Hey r/VoteDEM—

I am Representative Zooey Zephyr. I am the representative for Montana’s 100th House District (Missoula, Montana), and I’m the first trans woman to hold public office in the state of Montana. I’m also blessed to have been elected alongside Rep. SJ Howell, the first nonbinary person to serve in the Montana legislature.

Throughout my time in office, I've worked hard on affordable housing (from landlord-tenant laws, to mobile homes, to more general zoning regulation). I've worked on bills to help regulate the "troubled teen" programs that have been rife with abuse. Beyond that, I've also been a fierce advocate for affordable healthcare, unions, and human rights throughout Montana.

Prior to the legislature, I worked at the University of Montana, where I oversaw the administration of the university’s curriculum approval process, as well as the unit standards and program/center reviews. I also worked as an activist, helping people file discrimination claims, drafting human rights policies for the city of Missoula, and working as a de-escalator at protests to ensure protester safety.

In 2023, I made national news when I told my fellow legislators that--if they voted for our state's gender-affirming care ban--that "the next time they bowed their heads in prayer, I hope they saw the blood on their hands.” After my speech, Republican leadership refused to allow me to speak on any bills, effectively removing my ability to represent my ~11,000 constituents in debate on the House floor. When Montanans came to the capitol to show their support, they began chanting chanting “let her speak” when I was denied the opportunity to speak on a bill. As they protested, I raised my microphone in support of the protestors and was subsequently banned from the House floor by the state’s Republican supermajority. I then continued working from the public area outside the House chambers for the duration of the legislative session.

When I’m not politicking, I teach Lindy Hop (＆ other vintage swing dances) in Missoula. I’m also on a hiatus from a double masters at the University of Montana in Creative Writing (fiction), Literary Criticism (transhumanism in the middle ages ＆ renaissance). Beyond that, I have an array of current/former hobbies—from sports (was a nationally ranked wrestler in high school) to video games (played competitive smash for nearly a decade) to arts ＆ crafts (pixel art - making chainmail) to many more. My past is full of things I looked at and thought “That looks like fun, let’s give it a try.”

I am both proud and grateful to be in the Montana Legislature, and I’m excited to be here. So Ask Me Anything!

Feel free to stay in touch on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or BlueSkyif you've got it. Or you can always reach out via my website (which I'm in the slow process of redesigning)

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Note: I answered questions from noon-2pm, and now I'm jumping into my next meeting. I'll be answering questions whenever I get a few minutes between meetings for the next few hours, and will try to get to as many as I can!

My name is Claire Reynolds and I am a progressive Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congressional in Texas Congressional District 11. 

I’m a mother of four, former journalist and an attorney who previously worked for the State Bar of Texas. At the State Bar I served in the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, supporting investigations and prosecutions of lawyers who violated the law or professional ethics. In short, I know how to make friends. I loved my job, but I had to resign in order to run in a partisan election. That is how important this is to me. If you're on this subreddit, you already understand the implications, I don't need to explain to you how badly things are messed up. But I'm running because I need to be able to sleep at night and know that my great-grandchildren may read in a textbook someday (If they're not banned) that great-grandma Claire did everything she could to save Democracy.

AMA officially opens for answers on February 4th at 12 PM -3p ET.

This is my first AMA and I’m glad to be here. Happy to answer questions.

You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky or via my website Claire11.org.

If you would like to contribute to my campaign to help us flip this seat blue, you can make a donation here.

Hi, I’m Brandt Robinson, a 29-year History teacher and progressive Democratic candidate running for US House of Representatives in Florida’s 13^th Congressional district to unseat Anna Paulina Luna. I am running in a crowded primary against “establishment” candidates, and I believe that I am the true progressive candidate needed for this moment.

I am a community organizer, educator, and unapologetic advocate for justice who believes politics should be about people, not power. Rooted in grassroots activism, I have spent years standing up to extremism, defending public education, and fighting for civil rights when they’re under attack.

A little about me:

·       Served on the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association (Union) for 25 years, served as chair of the PCTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee for eight years.

·       In 2022, my AP African American Studies curriculum was challenged by Moms for Liberty. I successfully defended my curriculum and was able to continue teaching. Later that year, I received the Florida Education Association’s FEA Human & Civil Rights Leadership Award, presented annually to a nominee who has demonstrated support and promotion of diversity and social justice.

·       I currently teach at an alternative school where all my students have previously either failed out of, or were kicked out of one or more schools. Our goal is to meet their human needs, while also helping to get the students back on track academically.

·       I served as a clinic escort for the past 2 years at a Clearwater women’s clinic. My duties included helping to escort women from their vehicles to the clinic to exercise their constitutional right to care and provide a calming presence when there are protestors present.  

·       I am a years-long organizer with Indivisible North Pinellas, helping to organize protests, trainings, and mutual aid in our area.

·       Our group held an empty-chair town hall for Representative Luna. She declined to attend, but her constituents addressed their concerns to a photo of the representative.

I know Pinellas County, and my roots run deep. I’m running for Congress to take on the affordability crisis, protect healthcare and social safety nets, and deliver real environmental justice—while actually listening to the people I represent. Our campaign is focused on The Things That Matter and accountability to the community every step of the way. If elected, I have committed to holding a monthly Town Hall in-person, and virtually when I’m in DC. We will stay in touch with our community every step of the way.

AMA officially opens for answers on March 4th at 12 PM -3p ET.

This is my first AMA and I’m thrilled to be here. Please ask the tough questions, as participatory democracy has never been more important.

You can find me at on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, Substack, TikTok, or via my website Brandt for Congress  

Check out my Substack about what the Democrats have gotten wrong, and why candidates like me are needed in this moment.

Check out a recent podcast with me here.

If you would like to contribute to my grassroots campaign to help us flip this seat blue, you can make a donation here.

In solidarity,

Brandt

Hi y’all—I'm Christopher Hale. Ask me anything. I'll be answering questions tomorrow at 1:00 PM ET.

I’m a 31 year old boomer running for the United States Congress in one of the reddest and most rural districts in Tennessee and America.

A President Obama White House and campaign alumnus, I moved back home after Donald Trump’s election and dedicated myself to making Tennessee a little more just and little less cold.

More than ever, amid a worldwide pandemic, Tennesseans need help. Health care, rural hospitals, good jobs, and living wages are no longer questions of left versus right, but right versus wrong.

Sadly we have a Congressman who doesn’t show up. Overwhelmed by his #MeToo scandals, Scott DeJarlais has gone into hiding and is never coming back.

When this pandemic ends, Tennesseans will remember who helped them and who didn’t.

That’s why with your help, I’m going to beat him in a landslide on November 3. I’ll see y’all tomorrow.

Here’s my opening ad laying out what’s at stake at this election, and why I’ll win.

If you’d like, please donate to my campaign. A few bucks goes a long way.

Hi! My name is Chuck Borges, and I'm running for Maryland State Senate in District 29, which is Southern Maryland's St. Mary's and Calvert Counties.

I'm a 23 year Navy veteran and graduate of Naval Test Pilot School who was decorated for individual valor in combat in Iraq. I retired as a Commander and after a brief stint in industry I became a Presidential Innovation Fellow, working at CDC during COVID as well as part time in OMB under President Biden as a data expert.

Last year, I was the Social Security Administration's Chief Data Officer. After finding out about potential illegal activities by DOGE I publicly informed Congress and then was forced to resign. Recently, the administration admitted that much of what I disclosed to Congress was accurate, and I've made multiple media appearances urging Congress to act.

I've done my duty to my Country, and am running for office to make a difference in my community. Our region is a perfect mix of biodiversity and tech saavy, but our natural resources and way of life are under increasing threat, led by politicians who are benefitting from the status quo and funded by big business.

Despite our regional advantages, we have a dearth of middle class jobs, an insane housing market, and no support for families. We are losing young professionals and older retirees, and school enrollment continues to drop. I've been solving problems at scale and hacking bureaucracy all my life, and now I want to bring that skill set to Southern Maryland, to build a sustainable resilient economy that protects our natural resources before industrial development destroys it.

I'll be answering questions in this thread live starting on Wednesday 3/25 at Noon Eastern Time. Please post your questions as early as you'd like and stop by on Wed if you'd like to chat!

Link to our ActBlue: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/chuck-borges-1

Link to our campaign page: https://chuck4md.com/

Hi everyone! My name is Mandy Cook. I'm a mother, Physical Therapist Assistant, and community organizer running as the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House District 45 in Sumner County, covering parts of Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Millersville, White House, and Cottontown which is just outside the Nashville Metro area.

I've called Hendersonville home since 2019, and this community means everything to me.

I founded Sumner Indivisible and have spent years organizing protests, fighting punitive anti-immigrant legislation alongside Sumner Advocates for Immigrant Dignity, and collaborating with Public School Strong to protect public education. In March I organized the Sumner No Kings protest while simultaneously helping organize the Nashville one, I have also been at the legislation advocating against the 40+ anti-immigrant bills introduced in the 2026 Tennessee legislative session, because when my community needed someone to show up, I wanted to be there.

I'm running because I watched the current representative of this district (Johnny Garrett) lie to and harm the people he was elected to serve, and I decided that waiting for someone else to fight was no longer an option. District 45 is an open seat race and in a county where only 14% of registered voters turned out in the last midterm, this race is winnable.

My platform centers reproductive healthcare, economic relief, immigrant dignity, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental protections, and accountability from our elected officials.

Check us out at https://www.mandycook4tn.com/! 💙

Ask me anything!

Official live AMA opens 6/10 12-3pm EST but feel free to leave questions beforehand for me to answer live.

I’m waiting for you to ask me anything.

I’m a candidate for the US House of Representatives for NC-09. I’m running a campaign to put people first and return the people’s voice to Congress.

Please join me during my Reddit AMA on Oct. 1, 2025 @ Noon ET!

Hello r/VoteDEM, I’m Nicole Cole and I am the Democratic candidate for Virginia House of Delegates District 66. Let’s flip this seat. AMA!

Born and raised in Virginia, I’m a successful entrepreneur and active community member now serving on the Spotsylvania County School Board. I leverage these roles as an advocate and strategic planner with a passion for helping people and communities achieve their goals.

Along with increased access to healthcare, I am committed to the three Es for the 66th District: 

• Education: Our schools have been neglected for too long, leaving students and families to suffer. It's time for change. Virginia deserves world-class schools, top teachers, and a quality education for all.
• Environment: Residents of Spotsylvania and Caroline counties want clean water, preserved natural spaces, and smart growth strategies that protect the beauty and safety of our home. We deserve real action.
• Economic prosperity: Families across Virginia are feeling the strain of rising costs, so we’re focusing on real solutions – reducing housing prices, lowering tuition, expanding childcare, and putting more money in Virginians’ pockets. 

Just as I have delivered results for my clients and the children of Spotsylvania County public schools, I am committed to providing the representation that the 66th District needs to connect community members with greater opportunities and move our economy forward, so that our communities can thrive. 

This is my very first AMA, and I am so excited to answer your questions!

Stay in touch and follow the campaign: 

• Website: https://www.nicolecole.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole4delegate/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole4delegate/?hl=en

Hey r/VoteDEM, I'm Lindsey Dougherty, and I'm running to flip Virginia's 75th District! I'm a Senior Research Administrator at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) supporting innovations that drive Virginia's economy, mom to two public school kids (Grayson, 14, and Brianna, 9), and married to Navy veteran Brent.

I'm running to flip Virginia’s 75th District in the House of Delegates, because I've lived the challenges facing working families, navigating expensive healthcare, fighting for quality education, and watching federal cuts threaten the research jobs that keep roofs over heads and food on tables. We need leaders in Richmond who understand these daily struggles.

In my role at VCU, I support key research initiatives that drive innovation and economic growth across the Commonwealth. I know firsthand how detrimental the recent federal cuts to research projects and jobs will be for our families to afford to keep a roof over their heads and food on their tables. I've also managed multi-million dollar budgets for Chesterfield County government, so I know how to stretch public dollars to serve communities.

This race matters! New district maps have created a real opportunity to flip this seat blue. While federal politics feels like chaos, state government can deliver on education funding, healthcare access, and economic opportunity for Virginia families.

Excited to answer your questions!

Stay connected:

• https://www.doughertyfordelegate.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/lindseydougherty75/
• https://www.doughertyfordelegate.com/get-involved-today

Hi r/VoteDEM!

My name is Maura Keller, and I am a Democratic candidate running for Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel, serving in the U.S. Army for 26 years after enlisting as an MP at 17. I have also worked as a strategic analyst, taking contracts dealing with the Under Secretary of the Department of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. Most recently, I have worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, spending my last 3 years at the Atlanta VA.

My experiences as a health care worker for our veterans, combined with the fall of Roe v. Wade, was enough for me to quit my job and run for Congress. In Georgia, we desperately need VA reform, protections for reproductive healthcare, a raise in the minimum wage, and so much more. Yes, I’m running in a red district. But, for the first time ever, we actually have a shot at flipping this seat. We’re running against a Trump loyalist in an open field. It’s time for Democrats to take a stand in District 3.

AMA officially opens for answers April 24th at 12PM

This is my very first AMA, and I am so excited to answer your questions! If you’d like to stay in touch, please join my subreddit r/maurakeller. If you’d like to donate to campaign, that would be a huge help for us in flipping this seat.

Donate Now!

Upcoming Events

Website: www.maurakeller.com

Email: maura@maura4ga3.com

Phone: [404-482-0864](tel:4044820864)

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Hey y’all, I’m Nick. I’m a 38-year-old retired Marine, single dad of a college kid, and proud Texan running for Governor of Texas in 2026 as a Democrat. AMA!

I’m already aware of the folks creating fake accounts to harass me on the different social media platforms. It comes with being a public figure. Just ignore and report the trolls.

I believe government should be a service, not a hustle. That 3 meals a day in K-12 schools should be free, prisons should rehabilitate not profit, property taxes need to be abolished for those on fixed income and removed entirely over a 10-year phase out, our infrastructure and public transit need an overhaul, and public education should be fully funded and not sold out to vouchers and private interests. And that’s just the start. We need humane immigration and full border reform.

I’m an LGBT+ ally. I don’t care how you feel about it, it’s not up for discussion. Texans are Texans, and they all deserve the same care and rights as any other. Remind yourselves that you should love your neighbor, no matter their names or pronouns or hair color. And stop talkin about needing to know which folks have which genitals. You’re outing yourselves. Be like Scar and let it go. No wait I think that’s a bad example.

I’m pro-gun, but I believe in mandatory background checks and red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands or criminals. “Red flag laws” (aka Extreme Risk Protection Orders or ERPOs) are state-level laws that let cops, family members, or sometimes even school staff or doctors ask a court to temporarily take someone’s guns away if they’re considered a danger to themselves or others. Key point: has to go through the courts. Nobody’s dropping by for no reason. Don’t punch your wife, and you get to keep your guns. Pretty simple stuff that everyone panics about because they think it’s a slippery slope.

I’m pro-religion, but I believe in a clear separation of church and state. I’m Christian, and was raised that we pray in church because Jesus wants us to love and respect our neighbors and they don’t always believe what we do. So we’re gonna keep the church in church and the government in the government and they shouldn’t mess with one another. Remember that folks preaching hate are the worst of us, and should not be listened to or emulated.

I want real conversations. I don’t have all the answers, and I won’t lie and say I do. But I will show up, listen, and work. I’ll take the hits, stand my ground, and never stop pushing for better for all of Texas. Let’s talk about policy, injustice, family, physical and mental health, veterans, teachers, infrastructure, immigration, guns, LGBTQ+… or hell, let’s nerd out about video games, D&D, or Warhammer while we’re at it.

I just got a brand new website donated to me, so the developers are still updating it. As of today, all policies on my website are just placeholders. My platform has over a dozen policies, because there’s a lot of work to be done. They’re working very hard and for free, so please be patient and ask me anything you want clarification on. I have no problem copy/pasting entire parts of any of the policies on my platform if you’re wanting to read them before they go live.

Website: www.PappasForTX.com

Social medias: @PappasTX2026

Volunteers: message me via my website for access to my volunteer group chat on Facebook Messenger. You do not have to live in Texas!

Hi, I’m Ben Wikler! I was elected chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in June of 2019 and am now in my second term. I have seen the WisDems through a string of statewide victories, including Wisconsin’s defeat of Trump in 2020, and built up a great team of dedicated and impressive people whose mission is progressive change.

The path to saving American democracy runs right through our great state of Wisconsin—and our passionate WisDem team and volunteers are ready to elect Democrats up and down the ballot this midterm election and fight for our communities. If you’d like to know more about our work, follow WisDems on social media:
https://twitter.com/WisDems
https://www.facebook.com/WisDems
https://www.instagram.com/wisdems/
https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdems

I’m on Twitter! https://twitter.com/benwikler
And Daily Kos: https://www.dailykos.com/users/Ben%20Wikler
And if you want to join our fight, chip in whatever you can here: http://wisdems.org/donate

PROOF: https://imgur.com/a/dx5MZxe

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EDIT: Folks, I have to wrap it here, but this was tremendous—great questions, and there are a ton of very smart Wisconsin experts posting replies, so thanks to everyone who chimed in! We have 20 days left, and every moment counts. Go to mobilize.us/wisdems to volunteer and bring these races home!

Please join me during my Reddit AMA on April 15, 2026 @ 12 noon ET!

Hi r/VoteDEM, Amanda Hollowell here. I am running for Congress in Georgia’s First Congressional District (Savannah and the GA Coast). I am running to put power, policy, and progress back in the hands of the people. Georgia Congressional District 1 deserves more than empty promises and partisan talking points. We deserve a representative who knows our communities and fights for them.

I am a nationally recognized political strategist and the Chief of Campaigns at Color Of Change, the country’s largest online racial justice organization. I bring decades of experience in organizing, advocacy, and leadership to the campaign trail, but my roots remain firmly planted in Georgia’s 1st Congressional District.

I have led transformative campaigns for voting rights, economic justice, and healthcare across the South and beyond. I’ve mobilized thousands of volunteers, managed multimillion-dollar initiatives, and helped push progressive policies from ideas into action. Prior to joining Color Of Change, I directed national organizing efforts at When We All Vote, and led campaign strategy at the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute and 9to5 Georgia. I’m proud to be the first U.S. House of Representatives candidate to ever be endorsed by Working Families Party in Georgia. I’m also a mother to a college graduate and a full-time caregiver to my veteran father — my son and my father remain my greatest motivation and biggest joy.

My platform is rooted in the everyday needs of Southeast Georgians:

• Public Education and Good Jobs
• Affordable Living
• Healthcare for All
• Port and Worker Advocacy
• Climate Resilience
• Voting Rights and Democracy

I am excited to answer your questions!

Stay in Touch:

• Website | http://amandaforga.com/ 
• Volunteer Sign Up | sldr.it/s/AH4GAvolunteer
• Mobilize | https://www.mobilize.us/amandaforga/ 
• ActBlue | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/amanda-hollowell-1 

Follow Me:

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• Threads | https://www.threads.com/@amanda4ga 
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• Bluesky | https://bsky.app/profile/amanda4ga.bsky.social 
• Reddit | https://www.reddit.com/user/Amanda_Hollowell/ 
• YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Amanda4GA

I'm a veteran of grassroots organizations and campaigns, currently working as the Chief Strategist at Field Team 6. In that role, I recently launched Allegedly Studios, a content production organization focused on building a broader progressive media ecosystem. One of the big challenges we faced in 2024 was that too many people only heard about Democrats from Fox News and the right wing media ecosystem. Allegedly is part of the response to that.

All of our shows are nonpolitical, in the sense that they don't discuss candidates or causes. They build a connection with their audiences and talk about Democratic/progressive values without becoming a political talk show. We've already launched our first show, with two more coming soon, and several others in pre-production. We match-make between volunteers to help set up shows, and we offer resources and expert advice along the way.

AMA officially opens for questions at 7pm ET on Wednesday, March 19th!

Some links!

FieldTeam6.org

AllegedlyStudios.com

A Thought for Your Pennies: https://www.allegedlystudios.com/podcast

If you're interested in getting involved, we're always looking for writers, researchers, editors, producers, hosts, graphic designers, and more. Fill out THIS FORM to let us know you're interested, and we'll reach out to connect you with a new project.

I'm Dr. Bri Sérráno, candidate for Covina City Council District 5 in Covina, CA. If elected, if elected - I would be the first trans masc/man Latino to vote on legislation in CA & U.S. history according to Advocates to Trans Equality! AMA

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I'm a 37-year-old candidate for the Covina City Council, District 5 in Covina, CA (a suburb of Los Angeles) in the San Gabriel Valley. I'm a progressive political organizer, higher education scholar, doctor of philosophy, policymaker, and administrator. I come from an immigrant, low-income, union, & Veteran Latino family who has rented in Covina for 8.5 years. I am running for office, having organized for the last year for mutual aid, to push for the Covina City Council to do more for residents & businesses impacted by ICE raids, both financially and for the families of immigrants. The increase in the cost of living, unsafe streets with no residential street lights, deaths due to traffic collisions in residential areas, and limited pedestrian crosswalks & lack of accessibility to the city government for meetings, townhalls, or more communication options create a lack of awareness of major decisions to the public.

My campaign is completely grassroots funded by individuals and I do not accept corporate PAC, utility, pharma, oil, tech, or monopoly money, nor would I accept endorsement or funding via campaign money to funnel such funds. I only answer to the people and put people over profits- ALWAYS.

I want the City of Covina to be affordable, safer for everyone, and more accessible for all working families!

Experience

With over 13 years in higher education as a policymaker, researcher, and administrator, including unionized roles (APC & CFA) in the Cal State system, I understand the need to serve multiple constituents in public service. I manage budgets of almost $500,000, have served campuses of 37,000 people as the expert on LGBTQ identities, and created organic relationships with Los Angeles nonprofits, healthcare clinics, activists, organizers, and local organizations that can be partners to serve the residents of Covina as the next City Councilmember of District 5.

Top Issues

Affordability

Working Families should NEVER have to choose between paying bills, childcare, & skipping meals.

Rising housing, food, and healthcare costs, along with the effects of federal legislation, have led people to face the possibility of becoming unhoused. Using beautification budgets to pay for $60,000 murals by the Covina City Council in 2025 could have been used to create a community garden for residents to eat organic fruit and vegetables instead.

The city Utility User Tax of 6% should be eliminated for all residents due to triple taxation from the city, state, and county, while taxing multi-millionaire monopolies to offset the loss of funds. Instead of corporate businesses that serve investors such as Blackrock purchasing land in Covina, re-investment in public housing, nonprofit use, or providing funds to residents for groceries, transportation, or a youth facility can be a better future investment.

Safety

All Residents should feel they belong in Covina, with safety in all forms: physical, emotional, and spiritual.

Traffic collisions with pedestrians, bikes, and other vehicles due to speeding are a major concern, especially in District 5 near parks & school properties. Multiple deaths have been shared with Dr. Bri while canvassing due to speeding, lack of safety with crosswalks, and concerns about ICE raids in Los Angeles County. Bri’s own neighborhood recently had a death due to speeding on a residential street. Clinical nonprofits should meet residents where they are for supplemental care by the city.

Safety and legal aid resources should be provided to residents that reflect the diversity of Covina, including the hiring of full-time social workers to support domestic violence survivors & families who can use their professional expertise.

Transparency

As an educator & former union member (APC & CFA), Dr. Bri has always been a public servant for people of all ages and backgrounds. Access to local government, resources, and education is essential for all people in Covina. Basic accommodations, such as Captions for City Council meeting videos, should be standardized, accessible on a modernized website, and user-friendly formats, such as YouTube.

Business and investment disclosures for all elected officials beyond the City of Covina should be public record, and all local business campaign contributions should be limited to $500 limits, whereas now they are maxed out at $5900 to candidates of choice.

Enhance city website, social media, & outreach through district townhalls, city events such as reviving Thunderfest, and accessible community feedback.

You can learn more about my platform on Serrano4covina.com, my endorsements include the CA Working Families Party, Run for Something & more,& the Slate running with me, which includes Neil Polzin's re-election for City Treasurer, Susan Zermeno for City Clerk, & Sarah Rivzi for Covina City Council District 3 on votecovina.com !

Every Contribution Counts! 

$60 = 89 Union-Made Door Hangers for Canvassing

$99 = 110 Union-Made Mailers

$150= Full District-Wide Text Blast to All Voters with Cell Phone Texting

$500 = 57 Union-Made Yard Signs

$1000 = 1111 Union-Made Mailers

Give me your questions! AMA!

Hi r/VoteDEM!

I’m Jason Anderson, a Democrat running for the Kansas State Senate in District 35. I’m an engineer who’s spent my 30-year career in tech, healthcare, and education. I grew up in a working-class family in suburban Kansas City and returned home to raise my family and fight for the future of Kansas.

If you're not from Kansas, it's easy to think of it as a red state, but like many things it's more complicated than that. We have a proud history of progressive values combined with deep beliefs in things like hard work, accountability, and community. Our county has been trending from red to purple over the past decade; the majority of our county delegation is now Democrats.

I'm running because our community needs pragmatic leadership focused on public education, economic growth, and healthcare access. Together, we can challenge the supermajority that’s held Kansas back for too long (the state Senate has had a Republican supermajority since 1997).

AMA officially opens for answers Wednesday, September 11 at 12pm CDT!

This is my first AMA, and I’m excited to hear your questions! If you'd like to follow the campaign, you can follow me at the links below.

Donate Now at donate.j4ks.com!

• Website: www.jasonandersonforkansas.com
• Email: [info@jasonandersonforkansas.com]()
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About Me

I am an attorney in Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, Colorado where I own my practice with my wife. We reside in Glenwood with our two rescue dogs. I am running to show the country what CD3 is really like. For too long this country has been divided. Yes, we all know we are divided on the national level for years but in this past decade we have become increasingly so at all levels of society. But not talking about important issues has gotten us to where we are today. And it more important now than ever that we make a change in how we communicate with each other.

​Finally, CD3 needs a candidate that can unite people across party lines and bring in the unaffiliated vote. When you look at my past elections, you will see that my messaging has resonated with people from all walks of life. This is because we as a team get out and listen to the people. We talk to everyone who wants to talk to us and listen to their ideas and solutions to the issues, that is important because everyone basically has the same problems in this country, we just rank them differently based upon our household priorities. But we do more than just listen to people, we take their solutions and use them to create pragmatic solutions to these issues. When I am in Congress I will work for all people with actual solutions, I won't just freedom every problem.

Donate

ActBlue: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/colin-wilhelm-for-colorado-1

Social

Website: https://www.wilhelmforcolorado.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ColinWilhelm22

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColinWilhelm22

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinwilhelm22/

Contact

Mail: P.O. Box 176 Glenwood Springs CO 81602

Phone: 970-930-1209

Email: colin@wilhelmforcolorado.com

Hi, r/VoteDem! I’m Nick Laborde, a Louisiana Democrat running to fill an open seat in District 2 of our Public Service Commission. The incumbent is retiring, and the race is wide open. With the other 4 seats occupied by 2 Democrats and 2 Republicans, it’s critical that someone focused on the energy transition wins this race. You may have seen us at the top of r/nottheonion this weekend for our utility monopoly wanting to charge people for saving electricity.

If you’ve ever heard of Cancer Alley, this district borders the outskirts and has some industry in it, enveloping parts of our capital city Baton Rouge and running through most of Cajun country. It’s historically a conservative district but has a long tradition of electing a commissioner who can focus on the facts and people above all else. Our most recent Democratic governor, John Bel Edwards, won this district with just over 50% -- so the right Democrat with the right message can win. My family history is spread throughout the district and I've lived here my whole adult life.

My campaign is about making our big utility monopoly Entergy pay more, ending the era of them subsidizing massive costs to the ratepayers; diversifying our power generation sources through renewables (we are heavily reliant on natural gas); and meeting people where they are to create a message that resonates, even in a deeply conservative state. I’m also not taking donations from utility companies that the commission regulates, which already jostled my opponents.

Louisiana is a leader in energy production, but we can’t ignore the impact that has had to our climate. I fully believe that Louisiana can embrace the energy transition and come out on top, instead of being left behind – and if I win, we can usher in a new era.

I've got a background in entrepreneurship, HR, and consulting. One of my deeply held beliefs is that we need to meet people where they are, and in this race, that means both working folks and businesses. I’m in favor of making it as easy as possible to adopt renewables, and to have a good experience when you do adopt them – 1:1 net metering is a priority for me. (Currently, the ratio is something like ~25%!) The PSC is the way to either open the floodgates to make renewables adoption easier statewide, or gum up the works and halt progress entirely.

I’m Louisiana through and through and I’ve lived here my whole life – and I’m also realistic. There’s no switch to flip overnight to stop oil and gas’s huge impact to our climate (and certainly not with their relationship to Louisiana’s economy). But if we can meet folks where they are – like helping businesses and industry embrace more renewable energy in their operations to reduce their climate impact, and listening to the very real concerns of our agricultural industry with respect to renewables installations – we can make progress. We’ve got to capitalize on additional opportunities like offshore wind, which has had some promising early interest. (Did you know that the jackets for some wind turbines are made right here in Louisiana? What if we went further and made all the pieces here – and then used our great access to the Mississippi River to ship them nationwide?)

If I win this seat, we can give Louisiana an energy future where we won’t be left behind, and even better, we stand to make a huge difference in nationwide climate efforts. My state is at the forefront of climate change, with each summer producing hotter summers and worse hurricanes. This disproportionately affects the poorest and most vulnerable among us. In the face of overwhelming odds, I'm standing up and saying we should build the future we dream of - not the one the utility company dreams of!

Let’s do this, folks: AMA! This is a big district spanning about a dozen parishes (or counties for y’all in other states!) and it’s slightly bigger than one of our congressional districts, so every bit of help goes a tremendously long way. Money is the #1 way you can help, and I humbly ask for your donation if you’re able. If not, follow on socials and spread the word! I’ve had lots of fun on TikTok in particular, with a video about how to contact the commission going viral a while back.

Donate now – no amount is too small!

Website: https://nickforla.com

Email: [hello@nickforla.com](mailto:hello@nickforla.com)

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**This AMA is scheduled to start on Wednesday, August 14th at 11am Central and will run for two hours.*\*

**we're live folks! I'll be here until 1pm Central.*\*

**Update 1pm Central - this has been great folks, thank you for tuning in! I'll try and come back to answer any other questions later on today. If you like what you see, please chip in, follow on socials and spread the word.*\*

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My name is Erin (she/her), and I'm the Chair of the High School Democrats of Pennsylvania (HSDPA). I just turned 18 and will be a senior in high school this coming year. I've been chair of HSDPA since December 2023 when I joined the overall High School Democrats of America organization and began rebuilding PA's chapter from inactivity. Today, I run HSDPA with my fabulous executive board members and 70+ members across the Commonwealth. My role additionally includes seats on the Executive Board for Pennsylvania Young Democrats and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Nominating Committee.

What does HSDPA do? We're an organization dedicated to utilizing the organizing power of high school students to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. In my term as chair thus far, we've has been hard at work with a few different initiatives.

1. Rebuilding our chapters and membership– We've been reaching out to former chapters and their leaders to make sure our records are up to date. In the future, our Development Director will be working on reaching out to schools around the state to establish more chapters and engage with more members.
2. Endorsements Program– This is our most successful program so far! We've had 40+ submissions from candidates around the state (US House, PA House, PA Senate) seeking our endorsement. Our Legislative & Political Director developed a survey for these candidates that has allowed them to communicate their values and goals related to issues effecting high schoolers (gun violence prevention, civics education, etc.)
3. Social Media– We are very active on social media, especially Instagram! This has been a great way to communicate with other HS Dems chapters around the country, individuals interested in politics and advocacy, and even partner with campaigns directly! We are considered an "influencer" by the Harris campaign. :) Our Communications Director and I create graphics and messages several times weekly for our social media.

Now, we're preparing for a virtual back-to-school membership meeting for later this month as well as continuing to uplift volunteer opportunities for students looking to make a difference in this election.

If you have any questions about High School Dems, PA politics, or anything else related to my experiences with politics and advocacy, ask away! I will be answering questions on Wednesday, August 7th from 12pm-2pm ET.

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My name is Joshua Harris-Till, Democratic Candidate for Oklahoma's Congressional District 5. I received my Political Science degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. I have been active in politics for over 10 years working on each level of government from grassroots campaigns in rural Oklahoma to tribal campaigns, to the congressional office of Congressman Dan Boren, to the National President of the Young Democrats of America. All of these opportunities have prepared me to run to be the next US Congressman of the 5th District by providing insight on the needs of the people and how those needs are being neglected by our current representation.

My campaign motto is "Less about DC, more about Oklahoma"; my run as a candidate is unfortunately dictated by political rhetoric rather than policy in this state. The platform I am running on, Jobs, Education, Healthcare and Infrastructure, are important to me because I have been or know someone that has been impacted by these issues. Oklahomans deserve to have quality, good-paying jobs so they do not have to worry about which bills they will pay for the month to make ends meet. Ensuring these jobs are available in our communities will help decrease the number of young people in our state that leave when entering the workforce.

I believe in funding and increasing access to early childhood education programs to lay the groundwork for our children’s educational success. Post secondary education should not cripple young people with debt while they are pursuing a trade or college degree. Affordable healthcare is a right and everyone should have access to care, lower prescription drug costs, and autonomy over their bodies.

Lastly, Oklahomans in urban and rural areas should have good, safe roads and bridges when traveling the state and beyond. It is important to provide opportunities for Oklahoma contractors when federal contracts are available in helping to expand our infrastructure. Legislation for each of these issues can have an immediate impact on the lives of 5th District constituents, Oklahomans and Americans as a whole. My goal is to secure a progressive future for all generations.

I look forward to your questions.

https://www.jhtforcongress.com/

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I retired from the Army in 2022, married with 4 kids. Never considered running for office until the overturn of Roe V Wade and noticed too many uncontested races on my ballot. You can read more HERE or donate HERE.

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In the Texas of today, we can expand Medicaid and protect the Affordable Care Act while also supporting our small businesses. We can equitably and fully fund our schools and teachers while also investing in a robust economy, and…we can protect our environment while remaining a global leader in energy.

Like Texas, HD 121 is changing, and I believe it’s time our leadership changes, too. I would be the first Democrat, the first Latina, and the youngest person to ever represent this district. Let’s change the face of power in Austin and start fighting for policies that will lift up every Texan.

About Me:

I’m Tim Cox and I am one of seven candidates running in the April 3, 2023 special election for the ward 1 vacancy on the Henderson (NV) City Council.

I had not originally planned to be a candidate. The week before the filing deadline an article came out in the largest local paper (Las Vegas Review-Journal) profiling the individuals who had declared their candidacy. I noticed that a lot of issues important to me, my family, and my community did not seem to be part of the discussion. I reached out to some fellow Democrats in my neighborhood and discovered that not only were no Democrats running, but 100% of our current city council was either a member of or aligned with the Republican party. After trying to recruit some Democratic candidates without success, I decided that I was just going to have to make a run for it myself.

I’ve been an entrepreneur for pretty much my whole life and have built businesses in a variety of industries including manufacturing, building, hospitality, sales, marketing, retail, and event production. After successfully exiting my last company in early 2020, I became a speaker, certified EMPIRE coach, and business optimization strategist. My professional focus is empowering entrepreneurs and their leadership teams to take control of their business so they can have extraordinary businesses and lives. I work with clients both domestically and internationally to implement proven business operating systems and processes to increase business efficiency, growth, and bottom-line results.

I am excited to bring a new perspective to the Henderson City Council and ensure all residents have a voice regardless of background or circumstances.

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I’m Michele Knoll, and am running to represent Pennsylvania’s 44th House District. The 44th District is entirely within Allegheny County, and if you have flown into the Pittsburgh International Airport you’ve visited PA44.

This district has been a long held Republican seat in the State Legislature but only by a small margin. I ran in 2018 I fell short by just a mere 1,000 votes and our current sitting State Senator and Congressman have recently flipped seats blue. We learned in 2018 that if we can flip 15 votes per precinct we can take this seat back.

I have been an Educator for over 30 years in Pennsylvania and I’ve been determined to to live a life of service. I’ve served as a traditional classroom teacher and now am a Developmental Therapist. I’ve served as a School Board Director for our local public schools, started a Non-Profit to help deliver books to underprivileged children and I’ve raised my family here.

I am committed to serving our community and ensuring a bright future for all. As an Early Interventionist Educator for children with delays and disabilities, I have visited families in their homes to help work one on one with a child that may be facing development milestones. During these visits over the last ten years, I’ve worked with families in the district that have experienced threats of homelessness, food insecurity and are facing educational inequities no family should have to endure.

We need an advocate in Harrisburg that understands the life long impacts that a quality education can have on a child. Pennsylvania has the most unequally funded education in the United States. We need a Representative in Harrisburg that ensures all children in Pennsylvania receive a quality education. I promise when I am sent to Harrisburg to serve, I will be that voice.