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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.

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San Francisco team at 2018 Summit
NYC teams drive down to Virginia to canvass on behalf of Delegate Wendy Gooditis.
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Nashville volunteers in a group photo
Sister District volunteers with Washington candidate Emily Randall
Volunteers march with Sister District Project sign in San Diego
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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.
From the Field
Gaby Goldstein

States & Stats Newsletter 7/18: Down the Ballot: Exploring Roll-off in 2022

Welcome to the July issue of the States & Stats Newsletter! Dive into our latest analysis of down-ballot roll-off rates, special announcements, and upcoming events. Discover key insights from the 2022 elections, learn about the challenges Democratic candidates face, and join us for virtual events with thought leaders like Ari Berman. Your feedback is always welcome as we continue to empower progressive change.

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July 22, 2024
From the Field
Sister District

Empowering Grassroots Change: 2024 State Bridges Impact Stories

Explore the achievements and goals of the 2024 State Bridges Program’s grassroots partners in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Learn how these organizations, supported by Sister District, are driving progressive change, amplifying community voices, and building sustained power in key battleground states.

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July 15, 2024
Research and Experiments
Jillian Evans

Down-ballot Roll-off Patterns in 2022

Many voters tend to vote only in high-salience contests at the top of the ticket and skip state legislative races farther down the ballot, a behavior known as down-ballot roll-off. Our analysis of election data from 2012-2022 shows that this phenomenon disproportionately affects Democratic candidates. Despite strong performances in the 2022 elections, Democratic candidates still experienced higher rates of roll-off compared to Republicans. This trend persisted across various states and districts, highlighting the significant electoral impact of down-ballot roll-off on state legislative races.

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July 3, 2024
Policy and Issues
Gaby Goldstein and Raven Douglas

July 1, 2024 – This Week, New Laws and New Worlds in our States 

As of July 1, 2024, a range of new laws come into effect across the United States, showcasing the stark contrasts between progressive and conservative state legislatures. From expanded voting rights in Virginia to restrictive abortion measures in Tennessee, these laws reflect the divergent visions for the future of our nation. Learn how states are tackling issues from public safety and education to health care and environmental protection, and what these changes mean for the lives of Americans.

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July 1, 2024
Sister District is a grassroots organization that aims to build enduring progressive power in state legislatures across the country, to improve people’s lives and support Democrats by filling critical gaps at every point in the political life cycle.
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