Principled Candidate 2026

The Civics Credentialing System provides a system of credentials that represent pro-democracy commitments, education, actions, and recognition.

This badge is received for signing the Principles for Trusted Elections.

By endorsing the Principles for Trusted Elections Pledge, you show your support for fair, safe, and secure elections and help restore American confidence in our democratic system.

About Principles for Trusted Elections

Principles for Trusted Elections is a cross-partisan initiative led by Team Democracy in collaboration with The Carter Center and The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.

The Principles are built around five pillars that help ensure confidence in our elections:

• Honest Process — impartial, lawful elections with equal access for all eligible voters
• Nonviolent Campaign — campaigns free from threats, intimidation, and violence
• Secure Voting — every eligible vote counted, with safeguards to ensure integrity
• Responsible Oversight — transparent administration with clear roles and accountability
• Trusted Outcomes — legal dispute resolution and peaceful transfer of power

Mira Tanner-Hughes

Signed the Principles for Trusted Elections as 2026 Candidate for Delegate District 65, West Virginia

Signing Statement:

Current elected officials are trying to silence our collective voice by gerrymandering, redistricting, and enforcing barriers to voting access for the marginalized, but voting is not a citizen privilege--it is a right.