John, remember when I testified in front of the Federal Election Commission back in March?
Well today, the FEC just changed the rules — and we helped make it easier for working people to run for federal office!
- BEFORE → Federal candidates were required to wait until they made the ballot to take a salary from their campaign funds. (Most campaigns run for a full year before making the ballot. Especially for moms, losing a year's income is not an option).
- NOW → Federal candidates can take a salary the day they file their statement of candidacy and when they’ve raised enough to be able to pay themselves a salary.
- BEFORE→ Federal candidates could only take home LESS money than they earned the previous year (which hurt anyone who didn't earn an income that year, such as full-time caregivers or students).
- NOW → Federal candidates can take the average salary over the last 5 years that they worked, regardless of how long it was prior to becoming a candidate.
The expanded flexibility and eligibility with these new rules make it possible for working folks to pay themselves a living wage so that they don't go broke running for federal office. This is truly a game-changer, and I have no words to express how excited I am!
Together, we are breaking down the barriers that block trailblazing mamas running for office and creating a more equitable political system. We can't do this important work without you though, John. Help us continue making history and building the political power of pro-choice Democratic moms by making a contribution to Vote Mama today! >>
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Thank you for everything that you do to keep our movement powered. Every dollar you chip in has an important impact on the work that we do, and we simply can't do it without you.
With immense gratitude,
- Liuba
(Vote Mama Founder & CEO)
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