Submitted by MonValley_Dude t3_z3vev1 in pittsburgh
MonValley_Dude OP t1_ixnw4ni wrote
Reply to comment by labgrownfriend in I am the Executive State Committee Member for the 45th Senatorial District (D) AMA by MonValley_Dude
The bird's eye view of this position would probably be described as this, it's lengthy, so bare with me:
The position is very similar to a committee person that is seated in a precinct, but the difference is that I represent an entire senate district worth of Democratic party members. The position itself isn't compensated, but typically involves voting to endorse candidates and resolutions for the state party to adopt or oppose.
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During my time I have voted to affirm a resolution that would encourage the Biden administration to use the Department of Education to cancel a 'substantial portion' of student loan debt. I voted for this motion because I ultimately believe there are too many people who are drowning in their debts.
I voted to affirm a resolution for the state party to adopt the position of same day voter registration and to make election day a national holiday.
Additionally, I was able to vote for a chair and vice chair for the state party, and a candidate for the senate.
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Finally, the executive member's role is unique in that if a nominee withdraws or becomes incapacitated the executive committee's role is to confirm the replacement that is named by local committee members. To my knowledge there has never been a time when the executive state committee has rejected a nominee.
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I can answer any other questions about process or how I make a decision on how I plan to vote as well.
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