Politics & Government
Run For Something Endorses Matt Pugliese
The national organization has announced its endorsement of Matt Pugliese as a candidate for CT General Assembly.
May 30, 2018- Matt Pugliese is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RfS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership.
“I am excited and honored to be endorsed by Run for Something. Hearing about the work that was being done by this organization to help encourage candidates to step forward was a motivating force in my own decision to run for office. I want to work to make a difference in our community. This is a crucial moment in our state and our nation. I’m proud to be among the candidates stepping forward,” said Pugliese.
“RFS endorses candidates on two major criteria: heart and hustle. That’s what defines viability to us,” said Ross Morales Rocketto, RFS co founder. “These are candidates who are going to work hard to run grassroots, community-led campaigns. We are a critical time in history and the momentum these candidates generate will have a lasting impact for years to come.”
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Matt Pugliese accepted the Democratic nomination to represent the 23rd House District on Wednesday May 16 at a convention held in Old Saybrook at the Vicky Duffy Pavilion.
Pugliese, a non-profit arts executive, announced his candidacy in early March. He is challenging incumbent Devin Carney-R, who is running for a third term.
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By the numbers:
40 first or second time candidates endorsed this month
RFS has endorsed 409 candidates total, from 45 states. 256 candidates have upcoming elections.
Campaign budgets range from $3000 to $300,000
Win numbers range from 645 to 100,000 votes
The endorsement process includes an extensive internal review with background check, staff interview and insight from local state experts.
Amanda Litman and Ross Morales Rocketto launched RfS on Jan. 20, 2017 with a simple premise: help young diverse progressives to run for down-ballot races in order to build a bench for the future. RfS aims to lower the barriers to entry for these candidates by helping them with seed money, organization building, and access to trainings needed to be successful. So far, about 18,000 young people from across the country have signed up as candidates and gained access to RfS resources.
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