John,

If you remember, back in February of 2021, we endorsed and supported Mayor Peter Schwarztman to flip a critical office in Galesburg, IL.

With your donations and support, Barrier To Entry PAC guided him to raise $15,000 and defeat an eight-year incumbent who supported Trump. Our expertise and funds helped Peter learn the importance of campaign financing, effective organizing, and digital advertising.

We spent countless hours on the phone and Zoom with Peter and his scrappy campaign team, pulling them up the mountain with us.

The best part about helping a candidate win is seeing the changes in priorities and new policies come to life.

On Thursday, Peter announced a $70M project in Galesburg that is renewable and will bring in more than $300,000 of tax revenue to Knox County and the city. This 50 MWac utility-scale solar development project will cover 380 acres of land and will bring together communities and land-owners to integrate clean energy projects into the local landscape.

We’re so excited to see Peter’s vision come to fruition and to celebrate the accomplishments that come with victories. Because when we support everyday candidates, the whole community wins.

One of the many great things about Barrier To Entry PAC is that we don’t just hand someone a check. We invest in their campaign through mentorship as well. Since Peter was taking on a strong Republican incumbent, we helped him build a strong field program which ultimately helped his win.

In just under a year, we are starting to see the effects of our hard work and the impact we can make when we come together and support candidates who can win. We plan to do even more in 2022. If you can, chip in and help us get a head start on investing in campaigns that will create positive change across the U.S. Donate today>>

We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together.

Thank you!

Your Friends at Barrier To Entry PAC

BARRIER TO ENTRY PAC supports candidates and campaign staff from working class backgrounds as they carve their paths in the Democratic political space. We provide direct cash assistance for essential items like phones, cars, laptops, and living stipends -- which often times, these candidates and their campaigns don't have access to. We also serve as a resource for individual mentorship and training to ensure candidates and their staff feel supported and equipped to enter the political space.

Pitch in today to help provide necessary support and resources for working class candidates today! >>