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HP Government Affairs uses the following candidate assessment factors as guidelines when developing candidate recommendations at both the state/local and federal levels:
Primary considerations:
- Bi-partisan activity
- Support/leadership (key committees) on HP business priorities
- HP site relationship
- Strong or emerging relationship with HP and/or high-tech industry
Additional considerations:
- Moderate candidates favored over partisan extremes
- Ethics/statesmanship
- Promising non-incumbents and diverse candidates
Extent of support
- Ability to make a difference in the outcome of the race
- Leadership position and/or support on HP priority issues
- Make a difference in the tech-friendly composition of legislative body
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