I had a great day yesterday—kind of like my dog, Sir Isaac Fig Newton, cool and oblivious indoors on an otherwise blistering hot day.
You know one of those rare days that everything seems aligned just right? Today I am finally able to announce my first true political endorsement as a candidate! I got a call that I received the endorsement from 314Action, an organization dedicated to electing more politicians who come from STEM background. I’m still beaming!
You see, I graduated from William & Mary, in 1993, with a B.S. in physics. And I’ve written software for 20 years at Jefferson Lab, one of the nations particle accelerators—yes, yes ... like in “Angels and Demons.” You can’t get more STEM than that!
Thanks to the Dr.’s Ferguson Reid of 90for90.org, who, through perseverance, dedication, and a lot of phone calls, worked to recruit a democrat for every ballot in Virginia. It’s because of them that there is a Democrat on every state senate ballot east of Charlottesville (and only one single House district without a challenger). This year, long time GOP incumbents are forced to focus money and resources. After years being unopposed, they will finally have defend their records and answer to their constituents.
I am not the only candidate with a science background. There are nine STEM Dems ©, in the immediate vicinity, that are sharing resources and working together. We are all running for the first time, in red, rural, conservative districts.
Most of us have lives far outside the realm of politics. Many of us have full time jobs. We all have uphill battles. But nonetheless, we’re running. We each felt compelled to step up for our community, run for office, and serve in the name of our district.
It’s tough out here. Most of the political elites have little interest in races that aren’t an easy win for the Democrats. So, establishment support has been limited. But, thanks to organizations like 90for90, WinVirginia, Red2Blue, and now 314Action, candidates like myself have a fighting chance like never before.
Michele Joyce for Delegate VA HD 64
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