Independent Expenditure

Elevating Women in Real Estate

Did you know the number of women currently serving in Congress is the highest in history? This progress is great news, but the legislative branch still has a long way to go to match the example set by our industry....

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Independent Expenditures

The State and Local Independent Expenditures (IE) Program is an exciting program to assist state and local associations that want to get involved in local and state elections. The program provides each state with funds that can be used to support candidates for political office who support REALTORS® and the real estate…...

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Spokane REALTORS® Spur Much-Needed Housing Development with Pro-Growth Candidates

The inventory of available housing stock is at a historic low in Spokane, Washington, and housing prices are seeing double-digit increases. In the midst of the crisis, the Spokane REALTORS® successfully championed a challenger to the mayor’s office, as well as candidates for the City Council to spur much-needed housing…...

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Prince George’s County Mounts Winning Campaigns for County Council Candidates — Times Three!

With three new REALTOR® Champions on the County Council, and a favorable relationship with the County Executive-elect, the REALTORS® of Prince George’s County, Md., can be assured that the issues that matter to them are in good hands. Three Independent Expenditure Campaign grants from the REALTOR® Party helped strengthen the…...

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Telluride REALTORS® Elect Three REALTOR® Champions to Town Council

Last fall, with four seats on the Town Council up for grabs, the Telluride Association of REALTORS® (TAR) made the most of the opportunity to promote candidates who espoused the values of affordable housing; sustainable growth and development; and economic vitality and vibrancy. With an Independent Expenditure, TAR conducted a…...

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Greater Lansing REALTORS® Help Elect a City Council Candidate for Much-Needed Change

East Lansing, Michigan, home of Michigan State University, is a town with serious budget troubles. Escalating legacy costs had been kicked down the road for years, explains Mark Dickens, Vice President of Policy and Operations at the 1,000-member Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® (GLAR), adding that the City Council, mired…...

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Sample Independent Expenditure Campaign Materials

Below are examples of the work NAR has done on behalf of associations as part of the Independent Expenditure Program. Questions? Contact Gerry Allen at 202-383-1109.   Testimonials  Independent Expenditure Testimonials  Mail Pieces Santa Fe Blank Check Santa Fe GOTV Santa Fe No Plan V.2  Santa Fe Voter Registration Final Florida Mail Polls…...

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Washington REALTORS® Support One of Their Own for County Council

For the 1,700-member Clark County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) in southwest Washington state, supporting John Blom for County Council was a no-brainer. As REALTOR® Champions go, there could hardly be a more obvious choice—active in NAR, RPAC, CCAR and its Government Affairs Committee. When John decided to run for office,…...

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