Inside a Push to Turn Out Voters and Flip New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District
GOP incumbent Tom Kean Jr. won this district by less than 9,000 votes in 2022. Action Together New Jersey is working to elect his challenger, Sue Altman, by targeting key voting groups in the district.
LUCHA is Working to Help Democrats Win in Arizona. Here’s How
The election in Arizona is likely to again be very close and the outcomes here will help decide who controls the White House, Senate, and House. A top organizing group is working to turn out voters, which could make all the difference.
Texas Turnout Works to Boost Youth Voting in the Rio Grande Valley
To boost voting by young Texans, a civic engagement group is working at schools in the Rio Grande Valley to get students excited about exercising power in our democracy.
To Catalyze Youth Turnout, New Era Colorado Focuses on Issues
Election outcomes in two key congressional districts in Colorado and other races will hinge in part on youth turnout. Here’s how the state’s top youth organizing group is working to bring out those voters.
The Question on Everyone’s Mind—And What to Do About It
The leaders of four top progressive donor networks explain how they’re coordinating on strategy and funding to win the election — and why donors need to help.
What an Oregon Group, Next Up, is Doing to Turn Out Young Voters
A lot is riding this year on whether young people again turnout at record levels and Democrats sustain their strong margins with this group. Next Up is laser-focused on this challenge in OR-5 and elsewhere in Oregon.
Can Michelle Vallejo Beat Monica De La Cruz and Flip TX-15? Yes, With Strong Voter Turnout
The most competitive congressional district in Texas is a perfect case study of how Democrats could win control of the U.S. House if donors support grassroots efforts to engage voters.
How Forward Montana is Mobilizing the Youth Vote in a High-Stakes Election Year
Control of the U.S. Senate may hinge on the outcome of Jon Tester’s reelection bid in Montana. But a House seat is also in play. We look at what a key voter group is doing to turnout young voters.
To Win in Nebraska CD 2, Democrats Need Strong Voter Turnout
Donors can help knock off one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the House by supporting organizing groups working to turn out voters in Omaha.
What Do Democratic Campaigns Spend Money on? (Hint: Not Turning Out Voters.)
The political ads that consume most campaign budgets can help Democrats win close elections. The problem is when so little money is left over for the longer-term work of connecting with new voters.
Bat Signal 2: The Biggest Investment Ever
In his latest call to action, Movement Voter Project’s founder argues that donors need to think differently — and with far greater urgency — about their giving capacity and the timing of their donations.
Balancing Long-term and Short-Term Priorities as a Political Donor
Donors need to prioritize winning battleground states, but we also need to expand the electoral college map in our favor, putting more states into play.
Recapturing the Single Most Important Value in American Life
The left has a growing opportunity to seize the upper hand in defining and owning the idea of freedom. How can donors help this work along?
Conservative Courts, Progressive Donors: A Few Thoughts
The good news is that many donors on the left do understand the importance of winning elections — and have gotten far more savvy about their political giving.
A Scary Poll, a Good Election, and What Donors Should Do Next
Donors help shift the narrative around Biden and the economy by supporting organizations that are explaining to people how Democrats are building an economy that works for everyone.
Paths to a Democratic Supermajority, Part 3: How to Dominate the Senate
Making major headway in the Senate will be no easy thing for Democrats; we’ll be lucky even to keep a majority in 2024. Over the long term, though, there is clearly a path to 60 seats.
Sending Up the Bat Signal: An Urgent Message for Progressive and Democratic Donors
Despite the extraordinary stakes of the 2024 election, many donors on the left are pulling back, creating funding shortfalls for progressive electoral groups. The ED of the Movement Voter Project lays it all out.
How to Help Win This Year's High-Stakes Legislative Races in Virginia
Democrats have a strong chance of winning back the House in the state and keeping the Senate — which would thwart Glenn Youngkin's agenda as well as his upward political trajectory. Here's where to give.
Is There a Fundraising Drought on the Left? And, If So, Why?
Stories of layoffs and budget cuts in the progressive ecosystem are spreading. Data confirms that both political and philanthropic giving is down. What are the causes of this slump? And what are the solutions to it?
The Problem With Giving to Candidates
The vast majority of Democratic donors prioritize giving to candidates over organizations, imagining that candidate quality can make a huge difference. But the ability of political campaigns to boost turnout and change minds is limited.