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PORAC is very much a ground-up organization. As such, we hold our member associations and their opinions in high regard. All local endorsements, and the majority of state and federal endorsements, originate from our member associations and are brought for consideration before the Chapter at our monthly Chapter meetings.
We ask that all candidates, regardless of the elected position they are seeking, follow our protocols when seeking endorsements. To assist you in understanding our process, please scroll down and locate the appropriate category for which you are running; Local Candidate, Statewide Candidate, or Federal Candidate. We wish you well in your candidacy and hope to work with you moving forward. |
Local Candidates
Local candidates are those who are running in local elections. Examples of a local election include, but are not limited to:
Following are the steps that must be taken in order to obtain a Valley Chapter endorsement:
The Valley Chapter will not endorse a local candidate who has not been brought forth for endorsement by a local member association. PORAC will not endorse a local candidate who has not been endorsed by the Valley Chapter.
Candidates are not permitted to claim that the Valley Chapter or PORAC has endorsed them until they have received an official letter from PORAC announcing the endorsement.
- Sheriff
- Superior Court Judges / District Attorney
- City Council / Mayoral
- School District / Community College Trustee
Following are the steps that must be taken in order to obtain a Valley Chapter endorsement:
- Obtain an endorsement from at least one Valley Chapter affected member association.
- Do not attempt to contact PORAC or the Valley Chapter for an endorsement. It is up to the affected member associations to approach the Chapter and request endorsements for candidates they have endorsed.
- Complete and submit the Local Candidate Questionnaire online
- Attend a Valley Chapter meeting(s) and introduce yourself to the membership and invite questions from the floor
- Affected Chapter member association, who has already endorsed the candidate, must request Chapter endorsement at a Chapter meeting.
- Should there by a conflict between two or more affected member associations, the Chapter may remain neutral and not provide an endorsement.
The Valley Chapter will not endorse a local candidate who has not been brought forth for endorsement by a local member association. PORAC will not endorse a local candidate who has not been endorsed by the Valley Chapter.
Candidates are not permitted to claim that the Valley Chapter or PORAC has endorsed them until they have received an official letter from PORAC announcing the endorsement.
State Legislative Candidates
State legislative candidates are those who are running for elected positions at the state level of government. Examples of a state election include:
Following are the steps that must be taken in order to obtain a Valley Chapter endorsement recommendation:
It is important to note that the Valley Chapter, in accordance with PORAC bylaws, cannot endorse a candidate for a state legislative office. The Chapter is only authorized to vote on recommending the endorsement. Ultimately, the PORAC Board of Directors will take the recommendation under advisement and consider an endorsement once the candidate has been thoroughly vetted.
Candidates are not permitted to claim that the Valley Chapter or PORAC has endorsed them until they have received an official letter from PORAC announcing the endorsement.
- State Senator / State Assemblymember
Following are the steps that must be taken in order to obtain a Valley Chapter endorsement recommendation:
- Contact the president and state director of the Chapter you would like to receive an endorsement recommendation from.
- Due to district political maps, a candidate's district may cross through one or more PORAC chapters. Candidates seeking endorsement for a state legislative office must contact the Chapter President and State Director of each chapter that crosses through their political district. A map showing the chapter boundaries, as well as the contact information for each Chapter President and State Director are accessible at https://porac.org/about/chapters-and-regions/.
- Do not contact PORAC directly to seek an endorsement.
- Due to district political maps, a candidate's district may cross through one or more PORAC chapters. Candidates seeking endorsement for a state legislative office must contact the Chapter President and State Director of each chapter that crosses through their political district. A map showing the chapter boundaries, as well as the contact information for each Chapter President and State Director are accessible at https://porac.org/about/chapters-and-regions/.
- Candidates seeking an endorsement for a state legislative office must complete the online questionnaire.
- Statewide candidates who do not complete the online questionnaire will not be considered for endorsement
- Candidates are expected to attend at least one Chapter meeting, at which time, they should provide a bio and invite questions from the floor.
- Once an endorsement recommendation has been made, the Chapter Director will notify PORAC of the recommendation.
- The endorsement recommendation will be considered and may be voted upon by PORAC.
It is important to note that the Valley Chapter, in accordance with PORAC bylaws, cannot endorse a candidate for a state legislative office. The Chapter is only authorized to vote on recommending the endorsement. Ultimately, the PORAC Board of Directors will take the recommendation under advisement and consider an endorsement once the candidate has been thoroughly vetted.
Candidates are not permitted to claim that the Valley Chapter or PORAC has endorsed them until they have received an official letter from PORAC announcing the endorsement.
Federal Legislative Candidates
Federal legislative candidates are those who are running for elected positions at the federal level of government. Examples include:
Following are the steps that must be taken in order to obtain a Valley Chapter endorsement recommendation:
It is important to note that the Valley Chapter, in accordance with PORAC bylaws, cannot endorse a candidate for a federal legislative office. The Chapter is only authorized to vote on recommending the endorsement. The PORAC Board of Directors is responsible for the endorsement of federal legislative candidates. However, the PORAC Board of Directors will take Chapter recommendations under advisement and consider an endorsement once the candidate has been thoroughly vetted.
Candidates are not permitted to claim that the Valley Chapter or PORAC has endorsed them until they have received an official letter from PORAC announcing the endorsement.
- Senator / Congressmember
Following are the steps that must be taken in order to obtain a Valley Chapter endorsement recommendation:
- Research the affected Chapters that cross through your political boundaries at https://porac.org/about/chapters-and-regions/.
- Reach out to Chapter President and State Director of each chapter that crosses through your political district and request to meet with the Chapter at a monthly meeting.
- Candidates seeking an endorsement for a federal legislative office must complete the online questionnaire.
- Federal candidates who do not complete the online questionnaire will not be considered for an endorsement recommendation.
- Candidates are strongly encouraged to attend at least one Chapter meeting, at which time, they should provide a bio and invite questions from the floor.
- Once an endorsement recommendation has been made, the Chapter Director will notify PORAC of the recommendation.
- The endorsement recommendation will be considered and may be voted upon by PORAC.
It is important to note that the Valley Chapter, in accordance with PORAC bylaws, cannot endorse a candidate for a federal legislative office. The Chapter is only authorized to vote on recommending the endorsement. The PORAC Board of Directors is responsible for the endorsement of federal legislative candidates. However, the PORAC Board of Directors will take Chapter recommendations under advisement and consider an endorsement once the candidate has been thoroughly vetted.
Candidates are not permitted to claim that the Valley Chapter or PORAC has endorsed them until they have received an official letter from PORAC announcing the endorsement.