Democrats Are Leaving the Biggest Opportunities of a Blue Wave on the Table
Winning elections isn’t enough if those victories won’t deliver material, urgent change for working people.
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Dan Pfeiffer and Sarah Curmi on Where Democrats Can Build Power in 2026
Pod Save America host Dan Pfeiffer and States Win Executive Director Sarah Curmi sit down for a Substack LIVE to discuss why investing in state legislatures is critical to winning big in the midterms.
To win back the White House, we have to invest in state legislatures now
As we approach the halfway mark of President Trump’s disastrous second term, candidates, the media, the political establishment, and voters are already thinking about who will follow him into the White House.
Republicans Have a 17-Seat Problem
In Ohio, Kansas, Indiana, and New Hampshire, just 17 legislative seats stand between Republicans and unchecked power. But national Democrats are leaving those states behind.
These 9 states are critical for the midterms – and some might surprise you
We break down why these battleground states are at the center of the 2026 political universe, determining power from Congress to state legislatures.
How Moms Are Reshaping State Power
State governments shape the policies families rely on most, but the mothers living those realities remain vastly underrepresented.
How One State Legislature Could Decide Congress
Democrats flipped the VA legislature in 2023. That off-year election lay the groundwork for Democrats to add four more seats to Congress in 2026.
Most political donations don’t matter. Here’s when they do.
Your $25 to a federal campaign is a rounding error in a $10 million budget dominated by billionaires.
Virginia’s New Democratic Majority Is Just Getting Started
After flipping the state, Democrats are moving quickly to protect rights, lower costs, and reshape Virginia’s future.
How One Michigan Special Election Could Shape the Midterms
Democrats may be performing strongly in special elections nationwide, but Michigan is a reminder that momentum can disappear quickly when we take our eyes off the ball.