Hi there,
We’re now three weeks into the government shutdown, with the next vote to reopen scheduled for Monday, October 20th. If the shutdown lasts that long, it will rank among the longest in U.S. history—and it’s already hurting workers and families across the country.
Here’s an update on where things stand:
The damage from this shutdown is already clear—and it’s a result of Trump and his allies controlling Congress with no reason to compromise. But we have a clear opportunity to take back power.
For the past 30 years, every government shutdown has begun with Republicans in control of the House. As long as they’re in power, they’ll keep slashing lifelines for the working class to pay for tax breaks for the rich—even if it means their own voters can’t afford the care they need.
This is exactly why Swing Left is going all in to flip the House to Democrats in 2026. We’re not waiting until next fall—we’re already organizing in 22 competitive swing districts to give Democrats the best possible chance of winning a majority.
Our Ground Truth program is central to that work. It’s a new approach to canvassing where we listen to voters (instead of lecturing!), understand what’s motivating them, and use those insights to strengthen House campaigns across the country. By starting early, knocking every door, and investing in better data and technology, we’ll give Democrats the strategic edge needed to win back the majority next year.
We’re also focused on consequential races just around the corner, like passing Proposition 50 in California to combat Republican gerrymandering, and flipping the governorship and other key races in Virginia back to Democrats.
If you’re frustrated with everything broken in Washington, there’s no better way to fix it than by supporting the critically important work Swing Left volunteers are doing across the country.
Thanks for everything you do,
The Swing Left Team
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Since 2017, Swing Left has channeled the energy of grassroots volunteers and donors to elect Democrats, up and down the ballot, focusing on the most competitive races that can swing the national balance of power. Right now, Swing Left is investing in early grassroots organizing in key swing districts and initiatives across the country to lay the foundation to win back the House in 2026. If you’d like to help support our work, you can make a donation using this link. |
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