We're back with the July WFP update, John. These monthly updates are an inside look at what’s happening in our party, including key primary elections and all the organizing WFP members are doing to build a better future for our country.
THE WFP WINNING STREAK CONTINUES
In last month’s newsletter, we covered some major WFP wins out of Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas. We’re thrilled to share that our winning streak has continued in states including California, New York, Illinois and Colorado:
In case you missed it, Delia Ramirez won an overwhelming victory in her run for Illinois’ newly drawn 3rd Congressional District! Like many of our progressive candidates, she was up against an onslaught of outside spending from corporate Super PACs and special interest groups. Ramirez would be the first Latina elected to Congress from the Midwest and is almost sure to represent this solidly blue district. As Delia said in her victory speech, “We just broke a thick-ass glass ceiling.”
In Colorado, CO WFP Executive Committeemember Elisabeth Epps faced $300,000 in big business spending in her race for the state legislature – but that couldn’t stop us. Epps decisively won her race for State House District 6 in Denver. It’s likely Epps will go on to win this solidly blue district and we can’t wait to see her progressive leadership.
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Building a Working Families Majority in states across the country and in Congress is not just a goal of ours for the future. It’s not something we plan to do down the line. It’s what we are doing in Congress and statehouses across the nation — right now.
But powerful forces will not stop trying to defeat us. Our people-powered candidates continue to face an unprecedented amount of spending from right-wing Super PACs and billionaires who are terrified by the idea of more champions for working families taking seats in Congress and state legislatures.
These dark money forces have tried to stop our movement before, but we’re showing up and doing the work to out-organize the special interests.
Can you contribute $6 or any amount today to our Working Families Majority Fund? Primaries for WFP champions like Mandela Barnes (WI-Sen), Andy Levin (MI-11), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Cori Bush (MO-01) are coming up in just a matter of days, and we have to be prepared for anything.
UPCOMING PRIMARY ELECTION CALENDAR
UPCOMING EVENTS
WFP Assembly with Mandela Barnes
(Sunday, July 31, 8 - 9pm ET)
Join us Sunday, 7/31, for a special WFP Assembly with U.S. Senate candidate for Wisconsin Mandela Barnes. During this assembly you'll get to know Mandela, hear what issues he'll champion including how he intends to tackle gun violence and defend abortion rights, and why we need to go all out for one of the highest stakes Senate races in the country. RSVP to join the conversation and submit a question for Mandela!
Call Party to Elect Mandela Barnes to the Senate
(Thursdays, 7-9pm ET and Saturdays, 12-1pm ET)
Join us to talk to voters about Mandela Barnes and why he's the best choice for the Senate! We'll provide training, scripts and the folks to call and make it easy for you to get involved.
Call To Action! Elect Pro-Choice Candidates
(Thursdays, 6-8pm CT, Saturdays, 11am-1pm CT, and Sundays, 1-3pm CT)
One of the best ways we can fight back against the right-wing Supreme Court is to elect pro-choice candidates to Congress and the Senate who will stand up for reproductive rights. Sign up to join us for a phone bank to elect pro-choice candidates to public office who will fight to codify Roe v Wade into law.
WFP Text Party – Squad Defense
(Tuesday, July 26, 6-8pm ET)
We need you! Corporate PACs and billionaire donors are shelling out big bucks to attack our elected leaders who support working people! Join us to support members of The Squad as we identify supporters and persuade voters who are on the fence!
WFP Skills Training: Safety & Story In This Moment
(Wednesday, July 27, 7:30-8:30pm ET)
This WFP community conversation and training will help activists and candidates understand the current political moment in 2022, crafting their story of self/short rap within that context, and how to leverage circles of influence to share and create connection within local communities.
Check out more upcoming events here.
OTHER WFP UPDATES AND CLIPS
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New York WFP has made two new endorsements in upcoming August federal primaries including Yuh-Line Niou and Alessandra Biaggi. An exciting new poll shows Yuh-Line tied for first place in her crowded primary.
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WFP has stepped up in response to the Supreme Court’s attack on abortion rights. Our activists and elected leaders helped to organize a mass civil disobedience in Washington DC, with coverage in the Washington Post.
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Rhode Island WFP Organizing Director Zack Mezera makes the case for a number of reforms — including fusion voting — in his Boston Globe op-ed.
Thanks for taking the time to read more about WFP's work, John. This newsletter is our way of keeping our movement informed about the work we're doing. If you have thoughts on the kind of content you'd like to see in the future, just reply directly to this email and let us know!
This rundown is just a tiny summary of everything our movement is doing in this critical election year. If you're able, can you contribute $6 or any amount to the Working Families Party today to help fuel our organizing across the country?
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In solidarity,
All of us at the Working Families Party
