In just 1️⃣ month, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
We won't whitewash it, John: Trump's election is an undeniable setback to our progressive movement.
And if Democrats want to retake power in 2026 and beyond, they must refocus their priorities and energy on rebuilding the diverse, working-class coalition that powered Democratic victories of the past.
But despite the headwinds we faced, 2024 netted some key wins, including:
- In the battleground state of North Carolina, Democrats broke the GOP's supermajority in the state legislature. In Pennsylvania, just one seat stood in the way of Republicans gaining control of the lower house.
- Delaware voters made history by electing the first transgender member of Congress, Sarah McBride! Once sworn in, Sarah will focus her energy on bettering the lives of her neighbors — not on GOP-created culture wars.
- Alaska and Missouri raised their minimum wage in separate ballot measures, while Missouri also introduced paid sick leave. Pro-worker policies are popular John, and these wins show how progressives can win big even in red states.
- In seven states, voters protected abortion access from anti-choice extremists.
We're not naive, John — we know there's a lot of reckoning and work ahead of us in order to win back working communities. But hope and optimism are powerful forces on their own.
Before the election, we told you we weren’t going back. And we still mean that. We’re going to fight like hell to protect our progress from the MAGA GOP and hold the line to defend our rights and freedoms.
With the right priorities, candidates, and infrastructure, we’ll be able to deliver bold, transformative change and demonstrate the power of our collective movement.
If you're ready to jumpstart the fight for our future, will you consider making a split $5 donation to Leaders We Deserve & Run For Something today? Both are doing the hard work of recruiting and training quality candidates in key state and local races up and down the ballot across the country.
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