Contest Every Race

So grab your friends, grab a drink, and grab democracy by the ballot box - it’s time to laugh our way to a more powerful, participatory future.

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Rapid Recruit is building a vibrant and strategic mass movement to protect democracy by identifying the most strategic actions in real time and using technology to connect millions of potential activists to these emerging campaigns.

We're teaming up for a night of laughter and action that’ll leave you both cracking up and fired up. The show will feature some of the funniest comedians in the Mid-Atlantic, all bringing their best material to help power the movement for a more informed, engaged, and representative democracy.

On 11/22 in D.C., join us and @GrassrootsComedy for a night of laughs to support our Rapid Recruit program in its efforts to mobilize potential activists to emerging campaigns!

Every purchase helps support CER’s work recruiting candidates, empowering volunteers, and flipping races across the country.

Tap the link in bio to shop and wear your commitment to local power! 🌟

🎉 Big news! Contest Every Race has launched our official merch shop! From bold tees to water bottles and totes, our gear celebrates the grassroots victories that turn local wins into national impact.

These Georgia victories are just one example of how Contest Every Race empowers candidates and volunteers nationwide. When communities, organizers, and resources come together, blue waves are possible anywhere. Let’s keep this momentum going into 2026! 💪💙

💙Monroe County: Democrats won a city-council seat and came within 32 votes of flipping another
💙Spalding County: Flipped a county-commission seat, electing a young LGBTQ+ Democrat

Some of those wins 🏆

💙Columbia County: Statewide Democratic candidates earned a majority for the first time in recent memory
💙 Morgan County: Voters shifted 14 points toward Democrats compared to 2024, and the county party nearly doubled their turnout goal

These were made possible by the hard work of local volunteers, organizers, and candidates — all supported by our county grants program, which helps Democrats organize, recruit, and build lasting power in rural and red communities.

🎉 Celebrating Last Night’s Wins! 🎉

We’re still collecting stories and data from our grants teams across the country, but in the meantime, we’re thrilled to celebrate some of the incredible victories we saw yesterday across Georgia.

County by county.
Volunteer by volunteer.
Stitch by stitch.

We’re rebuilding Democratic power from the beltline up.

Our new merch store is live — bonfire.com/store/contest-every-race/

It’s been a month full of service, reflection, and community building — and we couldn’t be prouder to spotlight the work of the Aston Democrats for showing what grassroots leadership looks like 💪🌟

Plus, they’re growing — adding to their mailing list, recruiting a new Election Day greeter, and collecting two dozen cans of soup for a local food bank 🥫

Members attended the Delco Council meeting to thank municipalities who participated in the cleanup, canvassed for local and county candidates, and joined a vigil to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims 💙

They also hosted Adam Garber, Executive Director of CeaseFirePA, who spoke about legislative efforts to end gun violence in Pennsylvania.

The cleanup helped prepare the space for a vigil later in the month and sparked discussions about how to make the garden more inclusive and welcoming to all faiths

They kicked off the month by partnering with the Upper Chichester Dems for a cleanup at the Garden of Love, a memorial honoring childhood victims of gun violence, welcoming 61 volunteers from across Delco and Chester County.

🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Aston Township, Pennsylvania

The Aston Democrats had a powerful September 🌻

If we want real representation, we need strong candidates stepping up in every district, every election 🗳️

Since then, Husted has defended restrictive voting laws, opposed abortion rights, and supported policies that make it harder for working people to organize and vote.

In 2006, Husted ran unopposed for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives, paving the way for his rise through state government and now as a U.S. Senator.

Democracy doesn’t protect itself — it needs people willing to show up and lead. When seats go uncontested, politicians like Jon Husted walk into power 🚨

As Finance Chair, Lauren will play a key role in driving our efforts to recruit and support Democrats at every level. We’re thrilled to welcome her leadership! 🎉

Today, Lauren also runs her own coaching and consulting practice, guiding leaders and organizations to clarify their vision, build sustainable systems, and lead with impact.

Here she helped scale one of the largest rural candidate recruitment and local investment programs in the country, supporting 9,000+ candidates and moving $1.5M+ to grassroots groups across 40+ states.

She previously served as Executive Director of the Missouri Democratic Party and spent four years at Movement Labs — including two as Executive Director of Contest Every Race.

With over 15 years of experience in political and nonprofit leadership, Lauren has dedicated her career to strengthening Democratic power.

We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Gepford as our new Missouri State Finance Chair! 🌟

At Contest Every Race, we’re proud to support county parties like @WalworthCounty who are showing what grassroots energy looks like and building Democratic momentum all year long 🌟