The outcome of the Virginia elections this November could foreshadow the 2022 midterms. Here’s what’s at stake.
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2021 Elections: Focus on Virginia
Virginia has statewide elections this fall — yes, in November 2021. Here’s what’s at stake plus how we can help them protect their blue trifecta.
Election 2022: The Governors’ Races
A look at the 36 governor elections coming up in 2022.
2020 Elections: Checking In On the Governors’ Races
There are 11 governors’ races in 2020 and only a few of them are truly competitive. Get caught up on which ones could use a push to cross the finish line!
Checking in on the 2020 Governor’s Races
How many governor’s seats are up for grabs in 2020? It’s been a while since we last checked in on the governor’s races for this fall, so let’s take a quick peek. There are a total of 11 governor’s races… Read More ›
Will COVID-19 Affect the 2020 Governors’ Races?
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected the 2020 governors’ races? There’s been a lot of speculation about how the president’s disastrous handling of COVID-19 will negatively affect his re-election chances, and I started to wonder about the governors and how… Read More ›
2020 Elections: The Governors’ Races
There’s a lot more at stake in 2020 than just who sits in the White House. For example, redistricting will happen in 2020, and in most states, governors either sign or veto the maps that the state legislatures draw up…. Read More ›
What’s At Stake in the 2020 Elections
Everyone still remembers we have major elections coming up in less than a year, right? With impeachment likely going into a bit of a quiet phase as the Intelligence Committee writes up an impeachment report to give to the House… Read More ›
2019 Elections: One Race Left To Go!
The 2019 elections are NOT over! If you’ve been keeping track, you know that there were three governorships on the line, but we only know the results of two of them: The Democrats flipped Kentucky (woohoo!), and the Republicans held… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Get Out the Vote From Home Challenge
If more of our voters turn out in every state, every county, every district, we can change the direction of our country. These pre-election posts are designed to give you tools to help make that goal a reality. Remember, if… Read More ›
2019 Elections: Here’s Your Mission
The 2019 elections on November 5 are just two weeks away. And no one is talking about them. Between impeachment and Trump’s chaos creating news by the hour, the media has been flitting from one scandal to the next. And… Read More ›
Help Re-Elect the Deep South’s Only Democratic Governor
We have an opportunity in 4 short weeks to re-elect Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the Deep South’s only Democratic governor. Now I know you guys are sharp. You’re thinking, “Hold on. There are big statewide elections in November this… Read More ›
Republican Poltroons Defile Democracy in North Carolina
The Republicans have shown their cards. They are, without a doubt, enemies of democracy. What can we say about a party that stays silent in the face of growing authoritarianism? Or one that actively subverts democracy to get their way?… Read More ›
Democrats Need to Win Big to Gain Control Over Redistricting in 2020
Every election is important, but some elections carry additional weight. 2020 will be one of those years. And I’m not even talking about the White House or the Senate today. No, the reason why 2020 is so important is because… Read More ›
Democrats Are Getting Serious About State Legislatures
The 2010 elections were catastrophic for the Democrats. Not only did they lose the U.S. House, but they lost governorships, other state executive positions, and almost 700 state legislature seats. 2018 was the first year that we started to turn… Read More ›
2019 Elections: The Big November Races
It may be an “off cycle” year, but there are a lot of elections happening on November 5! Here’s a roundup of the biggest elections in the fall. Be sure to put this in your calendar and share with your… Read More ›
Take 2 Minutes to Help a Candidate
Do you know what your favorite candidate wants from you? Your help. I won’t lie and say they don’t want your donations–they absolutely do–but they need your actual help. Campaigns need a lot of people power to be successful. That’s… Read More ›
Governors’ elections: Which seats are flippable and which are at risk
Today, the Democrats only have 16 governors’ mansions. In the 2018 midterms, there are governor races in 36 states and 3 territories. They are almost evenly split between incumbents who are running again and seats where the incumbent either can’t… Read More ›
9 Weekends Left Until Midterms: Know Your Candidates Challenge
I can’t watch the Democrats fall just short of winning on November 6. Can you? There are only 9 weekends left between today and Election Day. We need all hands on deck, helping candidates, raising awareness, registering voters, and having… Read More ›
10 Weekends Left Until Midterms: Narrow Your Focus Challenge
How will you feel on November 6 when you’re watching the election coverage and the media announces that the Democrats have won the House of Representatives back? How will you feel if we fall a couple of seats short? With… Read More ›