2021 Municipal Election:
Candidate Endorsement and Support Overview
Below, you'll find detailed expectations and key dates for candidates seeking the support of A Better Cleveland for All (“ABC4All”). Specifically, this document provides both the timeline and requirements for candidates to receive support and/or an endorsement from ABC4All.
If two progressive candidates are running in the same race, more than one candidate may receive campaign support from ABC4All following the process detailed below.
During the 2021 municipal election cycle, ABC4All’s primary focus will be on supporting the efforts of new candidates.
Timeline: Round 1
Mid March: Candidate questionnaires distributed to candidates seeking the support to ABC4All
March 31: Completed questionnaires due back to ABC4All from each candidate
Weeks of April 12 -23: Candidate interviews with at least two ABC4All members
Due at the time of the candidate interview: Candidate fundraising update to ABC4All — in order to secure an endorsement, candidates must independently (and not via self funding) raise a minimum of $1,000
May 3rd: Support decisions made for September primary
Week of May 3rd: Zoom session with all candidates receiving ABC4All support — this session is intended to help connect candidates and offer an ongoing venue to discuss campaign planning and execution.
May/June: If a ward has more than one (1) candidate seeking ABC4All support, ABC4All may host a candidate forum at which the candidates will outline their policy positions and their campaign strategies.
Timeline: Round 2
Mid-May: Candidate questionnaires distributed to candidates seeking the support to ABC4All
Late May: Completed questionnaires due back to ABC4All from each candidate
Weeks of June 20 and 27: Candidate interviews with at least two ABC4All members
Due at the time of the candidate interview: Candidate fundraising update to ABC4All — in order to secure an endorsement, candidates must independently (and not via self funding) raise a minimum of $1,000
July 1: Support decisions made for September primary
Week of July 12: Zoom session with all candidates receiving ABC4All support — this session is intended to help connect candidates and offer an ongoing venue to discuss campaign planning and execution.
Second half July: If a ward has more than one (1) candidate seeking ABC4All support, ABC4All may host a candidate forum at which the candidates will outline their policy positions and their campaign strategies.
- 2022 A Better Cleveland for All
- Paid for by A Better Cleveland for All
- Patrick Murray, Treasurer, Cleveland, OH 44102