Chris Bowers, currently a committeeperson running for re-election for the first time in Ward 27 Division 23, has announced his candidacy for State Committee for the 8th Senatorial District [.pdf] which is roughly West Philly south of Chestnut St.
It's going to take 100 write in votes to get him, and his fellow committeeperson Kevin Scott into the State Committee seats and they are there for the taking as only one out of the six seats are filled for the 8th.
He writes:
I believe that in the event I am elected to state Democratic committee, I can bring a lot to the table to help both the Pennsylvania State Party and the progressive reform movement. If I am on the Pennsylvania state committee, I believe that no other state party committee in the nation would possess greater knowledge about the nature of online political activity. I could bring valuable insight and skills on how to build a strong local blog scene to transform local media, and how to tap into the deep well of political activism that is the netroots. At the same time, I believe I can serve as a truly progressive voice within what strikes me as the generally conservative Pennsylvania Democratic Party. I could also push for important reforms such as greater intra-party democracy, challenging every Republican held office in the state, and fewer party endorsements in primaries. Overall, I think I would serve as a vital link between the established state party and the newly energized progressive reform movement. I believe that both groups can be changed, both groups can be strengthened, and that ultimately both groups are better off when they can work together in a sustainable progressive ecosystem.
If anyone knows anyone who lives in that area and is a registered Democrat, please pass along this info to them and urge them to write in Chris and Kevin.
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