AVANCE first time candidate endorsement
How it works
Avance Democratic Club Endorsement Process
The Political Director and Executive Committee oversee and administer Avance Democratic Club’s endorsement process. Avance may consider early endorsements before the official filing deadline. Our goal is to maintain a fair, transparent, and consistent process while identifying candidates and campaigns that demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing Avance’s Latino Agenda.
Step 1: Request an Endorsement
Candidates or campaigns seeking Avance’s endorsement must complete the Request for Endorsement Form: https://forms.gle/kKHFWUeR1pEJAAte6
The Political Director and/or a member of the Executive Committee may also proactively contact candidates regarding participation in the endorsement process.
Step 2: Avance Membership
Candidates seeking Avance’s endorsement must be active members of the Avance Democratic Club.
Become an Avance Member: https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/AvanceDemocraticClub/GeneralMembership
Step 3: Candidate Interview
Candidates will be invited to participate in an endorsement interview, either in person or via Zoom, with a panel of Avance Endorsement Committee members.
Interviews generally last approximately 30 minutes per candidate.
Questions are developed to understand better the candidate’s qualifications, priorities, and commitment to Avance’s Latino Agenda. Questions may also be based on responses provided in the candidate questionnaire, including requests for clarification or additional information.
To ensure fairness, candidates seeking the same office will be asked the same core questions so that responses can be appropriately compared.
Step 4: Presentation to Avance Membership
Candidates or their designated representatives will be invited to attend the next scheduled Avance membership meeting.
Each candidate or representative will have approximately two minutes to address the membership and share why they are seeking Avance’s endorsement.
Step 5: Endorsement Consideration and Vote
Following the interview and membership presentation, Avance leadership will determine whether the endorsement request should be presented to the membership for consideration.
Avance members will then vote to endorse or not endorse.
A candidate must receive at least 60% of the votes cast by eligible voting members present to receive Avance Democratic Club’s endorsement.
Members must have joined the Club at least five days before the endorsement vote to vote.
Races Considered for Endorsement
Avance strives to consider a broad range of races throughout Los Angeles County and beyond, including:
- Judicial races
- School Board races
- City Council races
- Local, state, and federal offices
- Other races or campaigns that directly impact Latino communities
Our mission is to support candidates and campaigns whose leadership, policies, and priorities will help advance Latino political empowerment, representation, opportunity, and the Avance Latino Agenda.
Our Commitment
Avance’s endorsement process is continuously reviewed and evaluated to ensure that it remains fair, thoughtful, transparent, and responsive to our membership and community.
Request a NEW Endorsement:
https://forms.gle/kKHFWUeR1pEJAAte6
AVANCE incumbent endorsement
How it works
Incumbent Endorsement Process
The Political Director and Executive Committeeoversee Avance Democratic Club’s endorsement process.
For incumbent candidates, the process is streamlined while still allowing Avance leadership and membership to review the candidate’s continued commitment to Avance’s Latino Agenda.
Step 1: Submit an Endorsement Request
Incumbent candidates or their campaigns must complete the Incumbent Endorsement Form: https://forms.gle/UWyZkG18bC18ggBV6.
Step 2: Become an Avance Member
Candidates seeking Avance’s endorsement are encouraged to become active members of the Avance Democratic Club.
To participate in an endorsement vote, members must have joined the Club at least five days before the vote.
Avance Membership: Https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/AvanceDemocraticClub/GeneralMembership
Step 3: Incumbent Review
Incumbent candidates do not need to participate in a formal in-person or Zoom endorsement interview.
The Political Director and/or a member of the Executive Committee may contact the candidate or campaign if additional information or clarification is needed.
Questions, when necessary, will focus on the incumbent’s record, priorities, and continued commitment to Avance’s Latino Agenda.
Step 4: Address the Avance Membership
Incumbent candidates or their designated representatives will be invited to attend the next scheduled Avance membership meeting.
Each candidate or representative will have approximately two minutes to address the membership and briefly discuss their candidacy, record, and request for Avance’s endorsement.
Step 5: Endorsement Vote
Following leadership’s review, the endorsement request may be presented to the Avance membership for consideration.
Members will vote to endorse or not endorse the candidate.
A candidate must receive at least 60% of the votes cast by eligible voting members present to receive Avance Democratic Club’s endorsement.
Members must have joined Avance at least five days before the endorsement vote to be eligible to vote.
Races Considered
Avance considers a variety of races throughout California including:
- Judicial races
- School Board races
- City Council races
Other, state, and federal offices that impact Latino communities
Our mission is to support candidates and campaigns that demonstrate a commitment to advancing Latino political representation, civic participation, opportunity, and the Avance Latino Agenda.
Avance continually reviews and updates its endorsement process to ensure it remains fair, consistent, transparent, and responsive to our membership and community.
Incumbent Endorsement Form
https://forms.gle/UWyZkG18bC18ggBV6
ENDORSEMENT Committee
Political Director - Lester APONTE
Political Director - Lester APONTE
Political Director - Lester APONTE
Ari arambula
Political Director - Lester APONTE
Political Director - Lester APONTE
Irene Huerta
Political Director - Lester APONTE
Irene Huerta
Suzanne Lewis
Liliana Aide Monge
Irene Huerta
Richard Polanco
Liliana Aide Monge
Liliana Aide Monge
Liliana Aide Monge
Liliana Aide Monge
Liliana Aide Monge
