{"id":308,"date":"2022-07-21T11:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T11:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/?p=308"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T19:13:29","slug":"who-we-elect-matters-more-than-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stand.org\/washington\/our-stories\/who-we-elect-matters-more-than-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we elect matters more than ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you received your ballot for the August 2nd primary election, Katie?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you cast your vote, I’m writing to ask for your partnership to help us elect champions of education equity and racial justice across Washington state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you support our electoral efforts with a $10 donation to the Stand for Children Washington PAC?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Washington, an organization like ours can commit resources to support or oppose candidates if they form what\u2019s called a Political Action Committee, also known as a PAC. The Stand for Children Washington PAC<\/a> is a separate financial entity that is registered with and regularly reports to the state. There are strict regulations on how much a PAC can contribute to and be in contact with any candidate\u2019s campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal is to support candidates who share our commitment to education equity and racial justice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DONATE NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right now we working on identifying candidates to support through our 2022 endorsement process. To receive an endorsement from the PAC, candidates must demonstrate that they are clearly aligned with and supportive of our priorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an arena dominated by political parties, we strive to remain non-partisan and student-focused.<\/strong> We fearlessly and unapologetically challenge the status quo in pursuit of solutions that will help every student succeed. Will you support us with a $10 donation today?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions or want to know more about how to participate in our electoral campaigns, please don’t hesitate to reply to this email. I look forward to sharing our endorsements with you before the General Election in November. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing with you,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive Director<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you received your ballot for the August 2nd primary election, Katie? As you cast your vote, I’m writing to ask for your partnership to help us elect champions of education equity and racial justice across Washington state.  Can you support our electoral efforts with a $10 donation to the Stand for Children Washington PAC? 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