Hi friend, 

Do you remember how it felt right after the 2024 election? I’ll never forget.

For many, it was a moment of profound discouragement and even disorientation. The ground felt unsteady. It wasn’t clear how Democrats would turn things around – or where hope would come from next. I heard that uncertainty everywhere I went, from people who care deeply about this country and were wondering if there could be any constructive future for our nation’s politics. 

But something important has happened since then.

Across the country, voters have begun to show – repeatedly and frequently – that a hopeful, disciplined politics can work. We’ve seen seats flip that weren’t supposed to be competitive. We’ve seen exceptional turnout in places written off as unreachable. And we’ve seen candidates win by focusing less on outrage and more on solving real problems in people’s lives.

Those results didn’t happen by accident. They came from showing respect for voters, telling the truth about what’s at stake, and doing the patient work of organizing – election by election, community by community.

Now, we’re less than a year out from the midterms. And the truth is, the work we do right now will shape what happens next – not just in one election, but in the direction of our democracy.

That’s why I set up Win the Era. This organization is about amplifying causes we care about and leaders ready to carry us forward: leaders focused on building what comes next, not relitigating what came before. We stand with those who understand that democracy is something we renew, not something we inherit and expect to work on its own.

For my part, I’m committed to amplifying the leaders our country deserves and continuing to show up – traveling, listening, and making the case that our best days are still ahead if we’re willing to do the work together.

If you’re able, I hope you’ll chip in today to help Win the Era continue this work and build the future our country needs.

Thank you for staying engaged.

Pete