John,

As the 2026 midterm cycle begins, most national headlines are already focused on flipping the U.S. House this November.

And while taking back Congress matters—it remains a critical tool for blocking harmful federal action until we can retake the White House—here is the part that will not get nearly enough attention:

With Trump in office until 2029, the progress our communities deserve will be won in the states.

This year, we’re laser-focused on winning key state legislative races, especially in states with nested, competitive federal races where we can make a big difference.

These seats are winnable, and the decisions made in these chambers will shape people’s lives for years.

If you want to help reduce harm at the national level and make real progress locally, we hope you’ll consider making a contribution to support Sister District’s work today.