Press Release

Statement on the RD23 vote to endorse a candidate

July 29, 2026

As an RD23 committee member and former RD22 Vice-Chair, I commend the RD23 members that voted NO on a motion to endorse a candidate in the 2026 Primary Election (vote failed 7-11). It was always my position that with 2 committee members running in a 4-way primary that it is best to allow the voters of RD23 decide without undo influence from a very small group that themselves could not reach more than a single vote majority on previous motions to consider endorsement.

I will continue to be an advocate for inclusionary democratic processes that place power in the hands of the people, not the influence of a select few.

Due to the large number of contested primaries this year, this issue has not been unique to RD23.  I will be reaching out to our County and State Democratic Committees to see if there can be a better solution.  A rule change to require a two-thirds majority on any endorsement votes would at least eliminate a split committee, or small special interest group from forcing an endorsement that is not truly representative of that committee or the District they represent.

I would love to hear your thoughts.  If you are interested in joining a Democratic RD Committee, I encourage you to get involved!