That red map alone tells the importance of the state legislatures - which we Virginians are so fortunate to have a true blue legislature. And we know that many groups like 31st Street have done wonders donating, knocking on doors and phone making to keep it that way. All readers who see the importance of state legislatures for themselves and for cantilevering Congressional representation through correcting Repub gerrymandering and the like - Please forward this to your network.
So many reasons to support candidates for state legislatures. Thanks for sharing this information. Every vote make such a difference in down ballot races. As you point out, many voters can relate more to local races than top of ticket races that can turn off so many voters.
As a lifelong farmer and Democrat in Iowa, I can speak with some grounded experience that Jame's analysis is absolutely spot on in my state. All four of his bullet points for why early money matters are in play in Iowa. However, Reverse Coattails is maybe the most important. Here's the make up of Iowa statehouse elections after the filing date last Friday.
House Dems are competing in 85 of 100 districts
House Republicans are competing in just 76 districts
A shocking 9 House Republican incumbents have primaries
Senate Dems are competing in 20 in the 25 districts up this year
Senate Republicans are competing in just 18 districts
3 Senate Republican incumbents have primaries (more of their less popular incumbents retired or moved instead)
The down ballot make up of this election cycle in Iowa will be key to delivering Democrat wins for statewide and federal office.
31st Street Swing Left has made early investments in Iowa. Those investments are showing up in the momentum in Iowa for progressive candidates and groups to be stronger in 2026. Strength builds strength. A dollar early is like two dollars or more later. This is such a great analysis and pathway for smart investments to rejuvenate our democracy.
May I guide you to “a third way” path? Please, join me at EthicalGovtNow.org. Only $12 annually (3.3 cents a day). Our Republic is in a much more complicated place than most of us think. We need a longer view of solutions to our inherited societal and political complexities and need to look for them with priorities. CLICK to visit and delve into: EthicalGovtNow.org and aggregate by joining today or, what we are experiencing, our grandchildren are very likely to inherit.
That red map alone tells the importance of the state legislatures - which we Virginians are so fortunate to have a true blue legislature. And we know that many groups like 31st Street have done wonders donating, knocking on doors and phone making to keep it that way. All readers who see the importance of state legislatures for themselves and for cantilevering Congressional representation through correcting Repub gerrymandering and the like - Please forward this to your network.
So many reasons to support candidates for state legislatures. Thanks for sharing this information. Every vote make such a difference in down ballot races. As you point out, many voters can relate more to local races than top of ticket races that can turn off so many voters.
As a lifelong farmer and Democrat in Iowa, I can speak with some grounded experience that Jame's analysis is absolutely spot on in my state. All four of his bullet points for why early money matters are in play in Iowa. However, Reverse Coattails is maybe the most important. Here's the make up of Iowa statehouse elections after the filing date last Friday.
House Dems are competing in 85 of 100 districts
House Republicans are competing in just 76 districts
A shocking 9 House Republican incumbents have primaries
Senate Dems are competing in 20 in the 25 districts up this year
Senate Republicans are competing in just 18 districts
3 Senate Republican incumbents have primaries (more of their less popular incumbents retired or moved instead)
The down ballot make up of this election cycle in Iowa will be key to delivering Democrat wins for statewide and federal office.
31st Street Swing Left has made early investments in Iowa. Those investments are showing up in the momentum in Iowa for progressive candidates and groups to be stronger in 2026. Strength builds strength. A dollar early is like two dollars or more later. This is such a great analysis and pathway for smart investments to rejuvenate our democracy.
A persuasive and thought-provoking call to action.
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May I guide you to “a third way” path? Please, join me at EthicalGovtNow.org. Only $12 annually (3.3 cents a day). Our Republic is in a much more complicated place than most of us think. We need a longer view of solutions to our inherited societal and political complexities and need to look for them with priorities. CLICK to visit and delve into: EthicalGovtNow.org and aggregate by joining today or, what we are experiencing, our grandchildren are very likely to inherit.
Peter, please stop commenting with this pitch.
Sure. Why worry about the future when nobody cares.