We are now accepting endorsement inquiries for county council races in 2027, plus federal and state legislative races in 2028.

WHAT IS A DELCO DSA ENDORSEMENT?

Delco DSA's electoral work prioritizes building the power we need to advance our policy goals for Delaware County. We work to elect socialist representatives who will use their votes and the power of their office to lift the demands of the working class, build left organization across their district, and materially support Delco DSA's work in the areas of housing, health, and economic justice; decarceration; and racial and gender equity.

We view campaigning—especially our canvassing operations—as an opportunity to build popular support for our policy goals and movement.

Because we hold these beliefs and this theory of change, a Delco DSA endorsement is never simply another logo to add to a candidate's direct mail. Instead, it is a grassroots, large-scale volunteer mobilization effort that derives its power and legitimacy from a democratic process that engages a broad base of our membership. It involves Delco DSA's deep coordination with candidates and their teams, as well as our investment in field, communications, digital, fundraising, and more.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Candidates seeking Delco DSA’s endorsement should begin the application process by emailing delcodsa@proton.me, including the following information in the body of the email:

Full name:

Pronouns:

Elected position and district seat you are seeking:

Short bio with your reason for running:

Where you’re at in developing your candidacy: (e.g., considering running, actively seeking endorsement, etc.)

We will follow up to arrange a meeting with our recruitment team members.

To be considered for endorsement, candidates must complete our questionnaire. The questionnaire is detailed and comprehensive, and candidates should plan to spend a substantial amount of time finishing it. We strongly prefer to meet with candidates before sending them the questionnaire.

Our capacity is limited as a member-led and member-funded organization, and we receive many inquiries about endorsement. Please understand that we cannot invite all candidates to speak before our membership.