Dear John,
This year communities across the country will elect people to tens of thousands of local offices. These races decide what our schools teach, how our neighborhoods are policed, and who has a voice at the local level.
Too many of these seats go uncontested. And when no one steps up, MAGA extremists do.
They’re not winning because they’re popular — they’re winning because they’re the only ones on the ballot. School boards. Sheriff’s offices. City councils. This is how power quietly shifts.
At The Union, we believe democracy doesn’t run on autopilot. It takes people — neighbors, organizers, parents, workers — deciding to step in and lead. That’s how we close the gaps and protect our communities.
That’s why we’re proud to join Contest Every Race — our newest partner — alongside other aligned organizations to host “Ready to Run,” a virtual rally on TONIGHT at 6 PM CT, featuring Governor JB Pritzker and other special guests.
