Candidates

Endorsements Matter

Together, Indivisibles have a tremendous amount of power—and endorsing is an important first step to influencing who represents us. By making endorsements, local Indivisible groups are creating meaningful pressure for their preferred policies and values, building stronger relationships with electeds, energizing their group members, building their group’s shared purpose, and contributing to the functioning of democracy.

All across the country, Indivisible groups are endorsing candidates. But we know elections—especially primaries!—can be scary for many groups. We also know there are best (and worst) practices for engaging in campaigns. That is why we wrote a guide to demystify the process a bit, with guidance for local Indivisible groups on how best to engage in both primaries and generals.

Endorsements Guide

The Endorsements Guide from Indivisible is a step-by-step resource designed to help local groups confidently and effectively engage in candidate endorsement work at the local, state, and federal levels. It breaks down why endorsements matter, how to build a fair and transparent process, how to evaluate candidates (including in primaries), and how to make and leverage endorsements that drive real political impact. Whether you’re new to electoral engagement or looking to strengthen your group’s influence, this guide demystifies the endorsement process and equips you with tools to grow your people power and support leaders who align with your values.