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We just had to share this beautiful, handmade invite by Laura Clayton Baker to one of her Giving Circle gatherings this year!

See her art come to life!

Trump Calls PSA from 6 Democrats 'Punishable by Death' and Reposts Call to 'Hang Them' President Donald Trump accused a group of six Democratic lawmakers of seditious behavior after they posted a video encouraging military members and the intelligence community to defy illegal orders fr...

Violence against public officials has no place in a functioning democracy. This doesn’t just endanger individuals — it threatens the foundations of representative government. people.com/trump-calls-...

We’re sorry (but like not really 😉).

North Carolina - The States Project [...]Read More... from North Carolina

Def consider learning more about the @statesprojectus.bsky.social. They are active in NC and will help channel dollars to flipping seats and policy devt after. They've been very effective here in PA and hugely in VA.

statesproject.org/state/north-...

Housing bill gets final approval from CT Senate in special session Housing has long been a politically charged issue in Connecticut and one of the issues that most divides Republicans and Democrats.

The Connecticut legislature is addressing the housing crisis by supporting towns in building new units & working to make rents fair.

While the federal government put Americans’ health, safety & wages at risk during the shutdown, states were working to improve lives. ctmirror.org/2025/11/14/c...

Michigan Senate passes petition collection, election disinformation reforms • Michigan Advance Updated at 6 p.m. The fight against election disinformation and changes to Michigan’s petition circulation process cleared the upper chamber of the state Legislature on Thursday. Senators moved the le...

Voters deserve election systems they can trust.

Pro-democracy lawmakers in Michigan are working to ensure just that with legislation to combat disinformation & that every voters’ voice is heard.
michiganadvance.com/2025/11/13/m...

Why Democrats Could Win the Redistricting War

In the week before the election, Virginia lawmakers passed a redistricting amendment.

A few days later, they expanded their pro-democracy majority.

Virginia is showing the nation how lawmakers can use their governing power to protect voters' voices.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...

Giving Circles’ super power? JOY!

From fish fries to art exhibits, and Zoom parties to backyard barbecues, Giving Circles aren’t just fueling governing power, they’re building community.

Opinion | Virginia Democrats have a strategy the whole party should use We focused on building a big tent and took into account ideas across the Democratic spectrum.

"We focused on building a big tent and delivering boldly. We embraced constitutional amendments protecting reproductive rights, gay marriage and voting rights. We ensured voters would have a say on Trump’s unprecedented efforts to redistrict mid-decade."

www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Sometimes you read a text and gotta celebrate for the rest of the month.

We LOVED hearing from so many of our Giving Circle leaders this week — the hard work we did together paid off 💪

TAKE ACTION - The States Project Ready to work with us in the states? Together we can build governing power for state lawmakers committed to improving lives.

Soak this moment in. Then, sign up to work with us in the states.
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We’ve delivered a resounding victory for the people of Virginia and all Americans who value our democracy. And critically, we’ve created the momentum we need to bring more people into this work as we look ahead to next year’s midterms.

TSP has honed a playbook of game-changing campaign tactics that have never been deployed at this scale at the state legislative level before — and it paid off.

🗞️ Dedicated local press support for campaigns in competitive races to ensure candidates were able to secure coverage in their communities’ local outlets.

👭 A relational voter contact program that helped campaign volunteers reach voters in their social networks and get them to the polls.

TSP’s historic $7M investment in VA, fueled:

🚪 36,600 doors knocked by candidates who participated in our Door Knocking Challenge.

📊 Focus groups and quantitative polling to understand how Virginians are thinking about kitchen table issues like lowering costs for groceries and childcare.

Last night, we powered an astounding *13 seats flipped* in the Virginia House of Delegates! With 64 seats in the chamber, we have built the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta.

Here’s how our work made this victory possible. 🧵

A Big Beautiful 🌊

TAKE ACTION - The States Project Ready to work with us in the states? Together we can build governing power for state lawmakers committed to improving lives.

Want to learn more about tonight’s historic results & the strategic investments that powered this win? 

Sign up to get the latest updates & plug into the work: statesproject.org/get-involved...

We delivered a shellacking to the rightwing in Virginia! We’re on course to expand the majority by numbers that exceed all expectations. This is a MASSIVE victory & a resounding rejection of Trump’s extreme rightwing agenda!

TSP's Executive Director Mandara Meyers on the Results in Virginia - The States Project While we do not yet know the final results in all races, The States Project projects that Democrats will not only retain but expand their majority in the Virginia House of Delegates. In response to th...

“Tonight’s results in Virginia represent a resounding victory for the Commonwealth’s voters and for everyone who values personal freedom and our democracy.”

Read the full statement from our own Mandara Meyers here: statesproject.org/tsps-executi...

🚨BREAKING NEWS! The Virginia House of Delegates has not only been defended, but expanded — making VA the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!

2025 Virginia Election Results - The States Project Below, you’ll find an interactive chart that breaks down the balance of power in the Virginia House and real-time updates, analysis, and race calls from the TSP team. [...]Read More... from 2025 Virgi...

BIG NEWS! @apnews.com has called the gubernatorial race for Abigail Spanberger! If we successfully defend the House, Virginia will be the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!

Follow along: statesproject.org/election-nig...

2025 Virginia Election Results - The States Project Below, you’ll find an interactive chart that breaks down the balance of power in the Virginia House and real-time updates, analysis, and race calls from the TSP team. [...]Read More... from 2025 Virgi...

Members of our political team are watching election results with our partners in VA. They say early numbers are looking strong and they’re feeling optimistic about meeting (& maybe exceeding!) our goal of defending the one-seat House majority! MORE: statesproject.org/election-nig...

JOIN US ON ELECTION NIGHT 2025 - The States Project Join us here on Tuesday, November 4 starting at 7:00pm ET for real-time updates on key state legislative races in Virginia! The States Project will be reporting from the ground to help you understand ...

No matter what happens tonight, we are so grateful for this community that has dug in & done the work to build governing power in Virginia this year.

This evening, get live updates and results on our website: statesproject.org/election-nig...

JOIN US ON ELECTION NIGHT 2025 - The States Project Join us here on Tuesday, November 4 starting at 7:00pm ET for real-time updates on key state legislative races in Virginia! The States Project will be reporting from the ground to help you understand ...

State lawmakers can protect us from harmful MAGA policies. Today’s elections will determine who has power in Virginia, pro-democracy lawmakers who will put people over politics or MAGA extremists.

Join us as we bring you live updates through the night: statesproject.org/election-nig...

JOIN US ON ELECTION NIGHT 2025 - The States Project Join us here on Tuesday, November 4 starting at 7:00pm ET for real-time updates on key state legislative races in Virginia! The States Project will be reporting from the ground to help you understand ...

Tomorrow’s elections in Virginia are our chance to build momentum heading into the 2026 midterms by rebuking the MAGA agenda & electing pro-democracy lawmakers.

Follow along with us tomorrow night as we bring you live updates, commentary & race calls: statesproject.org/election-nig...

Virginia - The States Project [...]Read More... from Virginia

In Trump’s second presidency, Virginia’s state legislative elections will be a litmus test for the future of our democracy.

We’ve won before and we know we can again. Plug into the work ⬇️

statesproject.org/state/virgin...

JOIN US ON ELECTION NIGHT 2025 - The States Project Join us here on Tuesday, November 4 starting at 7:00pm ET for real-time updates on key state legislative races in Virginia! The States Project will be reporting from the ground to help you understand ...

Election Day is a couple days away! On Tuesday, we’ll find out whether Virginia elects the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!

Once polls close, we’ll be monitoring vote returns to provide real-time updates & race calls. Join us: statesproject.org/election-nig...

Virginia Takes First Step Toward New Congressional Maps

💥 BIG news out of the Virginia state legislature!

In response to unprecedented rightwing power grabs in MO, TX, and NC, pro-democracy lawmakers in Virginia have passed a constitutional amendment that could yield 3 new congressional seats before the 2026 midterms! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/u...

Michigan Senate approves $71M for food aid ahead of SNAP benefits pause The Michigan proposal would allocate $50 million for EBT cards and $20 million for food banks and farm programs to help Michigan residents during the federal SNAP pause.

THIS is why who holds power in state legislatures matters. The MI Senate has introduced a policy to invest $71M to ensure Michiganders can put food on the table when SNAP benefits end tomorrow. Now, it's up for a vote in the rightwing-controlled House. www.mlive.com/politics/202...