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We can hardly keep up ourselves! Check our our latest blog posts below, or go to our news section for the full list of stories from the field, research, and more! Our talented team includes lawyers, academics, advocates, community leaders, and many others who contribute their skills and brainpower to building Democratic representation in state legislatures. We discuss these important issues, interview our candidates, talk about current events, and share our research findings.
Donald Trump’s presidential memorandum targeting ActBlue is a direct attack on grassroots political fundraising. Sister District is calling on supporters to rise in organized resistance. “This is a defining moment,” said Executive Director Sarah Curmi. “We stand with ActBlue and will not be silenced.”
Sister District’s first endorsements of 2025 are here! This first slate of candidates includes inspiring incumbents and challengers in Virginia’s most competitive legislative districts. With the House of Delegates hanging on a razor-thin Democratic majority, these races are critical to protecting abortion rights, funding public education, expanding access to affordable health care, and defending democracy at the state level. These leaders represent the best of Virginia—and they’re counting on grassroots power to win.
Sister District is launching a transformative 10-year strategy to build lasting Democratic power in the states. Our focus: winning urgent elections, flipping key chambers, and strengthening progressive infrastructure. We will make strategic investments in Virginia in 2025 and in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in 2026 Read on to see how we’ll defend seats, make inroads, and reshape the map for years to come.
Sister District’s initial post-election analysis of state legislative races in 2024 reveals unexpected trends in downballot roll-off. While Democrats traditionally experience higher roll-off rates, chamber-level data suggests notable deviations—especially in North Carolina, where Democratic state legislative candidates outperformed Kamala Harris, and Republican candidates saw greater roll-off than expected. This report takes a first look at these patterns, comparing them to historical trends from 2016 and 2020.
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.
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.
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