Endorsement FAQ's

• YES!

• No.  At this time, NWPC-VA is endorsing at the state level only.

• identify as female;
• support full reproductive rights, including abortion;
• support certification and publication of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution;
• support Virginia's 3 constitutional amendments to enshrine: the fundamental right to reproductive freedom; marriage equality, and automatically restore voting rights to people who completed felony sentences.
• support legislation that provides increased access to childcare and other dependent care programs;
• have met all the requirements and has been declared an official candidate by the Virginia Department of Elections.

• We are committed to getting more women in elected and appointed positions in Virginia.
• NWPC-VA represents membership from across the commonwealth. We offer access to a highly motivated, resourceful, and connected membership. 
• We offer programming, mentorship, resources and community to endorsed candidates.
• Endorsed candidates receive a 12 month free membership that begins on their endorsement date.   

• Yes! Primary endorsement deadline:  APRIL 1, 2025 at 11:59 ET.‍
• General election deadline:  AUGUST 8, 2025 at 11:59 ET.
• If you already applied to be considered in the primary race, you don’t need to reapply for the general.
• If you have been endorsed by NWPC-VA previously, please update your information in the application. You are not required to schedule an interview.

• You will receive an email notification that will include a sign-up for a 30 minute zoom interview. If you have been previously endorsed by NWPC-VA, we will waive the interview process. The NWPC-VA Board will review and vote by acclamation to approve your endorsement. You will receive an email to confirm your endorsement.

• Yes!  To be considered for an endorsement, new candidates must complete the online application AND the 30 minute interview. Only previously NWPC-VA endorsed candidates will receive an interview waiver.

• When you fill out the application, it is important to provide your best email and phone number where we can reach you. We will send you a notification by email. 

• After receiving your application, we will confirm you have met required criteria and answered all questions. We will then schedule an interview. If your interview has been waived, you will receive an email endorsement confirmation or denial.
• After the interview, the Endorsement Committee recommends candidates to the NWPC-VA Board for endorsement.
• The NWPC-VA Board votes to endorse.
• Applicants are notified.
• We create social media graphics to share on social media.
• Our community rallies behind our endorsed candidates!

• After the candidate applies and completes an interview, we average the application and the interview score. We examine the composit rubric scores as well as the composition of the other candidates in the race.
• The Endorsement Committee presents recommended applicants candidates to the Board for final approval.

• No. All applicants that applied at the primary level do not have to apply again for the general election.

• There may be several reasons that you were not endorsed, especially in the primary election. As stated in the NWPC-VA Standing Rules and Endorsement Policy, we reserve the right not to endorse a candidate. For instance, if there are 2 or more candidates in a primary race that meet our criteria, we reserve the right not to endorse until the general election. 

• Yes

• YES! Part of our agreement is that you publicly acknowledge our endorsement. We will provide you with a special graphic to use in your social media channels. 

• Feel free to reach out to VP of Endorsements - Katherine White at 703-597-2047 or email at katherine@nwpc-va.org