First it was Morgantown. In 2021, we ran three candidates for Morgantown City Council. They signed on to a bold platform written by Morgantown residents and a pledge not to accept money from big corporations or wealthy landlords. By running together on a slate, our candidates were able to share resources and volunteers, take courageous stands, and build a bond with one another that lasted beyond election day.

Then came Charleston. Last month, 5 out of 9 Charleston Can't Wait candidates won their general election races. Through joint press conferences, phonebanks, door-to-door canvasses, house parties, and webpages, candidates united across race, class, age, and party to stand for common sense changes like municipal broadband, cannabis decriminalization, and harm reduction.

Next up: your town. Make a donation to support 2023 and 2024 slate operations by clicking here.

We think local slates are the best investment for folks who want to win long-term, grassroots power in West Virginia. These races help us build a bench, make real change, and show that politics doesn't have to be dominated by a few landlords, lawyers, and lobbyists. When we run together, we are more efficient and more courageous. We need a thousand leaders, not one.

If you can make a donation to support the next slates, please do so at this link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/wv-can-t-wait-political-action-committee-1. Or send a check to WV Can't Wait Action Committee / PO Box 1633 / Huntington WV 25717.

Sincerely,

Katey & Stephen, for the WV Can’t Wait team 

PS Instead of donating, maybe you want to volunteer or run for office yourself. We'd love to hear from you! Just click reply and let us know where you're from and what you're thinking.

WV Can't Wait is a movement to win a people's government in the Mountain State. For more information, visit wvcantwait.com.