Endorsement Form

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Endorsement Request Form 

Candidate Name ____________________________________________ 

Office Sought     ____________________________________________ 

Election Date     ____________________________________________ 

FPPC ID No.      ____________________________________________ 
 

Statement of Purpose

HOPE-PAC is the state’s only political network that raises campaign contributions specifically to assist Latinas running for public office. It is a nonpartisan organization committed to promoting and increasing the active participation of Latinas to elective office at the local and state level, on public and private policy-making boards and commissions, and in all aspect of the political process.  

HOPE PAC endorses and contributes to Latina candidates who work toward creating public policies that empower Latinas, their families and their communities throughout the State of California. 

HOPE-PAC seeks to attain access for Latinas to all benefits and opportunities available to the general community, through advocacy, public information and education. 

General

A candidate seeking a monetary contribution and/or political endorsement must submit a letter of request to the HOPE-PAC Trustee President and/or Legislative Officer.  Please include a resume and platform describing your major issues and goals. Incomplete applications will not be considered for review or endorsement. Please check to make sure your application is complete. 

1. Background

1. Which elected offices have you held?

2. What other Candidates are running for your same office?

3. What endorsements have you received from any individuals or groups?

4. Please describe your campaign strategy.

5. Do you have a campaign manager?  If so, please give a brief description of this person’s previous campaign experience.

6. Please attach copies of any polls, surveys, media coverage relating to your campaign.

7. Please describe how the HOPE-PAC endorsement and/or contribution will benefit your campaign.

8. Which Latina candidates and issues have you supported in the past and why? Please be specific.

2. Budget (All information will be kept confidential)

1. What is your budget for the race?

2. How much money have you raised to date?

3. How do you plan to raise the remainder of your budget?

4. What are your major sources of contributions (money, in-kind) to date?

3. Issues

1. Please describe the top three issues you deem important to focus on during your campaign?

2. Please describe why you are running for this office, and what you hope to accomplish as an elected official?

3. Please list past accomplishments and future efforts in the areas listed below to ensure:  

• Educational equity for students
• Increased access to and quality of health care
• Economic prosperity and sustainable development in our communities
• Mentoring and preparing Latinas for leadership roles

4. How will you support HOPE-PAC’s efforts to increase the empowerment and involvement of Latinas in the political process? Please be specific.

5. Please include any additional information you would like considered by HOPE-PAC during discussion of your application.

Please include campaign contact information below for future correspondence.  

Candidate Address: __________________________________ 

Candidate Phone Number: ______________________________ 

Candidate Email:  ______________________________________ 

Name of Campaign Manager: __________________________________ 

Campaign Manager Phone Number: ______________________________ 

Campaign Manager  Email:  ______________________________________ 

Please forward the completed form to Marisa Perez at marisap73@yahoo.com 

                        Email: marisap73@yahoo.com 

Thank you! 

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