I, for one, know how easy it is to get caught up in the drama of national politics. However, for CSEA members, the elections that matter most this fall won’t be for President, Governor, or Congress.
This November, it’s our local elections that will shape the communities where we live and work.
With all that is happening in Washington, D.C., CSEA will need as many allies as possible in elected office to deal with the fallout expected from billions in federal cuts. County executives, legislators, town and village boards, city councils, sheriffs, clerks and other local leaders all make decisions that directly impact our daily lives. They determine budgets that fund our workplaces, approve contracts that affect our wages and benefits, and set policies that shape the services CSEA members provide to the public.
That’s why CSEA is deeply involved in the local election process. Through our member-driven endorsement system, we carefully vet candidates from all parties. Our Political Action Committees (PACs) interview them, ask tough questions and make sure they understand the issues that matter most to working people. A CSEA endorsement isn’t handed out lightly—it’s our seal of approval that a candidate will stand up for our union members, our families and our communities.
But endorsements are only the beginning. To elect endorsed candidates, we rely on members stepping up to make a difference. Across the state, CSEA activists are phone banking, knocking on doors, distributing campaign materials and using social media to spread the word. Every conversation we have with voters helps build momentum for the candidates who will fight for us once in office.
When our endorsed candidates win, our work doesn’t stop. We need to hold them accountable. We maintain strong relationships, remind them of their commitments, and make sure they deliver on their promises. That’s how CSEA builds real political power!
This November, your vote truly matters. Local elections are often decided by just a handful of ballots. Don’t sit this one out. Learn which candidates CSEA has endorsed in your community by visiting cseany.org/vote.
Make your voice heard at the ballot box so we can elect leaders who respect our work, support our communities, and protect our future.