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DFA endorses Rana Abdelhamid in NY-12

(Vermont) -- Ahead of the 2022 election cycle, Democracy for America (DFA) endorses progressive House challenger Rana Abdelhamid in New York’s 12th Congressional district. 

Abdelhamid, a New York native entrepreneur, seeks to oust millionaire and establishment Democrat Rep. Carolyn Maloney. NY-12 has one of…

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Dems despair amid D.C. gridlock

DAVID SIDERS

“A lot of people are jaded,” desperate to see Washington “actually start to move some stuff,” said Yvette Simpson, chief executive of the progressive political action committee Democracy for America.

Ever since Congress passed Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill earlier this year, Simpson said, “we’re flatlined. There’s no real significant change that we can see for anything else on the horizon.”

If Democrats can’t break the logjam, she said, the party will pay for it in 2022. “I think it hurts the energy. I think it hurts the momentum.”

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How a socialist captured Buffalo, a moderate Democratic stronghold

BILL MAHONEY

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Alex Roarty and Francesca Chambers McClatchy Washington Bureau

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Democracy for America is committed to building a more reflective democracy -- that means a government that reflects the lived experiences, needs, and hopes of all Americans -- not just those of an old boys' club. It means building a political process that honors the true breadth and depth of the American electorate, that centers equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, where people of all races and genders have access to leadership and decision-making in the halls of government. Right now, our elected bodies are overwhelmingly wealthy, white, and male - white men comprise 31% of the population but 65% of all officeholders up and down the ballot. Our democracy is stronger when all our best and brightest have the opportunity to lead.

For that reason, we are providing the option for endorsement applicants to tell us more about their own identities.

This information is optional and self-reported. We will use it to track and further Democracy for America’s commitment to building a more reflective democracy - to ensure that our candidate endorsements reflect the diversity of the American people, to uphold the values of inclusion, equity, diversity, and justice, to challenge structural racism within our electoral process, particularly the structural barriers to access and resources faced by candidates of color.

Apply for a DFA Endorsement

Thank you for applying for Democracy for America’s endorsement. These questions are the first step in our endorsement process, designed to connect our 1+ million grassroots members across the country with the most exciting, people-powered progressive candidates and campaigns. You’ll receive an email from us with next steps!

We recommend using a word processor to compose the answers to this questionnaire, in case you are disconnected from the internet, or if you are not yet ready to submit your application.

Public campaign profile:

(Please note: The responses for this section will become public once you've submitted them.)

(e.g. "Friends of Lorena Gonzalez")
e.g.: "Missouri State's Attorney"
e.g.: "OH-08"
e.g. "https://www.facebook.com/DFAaction"
Please share your personal biography and story. (250 word limit)
What inspired you to run for office? Why are you running for THIS particular office? (250 word limit)
DFA believes that when campaigns run with courage and conviction on core progressive values, we win. That means bold leadership in fighting income inequality, and building an economy that works for everyone, not just for the wealthiest few. It means committing to support the Movement for Black Lives, to challenge structural racism and stop violence against communities of color. It means people-powered politics - making sure that all people get a say in the decisions that impact their lives. How does your track record and your campaign embody these values? (250 word limit)
Please select a square headshot, at least 800 by 800 pixels.
Election details:
Contact & other info:
Demographics & Identity:

Democracy for America is committed to building a more reflective democracy -- that means a government that reflects the lived experiences, needs, and hopes of all Americans -- not just those of an old boys' club. It means building a political process that honors the true breadth and depth of the American electorate, that centers equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice, where people of all races and genders have access to leadership and decision-making in the halls of government. Right now, our elected bodies are overwhelmingly wealthy, white, and male - white men comprise 31% of the population but 65% of all officeholders up and down the ballot. Our democracy is stronger when all our best and brightest have the opportunity to lead.

For that reason, we are providing the option for endorsement applicants to tell us more about their own identities.

This information is optional and self-reported. We will use it to track and further Democracy for America’s commitment to building a more reflective democracy - to ensure that our candidate endorsements reflect the diversity of the American people, to uphold the values of inclusion, equity, diversity, and justice, to challenge structural racism within our electoral process, particularly the structural barriers to access and resources faced by candidates of color.

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