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May 20, 2025
State elections
Frank David
4 seats Dems can flip in the VA legislature ...

Our model says Dems can flip 4 lower-chamber seats in VA this fall. Let’s do this!

4 seats Dems can flip in the VA legislature this fall
December 18, 2022
Explainer
Frank David
How we help power the Blue Wave in the states

We are partnering — at no cost! — with Democratic donor organizers to help identify high-impact state legislature candidates.

How we help power the Blue Wave in the states
March 18, 2022
Research
Frank David
Finding high-impact races for Democratic donors

Learn how we help Dem donors get the most bang for their political donation buck.

Finding high-impact races for Democratic donors
November 26, 2021
Interview
Frank David
How to protect voters: A chat with Power The ...

Voter protection is important in the “off-cycle” months too — here’s why, and how to help.

How to protect voters: A chat with Power The Vote
September 19, 2021
State elections, Interview
Frank David
The key for Dems is down-ballot: A chat with ...

State legislature races are crucial in ‘21 and beyond, and the DLCC is at the front lines.

The key for Dems is down-ballot: A chat with the DLCC
Frank David
May 9, 2020
Explainer

Vote-by-mail in 9 key battleground states

Frank David
May 9, 2020
Explainer
Vote-by-mail in 9 key battleground states

Part 2 of our series on COVID-19 and 2020 voting

Frank David
May 3, 2020
Interns

Hey, students -- help Democratic candidates remotely this summer and fall!

Frank David
May 3, 2020
Interns
Hey, students -- help Democratic candidates remotely this summer and fall!

We made a list of virtual intern/volunteer opportunities — check it out!

Frank David
April 11, 2020
Explainer

COVID-19 and the 2020 election: the basics

Frank David
April 11, 2020
Explainer
COVID-19 and the 2020 election: the basics

How will coronavirus affect voting in November? (Part 1)

Tagged: COVID-19, vote-by-mail, voting rights

Frank David
March 15, 2020

Send the #virusdeniers in Congress home!

Frank David
March 15, 2020
Send the #virusdeniers in Congress home!

Don’t just get mad — “rage donate” to unseat #virusdeniers!

Tagged: 2020, House, rage donate

Frank David
March 13, 2020
State elections

Georgia legislature: How (and why) to flip it blue in 2020!

Frank David
March 13, 2020
State elections
Georgia legislature: How (and why) to flip it blue in 2020!

Both chambers are in play. We’ve identified the key races. Let’s do this!

Tagged: GA, state legislature, 2020, House

Adam Conner-Sax
February 21, 2020

RESEARCH: Turnout in battleground states — Where can we win?

Adam Conner-Sax
February 21, 2020
RESEARCH: Turnout in battleground states — Where can we win?

GOTV is a high-feasibility strategy in several key states for 2020.

Tagged: research, 2020, MRP, GOTV, 2016, VPV, battleground, FL, MI, PA, WI, AZ, GA, NC, TX, OH

Frank David
February 9, 2020

EXPLAINER: Voter turnout in 2020 — How high can it go?

Frank David
February 9, 2020
EXPLAINER: Voter turnout in 2020 — How high can it go?

How you can help GOTV and registration efforts, and why they matter.

Tagged: explainer, GOTV

Adam Conner-Sax
January 6, 2020

RESEARCH: What does voter preference in 2016 and 2018 tell us about 2020?

Adam Conner-Sax
January 6, 2020
RESEARCH: What does voter preference in 2016 and 2018 tell us about 2020?

Our analysis of voter preference and turnout continues, with a deep-dive into 2016 and 2018 data.

Tagged: research, 2020, MRP, college educated voters, GOTV, 2016, VPV, 2018

Adam Conner-Sax
December 10, 2019

RESEARCH: Where Do We Look For Democratic Votes in 2020?

Adam Conner-Sax
December 10, 2019
RESEARCH: Where Do We Look For Democratic Votes in 2020?

A GOTV strategy aimed at turning out college-educated voters would work better in some states than others.

Tagged: research, 2020, MRP, college educated voters, GOTV

Frank David
November 22, 2019

Mad at the GOP? We'll help you "rage donate"!

Frank David
November 22, 2019
Mad at the GOP? We'll help you "rage donate"!

Send the most reviled Republicans home in November by giving to “nominee funds”.

Tagged: 2020, rage donate, House, Senate, AZ, CA, SC, TX, ME, IA, KY

Frank David
November 14, 2019

EXPLAINER: What to tell your Trumpy cousin about voter IDs

Frank David
November 14, 2019
EXPLAINER: What to tell your Trumpy cousin about voter IDs

All the facts you need to debunk crazy claims about illegal registration and fraudulent ballots.

Tagged: explainer, voter IDs

Adam Conner-Sax
October 26, 2019

RESEARCH: Where did the Blue Wave come from in 2018?

Adam Conner-Sax
October 26, 2019
RESEARCH: Where did the Blue Wave come from in 2018?

Was Dems’ success in 2018 because certain demographics turned out in greater numbers, or because some groups changed their minds?

Tagged: research, 2018

Frank David
October 17, 2019

Louisiana 2019 – why it (still) counts, and what you can do

Frank David
October 17, 2019
Louisiana 2019 – why it (still) counts, and what you can do

Three reasons not to give up on the Bayou, and seven candidates worth backing this November.

Tagged: state legislature, 2019, LA, governor

Adam Conner-Sax
October 5, 2019

EXPLAINER: What's all this talk about the "White Working Class"?

Adam Conner-Sax
October 5, 2019
EXPLAINER: What's all this talk about the "White Working Class"?

Pundits are arguing about whether we should convince ‘em or ignore ‘em. We think the answer is “yes” and “yes”.

Tagged: explainer, WWC, 2020

Frank David
October 3, 2019

Mississippi is deep red — but it matters in 2019!

Frank David
October 3, 2019
Mississippi is deep red — but it matters in 2019!

The Magnolia State may not be a progressive hotbed, but its upcoming legislature elections are important.

Tagged: MS, state legislature, 2019

Frank David
September 4, 2019

Virginia 2019 – help flip the state legislature!

Frank David
September 4, 2019
Virginia 2019 – help flip the state legislature!

Want to fight gerrymandering in Virginia? Here’s how you can help — but the clock is ticking!

Tagged: VA, state legislature

Frank David
September 3, 2019

Key votes for Dems in ‘19 in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Frank David
September 3, 2019
Key votes for Dems in ‘19 in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi

Forget (for now) 2020 — right now it’s time to get involved in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi!

Tagged: KY, LA, governor, secretary of state, 2019, MS

Adam Conner-Sax
September 2, 2019

RESEARCH: Digging into the 2018 House election results

Adam Conner-Sax
September 2, 2019
RESEARCH: Digging into the 2018 House election results

Our first foray into modeling what happened in the 2018 House elections, and what it tells us about the Democratic “base”.

Tagged: research, 2018

Frank David
September 1, 2019

EXPLAINER: Hey, progressives — pay attention to state elections!

Frank David
September 1, 2019
EXPLAINER: Hey, progressives — pay attention to state elections!

“Down-ballot” races in four states need your attention right now.

Tagged: VA, KY, LA, governor, secretary of state, state legislature, 2019, MS, state judges, ballot measures, explainer

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