“For me, I feel like now I have a party that supports me wanting to do that instead of a party that wants me to stand against everything and get nothing done […] I have a party now that is judging my leadership based on the ability to get things done and to compromise and work with other people.”
– Jordan Marlowe, Mayor of Newberry, FL and a registered Forwardist
“We can’t solve big problems or major policy because we are electing people who are beholden to party ideals and less worried about finding that middle ground.”
– Lisa Boscola, PA State Senator and a Forward Democrat
Forward Leaders are those who:
Want to be true public servants, leading in their communities as an act of service
Believe in choice and accountability in our electoral processes, and are willing to fight for reforms that will increase them (e.g., ranked-choice voting, independent redistricting commissions, term limits)
Seek out opposing views and work towards shared ground
Commit to transparency during their time in office, through public disclosures of affiliations, conflicts of interest, and activities that might impact their decision making
Look to regularly engage with their constituents to have conversations about how they can best serve them
We’re ready and willing to cross-endorse candidates from other parties as long as their values are aligned with ours. There are “Forward Democrats” and “Forward Republicans” out there, and we’re pleased to support them and work with them on shared priorities. In states where we have ballot access, we’re also able to have officially registered Forwardists in office and seeking election!
Forward Party Leaders are not going to all agree on specific policy positions, but they will agree that the best way to deliver for Americans is to get in a room with others, have a good faith debate over solutions, engage in practical experimentation, and measure the results to see what works and what doesn’t. This is the only way we can move this country forward.
PENNSYLVANIA | STATE SENATE SD-8
STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT | FIRST SELECTMAN
Unlike the major parties, we’re not looking for what an applicant can do for US, we’re looking for what they can do for their COMMUNITY. We welcome all applicants of all political backgrounds – left, right, center – and experiences, as long as they’re willing to govern according to our principles and values.
In your application, we’re primarily looking for this alignment with our principles and values, demonstrated either through public service or time in the private sphere, by reading about your background, the office that you’re running for or currently hold, and the community that you serve.
Please note you SHOULD NOT share non-public information (campaign plans, projects, activities, needs, etc).
The Forward Party is building this Party from the ground up, and that means empowering state leaders and parties to drive on choosing the candidates who best represent them. Your application will be reviewed by members of the state team in which you’re running, with support from members of the national team. Leaders from other states may be involved, as well, in order to provide their perspective.
