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Last week, voters in Virginia chose their Democratic nominees for this fall's elections, and we're excited to be supporting 10 Democrats running for the VA House of Delegates (meet one of them below) and Terry McAuliffe, our first supported gubernatorial nominee.

Our team of political and organizing experts have also been preparing to launch Swing Left's 10-year plan to defeat the GOP up and down the ballot. We're moving from resistance to persistence, and we're going to need your help! We're hosting a call on June 24 to share more details—be sure to RSVP below.

As the weather gets warmer and COVID restrictions continue to ease, we hope you're able to spend more time in person with friends and loved ones. We'll keep sending you the best ways to get involved in key elections, but it's also OK to take a break! We all need to be rested and ready for the work ahead. Swing Left will still be here when you're ready to plug back in.

—The Swing Left Team

HOW WE WIN

Voting rights are under attack. The For The People Act is in the Senate, but the filibuster stands in the way of it passing. How do we fight back against the biggest voter suppression campaign since reconstruction? Reporter and voting rights expert Ari Berman returns to our podcast, How We Win, to give some historical context and help us figure out what we can do.

CANDIDATE SPOTLIGHT

In 2019, Joshua Cole became one of the youngest members in the Virginia General Assembly. Delegate Cole has taken a people-first approach to policy making—he voted to increase access to affordable health care, raise the minimum wage, and make community college tuition free.

Helping candidates like Delegate Cole win in Virginia this year is a key step toward building momentum for Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections. Learn more about why winning in Virginia is so important this year, and find ways you can volunteer and donate strategically—no matter where you live.

UPCOMING EVENT

Join us on Thursday, June 24 at 8pm ET, for the first look at our sustained 10-year plan to defeat the GOP and protect democracy. We’ll look ahead to our target races for 2022 and beyond, unveil some exciting changes to our political targeting strategy, and share how you can get involved to maximize your impact from anywhere.

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