Your donation to Stand Up Valdese goes directly toward electing better local leadership.
Why a Shared Campaign Effort?
While each candidate — Keith Huffman, Shannon Radabaugh, Melinda Zimmerman, and Rexanna Lowman — has their own official “Committee to Elect,” they have chosen to accept the endorsement and support of Step Up for Valdese to streamline the campaign process and make the most of community support.
By working together through one shared group, the campaign can:
- Stretch every donation further — one set of yard signs, one mailer, one booth rental instead of four separate ones
- Reduce visual clutter around town — fewer, thoughtfully placed signs and materials instead of four versions of everything
- Make voter engagement easier and more efficient — one shared presence at festivals, events, and booths so residents can meet all four candidates in one stop
- Simplify financial tracking — all donations and expenses are managed through a single account, reducing redundancy and ensuring full transparency
Each candidate maintains their own voice and vision — but by pooling campaign logistics, they’re making the most of their time, energy, and your support.
For Checks:
- Make payable to: “Step Up for Valdese.” Your contribution will benefit all four candidates equally.
- Include donor name, mailing address, job title/profession, employer/field of work
- Mail to PO Box 935, Valdese NC 28690
Contributions to Step Up for Valdese PAC are not deductible for federal or state income tax purposes. NC law requires political committees to report the name, mailing address, job title or profession and name of employer or employee’s specific field for each individual whose contributions aggregate is in excess of $50 in an election cycle. North Carolina law prohibits contributions of cash in excess of $50 per day. Contributions can only be accepted from individuals; in the form of personal checks, credit/debit cards and cash less than $50 per day. Contributions from corporations or business entities cannot be accepted.