With over 70,000 volunteers across the nation, Sister District is one of the largest and most effective progressive grassroots organizations in the country.

In this issue:

• Election Results
• Thanks to Our Volunteers!
• First Endorsement for 2026
• Upcoming Event
• We're Taking a Break!
• Follow Us on Social Media

As you know by now, voters in Virginia kept the House of Delegates blue, and flipped the governorship – delivering a Democratic trifecta. Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia, and Sister District alumna Ghazala Hashmi will be the first Muslim woman ever elected to a statewide office, as lieutenant governor.

Every single Sister District candidate in Virginia won, including our two incredible candidates, Joshua Cole and Elizabeth Guzman.

Thank you for your tireless work in making these victories possible!  Let's do it again next year!

As President Obama said, "Tuesday was nice, but we've got a lot of work to do."  So today, we are thrilled to announce our first candidate of 2026: Dante Pittman, incumbent for the NC House of Representatives in District 24! Dante broke the Republican supermajority in 2024 and reelecting him is key to preserving Governor Stein’s veto power.

MEET DANTE PITTMAN

Representative Dante Pittman is serving his first term in the North Carolina House representing District 24 after Sister District worked to send him to Raleigh. A lifelong Wilson resident, UNC–Chapel Hill graduate, and Captain in the North Carolina National Guard, Dante has quickly emerged as a strong advocate for public education, healthcare access, and rural economic development. He has fought Republican voucher schemes that would drain millions from local schools, while championing policies to support working families and small businesses. Learn more about Dante on our candidate pages.

WHY NORTH CAROLINA  IS IMPORTANT

North Carolina will be a defining battleground in the 2026 midterms, with control of the legislature and an open U.S. Senate seat on the line. In 2024, Democrats ended the Republican supermajority in the House, giving Democratic Governor Josh Stein the ability to veto Republican attacks on reproductive rights, public schools, and voting access. Flipping vulnerable districts and defending key incumbents is the only way to keep Democrats strong enough to stop the GOP’s extreme agenda.

WHY THIS RACE IS IMPORTANT

Dante’s victory in 2024 ended the Republican’s toxic supermajority in the North Carolina House. Reelecting him is key to sustaining Governor Stein’s vetoes and blocking GOP attacks on schools, healthcare, and reproductive freedom. Holding this must-win district gives Democrats the numbers to protect progress and defend North Carolina’s future.

WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW?

1. Invest in Dante!   Investing in this race now allows Dante to demonstrate that his campaign already has strong support, which will attract more attention and investment while also discouraging challengers.

2. Get others involved! Invite your friends to follow Dante and share the donation link. Follow our candidates on social media. Find everything you need to spread the word on our candidate pages.

We’re so excited to support such a great candidate with you in 2026. Stay tuned to our emails for upcoming events and opportunities!

Let’s go win!

Fight for the Future: States Win -- November 13,  5pm PT / 8pm ET   

Join Sister District for Fight for our Future: States Win, a virtual post-election debrief celebrating Election Night 2025. Hear stories from the field, recap our work, and learn how leaders, elected officials, and alumni are turning momentum into lasting power in the states as we set our sights on the 2026 elections!  

REGISTER HERE

Sister District DC Metro Area's newsletter will take a break for the months of December and January. But we'll be back!

Please look for our communications in 2026.  And Happy New Year to all!

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Your Sister District DC Metro Area Leaders

Sarah, Karen, Jennie, Alan, Jim, Mary, Jeff, Allison, Lynn, and Denise

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