With the midterm elections less than two weeks away, now is the time to take action—especially in state races.
We’re working with progressive candidates across 10 states to flip crucial seats and chambers blue on November 6th. Here’s why (and where you can get involved):
We’re working with progressive candidates across 10 states to flip crucial seats and chambers blue on November 6th. Here’s why (and where you can get involved):
It’s easy to think of Arizona as a red state; after all, in 2010, the GOP-led state legislature passed SB 1070, the anti-immigrant “show your papers” law. But thanks to grassroots organizing and activism, progressive momentum is on the rise. bit.ly/2CZblfS
Colorado is only two state Senate seats away from becoming a blue state. With a Democratic trifecta in state government, Coloradans can get the progressive policies, such as gun reform and environmental protections, that they deserve. bit.ly/2q7h4HW
In 2005, after lobbying from the NRA, Florida became the first state to pass a Stand Your Ground law. The NRA continues to influence gun policy in the state today. But a Democratic-led state legislature could put an end to this and enact real gun reform. bit.ly/2CYfIaH
Since 2011, the Michigan GOP has used the state government to advance a harmful agenda that includes gerrymandering voting maps, weakening unions, and failing to provide safe drinking water. These policies would have no place in a blue Michigan. bit.ly/2ODuXw6
In Minnesota, the GOP-controlled House has blocked the passage of several progressive policies, including gun reform (which had broad support in the state). With Democrats in control of the state House, these policies can finally pass. bit.ly/2PdSxz3
Since gaining control of the state government in 2016, the New Hampshire GOP has passed two voter suppression laws aimed at disenfranchising college students. A Democratic-led state Senate is critical for stopping undemocratic bills from becoming law. bit.ly/2EA8hII
North Carolina’s state legislature has made national news for passing bills attacking transgender people’s right to equality and black people’s right to vote. The best way to block similar policies in the future?
With Democrats in the state House. bit.ly/2PS8tUV
With Democrats in the state House. bit.ly/2PS8tUV
In February, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the state’s congressional districts were unconstitutionally gerrymandered. A Democratic-led state legislature can make sure that new voting maps are drawn fairly—and don’t dilute votes. bit.ly/2JbbFrP
The day after the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act in 2013, Texas shared its plans to pass a strict voter ID law. Building a Democratic majority in the state House is the first step toward ending voter suppression and flipping Texas blue. bit.ly/2NXdTfb
In Wisconsin, the GOP has weakened voters’ ability to choose their representatives and public sector employees’ ability to collectively bargain. A Democratic-led state Senate will play a critical role in giving the people back their voice—and power. bit.ly/2PbFIFz
