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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!

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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
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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Research and Experiments
Gaby Goldstein

States & Stats Newsletter 8/15: Flipping Chambers Without Turning Out A Single More Voter

Welcome to the August issue of the States & Stats Newsletter, highlighting the work of our award-winning political research team. This month, we explore how down-ballot roll-off affected partisan control of state legislatures in 2020. We also invite you to join our upcoming events with Daily Kos and author David Daley. Our research on state legislative data, voter behavior, and trends powers Sister District’s strategy and programs. Read on for detailed insights and special announcements.

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Policy and Issues
Lala Wu

Paving the Path Forward for Progressive State Leadership

President Biden’s decision to exit the 2024 Presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris makes our mission clear: defeat Trump and MAGA Republicans. Learn how Sister District is targeting key races and how you can help ensure progressive victories up and down the ballot.

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