Why make an electoral plan? One of the core goals of this group has been preserving and driving electoral change. We will continue to do what we have been good at doing: registering, informing, and persuading voters by postcards, letters, and phone calls. Despite the heartbreaking losses of 2024, all the research I've seen says that these strategies work (as part of a larger program of messaging, persuasion, calling, canvassing, and fundraising, of course!).

This doesn't prevent us from doing other important work: to preserve our ability to make electoral change and generally resist Trump's destruction of America. This involves educating the public on the harm being done, especially in key states, collaborating with other local groups to take direct action through protests and other civic actions, training on the best organizing and outreach methods, and more.

What is this electoral plan based on? The tiers reflect an overall prioritization after weighing several important factors, including competitive statewide races, US House and Senate opportunities, state-legislative opportunities, and the broader strategic value of work in each state. There is no single rule that defines a tier; the tiers are simply the resulting work buckets after those factors are considered together. I base the plan on research from Cook's Political Report, The Downballot, States Win, Swing Left, polling averages, and other sources.

Last updated September 18, 2026.