Three democracy reform groups merge to create the unified Forward Party,
plan rapid expansion ahead of 2023 national convention
After working in parallel to strengthen democracy, the Forward Party, the Renew America Movement, and the Serve America Movement have announced the merger of their three organizations to create the launchpad for a transformational American political party under one name: Forward.
The merged group – comprised of leading national Democrats, Republicans, and Independents – will build a new kind of political party that represents the interests of the majority of Americans who reject extremism and division. Forward advisors include former U.S. presidential candidates, members of Congress, governors, cabinet officials, entrepreneurs, and grassroots leaders, in addition to thousands of volunteers in all 50 states.
The new Forward Party is launching a national building tour this fall to hear from voters and begin laying the groundwork for expanded state-by-state party registration and ballot access, relying on the combined nationwide network of the three organizations. Forward plans to achieve legal recognition in 15 states by the end of 2022, twice that number in 2023, and in almost all U.S. states by the end of 2024. The tour will culminate in a national convention in Summer 2023.
Three priorities will unite the broad coalition and will serve as the springboard for policymaking by eventual Forward Party candidates and leaders: A Vibrant Democracy; A Community of Personal Freedom; and A Fair Flourishing Economy. The group has pledged to recruit solutions-oriented candidates to run for office – especially in local, state, and national races where political extremists do not reflect the majority of Americans. While Forward will not have its own candidates in the 2022 midterm elections, the
group announced it will support select candidates in November who stand up for our democracy, even if they come from outside the new party.
This will be a political home for the moderate majority of Americans who want to move past the era of divisiveness and do-nothing politicians – so that our government starts working again. This party will look and feel different. Forward will be a place that celebrates diverse viewpoints and creativity, allowing everyone to chart their own path.
The new Forward Party will be ready for liftoff at a national convention in Summer 2023, and in the meantime we are inviting Americans to join us – now – in fixing our broken political system. Forward volunteers and supporters are already mobilizing in communities across the country, thanks to the combined efforts of the three organizations that are merging to make this possible. And this fall, we are hitting the road with a national tour to hear your ideas and begin seeking state-by-state party registration and ballot access (15 states this year and nearly all 50 states within two years).
We will be recruiting solutions-oriented candidates to run for office, at all levels. At the same time, we will actively embrace unifying leaders who stand up for our democracy, even if they come from outside our party, including in this year’s midterm elections.
The Forward Party will stand for doing, not dividing. That means rejecting political extremes and working together to take real action on every important issue for the unrepresented majority in American politics.
We have no illusions about the difficult mission before us, but we are forging ahead with the passion, optimism, and urgency this moment demands. Americans of all stripes will build this groundbreaking movement – and take our country in a better direction.
Not Left. Not Right. Forward. Join us.
The new Forward Party team includes veterans of successful presidential campaigns from both major parties, long-time operatives in the “new politics” space, and democracy reform champions. The organization plans exciting announcements in the months to come.
For more information, please go to www.fwdtogether.org
