Today is Juneteenth, a day of celebration, remembrance, and resolve. On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the last enslaved Black Americans in the state were free. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and centuries of injustice faced by Black Americans.

More than 60 years after President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, we are now seeing an aggressive reversal as Republicans move to dismantle representation for communities of color. Following the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision, Republicans are redrawing maps to break up minority communities. This undermines districts represented by Democrats, giving Republicans opportunities to take seats.

As we honor this day, we’re committed to continuing the fight for civil rights and dismantling the systems in our country that promote racial discrimination. This Juneteenth, we’re using every tool at our disposal to uphold fair elections and the right to vote.

Here’s how you can take action this weekend:

Take Action In Your Community

From learning how to have meaningful conversations with those in your life to canvassing for candidates who will fight to protect our minority communities, there are endless events in your area to get involved in. Find a volunteer opportunity near you this weekend to take action and help defend the right to vote.

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Check Your Voter Registration

As Republicans continue their power grab nationwide, it is more important now than ever to make your voice heard at the ballot box. Take a few minutes to make sure your registration is up to date, and reach out to your community to encourage them to check their registration. The key to fighting back is showing up to the polls this year and letting Republicans know we won’t tolerate their reckless scheme.

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Make sure you know your rights at the polls. Download our guide and share it with your community to be prepared on Election Day.

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Volunteer With The Voter Protection Team

The DNC’s Voter Protection team is doing critical, on-the-ground work to ensure our elections remain free and fair this November and beyond. Interested in working with us? Fill out the interest form to get involved today.

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The stakes of the midterms are high, and every day, Democrats are fighting to organize across the country, protect our elections, and campaign for powerful candidates who will turn Congress blue in November. Democrats are delivering real change, and voters across the country are working to elect candidates who will address the issues that matter most.

As this election season approaches, the continued dedication from grassroots supporters like you is critical. Volunteer for your local candidates, make your voice heard, and get to the polls. This is what will drive us to victory this November.

Thank you for taking a stand in this fight.

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NEW: DNC Launches New Website

Last week, the DNC launched our new website, making information and opportunities more accessible for supporters. We’ve heard your feedback, and this website is designed to strengthen our relationship with supporters like you and ensure that we are delivering the information that matters most. Check out the website today!

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Celebrities Speak Out Against ICE and Trump Administration

As ICE and the Trump administration continue to wage their cruel and reckless deportation campaign, celebrities are using their platforms for good to take a stand against Trump.

After using her song in a video without permission, singer Olivia Rodrigo spoke out against ICE, calling their actions “barbaric and cruel.”

Most recently, singer Ariana Grande took a stand against the White House after they used her song “bye” in a video that depicted ICE agents making arrests. In response, she said that their actions are “barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense.”

These actions prove the importance of using your voice to take a stand against this administration and the power of meaningful conversations. Truth travels fastest by word of mouth, and these conversations are one of the most effective tools we have to fight back. If you want to take a stand, have a conversation with your friends, family, and community about the issues that matter most.

Congratulating Our Democratic Nominees

If it’s a Tuesday, it’s an election day! Last Tuesday, another round of primaries took place, and voters made their voices heard to select their Democratic candidates. Check out some of the newest nominees and learn how you can get involved in getting them elected in November.

Dr. Annie Andrews Secures South Carolina Senate Nomination

Congratulations to Dr. Annie Andrews on winning the South Carolina Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate!

Dr. Andrews is a pediatrician who has spent nearly two decades caring for South Carolina’s children and is running for Senate because she has seen firsthand how our kids’ wellbeing is impacted by those in elected office. In the Senate, she will fight to protect healthcare and lower costs to build a more affordable South Carolina.

This November, let’s send Dr. Andrews to Washington to retire Lindsey Graham.

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Randy Villegas Advances to the General Election for California’s 22nd Congressional District

Congratulations to Randy Villegas on advancing to the general election for California’s 22nd Congressional District — a critical race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November.

Villegas has constantly served his community and fought for local families. He has a proven track record of organizing to win at the local and state level. As an educator who grew up in a working-class family, he knows how important it is to have leaders who expand healthcare, lower costs, protect public education, cut taxes for working families, and support farmers and producers. Let’s flip this seat from red to blue this November!

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Aaron Ford Wins in the Nevada Gubernatorial Primary

Congratulations to Attorney General Aaron Ford on winning the Democratic nomination to be the next governor of Nevada!

As a public school teacher, accomplished state senator, and dedicated attorney general, Aaron Ford has always fought for the people. As governor, he will work to create jobs, support small businesses, and fight for Nevada families. We’re fired up to organize across the state and elect a governor who will work for every Nevadan.

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Follow @FactPostNews on Social Media

Stay up to date on the latest breaking stories and how we’re holding Trump accountable. Follow our rapid response account, FactPost, on X, Threads, Facebook, BlueSky, and Instagram!

Phone Bank For Democrats

Election season is in full swing, and Democrats need your support to win elections up and down the ballot.

Join us for a phone bank to ensure that voters nationwide are educated about their elections, candidates, and how to make their voices heard at the polls. We provide step-by-step training for callers to ensure that you have successful conversations and make genuine connections with voters.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up today!

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This summer, it is critical that we are all hands on deck to organize everywhere so we can win big in the midterms. Donald Trump’s disastrous agenda is affecting communities nationwide, and we need to work together to take a stand against his administration.

When we organize everywhere, we can win anywhere. Democrats have proven that time and time again, and we’re ready to prove it this November. This week on Ground Game, we’ll share three actions you can take this summer to organize in your communities and help lead Democrats to victory in the midterms. Thank you for taking action!

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1. Volunteer for Your Local Candidates and State Parties

Whether it’s contacting voters to remind them of upcoming primaries or door-knocking for your local Democratic candidates, volunteering is key to winning big this year. State parties are the backbone of Democratic power — and they need our help to win now and build for the future. Click below to find opportunities to take action in your area. Can’t make an in-person event? Check out virtual opportunities to get involved!

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2. Make Sure You and Your Friends are Registered to Vote

In order to take back Congress this year, we need to show up at the polls. Take five minutes to check your voter registration and make sure it’s up to date. Want to further the impact? Reach out to your friends, family, and community to make sure their registrations are up to date. We’ll see you at the polls!

Check Your Voter Registration

Be sure to check out our When We Count fellowship, the first-of-its-kind paid, part-time youth fellowship that trains supporters to organize and register new Democratic voters on the ground. Learn more information and apply today.

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3. Host or Attend a Voter Registration Drive

Another great volunteer opportunity is hosting or participating in a voter registration drive. Voter registration drives are one of the most powerful tools we have to grow the electorate and build long-term Democratic power. By connecting with our community and neighbors about the importance of voting, we build a stronger democracy. Get some friends together and host a drive this summer!

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That’s why this election season, voters are making their voices heard and choosing Democrats to improve their communities and take a stand against the harmful policies of Donald Trump. Voters are showing out nationwide in the primaries, giving Republicans a warning sign of what’s to come this November.

This week, we’re reflecting on recent Democratic wins across the country. But the work doesn’t stop with celebration; it continues with action. In 2026 and beyond, we’re fighting to elect Democrats who will make real change, who will hold Trump and Republicans accountable, and who will lead us to victory.

Democrats are proving every day that when we lead, we thrive. Thank you for your support.

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Happy Pride Month!

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community. Visionary activists like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera courageously led and supported the modern movement for LGBTQ+ liberation. The late Rep. Barney Frank paved the way for generations of leaders. Activists like Jim Obergefell, Edie Windsor, and countless others fought to extend marriage equality nationwide. We celebrate the LGBTQ+ people fighting for rights targeted by their own government. All of these victories were won because Americans courageously fought for them, and this month we celebrate these heroes while recommitting to the work that still remains.

This fight continues as long as extreme right-wing politicians seek to roll back this progress and relentlessly attack and dehumanize LGBTQ+ Americans. In this fight, we will strive to keep our neighbors safe and ensure that this country is a home for all.

Latest Accomplishments from Democrats Nationwide

Governor Josh Shapiro Expands Access Outdoors

In great news out of Pennsylvania, Governor Josh Shapiro is investing nearly $82 million to conserve and expand Pennsylvania’s trails, parks, and public lands.

This investment will support nearly 300 projects across the Commonwealth. From improving parks and playgrounds, repairing trails, and restoring rivers, Pennsylvanians will have access to safe, welcoming outdoor spaces.

Democratic governors are preserving nature to ensure that future generations can enjoy our environment.

St. Paul Is Investing in its Community

Under Democratic Mayor Kaohly Her, business in St. Paul, Minnesota, is booming.

Mayor Her has secured over $1 billion in public and private investments to improve downtown St. Paul. The combined investments provide over $250 million for housing and private development projects and over $225 million in infrastructure repairs.

Democratic mayors are laser-focused on investing in their communities.

Democratic Mayors Are Making Our Communities Safer

Last year in California, Oakland reached the lowest homicide rate since the 1960s under Mayor Barbara Lee.

In 2025, crime dropped by 24%, and homicides dropped by 22% compared to the previous year. Mayor Lee credits the decline to an all-hands-on-deck approach combining violence prevention with intervention strategies. Democratic mayors are working to make real, impactful change and keep our communities safe.

Meet the Newest Democratic Nominees

Another round of primary elections was held last week, and voters made their voices heard across the country to select the newest Democratic nominees. As we approach the most critical midterm elections in November, it is more important now than ever to take back Congress and elect leaders who will serve the people.

Join us in congratulating a few of our newest Democratic nominees!

Deb Haaland

Congratulations to Deb Haaland on winning the Democratic nomination to be the next governor of New Mexico!

Haaland has decades of experience serving the American people. As governor, she will stand up for all New Mexicans by fighting to bring down the cost of living, expand access to healthcare, and protect public lands across the state. Democrats are fired up to elect Haaland, and will organize and mobilize voters leading up to November to send her to Santa Fe.

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Sam Forstag

Congratulations to Sam Forstag on his victory in the Democratic primary for Montana’s 1st Congressional District!

This is a critical race that has shifted towards Democrats and will help flip the House of Representatives in November. Montana voters are tired of Trump’s reckless policies that are harming their communities, and they’re ready to elect a Democrat who will fight for lower costs and working families. Forstag has shown up everywhere in his district, organized on the ground, and prioritized his constituents’ concerns. We’re ready to flip this seat from red to blue and deliver for communities across Montana.

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Josh Turek

Congratulations to Josh Turek on securing the Democratic nomination to be the next U.S. Senator from Iowa!

Turek is a proven fighter. He is a gold medal winner for the United States men’s national wheelchair basketball team at the Paralympics, as well as a current member of the Iowa House of Representatives. In the Senate, Turek will work to serve all Iowans by making everyday necessities more affordable and fighting for accessible healthcare.

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Be The Reason Elections Are Free and Fair

With Republicans threatening voting rights each day, it is more important than ever to take a stand. The midterm elections are rapidly approaching, and the DNC is fighting to ensure that every voice is heard. Want to join the fight? Sign up to volunteer with the Voter Protection team to support our effort across the country.

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Want to learn more about how Republican attacks on Democracy are impacting real communities? Check out what Willie Simon, Chairman of the Shelby County Democrats, has to say in a conversation with Chair Ken Martin on X.

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This year, the Training Team launched the DNC NextWave Regional Bootcamp, a new, free, and innovative training program that strengthens the pipeline for the next generation of campaign and party staff and prepares them to win races up and down the ballot in 2026 and beyond. Building strong staff is critical to winning elections, and we’re making sure that campaigns of all sizes have the tools they need to win.

The Bootcamps are three-day in-person training programs that provide participants with specialized training tailored to their experience level and connect them with fellow Democratic professionals. Throughout these programs, participants network with other attendees and trainers, and apply what they have learned through a competitive challenge at the end of the Bootcamp.

Participants in the Bootcamp work in one of two tracks based on their experience and career goals. The Campaigns 101 program is designed for folks newer to campaign work who are looking to strengthen their skills and gain exposure to new aspects of campaign and state party work. The Management Track is designed for mid-level and senior professionals to expand their leadership skills in the Democratic ecosystem.

Last month, the Training Team held their Western Regional Bootcamp in Phoenix, Arizona. Around 80 attendees, trainers, and staff attended to develop their skills for the upcoming election cycle. The team held 25 sessions hosted by 19 unique trainers over three days of training.

Do you or does someone you know work in the Democratic ecosystem? The DNC NextWave Regional Bootcamp for the Eastern Region will be held in person in Pittsburgh, PA, from Wednesday, June 24, through Friday, June 26. Current and aspiring campaign and state party staff from the Eastern region will have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge campaign strategies, apply what they learn in the program, and network with other talented campaign staff.

Learn More and Apply to the DNC NextWave Eastern Regional Bootcamp Here. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged. The application will be open until Sunday, June 14, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

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Live outside of the East but want to participate in a future NextWave Bootcamp? Sign up for the DNC Training Department Newsletter here to hear when the next bootcamps are announced.

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My name is Matt Rein, and as the DNC’s Influencer and Creative Partnerships Director, I am working full-time to partner with influencers. My job is to work with content creators online to carry Democratic messaging across the new media landscape.

This work has never been more important than it is today.

In a critical election year like 2026, we are working around the clock to build our online presence and to engage and inform supporters online. Keep reading to learn more about what my work entails, why it is so important to invest in the creator space, and how we’re building online infrastructure to win big in 2026, 2028, and beyond.

Matt speaking at The White House in the Youth Communities in Action forum in 2023.

Transforming Our Media Strategy for 2026 and Beyond

The American media landscape has shifted beneath our feet. Today, 58% of Americans prefer to get their news from digital devices — surpassing TV, radio, and print combined. Perhaps even more critical for our future: one-in-five Americans, and nearly 40% of adults under 30 (my generation), now rely on social media creators for their political news.

The DNC is partnering with these exact creators who are speaking to millions of Americans every day. Through our Influencer and Creative Partnerships program, we have built a robust creator network designed to counter a massive and well-funded right-wing media machine. We are focused on relationship-driven advocacy that will pay dividends for this election cycle, in 2028, and far into the future.

Matt holding a roundtable with creators and Chair Ken Martin at the DNC meeting in Los Angeles, California

By the Numbers: Our Impact and Reach

Since our program’s revitalization in mid-2025, the growth has been exponential. We began with just 25 creators; today, we manage a flagship messaging group of 550 creators with a cumulative following of over 75 million.

Strategic Successes on the Ground

Our program is rooted in turning online messaging into real-world advocacy and success. In Texas, we sent ten local creators to cover redistricting hearings, resulting in over 1 million views of content that exposed Texas GOP efforts to silence voters. We have hosted 25 sponsored events, ranging from a Latino creator roundtable in Los Angeles to high-level creator briefings with leaders like Senator Ruben Gallego and Attorney General Eric Holder.

We are also identifying and elevating the next generation of voices. We recently hosted creator Carlos Eduardo Espina at our DNC Meeting in New Orleans. Carlos spoke to the importance of reaching people in his community where they are in order to help get our message out to voters.

Ultimately, when we treat creators as on-the-ground partners rather than just megaphones, when we give them a seat at the table, when we invest in them on a personal and professional level, we achieve far greater success. And that is exactly what we’re doing.

Matt with creator Mrs. Frazzled (center) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right) at the DNC meeting in Los Angeles, California

The Road to 10,000 (and more!)

While our progress is significant, we are still lagging behind the infrastructure that the right has built over decades. Our goal by the end of November 2026 is ambitious: to identify and engage 10,000 creators across many different niches, from politics and news to lifestyle and sports. We want to ensure that every Democratic candidate and state party has a creator network ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.

To get there, we are focused on four core pillars:

1. Genuine Relationships: Building long-term partnerships with creators and partners.

2. Driving Narrative: Providing daily clips and guidance to ensure our values are heard online.

3. Intentional Collaboration: Connecting creators directly with the elected officials making the important decisions.

4. Winning Elections: Deploying these resources to help state parties and committees succeed in the midterms.

Matt with political content creators Adam Mockler (left) and Chris Mowrey (right)

Our program is proof that when we invest in modern media, we win. We are building a sustainable, permanent infrastructure that will carry the Democratic message long after any single election cycle ends.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to scale this critical work.

Sincerely,

Matt Rein
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My name is Aryan Deorah. I am the son of hardworking Indian American immigrants, and I have the honor of spearheading the DNC’s outreach to AANHPI communities across the country. I want to take a moment to share my family’s story with you and the amazing work the DNC is doing to support our community.

I remember as a child asking my parents the same question that millions of other AANHPI children ask their parents: Why did you choose to come to America and leave behind your home, your family, and the world you knew?

Their response was short and simple: “For you.”

My parents came to the United States with a baby in my mother’s arms, an H-1B visa in my father’s pocket, and not much else. While my dad worked long hours to provide for the family, my mom took night classes at the local community college, seeking the empowerment of a public education. Through good and bad times, they were driven by a relentless belief in the American Dream — that if they worked hard enough, their children could access previously unimaginable opportunities.

Because of their struggles, I had the privilege of receiving a quality public education, growing up with a strong sense of community, and pursuing my dreams. Throughout our country’s history, generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders just like my parents have contributed their skills, values, and talents to make our nation great.

That’s why I am proud to say the DNC has made historic investments in the AANHPI community. As we honor the legacy of AANHPI trailblazers who came before, Democrats will continue to stand up for critical programs that care for the elderly, educate our children, ensure our safety, provide affordable healthcare and housing, and benefit small business owners and working families alike. Democrats have:

• Conducted Know Your Rights trainings where we have educated hundreds of members of the community on their voting rights and provided them with tools to handle interactions with immigration enforcement.

• Supported races across the country. From the Wisconsin State Supreme Court to the Virginia redistricting referendum, we organized phonebanks and canvass launches to center the AANHPI community in our outreach.

• Most recently, we hosted our second annual AAPI Strategic Summit, where we convened elected officials, community leaders, and youth organizers from across the country to generate ideas that will shape the future of AANHPI politics.

But there is still so much work to be done, and we need your help.

Ready to join the fight? Here’s what you can do:

Share Your Story

Every generation of AANHPI individuals — from the small business owner to the healthcare worker to the local organizer — holds a unique story that has shaped our nation’s history. These personal narratives are the threads woven into the fabric of our democracy. Do you have a story to tell? We want to hear from you!

Become a Storyteller

Make Listening-First Calls

Making “listening-first” calls means engaging directly with communities about the issues they care about the most. Through our Local Listeners phone banks, we’re committed to deeply understanding how voters across the country are truly feeling. These conversations are vital, and your outreach is the key to making a real impact!

We’ll start each phone bank with a clear overview of who we’re reaching out to, followed by a simple, step-by-step training on our calling platform for all new volunteers. Then, it’s time to dive into the calls and make those critical connections with voters. You can join us on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

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Make Sure You and Your Friends Are Registered To Vote

Did you know that people in the AANHPI community are less likely than the average American to be registered to vote? As we celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month, one of the most powerful ways to honor the community’s legacy is by ensuring every voice is heard. Take five minutes today to register to vote or make sure your registration is up to date. Voters can find educational materials and information to help them. We encourage you to reach out to the people in your life and make sure they are registered to vote at their current address.

Check Your Voter Registration

Make sure you know your rights. Download our helpful one-pager and share with your community.

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This week on The Blue Print, we’re highlighting some of these big wins across the country. We’ll be showcasing some of the newest Democratic nominees who are ready to take back Congress in November, as well as highlighting recent accomplishments from Democratic leaders nationwide.

We are all hands on deck leading up to November, and are ready to stand together in this fight to win big in 2026, 2028, and beyond.

We’re working to build critical infrastructure that will launch us to victory in November and ensure that we are built to keep winning far down the line. Democrats get it done, and we’ll keep fighting to hold Trump accountable and take back Congress in the midterms.

This week’s updates show that we’re focused on real results that will secure Democratic victories nationwide this year. Thank you for your support!

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Congratulations to our Democratic Nominees!

We are in the midst of primary season, and across the country, voters have made their voices heard to nominate Democrats to win big in the midterms. Check out some of the latest nominees:

Chris Rabb

Congratulations to Chris Rabb for securing the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania Congressional District 3!

Rabb is an accomplished, five-term state representative who has delivered real results for northwest Philadelphia in the state legislature. In Congress, he will work to fight for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District by lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working families.

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Chris Harden

Congratulations to Chris Harden on winning the Democratic nomination for the Georgia Congressional District 11 election!

Harden has spent his life fighting for Georgians as an attorney, and is ready to take the fight to Congress on behalf of Georgia’s 11th Congressional District. Harden will work to support all Georgians and fight back against Trump’s cruel agenda. Leading up to November, the DNC is ready to help organize and mobilize voters to ensure Georgia’s 11th Congressional District has a leader who will stand up for them.

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Paige Cognetti

Congratulations to Paige Cognetti on becoming the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District!

As mayor of Scranton, Cognetti has fought each day to deliver real results for hardworking Pennsylvanians. Now, Cognetti hopes to flip Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District blue and serve the people of northeastern Pennsylvania. As a proven champion for working families, Cognetti will work to lower costs for Pennsylvanians and fight back against Trump’s harmful agenda.

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Recent Good News: Democrats Deliver

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval Stands Up for Ohioans

Under Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval, Cincinnati has erased over $219 million in medical debt for more than 100,000 residents. This massive win was made possible through the mayor’s Medical Debt Relief program.

“This is not just a significant step toward dismantling the barriers that have contributed to the wealth gap in Cincinnati,” said Mayor Pureval. “It is a collaboration that has helped change the lives of local families on a deeply personal, human level.”

The Trump administration has made medical care unaffordable for many Americans. New data shows that ACA premium payments have increased by an average of 58% — nearly $800 in additional annual costs. Nearly 10% of 2025 ACA enrollees have become uninsured as a result of Trump and Republicans’ cuts.

Democrats are fighting to deliver real results to ensure that every American can afford the healthcare they need.

Governor Gavin Newsom Balances the Budget

In more good news, Governor Gavin Newsom has balanced California’s budget — bringing its structural deficit down to $0 through 2028.

California’s updated budget includes a record $5 billion for education priorities such as training and supporting teachers, $100 million to help wildfire survivors rebuild their homes, and a 50 percent tax cut for new small businesses.

“California is proof that fiscal discipline and progressive values go hand in hand,” said Gov. Newsom. “We’re balancing the budget, eliminating deficit, cutting spending, and building reserves — all while protecting healthcare, education, and essential services for Californians.”

When Democrats take charge, real results are delivered.

Mayor Mamdani Scores a Goal for New York City

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place across North America this summer, sky-high ticket prices left many unable to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event.

In a deal with FIFA, Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured 1,000 tickets to upcoming World Cup games, which will be priced at $50 and distributed to New Yorkers via ballot.

Democratic mayors like Mamdani are fighting to put their citizens first. In this huge win for New Yorkers, Mamdani implemented the only citywide access program of its kind for the tournament.

Join Our Voter Registration Efforts!

If it’s a Tuesday, that means it’s an Election Day. Join us this election season to make sure your friends, family, and neighbors are registered to vote in this critical midterm election. It is more important now than ever to win in November, and we’re all hands on deck to drive record turnout. Whether it’s organizing a voter registration drive or making sure you know your rights at the polls, take a second to find out how you can get involved to drive turnout this November.

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While our brave service members are putting their lives on the line, Trump and Republicans’ devastating cuts have decimated VA programs that veterans depend on to secure a place to live, receive lifesaving health services, and run small businesses. To make matters worse, because of Trump and Republicans’ refusal to extend the ACA premium tax credits, an estimated 267,000 non-senior veterans will lose their healthcare coverage.

Trump has a long record of disparaging service members and veterans, from calling fallen soldiers “suckers” and “losers” to downplaying traumatic brain injuries suffered by service members in Iran as “not very serious.”

And Trump’s war of choice in Iran that he launched over two months ago has left 14 service members dead, wounded hundreds more, and sent costs skyrocketing at home.

On this Memorial Day, we honor the ultimate sacrifice made by our fallen heroes by ensuring we never abandon those who have served and their families. Democrats are actively fighting to uphold that commitment — demanding the reinstatement of fired veterans and VA employees, and safeguarding benefits from Trump’s reckless funding cuts. Our dedication to supporting service members, veterans, and their families stands in stark contrast to Trump’s actions, which disparage their service and dismantle the essential programs they rely on upon returning home.

Ready to take action? Here’s how you can honor service with action:

Hear Directly From Our Veterans

Earlier this month, the Video Team released their latest mini-documentary, “U.S. Veteran: Trump’s Iran War is a disaster,” which highlights how the Trump administration has abandoned U.S. veterans. The documentary features U.S. veteran William Mitchell Ellerby, who speaks out against Trump’s war in Iran and cautions against repeating the mistakes America made in Vietnam.

But his story is only one of many. If you are a service member, we want to hear from you. Be part of our Storyteller Network and share your story.

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We need more people to understand what’s really happening to our veterans in this country — and how Democrats are stepping up to fight back. Share content on social media and in your networks to lift up the truth about Trump’s attacks on veterans and what Democrats are doing to protect them.

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We invite you to join the DNC Organizing Team on Wednesday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT to learn how your commitment to action helps drive real change. By protecting voting rights and engaging in vital community conversations, we ensure that the democracy our service members fought for remains strong. Your involvement is how we turn remembrance into a lasting investment in our nation’s future heading into the midterms and beyond.

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How, we all asked, could Democrats have lost to Donald Trump again? How did we blow through billions of dollars? And where do we go from here?

When I commissioned a comprehensive review of the 2024 election, I started a process to answer those questions while interrogating where our party has systemically and historically fallen short. I didn’t want that process led by anybody directly tied to the 2024 cycle – either the campaign or the consultants involved – and I did not want to put my own thumb on the scale for what might be produced. What I did ask for were actionable takeaways for the future. I wanted real, in-depth, specific recommendations to improve our allocation of resources, tech, data, organizing, media strategy, and more. I chose someone who I thought could produce this type of report.

When I received the report late last year, it wasn’t ready for primetime. Not even close. And because no source material was provided, fixing it would have meant starting over, from the beginning – every conversation, every interview, every data set.

At the time, Democrats had just come off a series of massive wins in November’s off-year elections, and midterm season was about to start. In December, I announced we would shelve this report, and I meant what I said at the time – that I didn’t think dwelling on 2024 or looking backwards so late in the game helped us to win elections. And at the end of the day, winning elections is my job.

In short, I didn’t want to create a distraction. Ironically, in doing so, I ended up creating an even bigger distraction. And for that, I sincerely apologize.

I am not proud of this product; it does not meet my standards, and it won’t meet your standards. I don’t endorse what’s in this report, or what’s left out of it. I could not in good faith put the DNC’s stamp of approval on it. But transparency is paramount. So, today I am releasing the report as I received it – in its entirety, unedited and unabridged – with annotations for claims that couldn’t be verified.

You can read it here.

In less than six months, we have midterm elections. In two years, a presidential election.

I agree with folks who have said we have to learn from the past to win the future. Decades into my political career, and now having served as DNC Chair for a year and a half, there are clear lessons that I have zeroed in on, deeply believe our Party must address, and can attest we are already implementing in our work as we look ahead to this election cycle and beyond:

• We can’t just be anti-Trump, we must have an affirmative agenda to sell the American people. In the wake of the 2024 election, we have seen Democrats run and win on a positive message around affordability, centering on kitchen table issues and the needs of working families. It’s resonating.

• We can’t stop campaigning at the end of an election cycle, we have to always be “on.” Our Republican counterparts are running campaigns 365 days a year, and we can’t let them define us for voters before we get a chance to define ourselves.

• Campaign ads are not a substitute for the deep relationship building we need to do with voters to win elections. This is especially true with voters who have felt ignored, left out, or left behind. We should invest in organizing early and connecting with our communities before we need their votes. To do this, we’ll need to ask our donors to chip in a little bit earlier, as well.

• We can no longer take our voters for granted. Communities that have been considered “mobilization” targets, like young voters, need to be treated like “persuasion” targets.

• While we are laser-focused on winning the elections ahead of us in November, we also have to keep our eyes trained on the long-game – how we win 5, 10, and 30 years down the line. That’s where the party comes in. We can’t expect to win if we don’t show up. We have to invest in building infrastructure and restoring credibility with communities that feel we have abandoned them.

• Part of the long-game is thinking local: fostering a strong bench of talent, racking up wins in state legislatures, and running candidates in every race all across the country. These local wins matter, and they also ladder up to national wins. We need to compete in each of the 3,143 counties.

• We must reinvest in a 50-state strategy and leave no state, region, or community behind. There are no permanent red, purple, or blue states. If we write off red states, then we’ve accepted defeat before we’ve even attempted to compete.

• Our party has to meaningfully commit to partisan voter registration if we want to expand our base and grow durable Democratic support.

• We have to retain and train top talent. A party cannot execute a permanent campaign with a seasonal workforce that burns out and churns out.

• The modern information ecosystem is fragmented and personalized. We need to speak authentically to voters in a way that recognizes that audiences consume content differently across communities, and tailor our strategy accordingly. Voter outreach requires competent multi-platform communication.

• The Democratic Party is a big tent with a lot of players. That’s a good thing. But we have to better coordinate with one another to strategize, streamline, and de-duplicate ahead of the next presidential cycle. When margins of victory are narrow, everything matters and we must ensure no task or tactic is left undone.

• The Democratic brand is in trouble and needs repair. When Democratic policies win through ballot measures, even in areas where our candidates are losing, we know that there’s an opening for us to connect with new voters. We have to restore confidence in our party and show we can really deliver on our campaign promises to the American people.

You’ll find several of these insights reflected in the DNC playbook for 2026, a guide for state parties and coordinated campaigns. It includes resources for campaign staffers, case studies on innovations from the last cycle that we can build on, and best practices to organize key constituencies whose support we must win back in 2026, 2028, and beyond.

People need to be able to trust the Democratic Party again. Trust is critical, because I also ran for Chair as a reformer – not a protector of the establishment or the status quo. I wasn’t supported by establishment politicians or the billionaire class. I was supported by the grassroots – by activists, by organizers, by labor, and by party leaders.

After 2016, I authored the superdelegate reform to ensure that voters, and not insiders, would choose our party’s presidential nominee. I passed a primary neutrality policy to outlaw even the appearance of party favoritism towards one candidate or another, ensuring that primary voters – not political bosses in a back room – choose our candidates. I gave up power as Chair to empower DNC members to elect their own representatives to our most powerful committees, and have ensured that our committees reflect the great diversity of our party by giving seats to our caucuses, as well. I authored the first-ever DNC resolution to pass that condemns the role of dark money in primaries, and I have put in place a reform task force to ban “dark money” in our Democratic Party presidential primary nominating process.

As Chair, I am prioritizing the grassroots of our party, and fighting to restore our working-class roots as we take back districts across the country that too many have written off.

We are winning elections, we are changing this party for the better, and now we need to repair trust.

I hope this is a start.

Just a week after Donald Trump claimed he doesn’t “think about Americans’ financial situation,” the economy is impacting Americans nationwide. With unemployment remaining high, healthcare costs skyrocketing, and gas becoming unaffordable, Trump’s promise to lower costs from Day One is yet another failed oath from the administration.

Thanks to Trump’s reckless tariffs and war of choice in Iran, Americans are paying for the costs with money from their own pockets. Trump’s decisions have cost taxpayers billions of dollars, leaving hardworking families to reconsider the essential goods and services they need to survive.

This week on The Blue Print, we’ll be taking a deeper look into the impacts of Trump’s economy and how it’s affecting everyday Americans. Keep reading to learn more about how you can fight back against rising costs through an exclusive giveaway. Thank you for taking a stand!

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Trump’s Crashing Job Market

Recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its jobs report for April, revealing that unemployment in Donald Trump’s economy remains high. Americans are unable to find full-time employment, and sectors like the manufacturing industry are crumbling, leaving hardworking families struggling.

Now, thanks to Trump’s economy, inflation is outpacing wages. Any wage gains are being erased due to Trump’s reckless tariffs and war in Iran, making the cost of living unaffordable for many Americans.

Trump’s job market isn’t getting any better. U.S.-based employers announced 83,387 job cuts in April — a 38% jump from March. So far this year, employers have announced over 300,000 job cuts, while hiring plans are down 69% from March and 38% from April 2025.

With the job market crumbling, Americans are still paying the costs of Trump’s war in Iran. The average family is spending an additional $5,000 this year because of tariffs, spiking gas prices, higher grocery costs, and health insurance premium increases.

Trump’s Cuts to Healthcare are Jeopardizing Lives

From spiking the cost of healthcare to forcing rural hospitals across the country to close their doors, the Trump administration has gutted our healthcare system. The rising cost of healthcare is yet another cost of living burden for hardworking Americans, and another blow to the economy.

Last year, Trump’s Big Ugly Bill cut $1 trillion from Medicaid, leaving millions of Americans without reliable healthcare and putting 900 rural hospitals at risk of closure. After refusing to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, the administration hiked monthly premiums for over 20 million Americans.

According to recent polling, nearly half of U.S. adults say it is difficult to afford healthcare costs, and more than one-third say that in the past year, they have skipped or postponed getting care because of high costs. More than 40% of adults say they have not taken their medication as prescribed because of costs. As of last week, one in five enrollees in HealthCare.gov have dropped their insurance coverage this year.

The truth is simple: Trump’s cuts to healthcare are jeopardizing the lives of millions of Americans across the country. As prices continue to rise nationwide, families are being forced to choose between essentials to fit their budgets. Americans are tired of footing the bill for Trump’s reckless choices.

Americans’ Commutes are No Longer Affordable

Gas prices in Greenville, South Carolina

This month, AAA reported that the national average price for a gallon of gasoline surpassed $4.50, a 50% increase since Trump started his war in Iran two months ago. With diesel prices standing at over $5 per gallon, nearly 80% of Americans feel that high gas prices have strained their budgets.

With the price of gasoline adding an additional burden to Americans’ budgets, families will be facing these costs for the foreseeable future. Trump’s own Secretary of Energy Chris Wright recently admitted gas prices might not return to pre-war levels until 2027.

Time and time again, Donald Trump has proven he does not care about Americans’ well-being. He admitted that rising gas prices are “a very small price to pay” and falsely claimed that prices are “going down very rapidly.” Trump’s war has cost American taxpayers billions of dollars, and he has shown that he does not care

Take A Stand Against the Trump Administration

Recently, voters have taken a stand against the Trump administration and the gas prices that consumers are facing nationwide. At gas stations across the country, Americans are placing our “I Did That” stickers at the pump to highlight the record-high prices that families are facing.

Gas prices in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Want to join in this fight? Like this post and comment below the cost of gas in your hometown for the chance to be sent a sticker of your own. We’ll be featuring photos sent in from readers in an upcoming edition of The Blue Print.

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Olivia

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We are now seeing an aggressive scramble as Republicans move to dismantle representation for Black, Latino, and AANHPI communities. Despite public opposition to redistricting, Republicans are forging ahead. From South Carolina to Alabama and beyond, these new maps break up minority communities to undermine districts represented by Democrats. Instead of letting voters choose their representatives, Republicans are hand-picking their voters.

In states like Tennessee, eliminating the only majority-Black congressional district wasn’t enough. Republicans removed every Democrat—and every Black member—in the Tennessee State House from their committee assignments for fighting back against partisan gerrymandering. This move will leave nearly 2 million people without representation in Tennessee’s legislative and budgetary processes.

But let’s make one thing clear: this fight is not over.

Democrats will use every tool at our disposal — the courts, Congress, and public opinion — to fight back on behalf of all Americans who believe in and seek to uphold fair elections, democratic representation, and the sacred right to vote.

Ready to take action? Here’s what you can do:

Join Our Spring Volunteer Briefing

Join the DNC Organizing Team on Wednesday, May 27, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT to learn what we’ve accomplished this year so far and how you can continue to get involved with the Democrats! From working to protect voting rights to having listening-first conversations with voters across the country, we’re invested in strengthening our base heading into the midterms and beyond.

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Make Sure You and Your Friends Are Registered To Vote

While Republicans’ brazen power grab scheme continues, it’s more important than ever to make your voice heard at the ballot box. Take five minutes today to register to vote or make sure your registration is up to date. Voters can find education and information to help them. Reach out to the people in your life and make sure they are registered to vote at their current address.

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The DNC Video Team, led by Video Director Akeima Young, has been hard at work creating long-form content that spotlights authentic voices across the country. You may remember hearing from Akeima earlier this year about the team’s mini-documentary featuring soybean farmer John Bartman.

Through these mini-documentaries, the video team is putting a face to the devastating impacts of Trump’s policies and exposing the Republican agenda. By allowing these voters to share their authentic stories, viewers get a real understanding of why they should care about what’s going on in Washington.

As the success of these mini-docs continues to grow, the video team has been able to scale up their work to share the stories of even more Americans. This week on The Blue Print, we’ll be sharing the newest mini-docs from the video team and spotlighting the work they’ve been doing across the country as we approach this year’s midterm elections.

This crucial work exposes the reality of an administration hellbent on making life harder for everyday Americans across the nation who are just trying to survive. Thank you for powering our efforts so we can continue to share the stories of real, hardworking Americans who are fighting back.

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The Latest From The Video Team: Standing Up For Our Veterans

Earlier this week, the Video Team released their latest mini-documentary, “U.S. Veteran: Trump’s Iran War is a disaster,” which highlights how the Trump administration has abandoned U.S. veterans. The documentary features U.S. veteran William Mitchell Ellerby, who speaks out against Trump’s war in Iran and cautions against repeating the mistakes America made in Vietnam.

“When you put your country at war, you put your children, your grandchildren at risk,” Ellerby said. “Believe me, I don’t want to see another war like Vietnam.”

Trump’s war with Iran has already claimed the lives of 14 U.S. service members and injured hundreds of others — and with no end in sight, service members are still being put in harm’s way. While our brave service members are putting their lives on the line, Trump and Republicans are decimating programs veterans rely on. In the documentary, William discusses how this administration is failing to honor its veterans by rolling back critical veteran services, like healthcare and housing.

Video Director Akeima Young filming in Moss Point, Mississippi

“What really hurts the most is when you see wounded GIs who are dying for their country,” Ellerby said. “But does the country really care what happens and how we feel emotionally? If one veteran is hurt, we are all hurt.”

Protecting Our Farmers

The video team also released their mini-documentary, “American Farmer Explains: Trump’s Iran War is Killing Us.” The documentary features Kaden Cable, a farmer in Union Parish, Louisiana, who is one of millions of U.S. farmers who has been impacted by Trump’s war in Iran.

“The war in Iran is taking a financial toll on U.S. farmers,” Cable said. “We went from stability to nothing but instability week by week. And [Trump] has caused that.”

American farmers are struggling to deal with the rising cost of fertilizer, with 70% of U.S. farmers saying they are unable to afford it. More than three weeks ago, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration was acting “with urgency” to bring down fertilizer costs, but the proposed initiative could take one to two years to materialize. Farmers need relief now.

“To put it bluntly, it’s been a whirlwind. Literally the first week that Trump was in office, trade war with Canada. China used to buy over a billion dollars in soybeans from Louisiana. Our citrus industry has collapsed. Pecan industry, collapsed…. We went from stability to nothing but instability week by week. And he has caused that.”

After facing the impacts of Trump’s trade war in 2025, many American farms cannot afford the impacts of Trump’s reckless war in Iran. Nearly 60% of U.S. farmers say their finances are getting worse as fertilizer and fuel costs rise.

“Most of us here, we don’t have that luxury to dream anymore,” Cable said. “Our reality is unaffordable.”

Tangible Impacts

Behind the scenes filming with Kaden Cable

Through mini documentaries, the video team is able to bring awareness to real issues Americans face each and every day. Showcasing stories like William’s and Kaden’s puts a face to the headlines and forces the GOP to reckon with the real-world costs of their reckless policies.

The video team shot, directed, and produced these projects. From promoting the mini-docs in the press to clipping and sharing the projects across social media, thousands of Americans were able to learn about how Trump’s war of choice is impacting real citizens because of the video team’s work.

Akeima and the team’s workflow remains flexible to allow a rapid response for important moments, while still keeping real Americans at the forefront of the work. By spotlighting these stories, we are capturing the real impacts of Trump’s America.

The team will continue to work on the ground throughout this midterm season to highlight the issues that matter most to Americans, and the real voters who are at the forefront of our fight. Your contribution directly powers the team’s work and allows for more real stories to be amplified in a time of uncertainty.

Check out our YouTube channel to see more of the video team’s work, and stay updated on the latest stories.

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One of the main questions we get from supporters is how the DNC is taking real action to hold Trump accountable.

One of the best answers to this is the DNC’s Legal Team. Our Legal Team is the backbone of this fight, taking Trump and his administration to court to ensure our elections remain free and fair.

From challenging threats to mail-in voting to countering RNC litigation, our Legal Team is fighting each and every day to hold Trump accountable for his threats to interfere with our elections. In this year’s midterms and beyond, we are working around the clock to defend Americans’ right to vote in the courts.

This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we’re suing the Trump administration to demand accountability and uphold our election systems. We are securing real victories for democracy and powering the fight to win big in 2026, 2028, and beyond. Keep reading to learn more about the DNC Legal Team, how we’re fighting in court, and what’s at stake this year.

DNC In-House Litigation

The DNC has our very own in-house Litigation Director, Dan Freeman, who is hard at work to ensure elections remain free and fair. With nearly 15 years of experience at the Department of Justice, Dan is a decorated voting rights litigator who forced states to register more than one million voters through litigation and settlements.

At the DNC, Dan and the Legal Team are fighting back to hold Trump’s DOJ accountable to the American people. The Legal Team works with major law firms to bring lawsuits that protect voters nationwide. Recently, the DNC sued the Trump administration for the first executive order on election administration, where they successfully blocked multiple provisions of the order.

The Legal Team also litigates to fight back against the DOJ and the Republican National Committee. The DOJ is trying to seize state voter files and federalize elections, but the DNC has filed briefs defending more than 20 states against DOJ lawsuits. So far, six federal courts have rejected DOJ’s demands, and we expect wins will keep coming.

An Update on Our Active Lawsuits

Last month, the DNC, alongside Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and the Democratic Governors Association, filed a lawsuit challenging Donald Trump’s illegal executive order that attacks Americans’ right to vote by mail.

The suit aimed to strike down the Trump administration’s power grab that would limit Americans’ ability to mail in their ballots. This unconstitutional effort by Trump is yet another attempt to take over elections and help Republicans cling to power. The DNC Legal Team is taking action in court to make sure every American has their voice heard in the midterms.

In March, the DNC sued the Trump administration over its failure to respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests on any plans to deploy federal agents or troops to polling places, drop boxes, and election offices in upcoming elections.

While Donald Trump threatens to intimidate voters at the ballot box, the DNC is taking real action in court. We’re demanding transparency and accountability for his attempts to cheat his way through a midterm election that he knows Republicans will lose. The court must now enforce FOIA requirements to ensure that the American people obtain timely knowledge of potential threats to free and fair elections. DOJ has moved to strike parts of the suit as “false,” “sensationalized,” and “impertinent.” We’ll get back to them soon.

What’s Next for the Legal Team

Last week, the Supreme Court gutted the core requirement of the Voting Rights Act to protect minority opportunity districts. In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court overturned decades of precedent and opened the door to diluting Black, Latino, AANHPI, and Native American representation across the country.

The goal is clear: Trump and Republicans want to rig congressional maps in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms. It is a dark time for voting rights in America, but our Legal Team will fight every step of the way to ensure the voices of all Americans will be heard. In the months leading up to the midterms, our Legal Team will be taking action to take a stand against the Trump administration and their MAGA allies in statehouses across the South and around the country.

Stay tuned to The Blue Print for the latest updates on the DNC Legal Team’s work.

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Last weekend, we officially launched our first cohort of Fellows in Arizona and we have had so much fun hustling, learning, and getting scrappy. This work could not be more important, and I’ve been filled with purpose and inspiration watching this program finally come to life.

When We Count in Arizona

We launched in Arizona last week and currently have our first cohort of Fellows on the ground organizing in their own communities. I’m actually on my way back to Arizona right now to launch our second cohort of 30 Fellows this weekend — bringing us to 40 Fellows organizing across the state — and we’re only growing. By June, we are on track to scale up to 75 Fellows in Arizona alone.

The first week has been so much fun. Fellows are meeting young people where they already are using third spaces — cafes, concerts, rideshares, thrift stores — you name it. We’re also organizing online through Instagram, Snapchat, Discord, and group chats because the bottom line is: if young people are there, so are our Fellows.

One of the coolest parts of this first week has been watching Fellows start to realize just how many organizing opportunities already exist in their everyday lives. We are training Fellows not just to register voters, but to think creatively and strategically about where conversations can happen and how they can turn everyday interactions into organizing moments.

Honestly, the stories coming out of this first week have been incredible. My favorite so far is a Fellow who registered a voter through the Taco Bell drive-thru while working her night shift. Another Fellow registered a group of voters at a laundromat while waiting for clothes to dry.

Hear from our Fellow Miranda about how her onboarding experience went:

This team is HUSTLING — and that’s the entire point of When We Count.

Between 2020 and 2024, Democrats lost ground in voter registration nationwide, including a net loss of more than 2.1 million registered Democrats. At the same time, Republicans registered an outright majority of new voters under 45 — a reversal from just a few cycles ago.

Young people are not bad at voting — we’re just not registered. Right now, under 30% of 18-year-olds are registered to vote, compared to 75% of voters 45+. But once young people are registered, we tend to vote at similar rates to any other generation. This is an accessibility problem, and it’s one we are out to solve.

For years, voter registration programs have focused mostly on college campuses — but around 60% of Americans ages 18–24 are not enrolled in college. That means millions of young people are being missed by traditional political organizing, especially working-class young people and young people of color.

Where We’re Going

It has been so exciting getting to watch When We Count come to life and we are just getting started.

We are learning so much every single day and soon we’ll be launching even more – sharing our materials, lessons, and best practices so people anywhere in the country can plug in and start registering voters in their own communities.

Learn More and Apply To Be a Fellow!

We also have more National Voter Registration Weeks of Action coming up this year!

We will be hosting multiple Weeks of Action between now and Election Day. We will have opportunities for big moments with our fellows, and places YOU can plug in to support our voter registration efforts across the country.

We’re building something really special with When We Count and I’m so excited for what’s ahead.

Spend five minutes today to register to vote or make sure your registration is up-to-date. Head over to IWillVote.com for all the info you need!

Check Your Voter Registration

Have questions about voting? Call the voter assistance hotline, 833-336-8683, and our team can get you the help you need to cast your ballot and make sure it’s counted.

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Thank you for all the work you’re doing — honored to be in this fight with you all. :)

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Grace

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In its decision in Louisiana v. Callais, the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the core requirement of the Voting Rights Act to protect minority opportunity districts. The Court overturned decades of precedent and undercut a core victory of the Civil Rights Movement.

With this ruling, the Court has opened the door to diluting Black, Latino, AANHPI, Native American, and Alaska Native representation across the country, especially in the South, where Republicans have made clear they want to split the voting power of minority communities.

While the Supreme Court’s decision is a gut punch, make no mistake: Democrats remain undeterred and will fight tooth and nail to ensure the voices of all Americans will be heard in November and in every election that follows.

We must organize, mobilize, and remain vigilant in defending the right to vote. The fight against racial gerrymandering is now more urgent than ever, and the hard-won right to vote must be protected for all Americans. This moment calls for immediate action: stay engaged, support voting rights advocacy, and hold elected leaders accountable for restoring fair maps and fair elections.

Ready to protect voting rights? Here’s what you can do:

Attend a Briefing on the Impacts of the Decision

Join us for a virtual briefing on voting rights and Louisiana v. Callais with DNC Chair Ken Martin and Civic Engagement and Voter Protection Director Herly Rosemond at 7 p.m. E.T. on Monday, May 4, to learn how Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to ensure the voices of all Americans will be heard in November and every election that follows. We will be joined by: Davante Lewis, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner (District 3); Cliff Albright, Co-founder of Black Voters Matter Fund; and Charles Taylor, Executive Director of the NAACP Mississippi State Conference.

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Simply put, our ground game can’t just be clipboards and door-knocking anymore. We need a strong digital organizing strategy to mobilize voters and reach people where they exist online.

Digital organizing is significant for several reasons, but most importantly, it naturally adapts organizing principles to the digital landscape most people are already in. It allows us to strengthen relationships and mobilize family and friends through online interactions and conduct meaningful and authentic outreach to continuously empower our communities.

That’s why we’re introducing the People’s Studio: a dynamic team of volunteers who are committed to utilizing their creative talents to help elect Democrats across the country. This team’s unique talents will be used to amplify, curate, and create grassroots content that will help deliver the clear and concise messaging needed to win in the midterms and build long-lasting Democratic power.

Ready to join? Here’s how you can get involved:

Become a Digital Organizer

Want to turn your online energy into real-world action in this upcoming election? Join the DNC’s Digital Organizing Team on Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m. ET! During this training, you will learn how to be an effective digital organizer, covering best practices for mobilizing your digital networks, sharing content, building strategic messaging, and more.

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Be a Content Creator for Dems

Calling all designers, videographers, meme-ers, artists, and internet users — we are building a team of volunteer content creators to help support Democrats with grassroots digital content.

Join us for our next training on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. ET on Zoom to learn why this team will be a pivotal part of our online strategy, how you can get involved, and best practices!

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Spread the Word

If you’ve ever shared a post or joined an online discussion, you’re already on your way to becoming a digital organizer! That’s why your help in sharing our message is so crucial. It’s how we cut through the noise and clearly show everyone what Democrats are fighting for.

Ready to take the next step? Help spread the word with our social media toolkits!

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In my role, I spend most of my day on the phone, connecting with and listening to Democrats across the country. By far the question I encounter the most is, “What does the DNC actually DO?”

The answer is simple: we do a lot, but most of it is not what you’d expect.

To start, here is a list of things the DNC does not do — most of which are common misconceptions about our scope:

• The DNC doesn’t recruit candidates to run for office. That work is best left up to our sister committees, the DSCC and DCCC.

• The DNC doesn’t endorse Democrats during Democratic primaries: voters pick our Democratic candidates in each race. From there, we fight like hell to elect them!

• The DNC doesn’t dictate messaging for ads: electoral campaign strategies are best left up to each Democratic candidate. They know which messages will persuade voters in their districts. The last thing they need is us breathing down their necks and giving them pointers from D.C.

• The DNC doesn’t control or direct Democrats in Congress: We coordinate with these Democrats when it comes to campaigning, but the folks in office do the governing. Democrats in the House are led by Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Democrats in the Senate are led by Leader Chuck Schumer.

Now that we’ve gotten some of those misconceptions out of the way, let’s talk about the things the DNC does do.

Our mission here at the DNC is to ensure that Democrats have the data, tools, and resources needed to compete — and win — all across the country.

Protecting Free and Fair Elections

Donald Trump has tried repeatedly to undermine election rules for his own advantage. To counter this, the DNC’s in-house Legal and Voter Protection teams are hard at work to ensure voters are protected and elections remain free and fair. Here is some of what they are working on this election season:

• Legal work: The DNC’s legal team is currently litigating to protect mail-in ballots, and defending voters that are under threat of being removed from voting rolls by the DOJ.

• Voter Protection work: Our Voter Protection team is safeguarding free and fair elections by building rapid-response infrastructure to ensure every eligible voter can register, vote, and have their ballot counted. We fight unlawful barriers, intimidation, and roll purges, and strengthen long-term voting access through legislative advocacy.

Providing critical tech and data infrastructure to all Democrats running for office

The DNC Tech team develops solutions to the most pressing problems facing campaigns up and down the ballot. The team provides infrastructure that lasts beyond an election cycle, to be leveraged by Democratic campaigns.

Our mission is to equip the Democrats of today and tomorrow to run modern, data-driven campaigns by providing access to ever improving data, world-class technical expertise, and a scalable, stable, and secure data infrastructure — all in the name of getting Democrats elected across our country and across the ticket.

Who we serve

The DNC Tech team provides infrastructure, data, tools, and technical and cybersecurity expertise to organizations throughout the Democratic ecosystem. The team partners with analytics, technology, voter protection, security, research, and communications teams at:

• Federal candidate campaigns

• State parties

• Sister committees (DCCC, DSCC, DGA, DAGA, DLCC)

• Down-ballot campaigns

Data analytics & data science

• Enriched national voter file data: DNC Tech processes, standardizes, and enriches voter files for all 50 states and DC. Additionally, the DNC acquires critical data like phone numbers and geocodes that campaigns up and down ballot leverage to effectively reach voters.

• Models to improve voter targeting: The DNC has unique access to decades of campaign data. Using this rich historical data, the data science team builds custom data science models like Democratic Support, Education, and Phone Contactability. These models help campaigns determine messaging, outreach channels, and targeting. Campaigns save time and money by leveraging the DNC models rather than each having to build their own.

Voting services

• IWillVote & polling location lookup: The DNC is the source of truth for up-to-date voting information for voters via IWillVote.com. Campaigns leverage IWillVote & the IWillVote widget to help voters determine when, how, and where to vote.

• The DNC Tech team partners with the DNC Voter Protection and Civic Engagement team to provide voter protection programs with software and data to manage volunteers, report & escalate incidents, and monitor voter purge trends.

Building Democratic Power in the States

Here are a few examples of the infrastructure the DNC is building to accomplish this:

• Fueling State Parties: We are turbocharging investment in state parties, investing over $1 million every month. With the increases implemented by the DNC last year, each state gets a baseline of $17,500 monthly, with an extra $5,000 for Republican-controlled states through our Red State Fund, bringing their total to $22,500. These investments allow state parties to increase staffing, expand organizing programs, and prepare early for upcoming elections.

• Voter Registration (When We Count): This year, the DNC launched a historic, new seven-figure partisan voter registration effort to close critical voter registration gaps in priority congressional districts. This April and May, we are putting boots on the ground in Arizona and Nevada to register 100,000+ new Democratic voters and welcome unregistered young voters who aren’t on college campuses to the Democratic Party. We are doing this by hiring young Democrats (18 to 29 years old) to serve as fellows with the mission of registering young voters who took a path other than college to welcome them to the Party. These fellows will be trained to become the next generation of organizers for the Party.

• Reaching out to infrequent voters — especially Democrats who voted in 2020, but sat out the 2024 election: We launched the Local Listeners program to engage over 1 million infrequent voters in battleground districts. This is our most aggressive early midterm engagement effort to date, using a “listening first” approach and a seven-week volunteer training to have better political conversations. The Democratic Party isn’t waiting until the last minute to engage voters — we’re making sure conversations happen early and often to win back trust with voters.

Nominating a Presidential Candidate

• The DNC is the administrative backbone for the presidential nominating process. For months, the DNC’s Rules and Bylaws committee has been hard at work to establish how we’ll select our nominee. We will have more to share on this when the time comes, but right now we are all-hands-on-deck to win the 2026 midterms.

• The DNC coordinates our National Convention every four years, during which our nominee for president will take the stage and accept their nomination in 2028. We recently announced the cities in contention to host the convention are: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia. If you have ideas about which city should win the bid, sound off in the comments below!

• Maintaining the voter file that most candidates use, as well as the party’s core technology and data tools that support every Democratic campaign.

Ok, whew. I told you this would be a long email, but that was a lot to cover. If you’ve spoken to me before on the phone, you know I love to share as much information as possible so you have the facts straight from the source! And, like I said, most of these things might not seem glamorous: but all of these programs are core parts of the infrastructure that will enable Democrats to win in November and beyond.

Grassroots supporters like you help fuel the DNC’s work in a very real way, and that level of commitment deserves access, transparency, and a high-touch experience.

Thank you for being a partner in this work. Talk soon!

Ryan Rodgers

DNC Development Lead

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After three months of Local Listeners calls, here’s what we’ve heard:

Americans are suffering under the weight of rising costs for essentials and feel the economy no longer rewards hard work. We’ve talked to retired seniors who are on the verge of losing their homes, families working up to seven jobs to make ends meet, and people kicked off their health insurance.

Voters across the country are also fearful over the erosion of democratic checks and balances and the actions of federal agents in their communities. They’re also anxious and angry about military conflicts and foreign policy decisions like the war in Iran, leading to rising inflation and prices.

“When you think about the country right now, do you feel like things are headed in the right direction or the wrong direction?”

People we’ve talked to overwhelmingly feel that things are headed in the wrong direction right now.

• “Everything has been frustrating, I spend $350 on groceries, they’ve gone up... I feel like I’m fortunate because I have income coming in, so I’m not as affected as other people.” – Voter from North Carolina

• “No leadership, they’re turning people against each other, my heart is broken... We need people with integrity running the government.” – Voter from Michigan

• “I work in the biological sciences, and it’s so hard to watch [what] RFK and White House are doing with the sciences. I grew up in a border town and was around many Mexican people, and it’s just horrendous how they’re treating immigrants.” – Voter from Arizona

“What do you wish politicians knew about you and your community?”

• “Richest country in the world and we can’t educate our children.” – Voter from Arizona

• “My neighbors have the same concerns I have. We want to be left alone by ICE and other threats.” – Voter from Michigan

• “Immigrants exemplify the American dream.” – Voter from California

• “Need to focus on making it possible for folks to afford the basics of a life.” – Voter from California

• “Their [politician’s] job is to represent the real people, their constituents, and not the lobbyists and corporations. – Voter from Florida

• “We want action from our politicians — they gotta do something — if not who’s going to hold people accountable?” – Voter from Florida

All of the feedback and data we collect from these calls is read by our team every week and shared with DNC leadership and other Democratic partners to better inform our programs.

Make Listening-First Calls to Voters

Join our volunteer team to make these listening-first calls! Our goal isn’t to persuade — it’s to deeply understand how voters across the country are truly feeling. These conversations are vital, and your outreach is the key to making a real impact!

We’ll start each phone bank with a clear overview of who we’re reaching out to, followed by a simple, step-by-step training on our calling platform for all new volunteers. Then, it’s time to dive into the calls and make those critical connections with voters. You can join us on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

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In solidarity,

Maanasi and Eva

DNC Regional Distributed Organizers

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