Mobilizing the influx of youth voters, adapting to a new 2024 cycle, and our final AI Open Mic invite.

Within the span of 26 hours, we all witnessed the seamless transition from the Biden campaign to the Harris campaign. President Biden made a deeply personal decision in service of our democracy and as a result, we have a new candidate at the top of the ticket. The change in energy is palpable as voters see a new path for our party.

At Higher Ground Labs, we're energized by the possibilities this moment presents. Our mission has always been to support and accelerate technologies that can make a real difference for modern campaigns of any size. Now, it's time to put these cutting-edge tools to work.

From message testing and real-time polling to AI-assisted content generation, from leveraging creator networks to powering relational organizing efforts, we have at our disposal a toolkit that was unimaginable just a few election cycles ago. Used wisely and strategically, these tools can help the Harris campaign and Democrats up and down the ballot reach more voters and engage them in deeper, more meaningful ways.

Learn more about the tools in the HGL portfolio that might help your campaign or organization as you pivot your strategy in the days to come by reading our latest blog post ([link removed]) .

Coming up:
* On August 8th at 2pm ET, join Higher Ground Labs and NextGen America ([link removed]) for a virtual showcase on the cutting-edge tech powering democratic campaigns and progressive organizations to mobilize youth voters in 2024.
* Join industry practitioners at the final edition of the AI Open Mic series ([link removed]) focused on voter contact, cohosted by HGL's Progressive AI Lab, Analyst Institute, Cooperative Impact Lab, and Research Collaborative tomorrow (August 6th),
* See you at the Democratic National Convention? Stay tuned to join HGL at our events. We can't wait to see you in Chicago!

Leah Bae
VP, Programs & Partnerships at HGL
Youth Vote Tools Showcase

In the two days following Biden's withdrawal, Vote.org saw its highest levels of new voter registrations of the whole cycle, with 38,500 people signing up. Of the new voter registrations, 83 percent were from people aged 18-34.

This influx of new voters and supporters presents both an opportunity and a challenge: how can we ensure Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations turn new interest into actual votes?

On August 8th at 2PM ET, join Higher Ground Labs and NextGen America ([link removed]) for a virtual showcase on the cutting-edge tech powering Democratic campaigns and progressive organizations to mobilize young voters in 2024.
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Leveraging Tech to Secure Victory

In the next three months, Harris and her team face the monumental task of reintroducing her to the American people and articulating her vision for the future. They’ll need to do this at breakneck speed, while also further scaling a robust voter contact operation that can go toe-to-toe with our opposition.

As we dive into the specifics of how technology can power this historic campaign, let’s remember what’s at stake. This isn’t about algorithms or datasets – it’s about people. It’s about using every tool at our disposal to ensure that every voice is heard, each vote is counted, and our democracy emerges stronger.

Check out the five tools in the HGL portfolio ([link removed]) that might help your campaign or organization as you pivot your strategy in the days to come.
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Netroots Nation 2024

Between the New Tools Showcase we cohosted with New Media Ventures, the record-breaking attendance at our annual Political Tech Community Happy Hour, the AI training co-presented with Cooperative Impact Lab, and the Redefining Outreach Panel moderated by HGL advisor Jonae Wartel — NN24 was a massive success!

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 New Tools Showcase: Social Currant ([link removed]) (HGL6) — Overall Winner & Best New Feature/Product, Synthesizer AI by Change Research ([link removed]) (HGL2) — Best New Tool, and Relentless ([link removed]) (HGL6) — Most Innovative Use of Existing Tech. A special shoutout to the other finalists: Chorus AI, CIVA, DonorAtlas, DSPolitical, Indigo, Movement Infrastructure Group, Pipeline Initiative, Quiller, and Votivate. Join us in congratulating this crew ([link removed]) !
Our Final AI Open Mic

Join industry practitioners at the final edition of the AI Open Mic series, cohosted by HGL's Progressive AI Lab, Analyst Institute, Cooperative Impact Lab, and Research Collaborative. This special edition of the AI Open Mic will be led by Cooperative Impact Lab, featuring their AI Cohort with a focus on voter contact and constituent engagement. RSVP and learn more here ([link removed]) .
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Arena GOTV Training

Prepare for GOTV with Arena! Designed for busy campaign staff, in this flexible workshop series you’ll be able to pick the sessions that most apply to your specific needs that will result in a stronger, more intentional GOTV program. Learn more about the two-hour, hands-on sessions including HGL’s Tech Stack Training here ([link removed]) .
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NDTC Training

Join HGL’s Leah Bae and Jose Cornejo for an expert Q&A hosted by the National Democratic Training Committee on August 8th at 1PM ET. They’ll discuss:
* Foundations of Generative AI (what it is, risks, and opportunities)
* Using AI Safely, Securely, and Responsibly
* How to Get Started with AI
* Practical Tools and Use Cases (that you can try immediately!)

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CIL Hackathon

Join Cooperative Impact Lab at the Hackathon in NYC on August 9th. Join developers, designers, organizers, and campaigners to prototype new ideas using generative AI. The NYC Hackathon will explore innovative applications of AI in campaigns and progressive causes. Participants will collaborate, learn from each other, and showcase their projects in a public demo. We'll be briefing attendees on the AI political tech landscape. RSVP and learn more here ([link removed]) .
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Highlighting the HGL portfolio

Check out 40+ political tech job openings on the HGL Portfolio Jobs Board ([link removed]) . Apply to be an Analyst at INTRVL ([link removed]) , State Recruitment Strategist with Relentess in Pennsylvania ([link removed]) , North Carolina ([link removed]) , Georgia ([link removed]) , Arizona ([link removed]) , or Michigan ([link removed]) , and more.
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Ballotready ([link removed]) (HGL1) was profiled in the Financial Times ([link removed]) . "There are elections almost every week in the U.S. so, for voters, it can be very hard to be informed. A lot of voters understand the power of local elected officials, who make decisions on things they care about. But there's an information gap," says Alex Niemczewski, CEO of BallotReady.

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Change Research ([link removed]) (HGL2) fielded a poll to find out how our new nominee will impact voter behavior – and they’ve developed an in-depth, 22-page report on the findings. ([link removed])

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Battleground AI ([link removed]) (HGL 2024) and Change Research (HGL2) have announced a partnership ([link removed]) to bolster political polling, opinion research, voter targeting, and advertising for Democratic campaigns.


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Chorus AI ([link removed]) (HGL6) was one of four startups selected to receive the New Media Ventures Innovation Fund and join the NMV portfolio. Chorus AI puts all your data into one place so you can easily surface the most critical news and social media and find the documents you need.

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Quiller ([link removed]) (HGL 2023) turned one! In just a year, they’ve helped countless social impact organizations raise more money faster and create content more easily. From launching 7 new content types to winning multiple awards, Quiller has made a real impact in our ecosystem. ([link removed])

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Grow Progress ([link removed]) (HGL2) conducted an audience understanding survey on Kamala Harris’ favorability as Vice President and the presumptive Democratic nominee. Read more on their findings. ([link removed])

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People First ([link removed]) (HGL3) released their 2024 Influencer Election Guide. If your organization is looking to incorporate influencers into your campaign strategies, check out the latest edition of“What the Polls Don’t Tell Us” ([link removed]) .

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