The Pro-Democracy Pledge

All candidates on this site must pledge the following:

I acknowledge and celebrate the diverse mosaic within my community, spanning religions, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations and backgrounds.

I believe in embracing the ideals of equality and justice.

I pledge to champion the civil rights of my fellow Americans, with a heightened commitment to marginalized communities currently under attack.

I recognize that a robust public education system serves as the cornerstone of a functioning democracy.

I pledge to make supporting and advocating for educators, including teachers and librarians a priority.

I believe the role of educators is pivotal in cultivating an unbiased, informed, and engaged citizenry and is essential to the vitality of our democracy.

I affirm the vital role of parental involvement in a child’s education in the spirit of individual freedom and shared responsibility and partnership with educators.

I acknowledge that decisions regarding classroom and library materials should be entrusted to qualified education professionals.