactly one year later."
"I remember two things vividly from my childhood: 1) I remember watching Ronald Regan give his second inauguration speech when I was just shy of six; and, 2) I remember watching the Challenger explode almost exactly one year later."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 4 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Linda Ryan
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"In first grade, President Kennedy was assassinated. I remember teachers crying, and we were sent home, walking from school. A neighbor took kids in because my parents were working."
"In first grade, President Kennedy was assassinated. I remember teachers crying, and we were sent home, walking from school. A neighbor took kids in because my parents were working."
2024 Candidate for South Dakota House of Representatives District 20 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Ben Krohmer
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"As far as national historic events, I would probably have to say it was 9/11. I was 16 when it happened, and it happened while I was at school during our first class. We had Channel 1 TV's in our classrooms back then, and for the remainder of the day we just watched live news coverage as the events ...expand full answer."
"As far as national historic events, I would probably have to say it was 9/11. I was 16 when it happened, and it happened while I was at school during our first class. We had Channel 1 TV's in our classrooms back then, and for the remainder of the day we just watched live news coverage as the events unfolded. The bell still rang and we still went from classroom to classroom, but every class we sat and watched the horror unfold. Some years later in my 20's my family and I went on vacation to New York City, and the 9/11 memorial was one place that was a must stop on our list."
2024 Candidate for Michigan State Board of Education (Democratic Party)
Adam Zemke
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"The Columbine, CO school shooting. I was in middle school."
"The Columbine, CO school shooting. I was in middle school."
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 34-Position 1 (Republican Party)
Kimberly Cloud
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
"9/11 i was right there in Oxon Hill when I saw the flames coming from the pentagon and we were told to go home. Like the school said we are not their problem the parents are. I was at Oxon Hill High School, and just about two years ago I saw a documentary and cried seeing as though good CIA agents l ...expand full answer."
"9/11 i was right there in Oxon Hill when I saw the flames coming from the pentagon and we were told to go home. Like the school said we are not their problem the parents are. I was at Oxon Hill High School, and just about two years ago I saw a documentary and cried seeing as though good CIA agents lost their lives to this war."
2024 Candidate for Ohio State Senate District 6 (Democratic Party)
Willis Blackshear Jr.
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I love my community, and would like to leave it better off than when I was first elected. It is an honor to get to serve in elected office and I can only hope that the actions I take in the statehouse have a real impact on people's lives. "
"I love my community, and would like to leave it better off than when I was first elected. It is an honor to get to serve in elected office and I can only hope that the actions I take in the statehouse have a real impact on people's lives. "
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New Jersey District 7 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Roger Bacon
What legacy would you like to leave?
"As someone who is passionate about Americans' Bill Of Rights freedoms I would like to leave a legacy of sharing that passion with my fellow countrymen."
"As someone who is passionate about Americans' Bill Of Rights freedoms I would like to leave a legacy of sharing that passion with my fellow countrymen."
2024 Candidate for Orange County Board of Education District 4 (Lost in Primary)
David Johnson
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I reference Mr. Rogers as an idol who left the world a better place by helping children grow up with character, confidence, and a love for learning. That is what my wife (a public school teacher) and I strive to do to leave a legacy for our children and our community's next generation. "
"I reference Mr. Rogers as an idol who left the world a better place by helping children grow up with character, confidence, and a love for learning. That is what my wife (a public school teacher) and I strive to do to leave a legacy for our children and our community's next generation. "
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 60 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Sheila Jones
What legacy would you like to leave?
"The legacy that I would like to leave is that I did something good for mankind and the state of Georgia."
"The legacy that I would like to leave is that I did something good for mankind and the state of Georgia."
2024 Candidate for Kansas House of Representatives District 42 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Lance Neelly
What legacy would you like to leave?
"He was loved by his Family and Friends. That he cared for others."
"He was loved by his Family and Friends. That he cared for others."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Grant (Nonpartisan)
Jeff Giefer
What legacy would you like to leave?
"The legacy I’d like to leave is one of steadfast dedication to preserving Grant’s rural heritage and protecting the way of life that makes our community unique. My goal is to ensure that future generations can experience the same peace, open spaces, and natural beauty that we all cherish today. I wa ...expand full answer."
"The legacy I’d like to leave is one of steadfast dedication to preserving Grant’s rural heritage and protecting the way of life that makes our community unique. My goal is to ensure that future generations can experience the same peace, open spaces, and natural beauty that we all cherish today. I want to be remembered as a leader who stood firm against pressures to compromise our zoning standards, maintaining our 5-acre minimum lot sizes and resisting high-density development that threatens to change the very character of Grant. Throughout my time on the City Council and Planning Commission, my focus has always been on listening to residents and putting their needs first. I hope my legacy includes being known as a mayor who valued transparency, welcomed diverse viewpoints, and treated every decision with integrity and respect for the people of Grant. It’s important to me that residents feel their voices were not only heard but were a guiding force in shaping the policies and direction of our town. I’d also like to leave a legacy of strengthening the bond between Grant’s leadership and its residents, ensuring open communication and trust at every level of government. By prioritizing honesty, accountability, and collaboration, my goal is to set a standard of leadership that future mayors and council members will continue to uphold. Ultimately, I hope to be remembered as a full-time mayor who worked tirelessly and unselfishly for the community—someone who made the hard choices to protect our values and refused to let Grant become just another suburb. My legacy should be one of preserving Grant's tranquil and rural character, enhancing the quality of life for all residents, and ensuring that this special place remains the close-knit, peaceful haven that generations to come will be proud to call home"
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 101 (Democratic Party)
Jacqueline Cotton
What legacy would you like to leave?
"Strength of conviction and having had a meaningful impact for my daughters."
"Strength of conviction and having had a meaningful impact for my daughters."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 50 (Republican Party)
Peter Bono
What legacy would you like to leave?
"Because I truly care for Our American values and Traditions!!"
"Because I truly care for Our American values and Traditions!!"
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 56 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
Kirk Phillips
What legacy would you like to leave?
"Education transformation."
"Education transformation."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 3 (Democratic Party)
Keith Ellis Gillum
What legacy would you like to leave?
"A legacy of compassion and love."
"A legacy of compassion and love."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 27 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Scott Mandel
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I made the world a better place, helped people, encouraged and inspired others, giving of my time, talent, energy, and treasures."
"I made the world a better place, helped people, encouraged and inspired others, giving of my time, talent, energy, and treasures."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Portland (Nonpartisan)
Michael O'Callaghan
What legacy would you like to leave?
"Portland people polling"
"Portland people polling"
2024 Candidate for Pima County Treasurer (Democratic Party)
Brian Johnson
What legacy would you like to leave?
"Modernizing and elevation the level of service the Treasurer's office contributes to the community."
"Modernizing and elevation the level of service the Treasurer's office contributes to the community."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 81 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mack Morris
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I want to leave the legacy of the person that accomplished what he set out to do and created solutions that are top class in the whole country."
"I want to leave the legacy of the person that accomplished what he set out to do and created solutions that are top class in the whole country."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 10 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Krystle Kaul
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I would like to break the gridlock in Congress and use my moderate voice to find real solutions and make a powerful difference in the lives of Virginians. I want to use empathy and compassion to help make a difference in the lives of my constituents."
"I would like to break the gridlock in Congress and use my moderate voice to find real solutions and make a powerful difference in the lives of Virginians. I want to use empathy and compassion to help make a difference in the lives of my constituents."
2024 Candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 16 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Scott Reed
What legacy would you like to leave?
"That I listened to my constituents and represented the interests of the 16th District."
"That I listened to my constituents and represented the interests of the 16th District."
2024 Candidate for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Daniel Pogorzelski
What legacy would you like to leave?
"The legacy I aspire to leave is one defined by positive and lasting impact on the communities I serve. I envision a legacy characterized by strengthened civic engagement, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability. I aim to be remembered as a public servant who tirelessly worked to bridg ...expand full answer."
"The legacy I aspire to leave is one defined by positive and lasting impact on the communities I serve. I envision a legacy characterized by strengthened civic engagement, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability. I aim to be remembered as a public servant who tirelessly worked to bridge gaps, champion inclusivity, and amplify the voices of those often marginalized. "
2024 Candidate for West Virginia State Senate District 15 (Republican Party)
Tom Willis
What legacy would you like to leave?
"A Man Who Served Christ Wherever Called, a Faithful and Loving Family Man, a Man Who Helped Others Selflessly."
"A Man Who Served Christ Wherever Called, a Faithful and Loving Family Man, a Man Who Helped Others Selflessly."
2024 Candidate for New York State Senate District 1 (Democratic Party)
Sarah Anker
What legacy would you like to leave?
"A legacy that inspires people to do good for others and not give up easily."
"A legacy that inspires people to do good for others and not give up easily."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 16 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Chris Brown
What legacy would you like to leave?
"I would like to be recognized as someone who left the district and state a better place for the contributions that I made."
"I would like to be recognized as someone who left the district and state a better place for the contributions that I made."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 81 (Democratic Party)
Stephen Wooden
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Introducing, improving and enacting legislation that will help everyday people. Helping craft a budget that invests in crucial services and grows the economy. Providing essential constituent services, helping people navigate state services and bureaucracy."
"Introducing, improving and enacting legislation that will help everyday people. Helping craft a budget that invests in crucial services and grows the economy. Providing essential constituent services, helping people navigate state services and bureaucracy."
2024 Candidate for California State Assembly District 19 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Arjun Gustav Sodhani
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Every act done must align with at least one of the six mandates for Government, and cannot be in opposition to any. One core responsibility is sanity checking everything that passes your desk to make sure it's in alignment, and holding other members responsible for the same. Another is writing l ...expand full answer."
"Every act done must align with at least one of the six mandates for Government, and cannot be in opposition to any. One core responsibility is sanity checking everything that passes your desk to make sure it's in alignment, and holding other members responsible for the same. Another is writing legislation that HELPS people and ASSISTS them with their business, as demanded by CA GOV CODE 11120. Legislation coming out of the lawmaking bodies should be cheered, not dreaded. Too much of the latter is happening now. "
2024 Candidate for Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioner Board District 1 (Nonpartisan)
Andrew Reding
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"A commitment to basic civics, including good government, accountability and transparency, fair representation."
"A commitment to basic civics, including good government, accountability and transparency, fair representation."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Missouri District 7 (Democratic Party)
Missi Hesketh
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"The core responsibilities for a member of Congress is to legislate in a manner that serves the best interests of their constituents and the nation while not discriminating against any group. This means that the individual in the office must be willing to listen to her constituents prior to being ele ...expand full answer."
"The core responsibilities for a member of Congress is to legislate in a manner that serves the best interests of their constituents and the nation while not discriminating against any group. This means that the individual in the office must be willing to listen to her constituents prior to being elected to find out what her focus will be once in office. This means fielding calls from constituents while in office when new concerns within the district arise. This means working with members of Congress to secure funding to help tackle those issues back home. It is also vital that members of Congress communicate effectively with their constituents on how the process of addressing their primary concerns is proceeding. We should all be familiar with the fact by now that change takes time, that there is a lengthy bureaucratic process to get anything accomplished. Staying in communication and providing honest, detailed accounts of where the process is assures the people being represented that they put the right person in office. It lends to a positive impression of Congress and in the process, which is just one more cog in helping people feel supported."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 98 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Scott Pullins
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To represent the people of the district and keep them well informed of what is happening at the statehouse."
"To represent the people of the district and keep them well informed of what is happening at the statehouse."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 12 (Withdrawn)
Jeff Armstrong
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To represent and fight for the people. Not the rich or corporations, but the people."
"To represent and fight for the people. Not the rich or corporations, but the people."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 100 (Democratic Party)
James Brenner
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"The core responsibilities of someone elected to the Florida House of Representatives are rooted in representing the community’s interests, creating effective legislation, and ensuring government accountability. Here are the key responsibilities as I see them: Representing the Constituents: The mo ...expand full answer."
"The core responsibilities of someone elected to the Florida House of Representatives are rooted in representing the community’s interests, creating effective legislation, and ensuring government accountability. Here are the key responsibilities as I see them: Representing the Constituents: The most fundamental responsibility is to be the voice of the people in the district. An elected official must actively listen to the concerns, needs, and priorities of constituents—whether it's reducing the cost of living, addressing environmental issues, or protecting rights. It’s vital to advocate for the people, ensuring their voices are heard in Tallahassee. Creating and Passing Laws: As a legislator, one must craft, propose, and vote on laws that benefit the district and the state. This includes drafting legislation that reflects the needs of the community, whether it’s lowering insurance costs, improving infrastructure, or defending civil liberties. It’s also important to work across the aisle when necessary to pass meaningful, impactful policies. Holding Government Accountable: It is crucial to oversee the implementation of laws and ensure that government agencies are operating effectively and ethically. This means ensuring that policies, budgets, and programs are serving the public interest and holding agencies accountable when they fail to do so. Supporting the Community: An elected official must serve as a resource for individuals and local organizations, providing assistance in navigating state services, addressing local concerns, and advocating for state support on critical issues like affordable housing, healthcare, and education. Advocating for Local Priorities: An elected representative must bring attention to the unique needs of their district, such as securing state funding for local projects, infrastructure improvements, or disaster recovery efforts, while pushing for policies that make a tangible difference in people’s daily lives."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 7 (Incumbent) (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Adrienne Southworth
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"First I think is to read the bills and vote intelligently in the best interest of the public. Second, develop bills to make progress further than others have accomplished. Third, be a resource to the constituents to navigate government at whatever level, since it is impossible for people at this poi ...expand full answer."
"First I think is to read the bills and vote intelligently in the best interest of the public. Second, develop bills to make progress further than others have accomplished. Third, be a resource to the constituents to navigate government at whatever level, since it is impossible for people at this point to do directly."
2024 Candidate for Wayne County Probate Court (Nonpartisan)
Macie Gaines
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Compassion: I will always keep an open mind and treat those who enter my courtroom with dignity and respect. I stood in the shoes of many who will come before me with probate issues and general life struggles. I was the guardian for two family members with mental health challenges and was my grandmo ...expand full answer."
"Compassion: I will always keep an open mind and treat those who enter my courtroom with dignity and respect. I stood in the shoes of many who will come before me with probate issues and general life struggles. I was the guardian for two family members with mental health challenges and was my grandmother's caretaker until she died. These are life changing moments that should be met with compassion. Experience: I will use my 10+ years of experience as a probate attorney and former probate law professor skills to be prepared for all those who come before me. I will continue to learn and sharpen my legal knowledge to serve those who enter my courtroom. Consistency: I will remain consistent in my rulings and litigants will know what to expect when they enter my courtroom."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Slater
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Ensuring the priorities and issues of the constituents that they represent are fought for diligently."
"Ensuring the priorities and issues of the constituents that they represent are fought for diligently."
2024 Candidate for Cochise County Board Of Supervisors District 3 (Republican Party)
Frank R. Antenori
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"My core responsibility is to protect individual liberty and the rights of the citizens we represent. With that in mind, everything else falls into place. While in the legislature I used the standard of "is this a function of government." If the answer was no, I voted NO. Liberty is protected by mi ...expand full answer."
"My core responsibility is to protect individual liberty and the rights of the citizens we represent. With that in mind, everything else falls into place. While in the legislature I used the standard of "is this a function of government." If the answer was no, I voted NO. Liberty is protected by minimal intrusion of the government and government is kept small and minimally intrusive by applying that question. A side benefit is that smaller government requires less taxes, leaving more money in the pockets of the taxpayers, letting them decide where to spend or invest it."
2024 Candidate for Coppell Independent School District, Place 6 (Incumbent)
Nichole Bentley
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"The core responsibility of a school board trustee is governance. Within the governance framework, my purview includes adopting a budget and setting a tax rate; adopting policies and reviewing effectiveness; hiring and evaluating the superintendent; adopting goals and monitoring their progress; and c ...expand full answer."
"The core responsibility of a school board trustee is governance. Within the governance framework, my purview includes adopting a budget and setting a tax rate; adopting policies and reviewing effectiveness; hiring and evaluating the superintendent; adopting goals and monitoring their progress; and communicating with the community."
2024 Candidate for Denver District Attorney (Democratic Party)
John Walsh
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Protecting the community by effectively and fairly prosecuting crime, and by working in partnership with the community to prevent crime and improve our criminal justice system."
"Protecting the community by effectively and fairly prosecuting crime, and by working in partnership with the community to prevent crime and improve our criminal justice system."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 29 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Angel Fierro
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"I believe a Representative has a duty ensuring they are capable of reaching out to the public, ensuring their Outreach Constituents Service becomes both consistent and exceptional. Their responsibilities include both being a voice and lawmaker in DC but as well as an exceptional member of our commun ...expand full answer."
"I believe a Representative has a duty ensuring they are capable of reaching out to the public, ensuring their Outreach Constituents Service becomes both consistent and exceptional. Their responsibilities include both being a voice and lawmaker in DC but as well as an exceptional member of our community. I believe maintaining an office of diverse thought will help the congressional office focus on constituents grievances with the federal government over popular politics. As a Representative, I plan to balance my office by recruiting members of my community who care about the district and are willing to serve alongside me. As a Representative, I want to implement rules in my office for creating an internship program that helps recruit and connect young people encouraging them to pursue different fields of work with transferable skills. I believe that a Representative should take the opportunity to recieve and answer constituent calls when they are available, I believe it grounds a Representative to remember who they serve and are called to protect. I believe a Representative should carry a desire to help, and to be loyal to the people they represent. To step out of one's desires and focus on the sentiments that come through to their office via call, appointments or email/letter. I believe a Representative should be aware of the trends of the community, making it their goal to recruit a district team that is capable of keeping a open door policy with the Representative. I believe a Representative should be direct and open to criticism, their responsibility is to hear their communities. They should make efforts to visit different social programs and non profits, to learn and gain new ideas on how they can create pathways to better solutions. I believe a Representative has the responsibility to be creative and innovative in law creation. "
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 45 (Democratic Party)
Whitney Freeman
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To represent the will of all the people in their district. "
"To represent the will of all the people in their district. "
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania Treasurer (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Stacy Garrity
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"While investment obligations are paramount, it is also the duty of the Treasurer to ensure that so-called “unclaimed” property – ranging from uncashed paychecks to military decorations – are returned to their rightful owners. As Treasurer, I have returned record amounts of abandoned property from t ...expand full answer."
"While investment obligations are paramount, it is also the duty of the Treasurer to ensure that so-called “unclaimed” property – ranging from uncashed paychecks to military decorations – are returned to their rightful owners. As Treasurer, I have returned record amounts of abandoned property from the Treasury’s vault, and have worked to enact legislation to make these returns less burdensome for taxpayers and a proactive duty for the Treasury. The Treasurer also acts as a member of the board of the two largest state retirement systems. In that role, I have joined with members of the other party to make certain that these funds invest strategically and more wisely, and I have called out cases of waste in the operation of these systems, contributing to a change of leadership in both systems."
2024 Candidate for Summit County Council District 7 (Democratic Party)
Ryan Shank
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"The core responsibilities for the this office is to listen to our constituents, know when to learn from others, and work to pass legislation that benefits everyone, not just a select few."
"The core responsibilities for the this office is to listen to our constituents, know when to learn from others, and work to pass legislation that benefits everyone, not just a select few."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 106 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Todd Smalenberg
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"To be a representative to the people who elected them and not of the lobbyists or special j heresy groups. "
"To be a representative to the people who elected them and not of the lobbyists or special j heresy groups. "
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 13 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Robyn Vining
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Service to the people we have sworn to serve."
"Service to the people we have sworn to serve."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 21 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Bill Garlington
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
"Honesty, Transparency guided by ideological principles one wants to be elected on. Then following up on those ideas and characterizations, while applying and adhering to these under the guidelines of our State and US Constitution."
"Honesty, Transparency guided by ideological principles one wants to be elected on. Then following up on those ideas and characterizations, while applying and adhering to these under the guidelines of our State and US Constitution."
2024 Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 9 (Democratic Party)
Priscilla Prado
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Integrity & Accountability: I believe in leading with honesty and transparency, staying true to my principles while being accountable to my constituents. My strong ethical foundation ensures that I approach every decision with fairness and commitment to the public good. Community-Centered Leadershi ...expand full answer."
"Integrity & Accountability: I believe in leading with honesty and transparency, staying true to my principles while being accountable to my constituents. My strong ethical foundation ensures that I approach every decision with fairness and commitment to the public good. Community-Centered Leadership: Having worked closely with diverse communities as a business owner and advocate, I understand the importance of listening and responding to people’s needs. My focus is always on finding inclusive solutions that benefit everyone, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. Strong Work Ethic & Determination: I am driven to overcome challenges and approach every issue with a problem-solving mindset and dedication. Business Acumen & Financial Expertise: With over 22 years of experience in accounting and running a successful bookkeeping firm, I have a solid understanding of financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation. These skills are crucial for making sound decisions on economic policy, supporting small businesses, and ensuring fiscal responsibility in government. Empathy & Compassion: As a mother, community leader, and survivor of health challenges, I bring empathy and compassion to every conversation. I understand the struggles many families face, and I am passionate about working on policies that address real-life issues and improve the lives of others. Collaborative & Open-Minded Approach: I value working collaboratively with others, whether it’s building consensus across different viewpoints or engaging with community members. I believe in approaching every issue with an open mind, seeking diverse perspectives, and finding common ground to create meaningful change. These qualities, combined with my passion for service, position me to be a dedicated and effective officeholder who will work tirelessly to represent and uplift my community."
2024 Candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 15 (Republican Party)
Gary Gardner
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I am determined and hard working."
"I am determined and hard working."
2024 Candidate for Arkansas House of Representatives District 75 (Libertarian Party)
Michael White
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"First and foremost, my entrepreneurial spirit serves as a cornerstone of my approach to problem solving and decision making. Having founded and managed successful businesses, I am accustomed to navigating challenges, identifying opportunities, and implementing effective strategies to achieve goals. ...expand full answer."
"First and foremost, my entrepreneurial spirit serves as a cornerstone of my approach to problem solving and decision making. Having founded and managed successful businesses, I am accustomed to navigating challenges, identifying opportunities, and implementing effective strategies to achieve goals. This experience has instilled in me a proactive and innovative mindset, essential qualities for addressing the complex issues facing our state. Furthermore, my commitment to service is unwavering. Whether in my professional endeavors or personal life, I prioritize the needs of constituents and strive to address their concerns with empathy, integrity, and diligence. I believe in the power of servant leadership and am dedicated to making a positive impact in my community. Adaptability is another key attribute that has shaped my journey. Throughout my life, I have encountered various circumstances that required resilience and flexibility. I am adept at adjusting to changing environments, learning from new experiences, and finding creative solutions to complex issues. This ability to adapt and evolve is crucial in the dynamic landscape of public service. Effective communication lies at the heart of my interactions with constituents and fellow policymakers. I excel in articulating my vision, listening to diverse perspectives, and engaging in respectful and transparent dialogue. I understand the importance of building trust, fostering collaboration, and conveying ideas persuasively to enact meaningful change. Finally, ethical integrity is non negotiable for me. I believe in transparency, honesty, and accountability in all aspects of governance. Upholding ethical principles is essential for earning the trust and confidence of the people I serve, and I am committed to leading with integrity and accountability."
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County Attorney (Democratic Party)
Tamika Wooten
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I pride myself on possessing the qualities that I mentioned above that are necessary for an elected official; namely honesty, integrity, experience and empathy. I have been fortunate to practice law in Arizona for 34 years, as a chief prosecutor, defense attorney and a judge. In my both my personal ...expand full answer."
"I pride myself on possessing the qualities that I mentioned above that are necessary for an elected official; namely honesty, integrity, experience and empathy. I have been fortunate to practice law in Arizona for 34 years, as a chief prosecutor, defense attorney and a judge. In my both my personal and professional life, I have always striven to treat people the way I expect to be treated."
2024 Candidate for Maine House of Representatives District 150 (Republican Party)
Mark Zimmer
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I have extensive work experience in math and finance. My expertise is lacking in the political field."
"I have extensive work experience in math and finance. My expertise is lacking in the political field."
2024 Candidate for Bassett Unified School District, At-large (Incumbent) (Nonpartisan)
Dena Florez
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"To be a successful officeholder, especially in an educational or leadership role, a combination of personal qualities, professional competencies, and values-driven principles is essential. These attributes are not only necessary for effective decision-making and problem-solving, but also for fosteri ...expand full answer."
"To be a successful officeholder, especially in an educational or leadership role, a combination of personal qualities, professional competencies, and values-driven principles is essential. These attributes are not only necessary for effective decision-making and problem-solving, but also for fostering trust, collaboration, and respect within the community. Here are the key qualities I possess that I believe would make me a successful officeholder:
- Empathy and Compassion
- Strong Communication Skills
- Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
- Integrity and Accountability
- Strategic Vision and Problem-Solving Skills
- Collaboration and Team-Building
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning and Growth
- Passion for Education and Community
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 14 (Democratic Party)
Katherine Gayle
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I enjoy meeting and working with people from all walks of life. We have something to learn from everyone we meet. This would enable me to gather information and work to find the best possible solution."
"I enjoy meeting and working with people from all walks of life. We have something to learn from everyone we meet. This would enable me to gather information and work to find the best possible solution."
2024 Candidate for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 79 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jenifer Stevens
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Empathy, ability to assess information and be an effective advocate, willingness to listen before speaking and never pre-judging others or any given situation without first gathering my own independent information. My lived experiences aide in having great relational awareness, I’ve had little and h ...expand full answer."
"Empathy, ability to assess information and be an effective advocate, willingness to listen before speaking and never pre-judging others or any given situation without first gathering my own independent information. My lived experiences aide in having great relational awareness, I’ve had little and had much. In addition to the incredible experiences and opportunities that owning a small business at only 20yrs old created, the journey and experience that being a Mom of 5 and Nana to 10 has taught me is truly invaluable."
2024 Candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 3 (Unaffiliated)
Marla Fernandez
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"While effective communication is certainly an important aspect of being an officeholder, there are many other qualities that contribute to success in public service. Some of the qualities I possess that I believe would make me a successful officeholder include: 1. Integrity: I hold myself to the ...expand full answer."
"While effective communication is certainly an important aspect of being an officeholder, there are many other qualities that contribute to success in public service. Some of the qualities I possess that I believe would make me a successful officeholder include: 1. Integrity: I hold myself to the highest ethical standards and prioritize honesty, transparency, and accountability in all my actions. 2. Empathy: I genuinely care about the well-being of others and strive to understand and address the needs and concerns of my constituents with compassion and empathy. 3. Problem-solving skills: I am adept at analyzing complex issues, identifying solutions, and working collaboratively to develop and implement effective policies that address the challenges facing our community. 4. Leadership: I am able to inspire others, build consensus, and rally support behind common goals, fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation among stakeholders. 5. Dedication: I am committed to serving the public interest and working tirelessly to advocate for the needs of my constituents and make a positive impact in our community. By combining these qualities with my ability to communicate effectively, I am confident that I can effectively represent the interests of my constituents and contribute to positive change as an officeholder."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Hillsborough 34 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Daniel Veilleux
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I have the ability to work across political lines to promote common sense legislation to help all Granite Staters. I recognize that New Hampshire has a unique political position as the “Live Free or Die” state. In recent years, New Hampshire’s values have been threatened by actors who talk about fre ...expand full answer."
"I have the ability to work across political lines to promote common sense legislation to help all Granite Staters. I recognize that New Hampshire has a unique political position as the “Live Free or Die” state. In recent years, New Hampshire’s values have been threatened by actors who talk about freedom but espouse restrictive laws on personal liberty. I understand how to get back to the way New Hampshire works best: together."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 (Republican Party)
Shelley Yuhas
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Caring, compassionate, conservative leader. I've raised four children, who are now adults and working/serving their communities. The challenges that come with that role are always answered with prayer and wise counsel. Leadership, with humility, was taught to me by my parents, and the tools I've gai ...expand full answer."
"Caring, compassionate, conservative leader. I've raised four children, who are now adults and working/serving their communities. The challenges that come with that role are always answered with prayer and wise counsel. Leadership, with humility, was taught to me by my parents, and the tools I've gained throughout my life have prepared me to successfully hold this office."
2024 Candidate for Governor of Montana (Libertarian Party)
Kaiser Leib
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I'm too stupid to be corrupt, and I have no political alliances so I don't owe any favors."
"I'm too stupid to be corrupt, and I have no political alliances so I don't owe any favors."
2024 Candidate for Catoosa County Commissioner Board District 3 (Democratic Party)
Alex Brady
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I believe one of my best qualities that would help me be successful is having the heart of a servant leader. I will listen to people's concerns and lead with empathy, acknowledging how the decisions that I make will affect people. I know that I will never make everyone happy, but I commit to taking ...expand full answer."
"I believe one of my best qualities that would help me be successful is having the heart of a servant leader. I will listen to people's concerns and lead with empathy, acknowledging how the decisions that I make will affect people. I know that I will never make everyone happy, but I commit to taking into account all the facts and all sides before making complex decisions and then in turn provide transparency to the public about how those decisions are made."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House New York District 26 (Republican Party)
Gary Dickson
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Honesty, integrity, and humility."
"Honesty, integrity, and humility."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico Public Education Commission District 1 (Democratic Party)
Sam S. Obenshain
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"My experience in all areas of public education will serve me well in this position. I have been the Executive Director of the number one ranked public school in the state and, at the time, we were ranked the 20th best charter school in the country by US News & World Report. I have worked with the ...expand full answer."
"My experience in all areas of public education will serve me well in this position. I have been the Executive Director of the number one ranked public school in the state and, at the time, we were ranked the 20th best charter school in the country by US News & World Report. I have worked with the PEC for many years and feel as though I will walk into the position hitting the ground running."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 41 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Joe Sturm
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Determination. Perseverance. A relentless seeker and doer of truth."
"Determination. Perseverance. A relentless seeker and doer of truth."
2024 Candidate for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 163 (Incumbent) (Democratic Party)
Heather Boyd
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"I am empathetic, compassionate and passionate. Because I believe that government can be an instrument of good, I am a strong, committed public servant. I am a good listener, and a hard worker. I believe that being inclusive leads to transparency. I seek out input, rather than wait for those who want ...expand full answer."
"I am empathetic, compassionate and passionate. Because I believe that government can be an instrument of good, I am a strong, committed public servant. I am a good listener, and a hard worker. I believe that being inclusive leads to transparency. I seek out input, rather than wait for those who want to give it. I believe in evidenced-based research and decision making, and I do love research!"
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 (Republican Party)
Leslie Dallner
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Honest, accountable, transparent, bold, truth teller, good listener, and responsible."
"Honest, accountable, transparent, bold, truth teller, good listener, and responsible."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 30 (Democratic Party)
Laura Friedman
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"Canvassing for abortion rights and the ERA with my mother, who founded the first chapter of NOW in Broward County Florida taught me how to communicate with a wide variety of people of different backgrounds and perspectives. But it was my experience as a film producer which best prepared me for bein ...expand full answer."
"Canvassing for abortion rights and the ERA with my mother, who founded the first chapter of NOW in Broward County Florida taught me how to communicate with a wide variety of people of different backgrounds and perspectives. But it was my experience as a film producer which best prepared me for being an effective elected leader. In 20+ years of experience in the industry, my job was to identify projects to make into film and TV projects - to have a vision, to make others passionate about that vision and assemble a team, then to manage the project through from beginning to end. I find that my work as a legislator requires similar skills of engagement, collaboration, and persistence."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 14 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Nalini Joseph
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
"- Active listener - Strong advocate and loyalty towards those that I represent. - Integrity - Experience in the NC Courts - Experience in a grassroots level - Experience working with children and families; both at the grassroots level., as well as in leadership and management."
"- Active listener - Strong advocate and loyalty towards those that I represent. - Integrity - Experience in the NC Courts - Experience in a grassroots level - Experience working with children and families; both at the grassroots level., as well as in leadership and management."
2024 Candidate for Missouri House of Representatives District 103 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Lizz Callahan
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"An elected official first and foremost is a public servant. We work for the people. Building the social safety net and helping people have better access to comfort and security are the first purpose of government, and the main purpose of an elected official."
"An elected official first and foremost is a public servant. We work for the people. Building the social safety net and helping people have better access to comfort and security are the first purpose of government, and the main purpose of an elected official."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Florida District 9 (Republican Party)
Marcus Carter
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty is the single most important characteristic for any elected official. We cannot have a government we can trust if our elected officials are not honest, it is quite simple. And unfortunately, far too few of us have any trust in our leaders, because we don't believe their honest. With honesty ...expand full answer."
"Honesty is the single most important characteristic for any elected official. We cannot have a government we can trust if our elected officials are not honest, it is quite simple. And unfortunately, far too few of us have any trust in our leaders, because we don't believe their honest. With honesty comes integrity, because no honest person wants to spend their time explaining their mistakes. As for mistakes, they will come along with any leader who lacks experience; however, it's those with experience who lack honesty, rendering experience as the characteristic that is least important."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Virginia District 7 (Independent) (Withdrawn)
Craig Ennis
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"America First "
"America First "
2024 Candidate for Tennessee State Senate District 2 (Democratic Party)
Patti Young
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"To work for the people in their districts not to gain personal wealth and power."
"To work for the people in their districts not to gain personal wealth and power."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives District 60 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Pavese
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Genuine integrity to represent the greater good of all mankind."
"Genuine integrity to represent the greater good of all mankind."
2024 Candidate for Mayor of Grant (Nonpartisan)
Jeff Giefer
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Listening and Accountability: A cornerstone of my leadership style is listening and learning from the community. I believe in fostering an open and transparent environment where the voices of Grant’s citizens are heard and respected. This approach ensures that decisions are made with the input and b ...expand full answer."
"Listening and Accountability: A cornerstone of my leadership style is listening and learning from the community. I believe in fostering an open and transparent environment where the voices of Grant’s citizens are heard and respected. This approach ensures that decisions are made with the input and best interests of our residents at heart, promoting accountability among elected officials and city staff. Collaboration with Integrity: Collaboration is another key element of my leadership. I am committed to transparency and integrity, rejecting any behind-the-scenes dealings or hidden agendas that can undermine trust. I value independent voices and believe that diversity of thought strengthens our council's ability to serve Grant effectively. My leadership will be grounded in building consensus through honest and open dialogue, not through backroom deals or divisive tactics. Unity and Preservation: My leadership will focus on what unites us as a community rather than what divides us. By setting aside personal agendas and focusing on our shared values, we can work together to preserve the unique rural character of Grant. I believe that by coming together in this way, we can maintain the quality of life that makes our city special, ensuring a bright future for all residents."
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 U.S. House California District 32 (Republican Party)
Larry Thompson
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty."
"Honesty."
2024 Candidate for Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, Place 1 (Nonpartisan)
Aaron Baxter
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Integrity, above all, is necessary to be an effective public servant. Elected officials should serve all of their constituents, not a select few with deep pockets. They should be willing to keep an open mind and be prepared to change their stance if and when presented with new, compelling evidence."
"Integrity, above all, is necessary to be an effective public servant. Elected officials should serve all of their constituents, not a select few with deep pockets. They should be willing to keep an open mind and be prepared to change their stance if and when presented with new, compelling evidence."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Camero
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Integrity Transparency "
"Integrity Transparency "
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 25 (Republican Party)
Paul Hoeft
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Staying true to the principles that got you elected in the first place."
"Staying true to the principles that got you elected in the first place."
2024 Candidate for Campbell Union School District school board Trustee Area 2 (Nonpartisan)
Don Thorvund
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty, Integrity, respect, and transparency."
"Honesty, Integrity, respect, and transparency."
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware (Democratic Party)
Kyle Evans Gay
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"The elected officials that I’ve been most inspired by, and in whose footsteps I’ve tried to follow, remember that they are elected to office with a duty to serve the people of Delaware –- not their own personal interests. They’re willing to work hard wherever needed, and will pick up any piece of th ...expand full answer."
"The elected officials that I’ve been most inspired by, and in whose footsteps I’ve tried to follow, remember that they are elected to office with a duty to serve the people of Delaware –- not their own personal interests. They’re willing to work hard wherever needed, and will pick up any piece of the work that needs done. I support elected leaders who advocate for what’s right regardless of the political challenges, and who encourage frank and open conversations as a way to find common ground and achieve consensus. And lastly, the best elected officials never stop listening - to their constituents, to subject-matter experts, and to those with whom they may disagree. Commitment to openness and life-long learning are especially important for effective elected officials."
2024 Candidate for Dallas County Commissioners Court Precinct 1 (Republican Party)
Jason Metcalf
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Competent. Principled. Practical. The Dallas County Commissioner's Court needs to stop the virtue signaling and focusing getting actual work done."
"Competent. Principled. Practical. The Dallas County Commissioner's Court needs to stop the virtue signaling and focusing getting actual work done."
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 9 (Democratic Party)
Karen Pennington
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty, integrity and dependability"
"Honesty, integrity and dependability"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 9 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Daniel Wilczynski
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Character Counts. (A great book by Os Guiness by the way.) If one lacks character, they have no standing to speak for or represent anyone."
"Character Counts. (A great book by Os Guiness by the way.) If one lacks character, they have no standing to speak for or represent anyone."
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 Texas District 26 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Jason Kergosien
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"1. Integrity and honesty 2. Respect the Constitution and rule of law 3. Fiscal responsibility 4. Protect individual freedoms 5. Belief in limited government and free market 6. National sovereignty and security 7. Accountability to constituents 8. Valuing life and family values 9. Commitment ...expand full answer."
"1. Integrity and honesty 2. Respect the Constitution and rule of law 3. Fiscal responsibility 4. Protect individual freedoms 5. Belief in limited government and free market 6. National sovereignty and security 7. Accountability to constituents 8. Valuing life and family values 9. Commitment to our nation's founding principles 10. Principles over politics "
2024 Candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 23 (Democratic Party)
Mara Gorman
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"Honesty, transparency, and commitment"
"Honesty, transparency, and commitment"
2024 Candidate for Maricopa County Justice of the Peace Moon Valley Precinct (Republican Party)
Michael Irish
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
"The Justice of the Peace presides over the small claims, justice, and criminal misdemeanor courts. The Justice of the Peace hears civil cases, small claims, evictions, criminal misdemeanors, and civil traffic cases and grants orders of protection while having the power to marry individuals. The only ...expand full answer."
"The Justice of the Peace presides over the small claims, justice, and criminal misdemeanor courts. The Justice of the Peace hears civil cases, small claims, evictions, criminal misdemeanors, and civil traffic cases and grants orders of protection while having the power to marry individuals. The only 'qualifications' for a Justice of the Peace are that one is 18 and can read and write English. However, having a legal background should be required. A courtroom judge should have experience practicing law to preside over the court competently. The most important characteristics of a judge are knowledge and respect of the law, impartiality, integrity, rationality, reasonableness, fairness, and patience. I am committed to bringing these qualities to the Justice of the Peace role, ensuring that every case is treated with the utmost fairness and respect for the law."
2024 Candidate for Indiana House of Representatives District 28 (Democratic Party)
Karen Whitney
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"This will sound really sappy but one of my favorite films is ‘Mr. Smith Goes To Washington” with Jimmy Stewart. I love it because it shows a regular guy who loves his community. He becomes an US Senator and takes heroic action to do the right thing against the corrupt self interests of the establish ...expand full answer."
"This will sound really sappy but one of my favorite films is ‘Mr. Smith Goes To Washington” with Jimmy Stewart. I love it because it shows a regular guy who loves his community. He becomes an US Senator and takes heroic action to do the right thing against the corrupt self interests of the establishment. Its noble, inspiring and the good guys win."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 4 (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Justin Schreiber
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"1984 by George Orwell"
"1984 by George Orwell"
2024 Candidate for U.S. Senate Pennsylvania (Libertarian Party)
John Thomas
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"My three book recommendations for those new to libertarianism are: — “The Law” by Frederick Bastiat — “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt — “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard Additionally, I have written a short, quick-read ebook explaining libertarian views on current issues: ...expand full answer."
"My three book recommendations for those new to libertarianism are: — “The Law” by Frederick Bastiat — “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt — “Anatomy of the State” by Murray Rothbard Additionally, I have written a short, quick-read ebook explaining libertarian views on current issues: https://linktr.ee/johnthomaspa. It is a free download; please help yourself!"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 4 (Democratic Party)
Simon Cardell
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"The darkest hour"
"The darkest hour"
2024 Candidate for Wyoming House of Representatives District 35 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Christopher Dresang
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America by Brooks."
"The Conservative Heart: How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America by Brooks."
2024 Candidate for Ohio House of Representatives District 94 (Independent)
Andrea Neutzling
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy by Andrew Yang"
"Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy by Andrew Yang"
2024 Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri (Democratic Party)
Richard Brown
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Forrest Gump"
"Forrest Gump"
2024 Candidate for Utah State Senate District 24 (Republican Party)
Bradley Daw
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Amazing Grace"
"Amazing Grace"
2024 Candidate for Snohomish County Public Utility District Commissioner Board District 2 (Nonpartisan)
Amber King
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"People, Politics & Public Power by Ken Billington"
"People, Politics & Public Power by Ken Billington"
2024 Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives District 11 (Democratic Party)
Ivan Maluski
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Federalist 10, by James Madison"
"Federalist 10, by James Madison"
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 49 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Gordon
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Yes, there is a great and concise document that sums up my political philosophy... the Declaration [of Independence]. I highly recommend it."
"Yes, there is a great and concise document that sums up my political philosophy... the Declaration [of Independence]. I highly recommend it."
2024 Candidate for Florida House of Representatives District 57 (No Party Affiliation)
Bob Larrivee
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"1884, Fahrenheit 451, Network"
"1884, Fahrenheit 451, Network"
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 18 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Robert Slater
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Forest Gump. Those that are misunderstood the most, will have the greatest impact in life."
"Forest Gump. Those that are misunderstood the most, will have the greatest impact in life."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Mississippi District 4 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael McGill
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"1. Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn: This book addresses global human rights issues, particularly those affecting women. 2. March" Trilogy by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell: A graphic novel series that vivid ...expand full answer."
"1. Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn: This book addresses global human rights issues, particularly those affecting women. 2. March" Trilogy by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell: A graphic novel series that vividly portrays Congressman John Lewis's involvement in the civil rights movement. 3. The Federalist Papers" by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay: These essays explore the principles of government and the importance of compromise and cooperation. 4. The Third Way: The Renewal of Social Democracy" by Anthony Giddens discusses centrist political approaches that seek to bridge partisan divides."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 6 (Democratic Party)
Cody Grace
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"My perspectives have been shaped by a wide array of films and books, many of which are not directly political. My focus on business, operations, and critical thinking has led me to regard several works as foundational. Among these, "Good to Great" by Jim Collins offers insights into making organizat ...expand full answer."
"My perspectives have been shaped by a wide array of films and books, many of which are not directly political. My focus on business, operations, and critical thinking has led me to regard several works as foundational. Among these, "Good to Great" by Jim Collins offers insights into making organizations exceptional, "The Personal MBA" by Josh Kaufman provides a comprehensive overview of essential business concepts, and Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" explores the profound impact of finding purpose in life, even in the harshest conditions."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico State Senate District 9 (Republican Party)
Audrey Trujillo
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"I recommend reading the Constitution and the history of how and why our country needed to have it. I also recommend for spiritual understanding of government, the Holy Bible. Other books worth reading are, "Platos the Republic" andThe Prince (Machiavelli) [to learn that people not in power will d ...expand full answer."
"I recommend reading the Constitution and the history of how and why our country needed to have it. I also recommend for spiritual understanding of government, the Holy Bible. Other books worth reading are, "Platos the Republic" andThe Prince (Machiavelli) [to learn that people not in power will do all they can to acquire it, and people in power will do all they can to keep it]. If you read all of the above works you will glean profound insight into most of what has driven the history of the western world."
2024 Candidate for Georgia House of Representatives District 96 (Democratic Party)
Arlene Beckles
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"As an individual with a diverse background and multifaceted political philosophy, I recommend a book like "The Audacity of Hope" by Barack Obama. This book provides insight into pragmatic optimism, community engagement, and the importance of inclusive policy making, reflecting key aspects of my own ...expand full answer."
"As an individual with a diverse background and multifaceted political philosophy, I recommend a book like "The Audacity of Hope" by Barack Obama. This book provides insight into pragmatic optimism, community engagement, and the importance of inclusive policy making, reflecting key aspects of my own approach to governance."
2024 Candidate for LaPorte County Treasurer (Republican Party)
Juanita Haney
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"The Bible. While I don't push my beliefs onto anyone I do hold the Bible as a high standard of my faith and morals. I believe in truth and justice. The second would be the constitution. This document should be held very near and dear to all Americans hearts and it don't not get the respect it ...expand full answer."
"The Bible. While I don't push my beliefs onto anyone I do hold the Bible as a high standard of my faith and morals. I believe in truth and justice. The second would be the constitution. This document should be held very near and dear to all Americans hearts and it don't not get the respect it deserves. Most have no ideal what it says long less understands the words written on this great document."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Arizona District 8 (Democratic Party) (Withdrawn)
Jeremy Spreitzer
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Presently it might have to be “Alexander Hamilton,” the musical, and "Bowling Alone" by Robert D. Putnam. 1. "Hamilton" (musical): Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical offers a unique way to engage with Alexander Hamilton's political philosophy and his contributions to the formation of the Unit ...expand full answer."
"Presently it might have to be “Alexander Hamilton,” the musical, and "Bowling Alone" by Robert D. Putnam. 1. "Hamilton" (musical): Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical offers a unique way to engage with Alexander Hamilton's political philosophy and his contributions to the formation of the United States. The musical explores themes such as individual ambition, the balance of power, and the importance of citizen participation in shaping a nation's destiny. 2. "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community" by Robert D. Putnam: This book delves into the decline of social and political engagement in American society, including the decreasing rates of voter participation. Putnam examines the consequences of this decline on community involvement, trust, and democracy itself. By combining the historical context and political ideals depicted in "Hamilton" with the analysis of societal disengagement in "Bowling Alone," you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and potential solutions related to citizen participation in politics. These two sources provide a thought-provoking exploration of political philosophy and the importance of fostering an engaged and connected society."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 50B (Republican Party)
Bob Gust
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
""Parliament of Whores" by P.J. O'Rourke is a humorous book that I enjoyed because it was amusing and because it was largely in line with my philosophies."
""Parliament of Whores" by P.J. O'Rourke is a humorous book that I enjoyed because it was amusing and because it was largely in line with my philosophies."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Texas District 12 (Democratic Party)
Trey Hunt
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I admire Beto O'Rourke for his ongoing commitment to advancing progress here in Texas. Beto has established a robust network that collaborates with Democratic candidates in conjunction with the state party. Demonstrating unwavering dedication, he persists in serving our state despite facing setbacks ...expand full answer."
"I admire Beto O'Rourke for his ongoing commitment to advancing progress here in Texas. Beto has established a robust network that collaborates with Democratic candidates in conjunction with the state party. Demonstrating unwavering dedication, he persists in serving our state despite facing setbacks. It is indeed reassuring to witness Beto actively supporting and championing the causes that contribute to the betterment of our community."
2024 Candidate for New Mexico State Senate District 9 (Republican Party)
Audrey Trujillo
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I look up to my mother and my late grandmother. Both are incredible women and taught me to persevere and always finish what I start. They also taught me to not be afraid of hard work and going after my goals."
"I look up to my mother and my late grandmother. Both are incredible women and taught me to persevere and always finish what I start. They also taught me to not be afraid of hard work and going after my goals."
2024 Candidate for City Councilor Bangor Maine (Nonpartisan)
Michael Beck
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I look up to my mother. Civic engagement was important to her and it's something she instilled in me. She served as the Library Board President in the town I grew up in Michigan, and was very forward thinking. Among some of her achievements: she pushed for the library to get its first computer. She ...expand full answer."
"I look up to my mother. Civic engagement was important to her and it's something she instilled in me. She served as the Library Board President in the town I grew up in Michigan, and was very forward thinking. Among some of her achievements: she pushed for the library to get its first computer. She expanded the library's offerings beyond books, and added movies, tools, and even video games. She was also an advocate for fair pay for librarians. It is in that spirit that I too want to serve my community, and move this city forward. Bangor has tremendous opportunities ahead, and I will work towards a community where young families can afford to buy their first home, older residents can age in place without fear of skyrocketing costs, and each of us has an opportunity to thrive."
2024 Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives District 79 (Democratic Party)
William Morgan
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"My grandfather was a Teamster for many years, and was married to my grandmother for 54 years. He served his country during the Korean conflict. He raised four children. He worked with his hands, built things; he would do anything for his family and was fair to anyone he came in contact with. He was ...expand full answer."
"My grandfather was a Teamster for many years, and was married to my grandmother for 54 years. He served his country during the Korean conflict. He raised four children. He worked with his hands, built things; he would do anything for his family and was fair to anyone he came in contact with. He was wise but quiet, and liked a good laugh. It's people like him, and others like him in my family, who inspire me to be better every day, and to treat everyone with fairness and respect."
2024 Candidate for North Dakota House of Representatives District 26 (Incumbent) (Republican Party)
Jeremy Olson
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"General of the Army George C. Marshall. He was the epitome of a servant leader. He was a planner that did a lot of the technical work in the background, not seeking accolades. His planning for Europe's recovery after WW2 was historic, even though Germany was the enemy for several years. His ment ...expand full answer."
"General of the Army George C. Marshall. He was the epitome of a servant leader. He was a planner that did a lot of the technical work in the background, not seeking accolades. His planning for Europe's recovery after WW2 was historic, even though Germany was the enemy for several years. His mental toughness and quiet leadership is something to emulate."
2024 Candidate for Tustin Unified School District school board Trustee Area 4 (Incumbent)
Jonathan Stone
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"As I mentioned earlier, I'm a fan of Harry Truman. I have also long been a Churchillian. In neither case were these men without fault. They both held positions broadly unacceptable by today's standards and yet their careers both have something to teach us about ambition, resolution in the face of fa ...expand full answer."
"As I mentioned earlier, I'm a fan of Harry Truman. I have also long been a Churchillian. In neither case were these men without fault. They both held positions broadly unacceptable by today's standards and yet their careers both have something to teach us about ambition, resolution in the face of failure, moral rectitude, and the usefulness of a deep understanding of history. Both men lead fascinating lives, were elevated to the pinnacle of power and the most momentus of occassions and both were summarily set aside. Importantly, both lived long enough to share self reflections on their respective lives; their reasoning, gaffes, and errors, as well as their triumphs. Men of their time, certainly, but also men for the ages."
2024 Candidate for New Hampshire House of Representatives Merrimack 4 (Democratic Party)
Ruth Heath
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I greatly admire those who commit their lives to service to others and who bring positive change to their world: Gandhi is a personal hero."
"I greatly admire those who commit their lives to service to others and who bring positive change to their world: Gandhi is a personal hero."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Indiana District 5 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Mark Hurt
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"My friend, Robert Taylor, who just retired from active military service taught me a lot about servant leadership and doing things the right way for the right reasons."
"My friend, Robert Taylor, who just retired from active military service taught me a lot about servant leadership and doing things the right way for the right reasons."
2024 Candidate for Honolulu City Council District 3 (Nonpartisan) (Lost in Primary)
David Kauahikaua
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I looked up to my brother, Jim Kauahikaua. He was a geophysicist at the Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory. A few years back, the volcano was erupting and people’s homes were threatened. Jim was the Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory’s representative at public meetings where he had to update people on the statu ...expand full answer."
"I looked up to my brother, Jim Kauahikaua. He was a geophysicist at the Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory. A few years back, the volcano was erupting and people’s homes were threatened. Jim was the Hawaiʻi Volcano Observatory’s representative at public meetings where he had to update people on the status of the eruption. He fielded all sorts of questions, some unrealistic and some good. I watched him answer each and every question with grace - no attitude and no demeaning manner. He simply tried to educate everybody - including the media - equally. This man, who was a Doctor of Geophysics, patiently answered every question without a “do you know who I am” or an “I’ve worked all day and can’t be bothered by your questions” kind of attitude. He was a wonderful role model and example of how we should all treat everyone equally, and not look down on anyone or brush them aside."
2024 Candidate for South Carolina State Senate District 46 (Democratic Party)
Gwyneth Saunders
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I have long admired the activist and socialist Jane Addams. When I was 8, I was given the “Jack and Jill Round the Year Book” - a compendium of stories, poems, and biographies of famous people - one of them was Jane Addams. Although she was very rich, even as a small child Addams saw that many other ...expand full answer."
"I have long admired the activist and socialist Jane Addams. When I was 8, I was given the “Jack and Jill Round the Year Book” - a compendium of stories, poems, and biographies of famous people - one of them was Jane Addams. Although she was very rich, even as a small child Addams saw that many others in her city near Chicago were desperately poor. As she grew up, she had many discussions with her father about such situations. Her father died after her college graduation, and following one year of medical school when her fragile health forced her to withdraw, Addams and a friend had the money and took the time to travel through Europe. Again, she saw the dire straits of the people who had no relief from poverty. When they returned to America, she felt drawn to do something she told her father she would one day do: buy a big house in the middle of all the little houses where the poor lived. And she did. It was Hull House, and became one of the first settlement houses in the country - a place where people of all stations and nations could visit, learn, play, become friends and get help. Addams was a tremendous activist for child labor laws, health issues and social work. She was the second woman to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize. And I found in my book two little, light pencil marks marking off the phrase “She joined the drive to win votes for women.” I believe I have always been a helper. Not in a big way like founding a settlement house, but in small ways that I see and can do. Now I am doing this big thing – running for office to serve the people in my district by bringing integrity and honesty to the senate."
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."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Colorado District 5 (Forward Party)
Christopher Sweat
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I look up to my mother, for her determination and fearlessness. She taught me to pursue my interests and made room for me to find my strengths and maximize my potential. She taught me about hard work, organization, tidiness, preparedness, creative thinking and so much more. She has had a major impac ...expand full answer."
"I look up to my mother, for her determination and fearlessness. She taught me to pursue my interests and made room for me to find my strengths and maximize my potential. She taught me about hard work, organization, tidiness, preparedness, creative thinking and so much more. She has had a major impact on my life. Other figures I look up to are Michael Jordan for his intensity towards his craft and for his business savvy and his brand that extends globally. My political science professor, Dr. Sven Steinmo who made time to debate any idea that I wanted to debate, hosted epic lectures and introduced me to his peers in the United States and Europe so that I could learn more about politics and economics."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House Washington District 4 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Barry Knowles
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Elon Musk, Danna White, Joe Rogan, Shawn Ryan. They tell it like it is."
"Elon Musk, Danna White, Joe Rogan, Shawn Ryan. They tell it like it is."
2024 Candidate for Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction (Republican Party) (Withdrawn)
Chad Magendanz
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"My father has proven a fantastic role model. Like me, he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and promoted the idea of a "sunset career" to "pay it forward" to future generations. He was a public school teacher for 14 years after retiring from dentistry."
"My father has proven a fantastic role model. Like me, he served as an officer in the U.S. Navy and promoted the idea of a "sunset career" to "pay it forward" to future generations. He was a public school teacher for 14 years after retiring from dentistry."
2024 Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16B (Democratic Party)
Josiah Ampian
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I have stated previously that I try not to look up to people as I believe we should be learning from the past and building a better future rather than idolizing others. With that respect, I will say that I admired the bravery of individuals faced with physical harm and social outcasting for their de ...expand full answer."
"I have stated previously that I try not to look up to people as I believe we should be learning from the past and building a better future rather than idolizing others. With that respect, I will say that I admired the bravery of individuals faced with physical harm and social outcasting for their decisions to be decent human beings. One example would be southernors who participated in the underground railroad to free slaves."
2024 Candidate for U.S. House California District 26 (Republican Party)
Michael Koslow
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"Ronald Reagan, 40th U.S. President, was considered the "great communicator" and was considered a man of personal integrity, possessed a great sense of humor, charming, and an outstanding policy maker who re-instilled a trust in government. "
"Ronald Reagan, 40th U.S. President, was considered the "great communicator" and was considered a man of personal integrity, possessed a great sense of humor, charming, and an outstanding policy maker who re-instilled a trust in government. "
2024 Candidate for Kentucky State Senate District 33 (Democratic Party) (Lost in Primary)
Michael Churchill
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I look up to my father, although he's no longer with us, he always set an example of how to be a man and how to treat people. He was very strong on integrity and family as a military man who came from a large family. He instilled a respect for duty, honor, and country in me."
"I look up to my father, although he's no longer with us, he always set an example of how to be a man and how to treat people. He was very strong on integrity and family as a military man who came from a large family. He instilled a respect for duty, honor, and country in me."
2024 Candidate for Massachusetts State Senate Worcester and Middlesex District (Republican Party)
Nicholas Pirro III
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I have many people in my life to look up to because I was surrounded by grandparents, parents, and extended family who understood the meaning of hard work and perseverance. They demonstrated these values through their actions in their family businesses. Their dedication and commitment to their work ...expand full answer."
"I have many people in my life to look up to because I was surrounded by grandparents, parents, and extended family who understood the meaning of hard work and perseverance. They demonstrated these values through their actions in their family businesses. Their dedication and commitment to their work and family have been a constant source of inspiration for me. Following their example, I strive to embody the same principles of hard work, integrity, and resilience in everything I do."
2024 Candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 56 (Democratic Party)
Erin Shank
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"I admire Governor Ann Richards. I love her tenacity, unbelievable sense of humor and her rise in Texas politics against all odds. Governor Ann was from McLennan County - Lacy Lakeview to be exact. As a child, I remember when very few women were in politics or law. Now, women consist of over 50% ...expand full answer."
"I admire Governor Ann Richards. I love her tenacity, unbelievable sense of humor and her rise in Texas politics against all odds. Governor Ann was from McLennan County - Lacy Lakeview to be exact. As a child, I remember when very few women were in politics or law. Now, women consist of over 50% of most law school graduating classes and women's contributions to both the Democratic and Republican parties can not be overstated. I also admire local attorney Betty Denton, who was the first woman to be elected to the Texas House of Representatives from McLennan County. I am proud to call Betty Denton a friend and I have her endorsement in my candidacy for the Texas House of Representatives. "
2024 Candidate for Washington House of Representatives District 4-Position 2 (Republican Party) (Lost in Primary)
Stephen Major
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
"President Ronald Reagan."
"President Ronald Reagan."
When a candidate has completed the survey, a box with their questions and answers will display on their Ballotpedia profile:
Voters can browse the information, consider the responses, and make a decision that aligns with their values. Through our questionnaire, candidates from all across the country at all levels of government speak to voters in their own words.
Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit candidate questionnaire responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked as such to the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the questionnaire response from Ballotpedia.org.
Photo submissions
Are you a reader wondering how you can contribute to the accessibility of candidate information? We are always in need of candidate photos! If you find a candidate profile in need of a photo, you can click the link on the image placeholder to submit a photo for the profile.
Guidelines
- Photos must be of the correct person
- Photos must be a headshot showing only one person
- The candidate's face must be clearly visible and unobstructed
- The candidate must be fully clothed
- Photo must not contain any words or symbols that distract from the candidate
- Photo must be in color
- Photo must be recent (ideally less than two years old)
- Must be an actual photo without any filters, edits, or generative AI alteration (other than cropping or resizing)
- File name must correspond to the name of the person
- File format must be a .png, .jpeg, or .jpg
- Photo must be 2MB or less
Reports
Want to know more about who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection questionnaire? Take a look at our annual reports from previous years:
- Ballotpedia's 2025 Candidate Connection report
- Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection report
- Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection report
- Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection report
- Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection report
- Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection report
- Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection report
- Ballotpedia's 2018 Candidate Connection report
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See also
Communications: Alison Graves, Director of Communications • Carley Allensworth • Abigail Campbell • Sarah Groat • Nathaniel Harwood • Dillon Redmond
External Relations: Geoff Pallay, Director of External Relations • Ken Carbullido, Vice President of Election Product and Technology Strategy • Ashley Fleming • Thomas Mardik • Hannah Nelson
Operations: Meghann Olshefski, Director of Operations • Amanda Herbert • Mandy Morris • Caroline Presnell • Kelly Rindfleisch
Tech: Matt Latourelle, Director of Technology Operations • Ryan Burch • Kirsten Corrao • Beth Dellea • Travis Eden • Tate Kamish • Margaret Kearney • Eric Lotto • Joseph Sanchez • Mary Susmitha
