Endorsement

Endorsement Application

The Rural Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party strives to recruit high quality candidates so that no race goes uncontested. We support these candidates by endorsing their campaign and offering campaign donations. To be considered for endorsement and funding, please fill out this application.

Endorsement

VALUES

Healthcare

I am committed to ensuring that every American has access to quality, affordable health care, accessibility for rural residents including the use of telemedicine, and treatment. It should not be biased by gender or race, or exclude pre-existing conditions.

Education

I support: Fully Funded Public Education; Broad-based curriculum (including Vocational, Science, Health Technology, Math, Economics, Languages, Art, Music, History, Political Science, Literature, Dramatic Arts, Home Economics, and Life Skills); Continuing Ed for Adults, robustly funded and affordable classes through our Community Colleges; Support for our Union Educators ; Expanded Public Education to include Early Childhood Education.

Infrastructure

I support modern infrastructure improvements, which include reliable and affordable internet and cell phone service, better roads, safer dams and bridges, and common-sense renewable energy projects.

Environment and Energy

I strongly support science-based, reasonable and robust environmental and energy policies that promote clean water, clean air, soil conservation and clean, renewable energy.

Affordable Housing

I believe that affordable housing has become a critical challenge, and if able in my elected role, I will utilize and create the tools necessary to address this problem.

Integrity of Elections

Elections, election workers and volunteers — key features of a free country and a functioning democracy — are under assault in America. They are threatened by people who demand fealty to a person or political party instead of loyalty to the Constitution and the rule of law. The Rural Caucus supports regulations and laws that:

1. Guarantee safe, fair and free elections that also protect election workers, volunteers and observers from partisan attacks; and

2. Ensure that every legal and legitimate vote and absentee ballot can be cast and counted without partisan interference.

MDP Rural Caucus Values Statements

Agree

Disagree

PERSONAL CONTACT AND CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

First Name

Last Name

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone/Mobile

Preferred Name (we'll use this to refer to you in public facing communications and on our website)

Current Occupation

Office Sought

Name of Campaign Committee

What date did you file?

Campaign Website

Campaign Social Media Links (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instragram, etc)

CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW

Have you previously been endorsed by the Rural Caucus?

Yes

What is your current elected status?

First time Candidate

Ran and Lost

Currently Elected (running for a different seat)

Incumbent

Previously Elected (no longer in office)

How many times have you run for office?

Are you running as a Democrat?

Yes

Non-partisan election

How long have you lived where you are running (in years)?

Who are you running against?

If you are not the incumbent, which political party do they identify as on the ballot?

Democrat

Republican

Independent

Bio - This biography will be shared. Please limit your response to our bio request to 250 words. This should be similar to your stump speech explaining why you are running and what your top issues are.

Why do you want the Rural Caucus Endorsement?

If you have been endorsed by organizations or individuals, please list them here:

Have you in been in contact with? (check all that apply)

MDP's Project 83

Your County Party Chair(s)

House or Senate Caucus (if applicable)

CAMPAIGN PLAN

What is your campaign plan? A summary is acceptable (include your WIN number).

Do you have access to the Voter File through Votebuilder/VAN provided to your campaign through the MDP?

Yes

Have you opened a campaign bank account and started raising money?

Yes

What is your overall fundraising goal?

How much money have you raised to date?

What is your plan for reaching your fundraising goals?

Are you seeking a donation to your campaign?

Yes

If available, please include your ActBlue donation link

Thank you for your interest in the MDP Rural Caucus Endorsement.