Hi John,
We wanted to fill you in on some good news: Democrats are holding their own in some of the toughest House races in the country, and supporters like us are a big reason why!
According to Politico, Democrats in competitive races like Derek Tran in California’s 45th congressional district and Eugene Vindman in Virginia’s 7th congressional district—both of whom Swing Left is supporting—are reporting strong fundraising numbers from the last quarter.
That’s especially encouraging news in swing districts like these, where every dollar matters. And it shows that grassroots supporters are keeping Democrats competitive against Republicans, who started this year with major cash advantages.
But Politico also reports that Republicans like Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th district and Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s 3rd district (both of whom represent swing districts Swing Left is working to flip) are also pulling in massive sums and are sitting on sizable war chests. Plus, “Republicans largely maintained a cash on hand advantage over Democrats, thanks to funds built up in the first half of the year.” Republicans can use that head start to flood the airwaves and define their races early.
If we’re going to continue building the momentum we need to defeat Republicans and flip the House in next year’s midterms, it’s critical that we make sure Democrats have the resources they need to hit the ground running.
Will you make a donation of $25, or any amount that works for you, today?
Your donation will be split between Swing Left and the Democratic nominees in all 22 of our target races, giving incumbent Democrats a head start before Republicans even have a nominee, and ensuring future Democratic nominees in Republican-held seats have the funds they need to fight back after their primaries.
Every contribution also helps power the work we’re doing right now to knock every door and talk with voters early in swing districts through our new canvassing program, Ground Truth. And none of it would be possible without your grassroots support.
So thank you for being a part of this movement, John. Together we can close the fundraising gap, out-organize the GOP, and build momentum to flip the House to Democrats.
— The Swing Left Team
