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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! County Dems are rallying behind local candidates who actually show up for their communities. Can we count on you to show up, too? Take 2 minutes, check your registration, and help someone else do the same. nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-...

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Midterms are coming and 300+ rural county party teams are gearing up to organize and get out the vote. We've put $1M+ in grants in their hands…and we're just getting started. Local parties win elections. Learn more and donate: www.contesteveryrace.com/donate #ContestEveryRace

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Medicare Part D premiums are rising for ~75% of seniors as the Trump Administration ends this subsidy going into 2027. 📈 With Washington pulling back, local Dems are stepping up. Our new #DemsWork initiative is about forgiving neighbors' medical debt, no strings attached. How to help: dems.work

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Local Democratic teams raising funds to purchase and forgive medical debt in their communities.

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

❗️Good news: the Supreme Court just protected mail-in voting in 19 states. ✔️ Reality check: protection isn't participation. We recruit the candidates and fund the county parties that close that gap. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/u...

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We're not in this WaPo piece, but our work is. When a special election drops, our teams are ready. Athens-Clarke County Democrats were on doors day one while Republicans scrambled to find a candidate. That head start flipped a seat Trump carried by 12. And it's not a fluke.

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

How did Wisconsin go from a "democracy desert" to Democrats winning 17 of 21 statewide races? By showing up in small towns, contesting every race, and organizing all year long. That's the model, and it's exactly what we're doing in FORTY different states. Read the full NYT op-ed: bit.ly/3QB6wAu

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A stronger Democratic Party starts at the bottom of the ballot. Last week, our ED Zoe Stein laid out what that takes: invest in every local party, recruit for every race, and test every idea and scale what works. That's how we win up and down the ballot. Want to read more? Link is in our bio.

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A Tale of Two Summits: WelcomeFest and Netroots Nation

Why Democratic party infighting is endemic AND in the way of the work needed to save democracy.

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Caswell County Democratic Party @caswelldems.com · 06/06/2026

There’s a vanishingly small chance that we *could* be biased somehow (yep, we know that sounds like crazy talk)… …but we reckon this is the best post of 2026.

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It's actually really easy to make the Democratic Party better: Show up! Your county party needs people to step up. You don't have to be a political insider. Just walk in the door and get to work. Loved this discussion with @abreezeclayton.bsky.social at the @votesaveamerica.crooked.com panel!

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We work hard. We talk fast. And we're bringing both to Netroots Nation today! Catch us on two panels about how we're rebuilding Democratic power from the ground up.

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Big news from The Pipeline Fund: TX, NC, and MI now have progressive or independent candidates on the ballot in every state legislative seat. Georgia went from 67% contested to 88%, and PA climbed from 77% to 90%. That’s what contesting every race looks like. 📖: www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🚨Our 2025 Impact Report is LIVE.🚨 🗺️ Supported 390 local Dem teams with $503K in grants, organizers, and monthly trainings 💪 Recruited 908 candidates 🎉 Won 444 races This is how we contest every race, in every corner of the country. Read the full report: www.contesteveryrace.com/downloads/20...

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Here's a heartening read on how Hungary turned on a dictator: hundreds of small local groups in rural villages registering voters and helping neighbors. CER's grants program supports 390 local Dem teams building the same thing. It worked there. Now it's working here. 👉 archive.is/i9XDw

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Thank you to MVP for mentioning us in their latest blog, and we're so happy to be a partner with @movementvoter.bsky.social. Fighting for democracy, one race at a time 🎉

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We're teaming up with Run for Something Civics for National Run for Office Day 2026! Our hometowns thrive when they are led by people who truly care. Join RFS Civics for National Run for Office Day LIVE and discover the roadmap to your future campaign. March 31 | 8 PM ET RSVP: bit.ly/NRODLive

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

"I want more leaders, especially women, to know you don't need the perfect resume to run. You just need to be ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done." Governor Gretchen Whitmer brought the fire at tonight's Ready to Run Rally! 🔥 Watch the entire rally here 👇 youtube.com/live/pHLKqfW...

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Women are 32% less likely than men to consider running for office. But that's about to change. Ready to Run is a national rally for anyone ready to step up and serve their community this Women's History Month. RSVP 👉 contest-every-race.org/readytorun/e...

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The Vote Is The Antidote @emilyvote.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Follow ALL in the EVERY STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY Starter Pack by @contesteveryrace.bsky.social to make sure no MAGA Republican wins unopposed: go.bsky.app/4EtEhxi #VoteBlueAndGetOthers2JoinU #ResistDontQuitRestPersistRepeat #TaxBillionaires

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

2025 was difficult. But you don’t need to ignore reality to believe there’s a path forward. Our latest issue of The Contest dives into the stories, numbers, and lessons that powered real results — and why they matter for 2026. Ready to build on this momentum? Read more:

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2025 by the Numbers: How Contest Every Race Helped Win Where It Counted

Local wins, year-round organizing, and the lessons Democrats should take into 2026

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Over half of all partisan seats go uncontested by Democrats. That means Republicans get free wins in communities that deserve a choice. But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up. (1/2)

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01/28 Wed • 1 pm ET • Running in a Red District

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, January 28th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Running in a Red District. We're h...

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Congrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social! Contesting every race is how we live up to our democracy and turn things around!

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Illinois Families for Public Schools @ilfps.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

All 21 seats on the Chicago Public Schools school board in Illinois are up for general election on November 3, 2026. The filing deadline for this election is May 26, 2026. We need candidates who will stand up for strong public schools that welcome and nurture every child and benefit all of us

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

2,000+ people nationwide have RSVP'd for Ready to Run. Have you? Join us, @jbpritzker.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and on-the-ground partners. If you've ever thought, 'my town deserves better,' this is how you start. ⏰ Thursday, Jan 15 @ 6 PM CT 👉 stepup.run/ready

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Democratic Municipal Officials @nationaldmo.org · 14/01/2026

Are you a Democrat running for, or serving in, local office? The #DMO Leadership Library is your one-stop shop for tools to win on the campaign trail and lead in city hall. Register Here: bit.ly/49WiURB

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The New DMO Leadership Library

The Leadership Library is home to trainings, materials, and other resources to make your job as a DMO easier and make your community better!

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

On January 15, join 600+ people who are getting excited to step up for local office at Ready to Run — a national, virtual rally bringing together first-timers from across the country with Governor JB Pritzker and our partners. Come in curious. Leave with momentum. More info/RSVP: stepup.run/ready

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Local offices decide what gets taught in schools, how your community keeps people safe, and whether your streets get fixed. Thousands of these races go uncontested every year, and when we don’t run, MAGA extremists win by default.

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

✨Wednesday's holiday party was a blast.✨ We wrapped up the year with a room full of friends, partners, and people committed to contesting every race. Huge thanks to Moxie Media and Grow Progress for sponsoring and helping make the night happen! (And Politico noticed too 👀.)

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We’re excited to share that Grow Progress is supporting Contest Every Race’s Holiday Party this year! We look forward to gathering as a community to celebrate the season and the work ahead. ✨

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

🎉 Big thanks to our friends at Moxie Media for sponsoring Contest Every Race’s 2025 Holiday Party! We can’t wait to celebrate with our community on December 17 at 5:30 PM — it’s going to be a night full of cheer, connection, and festive fun. ❄️

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

🌟 Grant Team Spotlight of the Week 📍 DeSoto County, Mississippi The DeSoto County Democratic Executive Committee helped make history in November! 🔵✨

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The first issue of The Contest is here. 🚨 What’s inside: • Why democracy is disappearing locally • How CER is built to make Democrats competitive everywhere • The path ahead for 2026 candidate recruitment • A spotlight on AZ’s LD11 and how CER gave them a roadmap to rebuild

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

🚨 Big news — our Substack newsletter The Contest launches December 1 Our monthly newsletter will dive into the issue of uncontested races, highlight the local Democratic Parties in our grants program, and keep you up to date with Contest Every Race’s work. Subscribe: contesteveryrace.substack.com

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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!

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

🎉 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.

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🎉 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.

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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/

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week 📍Aston Township, Pennsylvania The Aston Democrats had a powerful September 🌻

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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 🚨

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

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

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week 📍Walworth County, Wisconsin The Walworth County Democrats have been on fire this month 🔥

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week 📍Gila County, Arizona The Gila County Democrats have been busy the past few weeks building power on the ground ✨

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

We’re excited to welcome Bob Herndon as our new Georgia State Finance Chair! 🎉

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week 📍Ocean County, NJ The Ocean County Democrats have had a packed month building momentum 💪!

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week 📍Watauga County, NC The Watauga County Democrats have been working hard this fall 🎉! At the Appalachian State University move-in, they registered their first 1,000 new voters and are aiming for 3,000 by the end of the fall ✏️.

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We’re excited to welcome Rep. Brooklynne Mosley as our Kansas State Finance Chair!

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Movement Labs @movementlabs.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We believe in people power—and in this moment, it’s never been more urgent. That’s why ML is launching Rapid Recruit, an open call for campaigns and actions that defend democracy, shift narratives, and build communities of resistance. Review the report & submit your proposal: bit.ly/4n3rEu9

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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🚀 Wednesday night, nearly 700 aspiring leaders came together to make sure no race goes uncontested in 2026! Our BIGGEST candidate recruitment rally ever fired up people across the country to take their first steps toward running for local office! Watch the livestream here: stepup.run/livestream

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