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John,
As the year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what we were able to accomplish together, even against the backdrop of Trump and his allies working day after day to dismantle our democracy.
This year, we flipped critical seats in Virginia, helping to elect a diverse, values-driven class of pro-choice candidates and booting out legislators who voted against the right to abortion and contraception. We swept the statewide offices, and won every legislative district that we ran programming in.
This wasn’t just about winning individual races, it was about building the state-wide political power required to pass a pro-choice amendment in Virginia next year, safeguarding abortion rights for millions of patients across the Southeast.
One of the biggest lessons from our wins this year is that early money changes the map.
When we invest before the spotlight turns on, we are able to:
>> Help voters understand what incumbent electeds have done (or not done!)
>> Reach potential voters who are often overlooked by traditional party infrastructure
>> Compete in districts previously thought of as ‘unwinnable’ for Democrats
We’re working to build durable power that lasts beyond one election cycle. As we finalize our budgets for 2026, will you invest in our work today?
The dollars we raise today directly impact the scale of our work, so we’re all hands on deck as the year comes to a close. Thank you for being part of these wins—and for helping make the next ones possible.
With gratitude,
Maris Nyhart
Communications Director
Vote Pro-Choice
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