Celebrating Change: Sister District Welcomes Sarah Curmi as New Executive Director
Sister District ushers in a new chapter as Lala Wu steps down, welcoming Sarah Curmi as the new Executive Director, and Gaby Goldstein launches State Futures.
States & Stats 12/19: Virginia 2025: Every Vote Counts—Here’s the Data to Prove It
Welcome to the final issue of the States & Stats Newsletter for 2024! In this edition, we look ahead to the critical 2025 elections for the Virginia House of Delegates. With Democrats holding narrow legislative majorities, we dive into lessons from past elections, including the impact of downballot roll-off, and explore strategies to motivate voters to support state legislative candidates. As we prepare for next year’s challenges, your support and engagement are more vital than ever.
We Won’t Stop Fighting
With heavy hearts, we are processing the difficult news that Donald Trump has won the presidency once more. Despite many millions of votes cast for Vice President Harris, Trump has secured another term. It’s the moment we all feared most, yet it’s also a moment we’re prepared to meet. First and foremost, hear this: we […]
Election Day 2024: A Thank You to Our Sister District Family
Today, we express our heartfelt gratitude for the hard work, support, and dedication of our Sister District community. As we await election results, we celebrate the progress we’ve made and the movement we’ve built together.
MEMO: Positive Impacts of Harris’s Candidacy on Democratic State Legislative Races
Discover how Vice President Kamala Harris’s candidacy is reshaping the landscape for Democratic state legislative races. With a seamless transition from Biden’s campaign, Harris brings a wealth of resources and enthusiasm that will bolster down-ballot candidates. Learn about the challenges of down-ballot roll-off and how Harris’s campaign provides a crucial boost to overcome these obstacles. This pivotal moment in the 2024 election cycle could determine the future of state legislative majorities and the protection of essential rights and freedoms.
States & Stats Newsletter 4/15: Tiny Margins, Massive Impacts – Why Does A Little Roll-Off Matter A Lot?
Exploring the tiny margins that result in state legislative outcomes, demonstrating why even a little ballot roll-off has a huge impact.
States & Stats Newsletter 3/24: What is Roll-off and Why Do We Care?
Discover how ballot roll-off impacts progressive state power. Sister District’s research delves into voter behavior and COVID-era voting trends, shaping strategies for impactful change.
Why States Matter: Candidates & Coattails
The “coattails” or “down-ballot” effect is a phenomenon whereby voters who vote for a top-ticket political candidate end up voting for down-ballot candidates of the same party.
Why States Matter: Abortion & Gerrymandering in Ohio
Here’s a conundrum for you: 30 percent of our fellow Americans believe abortion should be legal in all circumstances. Add in “most” circumstances, and the number goes to 63 percent. (I know, not great, but at least it’s a majority.) Only nine percent believe abortion should be illegal in all circumstances, per a recent poll of […]
Empowering Grassroots Change: 2023 State Bridges Impact Stories
In 2023, the State Bridges Program supported 8 grassroots organizations who are building sustained progressive power across 5 critical states: Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Arizona. In this blog post, we highlight achievements, testimonials, and goals of the partners we supported this year.
