Election – 1Hood Power

31 Mar

Progressive Groups Announce Endorsed Candidates for Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Justice Slate

(Pittsburgh, PA) Unite PAC, Pennsylvania Working Families Party, Pennsylvania United, Alliance for Police Accountability, Straight Ahead, OnePA, and 1Hood Power present our jointly endorsed slate of judicial candidates for the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas primary election on May 20th. Allegheny County voters will have the opportunity to vote for eight candidates who will ultimately serve 10 year terms on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

“Over the last several years our progressive organizations have fought for a more just and equitable region. Once again we have an opportunity to come together, maximize our efforts, and build power in our communities. Together we can work to elect Judges to the court of common pleas to ensure our courts reflect our values of fairness, compassion, and accountability. This is how we create real, lasting change.” – Ashley Comans, Western PA Political Director, PA Working Families Party

This year, our coalition has endorsed a slate that represents the diversity of our county. We are proud to support a group of outstanding candidates who will ensure that the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas continues to protect our rights and follows the law, even when the courts are facing threats from the highest levels of government.

This year, we have endorsed:

The Honorable Quita Bridges

The Honorable Alyssa Cowan

Amanda Green-Hawkins

Lauren Leiggi

Amy Mathieu

Representative Dan Miller

The Honorable Matt Rudzki

The Honorable Craig Stephens

“It’s important to have Judges with diversity in race, gender, abilities, experience and economic backgrounds because they are more reflective of the community they serve.” – Nydea Graves, Lead Democracy Coordinator, OnePA

In 2021, our coalition elected five women from our original Slate of Eight to the Court of Common Pleas, demonstrating how powerful we are when we work together for the people. This slate represents the values of our coalition, and the endorsed candidates understand the responsibility that comes with being able to shape the lives of individuals with the decisions they make on the bench. Our organizations look forward to putting in the hard work to get them elected for the benefit of all Allegheny County residents.

“It is crucial that we elect Judges to the Court of Common Pleas who understand the long term impact of the decisions they make and are committed to upholding the highest standards of judicial ethics and fairness. Judges make decisions every day that can drastically alter the course of a person’s life and we need Judges who take that responsibility seriously, no matter what division they are serving in. Decisions made in Family Court can be just as devastating as those made in Criminal Court, and the candidates we are supporting best represent the values that are needed on the bench in all divisions of the Court of Common Pleas.” – Tanisha Long, Allegheny County Political Director, Straight Ahead

Pennsylvania is one of just seven states that elects ALL Judges in partisan elections. Because of this, we have an opportunity to drastically reshape the judiciary and justice is on the ballot this year. With the current President’s willingness to buck the courts to accomplish his Project 2025 agenda, it is CRITICAL that we elect Judges who will protect our rights.

“The justice slate represents a diverse array of qualified judicial candidates with unique experiences and backgrounds who can deliver for the people of Allegheny County. Over the past couple of years we have seen the importance of having Judges who not only understand the law but also the impacts of rulings on the community. As local courts are the first to administer justice, defend rights, uphold democracy, and protect our people, it is imperative for our justice slate to reflect those values.” – Miracle Jones, Legislative Director, 1Hood Power

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May 20, 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by: May 5, 2025
vote.pa/register

Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline

Received by: May 13, 2025 5:00PM
vote.pa/mail (apply)

Completed Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline

Received by: May 20, 2025 8:00PM
vote.pa/return (track ballot)

Election Day

Cast ballot by May 20th at 8PM EST *
vote.pa/polls

Source: Need more info about the elections in Pennsylvania, visit vote.pa

Coalition Information

Unite PAC

https://www.uniteforpa.com

@uniteforpa Instagram & Twitter

Pennsylvania Working Families Party

Home

@paworkingfamilies on IG

@paworkfamilies on twitter

@paworkingfamilies.bsky.social

Pennsylvania Working Families on Facebook

Pennsylvania United

Pennsylvania United

Alliance for Police Accountability

@apapgh on Instagram

@apapgh_ on Twitter

www.facebook.com/apapgh/

@apatiktok on Tiktok

Straight Ahead

Home

@towardabolition on Instagram

@towardabolition On Twitter

OnePA

https://www.onepa.org

https://www.facebook.com/onepennsylvania

@onepennsylvania on instagram

@onepennsylvania on twitter

1Hood Power

Home

@1hoodpower on Twitter

@1hoodpower.bsky.social on Bluesky

@1Hoodpower on Instagram

22 Mar

1Hood Power is Proud to Launch the 2025 Questionnaire

1Hood Power Blogs, Politics

Candidates of Pennsylvania, now is your time. The 1Hood Power questionnaire is here. Organizationally we focus on: criminal justice reform, affordable housing, environmental justice, voting rights and other key issues.
Our questionnaire dives deep into crucial issues, giving you the chance to share your stance with voters. Your responses will be scored objectively, providing voters with valuable insights.

Click the Link to submit your questionnaire

    1.   Judicial: Magisterial District Judge and Court of Common Pleas
    2.   Mayor, Council (Borough, County, and City)
    3.   School Board Director
     4.  Judicial

Over the course of the past year, members of our 1Hood team have been stalked, harassed, threatened, and doxxing due to their engagement in direct democracy. If you are also seeking the 1Hood Power endorsement, we ask you to commit to requiring that you, your staff, and your team will not engage in doxxing, stalking, and harassing behavior AS WELL AS reject endorsements from organizations that engage in such behavior.

Transparency Matters We are making all candidate responses public. Voters deserve to know where candidates stand on key issues like criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and equity. This open process empowers voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.

Scoring System: Responses will be meticulously scored on a scale from 0 to 100, reflecting the depth and clarity of each answer. This standardized approach ensures fairness and helps voters compare candidates on an equal playing field.

Why the Scorecards: The scoring system allows voters to easily gauge the strength and depth of a candidate’s positions. It’s not just about what you say, but how clearly and comprehensively you communicate your vision for the future.

Why A Questionnaire We believe the people should be able to make informed decisions about their vote. The May 20th primary includes positions from the Judges to your mayor which gives YOU a chance to power up your vote and pick candidates who will fight for our communities to have what we need to thrive.

Join us on this journey toward a more transparent and informed electorate! We believe in empowering voters with the knowledge they need to invest in their future. Together, let’s make 2025 a year of people power and community coalitions.

The Deadline is April 04, 2025 at 5pm EST.

Community, we are going to need your help reviewing the questionnaires and scoring responses. If you are a 1Hood Power supporters who has been with us this, we are also going to reach out to you to be a part of the review committee. If there are questions you wish we would have asked, then please add your questions to our question bank.

PA Election Dates to Remember

May 20, 2025 Pennsylvania Primary Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Received by: May 5, 2025
vote.pa/register

Mail-in Ballot Request Deadline

Received by: May 13, 2025 5:00PM
vote.pa/mail (apply)

Completed Mail-in Ballot Return Deadline

Received by: May 20, 2025 8:00PM
vote.pa/return (track ballot)

Election Day

Cast ballot by May 20th at 8PM EST *
vote.pa/polls

Source: Need more info about the elections in Pennsylvania, visit vote.pa

25 Feb

PA Election 2025

1Hood Power Politics

Special Elections

Upcoming Special Elections

Voters in these districts will have a special election on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm, to select a candidate to fill the unexpired term.

Special Election for the 36th Senatorial District (Lancaster County) – Mar. 25, 2025

Candidates:

James Andrew Malone (D)

Zachary Moore (L)

Josh Parsons (R)

The 36th District includes Akron Borough, Columbia Borough, Conoy Township, Earl Township, East Donegal Township, East Hempfield Township, East Petersburg Borough, Elizabeth Township, Elizabethtown Borough, Ephrata Borough, Ephrata Township, Lititz Borough, Manheim Borough, Manheim Township, Marietta Borough, Mount Joy Borough, Mount Joy Township, Mountville Borough, New Holland Borough, Penn Township, Rapho Township, Warwick Township, West Donegal Township, West Earl Township and West Hempfield Township.

Special Election for the 35th Legislative District (Allegheny County) – Mar. 25, 2025

Candidates:

Charles Davis (R)

Dan Goughnour (D)

Adam Kitta (L)

The 35th District includes Clairton, Duquesne and McKeesport and the TOWNSHIP of South Versailles and the BOROUGHS of Homestead, Liberty, Lincoln, Munhall, Port Vue, Versailles, West Homestead, West Mifflin (PART, Districts 03, 04 and 15), Whitaker and White Oak.

Last day to register to voter for the special election: Mar. 10, 2025 by 5:00 PM EST

Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot for the special election: Mar. 18, 2025 by 5:00 PM EST

What is A Special Election?

Pennsylvania holds special elections when someone in office can no longer serve. This may happen when someone resigns, dies, or gets removed from office. Voters of that district must select someone to replace that person. Special elections are similar to general elections where all registered voters may participate in the election process, regardless of party.

Special elections may be held:

during a general election
during a primary election
on a different day designated by the elections office

05 Sep

1Hood Power is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 General Candidate Questionnaire!

Miracle Blogs, Events, Politics, Uncategorized

Candidates, if we have not heard from you, now is your time. Our questionnaire dives deep into crucial issues, giving you the chance to share your stance with voters. Your responses will be scored objectively, providing voters with valuable insights.

Transparency Matters! We are making all candidate responses public. Voters deserve to know where candidates stand on key issues like criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and equity. This open process empowers voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.

Why the Score? The scoring system allows voters to easily gauge the strength and depth of a candidate’s positions. It’s not just about what you say, but how clearly and comprehensively you communicate your vision for the future.

Why a questionnaire? The Nov 5th primary includes positions from the President to your local representative which gives YOU a chance to power up your vote and pick candidates who will fight for our communities to have what we need to thrive.

The Deadline is September 24, 2024 at 5pm EST.

Community, we are going to need your help reviewing the questionnaires and scoring responses. If you are some of the power supporters who have been with us this entire journey, we are also going to reach out to you to be apart of the inaugural review committee.

PDF Candidate Fall 2024 Questionnaire Download

Word Candidate Fall 2024 Questionnaire Download

Please note that if you fail to qualify for the position you were running for or anytime suspend your campaign before the release of our scorecards, the scores will not be made public.

05 Apr

2024 PA Primary Endorsements

Miracle Uncategorized

The 2024 endorsement process was based upon the recommendations of the staff and our partners organizations. Endorsed candidates have a track record of being in community prior to becoming a candidate and have avowed themselves to working with our impacted communities to support families, reduce harm, increase investment and protect workers.

03 Apr

2024 Scorecards and Questionnaire Responses

Miracle Uncategorized

In order to gauge interests of those running for office and their policy ideas for the communities they serve, we reached out to those running competitive races to fill out our questionnaire. Below are the responses submitted without edit or redaction. If a candidate’s questionnaire is not shown, they did not respond or submit answers by the deadline.

Summer Lee (Incumbent) PA-12

Summer Lee Congressional Candidate Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

Shamaine Daniels PA-10

Shamaine Daniels Congressional Candidate Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

Rick Coplen PA-10

__1 Hood Power Questionnaire__Rick Coplen__PA10__2-22-2024 Download

Ryan Bizzarro PA- Treasurer

Bizzarro Treasurer Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

Erin McClelland-Treasurer

McMclelland-Treasurer-Download

Keir Bradford- Grey – Attorney General

Bradford-Gray 1Hood Power 2024 Attorney General Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

Eugene DePasquale – Attorney General

Depasquele 1Hood Power 2024 Attorney General Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

Joe Khan – Attorney General

Joe Khan – AG – 1Hood Power 2024 Attorney General Questionnaire – Google Forms (1)Download

Abigail Salisbury (incumbent) HD-34

Abigail Salisbury 2024 Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

Ashley Comans – HD 34

Ashley Comans Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

Joe McAndrew – Incumbent HD-32

Joe McAndrew 2024 Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

Makenzie White SD-45

Makenzie White 2024 Questionnaire – Google Forms Download

26 Jan

Announcing the 2024 Candidate Questionnaire Process

Miracle Blogs, Politics, Statements

1Hood Power is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Candidate Questionnaire! This year, we’re taking transparency to the next level by scoring responses on a (0-100) scale and making them public.

We heard your requests and concerns from last year and are excited to announce a better, more engaging questionnaire process to reflect the needs and concerns of the community. #PowerUpElection2024

The April 23rd primary ballot includes positions from the President to your local representative which gives YOU a chance to power up your vote and pick candidates who will fight for our communities to have what we need to thrive.

Candidates, get ready! Our questionnaire dives deep into crucial issues, giving you the chance to share your stance with voters. Your responses will be scored objectively, providing voters with valuable insights.

Transparency Matters! For the first time, we’re making all candidate responses public. Voters deserve to know where candidates stand on key issues like criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and equity. This open process empowers voters with the information they need to make informed decisions.

Why the Score? The scoring system allows voters to easily gauge the strength and depth of a candidate’s positions. It’s not just about what you say, but how clearly and comprehensively you communicate your vision for the future.

Due to the petition season, we are pushing the deadline to the February 16, 2024 at 11 am EST.

Candidates who have announced, we will reach out to via your listed email address this week. For those who qualify at the close of the signature period, we will follow up with you, but please note you will have less time to submit the questionnaire.

Stay tuned for updates, and candidates, check your inboxes for the 2024 Candidate Questionnaire! Let’s power up our reflective democracy and ensure our communities thrive!

Please note that if you fail to qualify for the position you were running for or anytime suspend your campaign before the release of our scorecards, the scores will not be made public.

Senate questionnaire: https://forms.gle/tq3Ls6xQUEus3oAC6
Congressional questionnaire: https://forms.gle/AB7Eiu3JPhLTxCmG6
Attorney General questionnaire: https://forms.gle/tLnT2AaDYeogJUTq8
Treasurer / Auditor questionnaire: https://forms.gle/UAMcBVaw2TXoSmc87
General Assembly questionnaire : https://forms.gle/MefdDLKKxduJrUex5

#PowerUpElection2024 #PAPol

11 May

1Hood Power Announces Scorecards for 2023 Primary Election in Pennsylvania

Miracle Blogs, Events, Politics, Press

This primary election season, we focused on districts in SWPA with competitive races. We reached out to candidates through email and social media to gather responses. Below is our the May 2023 Primary Election Candidate Scorecards.

On May 16th, Pennsylvania voters across the Commonwealth are choosing judicial candidates and legislators who will make consequential decisions and policies about how we live our lives including affordable housing, safety, elections, school funding, accessibility and livability. These positions have tremendous power over people’s lives and livelihoods. Below is how candidates fared this cycle. Please note we only reach out to candidates in contested races during the primary.

Organizationally we focus on: criminal justice reform, affordable housing, environmental justice, voting rights and other issues impacting Black Pennsylvanian and Working Class People throughout the Commonwealth.

Please Note No Response indicates the candidates did not submit answers by the deadline or respond to requests

Scoring: Scoring is the result of the average score of staff, volunteers, and contractors. Each candidate receives an individualized rating and those score are tallied and averaged. No judicial candidate is penalized for not answering a question they reasonably believe will come before them in the court of law.