Criteria
The process by which the MassEquality PAC makes endorsements is rigorous. The MassEquality PAC will consider the following when making a decision about whether and whom to endorse:
-Demonstrated leadership on issues of concern to the LGBTQ community in Massachusetts
-Viability
-Consideration of candidate’s support on other progressive issues of concern to the LGBTQ community.
Procedure
The endorsement process may include but is not limited to:
-Completion of a questionnaire by each candidate (Note: The questionnaire can be downloaded on this page and should be emailed to holly@massequality.org.)
-Interview of prospective endorsee
-Research about prospective endorsee
Only legislative candidates who have completed a questionnaire will be considered for an endorsement. Because candidate questionnaires may contain sensitive information about campaign strategy, it is the policy of the MassEquality PAC not to publish the completed candidate questionnaires. However, we strongly encourage the candidates themselves to publish their completed questionnaires for the public to review. Candidates for non legislative offices are not required to fill out a survey, but are strongly encouraged to reach out to holly@massequality.org. to schedule an endorsement interview.
Please Note:
1. Party Affiliation: The MassEquality PAC is a non-partisan organization and a candidate’s party affiliation shall have no bearing on the endorsement process.
2. LGBTQ Candidates: The MassEquality PAC appreciates the value of having openly LGBTQ people in positions of civic leadership. However, LGBTQ status, in and of itself, is not necessary for an endorsement nor does it guarantee one.
3. Election Priority: The MassEquality PAC prioritizes state legislative and statewide races.
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