I think it's fine if local AAUP chapters want to make their own endorsements in local elections. But when it comes to the Q of whether the national AAUP should endorse (let alone in a local primary), shouldn't all chapters/members be polled, not just those of a single locality?
Today, @AAUP is proud to endorse @AbdulElSayed for Michigan's next US Senator. This is the first endorsement in our 110 year history. Abdul understands the crisis in higher education and how we can build for what comes next! #College4All#