HOW
Republicans have long understood the power of state legislatures, and where they have strategically invested for more than 40 years. In contrast, Democrats have treated state legislatures as an afterthought.
Winning where it counts requires a new approach. As we saw in 2018 and 2020, well-funded candidates and campaigns were insufficient to win majority-making districts in the most valuable state legislative chambers. Our 10-year strategy includes three pillars designed to build advantage and Democratic performance in the elusive districts that are the lynchpin of power.
Blueprint
For Power
Reclaiming critical footholds of power to protect democracy requires a long-term, strategic approach to the state legislative battleground – focused on neglected priorities and geographies.
With new maps comes newly competitive chambers, but a precarious outlook for Democrats in the years ahead. We are fighting for near-term gains, while making longer term investments. Our Blueprint for Power includes states that will be essential to national Democratic wins, paired with investments designed to seed the ground to increase the probability of chamber-flips and to accelerate the timeline of progress.
CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU
State legislatures are setting the agenda, and our urgent work is happening on the ground NOW.
Winning is possible – but it requires us all to act.
