Caucus
for
Candidates
June 29, 2024
2pm - 4pm
Location TBD
For Candidates:
Step 1:
Get on the ballot and file all proper paperwork as required by the Virginia Department of Elections.
Step 2:
(Optional) Attend a Candidate Info Session
April 24th at 7:30PM & May 18th at 1PM at the Fairfax City Library
Step 3:
Fill out the Application for Endorsement Form by June 18th, 2024 at 11:59pm.
Step 4:
Attend the CFDC Members Candidate Forum
Date to be Announced
Step 5:
Caucus on June 29th for Endorsement
Endorsement
Commitments
Benefits of Endorsement
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Appearance on the CFDC sample ballot
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Appearance on any CFDC joint literature with other endorsed candidates
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Appearance on any CFDC signage at the polling place
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Appearance on any joint mail/postcard campaign (budget dependent)
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Appearance on any joint digital advertisements (budget dependent)
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Appearance on any joint texting campaign (budget dependent)
Expectations of Endorsed Candidates
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You will be expected to distribute the CFDC sample ballot and/or joint literature at polling places and door- to-door.
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You will be expected to participate in the coordinated campaign for CFDC candidates, including attendance at two or more CFDC coordinated campaign canvass launches, fundraisers, or other events.
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You will be expected to contribute funds into the coordinated campaign for CFDC candidates (budget dependent). This contribution will help pay for joint literature, mailings, sample ballots, and signage, and other direct campaign expenses (ads, banners, etc.).
Conditions of Endorsement
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Any endorsement of the committee is conditional, and CFDC reserves the right to rescind an endorsement if they see fit.