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You should receive a welcome email from SDP-HQ shortly. If you have expressed interest in volunteering and you have an active team in your area, a volunteer leader will also be reaching out to you soon.

Over the next 5 years, we’ll be working to build Democratic power in state legislatures to help pass progressive legislation and drive critical electoral turnout. Thank you for coming with us!

Next Steps

Learn, share, and grow! Together we can support grassroots efforts for positive change and harness “blue energy” from around the country, channeling it toward local elections that need your help.

If you’re eager to connect directly with a volunteer team, find them here. If there isn’t a team near you, consider starting one! It isn’t difficult, and we’ll help you every step of the way.

What's Happening at Sister District?

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.

Thought Leadership
Sister District

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

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From the Field
Gaby Goldstein

States & Stats Newsletter 10/23: We’re in the Final Stretch

In this month’s issue of the States & Stats Newsletter, we dive into the importance of voting down the ballot in state legislative races. Our research uncovers why voters roll-off, the impact of state legislatures on critical issues like abortion rights, and how these races can be decided by razor-thin margins. Learn how to prevent roll-off and make every vote count with our Downballot Voter Toolkit and key findings.

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Thought Leadership
Gaby Goldstein

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.

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