About
Hi – I’m Mim Kukowski, Founder & Chair of Purple Primaries. The idea for Purple Primaries came to me after a long period of noodling over why our national politics are so divided now.
Purple Primaries is an information campaign to fix a major cause of our broken politics. Few Americans understand how Congressional primaries now fundamentally create our political dysfunction. Our goal is to raise awareness of this issue to spark broader participation by voters across the political spectrum in Congressional primaries.
We’re using an organized word-of-mouth method designed to spread exponentially, greatly magnifying the impact of every single individual action. We’re partnering with the League of Women Voters to develop and seed this campaign.
My Background
My professional background is not in politics directly but I’ve had a lot of experience assessing political matters and strategies. I was an investment banker specializing in the cable television industry during the time that three major pieces of federal legislation were passed covering the broadband and telecom industries. I spent a great deal of time in those days monitoring those developments in Congress. I studied Economics at the University of Chicago with a focus on public policy problems and worked for Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. I’ve also held local elective office.
In addition, I’m a politics junkie, which I apparently inherited. My Dad was a World War II Greatest Generation veteran who passed his interest in national affairs and deep love of country onto me.
Board and Advisory Team
The Purple Primaries Board and advisory team are made up of people who bring expertise in a variety of ways to help this effort succeed. As a group, they prefer to stay private about their involvement, given the potentially fractious nature of anything political these days. Their expertise includes experience in public relations, communications, law, non-profit finance and operations, political strategy and peace-building tactics. Their political persuasions range across the spectrum.
Funding
I personally funded the initial stages of Purple Primaries. We will be seeking other major donors and grant funding as Purple Primaries rolls out nationally with the unfolding of the 2026 primary calendar across the states.
The End Game
We believe Purple Primaries has the power to shape our collective future much for the better. It can re-invigorate Congress to deal with the difficult challenges of our times. It can neuter the “primaried out” tactic that saps Congress’s ability to act as a check on Executive Branch over-reach. It can counter the division that can only hurt our national prospects.
Please join us.
About Us
Hi – I’m Mim Kukowski, Founder & Chair of Purple Primaries. The idea for Purple Primaries came to me after a long period of noodling over why our national politics are so divided now.
Purple Primaries is an information campaign to fix a major cause of our broken politics. Few Americans understand how Congressional primaries now fundamentally create our political dysfunction. Our goal is to raise awareness of this issue to spark broader participation by voters across the political spectrum in Congressional primaries.
We’re using an organized word-of-mouth method designed to spread exponentially, greatly magnifying the impact of every single individual action. We’re partnering with the League of Women Voters to develop and seed this campaign.
My Background
My professional background is not in politics directly but I’ve had a lot of experience assessing political matters and strategies. I was an investment banker specializing in the cable television industry during the time that three major pieces of federal legislation were passed covering the broadband and telecom industries. I spent a great deal of time in those days monitoring those developments in Congress. I studied Economics at the University of Chicago with a focus on public policy problems and worked for Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. I’ve also held local elective office.
In addition, I’m a politics junkie, which I apparently inherited. My Dad was a World War II Greatest Generation veteran who passed his interest in national affairs and deep love of country onto me.
Board and Advisory Team
The Purple Primaries Board and advisory team are made up of people who bring expertise in a variety of ways to help this effort succeed. As a group, they prefer to stay private about their involvement, given the potentially fractious nature of anything political these days. Their expertise includes experience in public relations, communications, law, non-profit finance and operations, political strategy and peace-building tactics. Their political persuasions range across the spectrum.
Funding
I personally funded the initial stages of Purple Primaries. We will be seeking other major donors and grant funding as Purple Primaries rolls out nationally with the unfolding of the 2026 primary calendar across the states.
The End Game
We believe Purple Primaries has the power to shape our collective future much for the better. It can re-invigorate Congress to deal with the difficult challenges of our times. It can neuter the “primaried out” tactic that saps Congress’s ability to act as a check on Executive Branch over-reach. It can counter the division that can only hurt our national prospects.
Please join us.