We face multiple, intersecting crises that cannot be solved by the failed policies of neoliberalism, the cruelty of capitalism, or a sole agenda focused on electoralism. Justice for the global working class will come only through broad collective efforts of all, working in solidarity towards the change we need, against every effort to divide us. Only through this mass organizing will we achieve a truly democratic society, where an empowered working class is centered, and the needs of people are acknowledged and addressed, rather than shut out and ignored.

Athens Area DSA generally avoids paper endorsements, which offer little more than permission for a campaign to use our name and logo and encouragement to our members to volunteer. Typical electoral campaigns are candidate-centric, think little of the residents they seek to represent, exhaust staff and volunteers, and are short-lived by design. When we make endorsements, we commit real chapter resources: organizing canvasses, phone banks, text banks, press outreach, and more to help our endorsed candidates win. We prioritize a smaller number of quality endorsements so we can make a meaningful impact.

The candidates we support must not only mobilize voters but activate people to participate in their campaigns, hold them accountable, organize in their communities, and stay engaged beyond Election Day. They must aim to not just represent their constituents, but to uplift and serve them. Once elected, we will work alongside them to advance the policies and projects that fueled their campaigns as we continue building a democratic socialist future for the Athens Area.

Our official endorsement questionnaire will be released in early 2026.