Run for Something Endorsement Application

Run for Something Endorsement Application
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For your reference, we have assigned general time guidelines to each section. We expect this application will take you a maximum of one hour to complete. As a candidate, we know your time is valuable, so please complete this application within a reasonable time frame (to the best of your ability).

Unless otherwise noted, the information contained in this application could be shared publicly or with partners. All required responses will have appropriate notation.

NOTE: While ChatGPT and other AI tools can be helpful when generating and refining ideas; it's crucial that you do not rely solely on AI-generated content for your responses. We encourage you to provide specific details about your campaign to demonstrate that you have thoughtfully considered each aspect of voter engagement. Your unique insights are essential and required for a fair and comprehensive evaluation of this endorsement application.

If you have any questions or concerns as you’re filling out our application, please feel free to reach out to us by email at endorsements@runforsomething.net.
Alumni Incumbent - Endorsement Application

This form is ONLY for use by a Run for Something alum who won election as an RFS-endorsed candidate, and is now running for re-election to the same seat for the first time as an incumbent.

If this does not describe you, please use our main candidate endorsement application. If you have any questions about your eligibility, please email endorsements@runforsomething.net
Values Statements
Democracy and Voting Rights
I believe that all of us—no matter who we are or where we live—deserve to live in a democracy that recognizes and upholds our rights, including the right to vote. I believe in defending our democracy and fighting to ensure that we all have the freedom to pick our leaders.

Racial Justice
I believe in racial justice for all and that the injustice of systemic racism needs to be addressed through, but not limited to, (1) comprehensive criminal justice reform, (2) fundamentally re-imagining police departments and their roles in systemically marginalized communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, Latine, as well as other diaspora communities, that have been historically targeted (3) investment in the aforementioned communities.

Income Inequality and Support for Organized Labor
I believe in taking strong action to reduce income inequality so that everyone in this country has a fair and equitable opportunity to succeed with safe working conditions and protections.

Immigration Reform
I believe that no human is illegal, and will fight to ensure that all immigrants (documented and undocumented) are treated fairly and equitably.

LGBTQIA+ Rights
I believe in full equality for the LGBTQIA+ community, including non-discrimination policies for employment, housing, public accommodation, and health care access.

Gender Equality
I support full gender equality, including equitable health care access, reproductive freedom (including abortion access),, and equal pay regardless of gender assigned at birth.

Climate Protections
I agree that climate change is human-made, threatening our planet, and needs to be addressed through government action.

Ending Gun Violence
I believe that everyone has a right to be safe and to live free from gun violence. I agree that the epidemic of gun violence in the United States is a public health epidemic that can be addressed through government action.
RFS Values Statements:*

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I am seeking reelection to the same office I was running for when I was last endorsed by Run for Something*

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Values Statement Clarifications:*
If you disagree with any of the value statements above, please explain here.

Personal Contact & Campaign Information (3 min)
Your Name:*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Enter your name above as it will appear on the ballot.
Preferred Name:*
We'll use this to refer to you in public-facing communications and our Candidate Directory.
Your Email:
We need this to contact you directly but your campaign email can be included later. Enter the email address we should use to contact you regarding your endorsement and other RFS updates that might happen beyond election day.
Your Cell Phone Number:*
Please enter your personal cell phone number. A designated campaign phone number can be entered later.
Text Messages:*

I'd like to receive periodic texts from Run for SomethingPlease don't send me texts.
Your Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Run for Something does not endorse candidates over 40.
What date did you file?

MonthDayYear
While you do not have to file before you apply for RFS's endorsement, it is highly recommended.
Can you double check that? Filing before 2023 for a race in 2024 is unusual
Office Type:*

State Legislature (State Assembly, State House, or State Senate)Municipal/County (Mayor, City Council, County Council, etc.)Education (School Board, State Board of Education, etc.)Legal (District Attorney, Judge, Sheriff, etc.)
Do you have a primary?*

Yes, my race has a primary and the date is setYes, my race has a primary but the date is NOT setNo, my race does not have a primary
When is the PRIMARY election?*

MonthDayYear
If you are running unopposed, please still enter the date of the primary. If there is no primary, or it has already occurred, please leave this question blank.
When is the GENERAL election?*

MonthDayYear
Please ensure this date is correct, as it impacts our election tracking.
Can you double check that date? We are currently accepting applications for candidates with elections in 2025 and 2026.
When is the RUNOFF election?

MonthDayYear
If you know there is a possible runoff for your election, what date might it fall on?
Committee ID**
Please provide your Committee ID or explain why you don't have one

Campaign Contact (2 min)
Who is the best point of contact on your staff (paid or volunteer) for communication with RFS? (If there are no additional contacts, please enter the name of the candidate)*

First NameLast Name
Campaign Contact Title:*
If the candidate is the only contact, please enter "Candidate".
Campaign Contact Email:*
Please use the email most suitable for campaign communications.
Campaign Contact Phone:*
Please use the phone number most suitable for campaign communications.
Campaign Website URL:
Enter the full URL address for your campaign's website.
Run for Something strongly recommends having some online presence, such as a website or active mainstream social media account, during the course of your campaign.
Campaign Facebook Account:
Enter the full URL address for your campaign's FB account.
Campaign X/Twitter Account:
Enter the full URL address for your campaign's Twitter account.
Campaign Instagram Account:
Enter the full URL address for your campaign's IG account.
Other Campaign Social Accounts:

Field Details (15 min)
The following questions are about your win number (or, how many votes will you need to win in the primary and/or general election) and about your campaign plan? Please be specific. It may be helpful to explain how you calculated this number based on past voter turnout. If you need help, click here to take the NDTC's free "CALCULATING YOUR VOTE GOAL" training session.
What is your win number for the general election?*
Please be specific. This information will NOT be disclosed to partners.
How do you plan on achieving this win number? In other words, what is your campaign plan?*
Please be specific. This information will NOT be disclosed to partners.
How are you mobilizing volunteers to support your campaign?*
RFS prioritizes candidates engaging in grassroots organizing.
Do you have access to the voter file through one of these tools?*

Votebuilder/VANNationbuilderPDINot yetI’m not sure what this isOther

Finance Details (10 min)
Have you opened a campaign bank account and started raising money?*

YesNoNot necessary in my locality
What is your overall fundraising goal?*
How much money have you raised to date?*
Please be specific. This information will NOT be disclosed to partners.
What is your plan for reaching your fundraising goals?*
What is your plan to raise this amount of money? What are your spending priorities? How did you develop your campaign budget? Please be specific. This information will NOT be disclosed to partners.
If available, please include your ActBlue donation link:

Communication Details (5 min)
Please list any recent/relevant press coverage of you or your opponent that feels applicable (if none, write N/A):
Please include a list of any local, state, or national outlets you are already in contact with.

RFS Alumni (5 questions)
What are you most proud of in your first term as an elected official?*
What are you hoping to accomplish in your next term as an elected official?*
What has been the most challenging part of governing over your last term?*
Why should voters re-elect you?*
How many times have you previously been endorsed by RFS?*

OnceTwiceMore than 2 times

Submit!
I hereby certify that everything contained here is accurate and truthful.*

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Values Statements