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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
November 26, 2021
Interview

How to protect voters: A chat with Power The Vote

Frank David
November 26, 2021
Interview
How to protect voters: A chat with Power The Vote

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

Tagged: voting rights, GA, TX, NC, AZ, FL

Frank David
September 29, 2021
State elections

Keep VA blue in November

Frank David
September 29, 2021
State elections
Keep VA blue in November

Lend a hand to 12 Dem state leg candidates in Old Dominion!

Tagged: VA, state legislature

Adam Conner-Sax
September 28, 2021
Research

Modeling state legislature races: VA edition

Adam Conner-Sax
September 28, 2021
Research
Modeling state legislature races: VA edition

Our first foray into modeling state leg districts using turnout, preference, and demographic data.

Tagged: state legislature, MRP

Frank David
September 19, 2021
State elections, Interview

The key for Dems is down-ballot: A chat with the DLCC

Frank David
September 19, 2021
State elections, Interview
The key for Dems is down-ballot: A chat with the DLCC

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

Tagged: state legislature

Adam Conner-Sax
June 3, 2021
Research

Surprising stats on voters-of-color turnout by state

Adam Conner-Sax
June 3, 2021
Research
Surprising stats on voters-of-color turnout by state

Our new analysis shows where organizing and ballot access may be playing the biggest roles.

Tagged: voting rights, MRP, GOTV, community organizing

Frank David
May 6, 2021
Interview

Lessons for Dem donors from 2020: A chat with pollster Zac McCrary

Frank David
May 6, 2021
Interview
Lessons for Dem donors from 2020: A chat with pollster Zac McCrary

An experienced pollster weighs in on how Dems can retain (and gain) ground in 2022 and beyond.

Adam Conner-Sax
March 12, 2021

Looking ahead: How to boost Dems in 2021-2022

Adam Conner-Sax
March 12, 2021
Looking ahead: How to boost Dems in 2021-2022

An open letter about our plans for the upcoming election cycles

Tagged: voting rights, community organizing

Adam Conner-Sax
November 11, 2020

Senate runoffs in Georgia -- how to donate & volunteer

Adam Conner-Sax
November 11, 2020
Senate runoffs in Georgia -- how to donate & volunteer

GOTV can get Dems to 50 — here’s how to help!

Tagged: 2020, Senate, GA

Adam Conner-Sax
October 26, 2020

Volunteer for Dems in the final week -- here's how!

Adam Conner-Sax
October 26, 2020
Volunteer for Dems in the final week -- here's how!

Use your time and energy to enable the Blue Wave on Nov. 3rd!

Tagged: 2020, House, Senate

Frank David
October 21, 2020

7 ways to help Biden win early on E-day

Frank David
October 21, 2020
7 ways to help Biden win early on E-day

Help avoid post-Election-day chaos by delivering a quick win for Biden!

Tagged: 2020, House, Senate

Frank David
October 14, 2020

"Quadruple word score" races in GA & TX

Frank David
October 14, 2020
"Quadruple word score" races in GA & TX

Have super-high impact by supporting down-ballot candidates in GA and TX!

Tagged: 2020, state legislature, House, Senate

Frank David
October 4, 2020

Flip the Senate -- 4 picks for highest-impact races to support in the final lap!

Frank David
October 4, 2020
Flip the Senate -- 4 picks for highest-impact races to support in the final lap!

These 4 Senate candidates offer Dem donors the most “bang for buck” in the closing weeks. Let’s do this!

Tagged: 2020, Senate

Frank David
October 1, 2020

If Congress chooses the President, let’s make sure Biden wins!

Frank David
October 1, 2020
If Congress chooses the President, let’s make sure Biden wins!

It’s a crazy scenario, but we need to be prepared.

Tagged: 2020, House

Frank David
September 25, 2020

4 ways Dems can help safeguard the 2020 election

Frank David
September 25, 2020
4 ways Dems can help safeguard the 2020 election

We’re in scary times — so it’s time to take action!

Tagged: 2020, voting rights, House, Senate

Frank David
September 16, 2020

Hey, Angry Dems -- here are the 9 House races you should support right now!

Frank David
September 16, 2020
Hey, Angry Dems -- here are the 9 House races you should support right now!

Donations to these 9 House candidates will be highest-impact down the home stretch — help them out!

Tagged: 2020, House

Frank David
September 8, 2020

Want to flip the Senate? Here are the 3 highest-impact candidates to support

Frank David
September 8, 2020
Want to flip the Senate? Here are the 3 highest-impact candidates to support

We found the 3 Dem Senate candidates with the highest “bang per buck” for donations. support. Game on!

Tagged: 2020, Senate

Adam Conner-Sax
August 8, 2020
Research

RESEARCH: Can Trump win by mobilizing his base?

Adam Conner-Sax
August 8, 2020
Research
RESEARCH: Can Trump win by mobilizing his base?

We ran the numbers. Short answer: no.

Adam Conner-Sax
July 11, 2020
Explainer

EXPLAINER: Poll weighting (i.e., CNN vs. Trump)

Adam Conner-Sax
July 11, 2020
Explainer
EXPLAINER: Poll weighting (i.e., CNN vs. Trump)

Become a more educated poll-reader by learning about weighting.

Frank David
June 27, 2020
Interns

Engaging young people: A guide for campaigns

Frank David
June 27, 2020
Interns
Engaging young people: A guide for campaigns

Students say these are the 6 keys to making your campaign a great experience for student interns.

Frank David
June 27, 2020
Interns, students

How to apply for a campaign internship

Frank David
June 27, 2020
Interns, students
How to apply for a campaign internship

Want to get a campaign internship but need some advice? We’ve got you covered!

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