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Democrats gain ground in Iowa governor’s race behind Rob Sand
thehill.comBattleground Republicans are starting to worry about the Senate
politico.comKatie Hobbs sitting on $7.2M war chest, outraising both GOP challengers combined six to one
azmirror.comElaine Luria, January 6 panel member seeking political comeback, says ‘the wind is on our back’ as Democrats try to flip House
theguardian.com‘A trend that can’t be ignored’: Democrats have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office
politico.comDemocrats outraise GOP incumbents in 2 House races, Hinson leads in Senate funds
iowacapitaldispatch.comVICTORY THREAD! Progressive Analilia Mejía takes New Jersey US House special election, giving Democrats another win! Mejia won by over 20%, outperforming Sherill and Harris in this blue district!
apnews.comDaily Discussion Thread: April 16, 2026
Welcome to the anti-GOP resistance on Reddit!
Elections are still happening! And they're the only way to take away even more of Trump's power to hurt people. You can help win elections across the country from anywhere, right now!
If you want to take a bigger part in this and future elections, there's plenty of ways to do it!
Check out our weekly volunteer post - that's the other sticky post in this sub - to find opportunities to get involved.
Nothing near you? Volunteer from home by making calls or sending texts to turn out voters!
Join your local Democratic Party - none of us can do this alone.
Tell a friend about us!
Between Wisconsin in Spring and some beautifully blue wins in Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, California, and plenty more in November, we've seen some incredible wins this year, and we're eager to see that turn nationwide in the 2026 midterms!
A heartfelt thank you to all those who adopted candidates, volunteered, or even asked a friend to vote this year. Your efforts are part of what made those wins possible, and will make the next wins even bigger. Hold on tight- we've got plenty more to see!
We're not going back. We're taking the country back. Join us, and build an America that everyone belongs in.
FLIP ALERT: Last night, voters in Whittier, California elected a Democratic-backed mayor and flipped control of the city council in a clean sweep!
bsky.appDemocratic gubernatorial candidates hit the debate stage in Georgia
usatoday.comGOTV weekend in Virginia
Get Out The Vote weekend for new congressional maps in Virginia is upon us, and it’s still up in the air whether we’ll be able to successfully push back against Trump’s effort to rig the House. A new poll by States Navigate has us up by five points among likely voters, and updated early voting data suggests turnout is climbing in Democratic strongholds in the northern part of the state. But the Republican pushback now has $27 million behind it, and Governor Spanberger’s approval numbers have dropped substantially since her sweeping victory in November. We’re going to need to put the work in.
Here’s the schedule of chances to help get out the vote in the closing stretch:
- TODAY
- TOMORROW
- Phonebank with Activate America 3-4:30PM ET, with Rural Groundgame 4:00-6:30PM ET or with Virginians for Fair Elections 6-8PM ET
- Spanish language phonebanks with the Arlington Democrats 6-8 PM ET
- Textbank with the National Redistricting Action Fund 10-11AM and 4-5PM ET or with Virginians for Fair Elections 6-7 PM ET
- SATURDAY
- SUNDAY
- MONDAY
- ELECTION DAY
The Places We’re Watching as Virginia Votes on a Pro-Democratic House Map
centerforpolitics.orgTexas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico raises $27 million in first quarter as Senate Democrats announce strong fundraising numbers
cnn.com[VA Redistricting Referendum, State Navigate] Yes - 50.7%, No - 45.4%
statenavigate.orgMinnesota Democrats begin midterm election season with cash advantage
minnesotareformer.comCould spiking gas prices help Democrats flip Nevada's governor seat?
thenevadaindependent.comThis week, there is a redistricting ballot initiative in Virginia. Volunteer to help people "Vote Yes!" Updated 4-16-26
This week is a big deal! Volunteer to support the redistricting referendum in Virginia!
Keep checking our volunteer from home spreadsheet! It’s been updated with opportunities to volunteer for important races! As always, important events are bolded, and it is being constantly updated
Volunteer to be a Voter Protection Pro!
Donate to the Flip the Senate Fund to flip the Senate in 2026!
Take our survey so we can update you on volunteer opportunities near you!
##Virginia
#Canvass / Drop Literature
Statewide - JDCA Vote Yes on Redistricting - Sunday, April 19
Alexandria - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Alexandria - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Alexandria - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Alexandria - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Alexandria - Vote Yes - Sunday, April 19
Alexandria / Franconia / Mt. Vernon - Arlington Democrats Vote Yes Bilingual Canvass - Saturday, 18
Annandale - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
Annandale - Arlington Democrats Vote Yes Bilingual Canvass - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
Arlington - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Arlington - Vote Yes - Friday, April 17
Arlington - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Arlington - Arlington Democrats Vote Yes Bilingual Canvass - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
Arlington - Arlington Democrats Vote Yes - Sunday, April 19
Ashburn - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Blacksburg - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Brambleton - AAPI Vote Yes - Sunday, April 19
Cape Charles - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
Charlottesville - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Charlottesville - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Chesapeake - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Dumfries - Vote Yes - Sunday, April 19
Fairfax - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Fairfax - Vote Yes - Sunday, April 19
Falls Church - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Falls Church - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Fredericksburg - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Fredericksburg - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Harrisonburg - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Herndon - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Lexington - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18, Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20
Lynchburg - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Manassas - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Manassas - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Manassas - Arlington Democrats Vote Yes Bilingual Canvass - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
Martinsville - Martinsville-Henry County Democratic Committee Vote Yes - Thursday, April 16
Martinsville - Martinsville-Henry County Democratic Committee Vote Yes - Sunday, April 19
McLean - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Newport News - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Newport News - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Newport News - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Norfolk - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Norfolk - Virginia Grassroots Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Portsmouth - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Reston - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Reston - Hunter Mill Democrats Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Richmond - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Richmond - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Richmond - Vote Yes - Friday, April 17, Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19
Richmond - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Richmond - Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs for Congress (VA-01) - Sunday, April 19
Richmond - Salaam Bhatti for Congress (VA-01) - Sunday, April 19
Roanoke - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Roanoke - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Stafford - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Staunton - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
Suffolk - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Virginia Beach - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Virginia Beach - Nila Devanath for Congress (VA-02) and Vote Yes - Friday, April 17
Warrenton - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Waynesboro - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Williamsburg - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Winchester - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Woodbridge - Vote Yes - Various Dates
Woodbridge - Vote Yes - Saturday, April 18
Yorktown - Vote Yes - Various Dates
#Phone Bank from Home
Virginians for Fair Elections - Various Dates
Virginians for Fair Elections - Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
Virginians for Fair Elections - AAPI - Sunday, April 19
Virginians for Fair Elections - Youth - Tuesday, April 21
Arlington Democrats Vote YES! Bilingual Phone Banking - Friday, April 17 and Monday, April 20
Virginia Young Democrats Vote Yes - Tuesday, April 21
Activate America Vote Yes - Thursday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 21
Activate America Vote Yes - Friday April 17
Activate America Vote Yes - Monday, April 20
Center for Common Ground Vote Yes - Thursday, April 16
Center for Common Ground Vote Yes - Thursday, April 16, Saturday, April 18, and Tuesday, April 21
Commit to Democracy Vote Yes - Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21
Engage Blue Vote Yes - Thursday, April 16
Environmental Voter Project Vote Yes - Sunday, April 19
Environmental Voter Project Vote Yes - Monday, April 20
Environmental Voter Project Vote Yes - Tuesday, April 21
Grassroots Democrats HQ Vote Yes - Various Dates
Grassroots Democrats HQ Vote Yes - Various Dates
Grassroots Democrats HQ Vote Yes - Tuesday, April 21
Jewish Democratic Council of America Vote Yes - Monday, April 20
Red2Blue Vote Yes - Monday, April 20
Silver Spring Progressive Action Vote Yes - Monday, April 20
Swing Blue Alliance Vote Yes - Thursday, April 16 and Monday, April 20
Working Families Power Vote Yes - Thursday, April 16 and Sunday, April 19
Elizabeth Dempsey Beggs for Congress (VA-01) - Saturday, April 18
Salaam Bhatti for Congress (VA-01) - Thursday, April 16
#Text Bank from Home
Hunter Mill Dems Vote Yes - Monday, April 20
Redistricting Action - Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17
#Register Voters / Table
Arlington - Arlington Democrats - SPANISH - Saturday, April 18
Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg Democratic Committee - Saturday, April 18
Fredericksburg - Stafford Democrats - Saturday, April 18
Spencer - Martinsville-Henry County Democratic Committee - Saturday, April 18
Stafford - Stafford Dems - Sunday, April 19
#Attend Meetings
Arlington - WOFA Indivisible - Monday, April 27
Blacksburg - NRV Indivisible - Sunday, April 19
Burke - Indivisible Turning the Tables - Wednesday, April 22
Chesapeake - Chesapeake Dems - Thursday, May 14
Culpeper - Culpeper County Democratic Committee - Saturday, May 2
Fairfax - City of Fairfax Democratic Committee - Thursday, May 7
Gloucester Point - Gloucester County Democratic Committee - Monday, April 20
Harrisonburg - Harrisonburg Democratic Committee - Monday, May 11
King George - King George Dems - Tuesday, May 12
Lancaster - Grant County Indivisible - Thursday, April 23
Lynchburg - Indivisible LYH - Sunday, April 19
Martinsville - Martinsville-Henry County Democratic Committee - Wednesday, May 20
Richmond - RVA Indivisible - Thursday, April 16
Roanoke - Roanoke County Democratic Committee - Thursday, May 14
Roanoke - Roanoke Indivisible - Wednesday, May 20
Stone Ridge - Dulles Democrats - Thursday, May 14
Williamsburg - Historic Triangle Democrats - Thursday, April 16
Virtual - Amelia County Democratic Committee - Tuesday, April 28
Virtual - Hunter Mill Dems - Wednesday, May 13
Virtual - Loudoun County Democratic Committee - Thursday, May 7
Virtual - RVA Indivisible - Sunday, May 3
Virtual - Suffolk Democratic Committee - Tuesday, May 12
#Greet Voters at the Polls
Alexandria - Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 18
Alexandria - Tuesday, April 21
Alexandria - Tuesday, April 21
Arlington - Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 18
Arlington - Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 18
Cave Spring - Saturday, April 18
Cave Spring - Tuesday, April 21
Centreville - Saturday, April 18
Chantilly - Saturday, April 18
Fredericksburg - Various Dates
Martinsville - Saturday, April 18
Virginia Beach - Various Dates