People For supporter,
As we continue monitoring yesterday’s midterm election returns, one thing is clear: Democratic, independent, and young voters showed up in a BIG way.
While some key races are yet to be called, and despite some setbacks, voters across the country continue to reject Trumpism and MAGA Republicans in droves. Driven by several issues including abortion, inflation, and the ongoing threats to our democracy, voters turned out in record numbers to fight back against extremist Republican agendas and their attempts to erode decades of hard-won progress.
These are victories to be shared by all of us. Your continued support and advocacy have resulted in the defeat of what was predicted to be a “red wave” by pundits and polls. Although it could be days or even weeks before we know the outcome of some key races – including an impending runoff election in Georgia in the battle between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker that might determine control of the Senate – People For is watching and assessing all possible scenarios and how they might impact the trajectory of our progressive agenda in the months and years ahead.
Please take a moment to reflect and celebrate some of the victories from yesterday:
- Voters in states like Michigan, Kentucky, Vermont, Montana, and California passed measures that support or reaffirm reproductive freedom, including abortion protections.
- Battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, (and possibly Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada) rejected election-denying candidates who would have upheld Trump’s Big Lie and potentially jeopardized the 2024 election in those states.
- Voters in Michigan and Connecticut expanded access to voting by overwhelming passing pro-democracy ballot measures.
- Several Democratic incumbents in close races once thought to be flippable won their reelection.
- Minnesota and Michigan are poised to have a Democratic trifecta with full control of the Governor’s office and both legislative bodies.
- Maryland elected its first Black governor.
- Massachusetts elected its first woman and out lesbian as governor and Vermont sent its first woman and LGBTQ person to the House.
With many races yet to be called, we hope to be able to celebrate even more victories in the days ahead, but we must remain vigilant and patient as we allow our democratic process to play out and ensure that every last vote is counted.
Thanks as always for all that you do and your continued support.
Ben Jealous, President
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