Folks — Across our target regions, voters supported progressive policies like codifying abortion rights and increasing the minimum wage. But they also voted for Donald Trump.

This is a very real issue that leaves many progressive organizers with questions like:

Why did this happen?

What needs to change before the midterms next year?

How do we let voters know that we’re the ones fighting for abortion rights, a livable wage, and free, fair elections?

As we shift our focus toward finding answers, it’s important that we collect input from folks like you.

Will you take a minute or two to fill out our Messaging Survey? Your responses will be critical for our 2026 midterm strategy.

When people vote on ballot measures, there are no party affiliations listed next to each measure. Without a “D” or “R” under each one, red state voters are given the agency to take matters into their own hands to endorse progressive measures. But as I said before, this didn’t necessarily translate into electing progressive candidates. 

This trend has made me more certain than ever that we need to be doing what our opposition has been doing for decades: Investing long-term in durable local organizing infrastructure that is equipped to engage in year-round conversations with voters.

You can be a part of this by adding your input today, folks. Take our Messaging Survey and help inform our strategy for the 2026 midterm elections.

I’m biased, but I really believe Groundwork offers a solution to this problem.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts,

Joe