Candidate Development

Election Calendar

Santa Clara County Abbreviated Election Calendar for June 5, 2012

Endorsements for 2012

Leslie Reynolds for San Jose City Council District 10

See SVARW Endorsement Policy Below

SVARW's Candidate Development Committee is chaired by Gail DeSmet.  If you are interesting in running for office, please contact Gail DeSmet

SVARW Endorsement Policy

Endorsement Form

SVARW is an independent organization that is able to endorse candidates in the primary, as well as, endorse non-Republicans.  SVARW does not automatically endorse all Republican candidates in the general election. A lack of endorsement does not mean that SVARW members will not vote for the candidate, but rather that the candidate does not meet the criteria for SVARW endorsement.

Any SVARW member may recommend endorsing a candidate. The member must fill out the Candidate Endorsement Form and submit it to any Board Member. The submitting SVARW member MUST be willing to actively support the candidate (i.e., volunteer in the campaign, host an event, etc) in order for the endorsement to be considered.

In order for a candidate to be considered for endorsement he/she must meet the following criteria:

• The candidate must adhere to the conservative principles that SVARW supports as stated in our motto, “SVARW is an independent organization committed to supporting and defending the principles of our Founding Fathers as written in the Constitution of the United States of America”.
• The candidate would benefit from SVARW’s endorsement.
• The candidate can provide an outline of their strategy to win the election.

If the candidate is to be considered for an Active Endorsement (see below) he/she must also be a viable candidate. Viable candidates are usually defined as candidates who:

• Have established a candidate account and operating budget.
• Have a respected and recognized name in the community for which they are campaigning.
• Have hired a campaign manager.
• Have a clearly stated reason for running and goals after elected.

There are two types of endorsements given by SVARW. They are as follows:

Endorsed

• SVARW will allow the candidates to use the SVARW logo or name in their campaign literature.
• May provide monetary and volunteer assistance to support a fundraising or meet and greet event (SVARW incorporation does not allow a direct contribution to a political campaign)
• Will advertise candidate events in the SVARW newsletter, e-Alerts and Conservative Calendar.

Actively Endorsed

• SVARW will actively work and drive the campaign toward a successful election by offering services. Activities include but are not exclusive to
• Hosting fundraisers
• Walking precincts
• Working phone banks
• SVARW will allow the candidates to use the SVARW logo or name in their campaign literature.
• SVARW will advertise candidate events in the SVARW newsletter, e-Alerts and Conservative Calendar.

The Board will vote on the Endorsement Recommendations when they are scheduled on the board agenda for the monthly board meetings. Candidates will receive letters of endorsement after the vote by the Board. Endorsements will appear in the newsletter and website.

If you have any questions, please contact the Candidate Development Director, Parliamentarian, or one of the officers.