Yesterday’s sweeping Democratic victories share a clear throughline: We are a big tent party and we win when we fight for the people and center affordability, healthcare justice, and defending democracy.

In Boston, my friend, partner, and sister-in-service Mayor Michelle Wu won a decisive re-election victory. She has led us through consequential times with clear vision, she has stood firm in defense of our neighbors, and I’m grateful for her partnership.

In Virginia, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger flipped the governorship blue. We served together as freshmen in the 116th Congress, we fought side by side for the Equal Rights Amendment, and now she’ll make history as the Commonwealth’s first woman Governor.

In New York City, Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani led with a politics of transformation, built a movement campaign that met people where they are, and showed what’s possible when we lay out an affirmative vision for a more just, affordable city.

And in California, the success of Prop 50 was a resounding rejection of Trump's attempt to rig next year's midterms and silence Black and brown voices. We will NOT allow Republicans' brazen power grab to go unchecked.

The people have spoken and the Democratic party should listen to them. With our rights and freedoms under attack, we need visionary leaders who serve the people — not special interests or billionaires — and who are committed to building an America where everyone has their basic needs met.

I feel more resolved than ever to continue centering the people, defending our communities from a hostile White House and Republican Congress, and governing like lives depend on it, because they do. And I’m asking if you can make a donation to fuel the fights that lie ahead.

Congratulations to all of our candidates who won, to those who put their names forward, and to the organizers, volunteers, and poll workers who keep our democracy running.

In solidarity,

Ayanna