The Ground Game is Only Getting Started!
Since the start of the year, Democrats have made significant investments, focusing on launching innovative national programs and strengthening on-the-ground organizing efforts.
At the DNC, our motto is when we organize everywhere, we can win anywhere. Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been putting that belief into action as we invest in on-the-ground organizing that prioritizes listening to voters and earning their support. Through our national initiatives, Democrats have been activating and training supporters across the country to be the party’s face, voice, and ears in their communities. This includes scaling effective, non-traditional voter contact efforts and innovating within traditional tactics like phone calls and door knocking, with programs like:
When We Count: The When We Count Fellowship is the DNC’s largest-ever voter registration program. Through a paid, part-time fellowship, young people will be trained to register new Democratic voters in their own communities and help close critical registration gaps in battleground states ahead of the 2026 midterms.
NextWave Regional Bootcamp: Our NextWave Regional Bootcamp training program, the DNC’s largest-ever in-person campaign staff training program, serves to strengthen the pipeline of the next generation of campaign and party staff, and prepare them to win races up and down the ballot for 2026 and beyond.
Local Listeners: The DNC launched the seven-week Local Listeners bootcamp to train participants, ranging from first-time volunteers to seasoned organizers, on how to better connect with voters through ‘active listening’ and ‘having difficult conversations about politics.’ Alongside the bootcamp, we launched Local Listeners Phone Banks, where supporters will be trained on the same listening skills but over the phone, and put them to the test. The goal is to have meaningful, listening-first conversations with voters in strategically important districts, centering active listening and strong feedback loops.
And just last week, we wrapped up our first National Voter Registration Week of Action of the year that featured over 150 voter registration drives across 29 states, including on college campuses and in rural communities where the DNC has never organized before.
But it doesn’t stop there. As part of the DNC’s ongoing work to innovate and modernize our party’s organizing approaches, we launched the Playbook, a guidebook for campaigns, organizers, and Democrats across the ecosystem to help build winning campaigns in 2026 and for years to come.
Through strategic, innovative organizing efforts, Democrats have consistently outperformed expectations in tough races up and down the ballot. We are thrilled to continue building on this momentum and securing victories in 2026 and beyond.
Ready to join the fight? Here’s what you can do:
Become a Local Listener!
Join us for Local Listeners Lite, a one-hour dynamic volunteer training where you will learn to be a Local Listener with the DNC. This training is designed for those who weren’t able to attend the Bootcamp, but still want to be a part of the team!
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 on Monday, April 20, 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!
Spread the Word
Want to keep the momentum going? Share our message! Use our social media toolkits to tell your family, friends, and online networks what we’re fighting for. Every action makes a difference!
BONUS: We’re Calling Virginia Voters!
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, but right now they’re under threat. That’s why the people of Virginia are advocating for a temporary, emergency referendum to ensure fair and transparent congressional representation for 2026. Join the fight and help call voters in Virginia to remind them to VOTE YES by April 21!
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In solidarity,
Jenny
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Not supporting any organization that takes AIPAC money. My money and effort is going to politicians who are not in bed with corrupt organizations. Grow a backbone or we'll be worse off than we are now. (edit to correct spelling.)
Why'd the DNC refuse to reject AIPAC money?