Fighting to take back GOP-held state legislative chambers and safeguard the future of our democracy.

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  ROE Alert · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 8:01 PM

We have to prepare for a post-Roe society

We may be just months away from living in a post-Roe society. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Voting Rights ALERT (via Forward Majority) · [email protected]
February 3, 2022 at 11:31 PM

What we must do now to protect voting rights:

Friend – if you care about putting a STOP to Republican-led voter suppression, we're urging you to read ahead for a critical update: FIRST, Republicans across the country introduced more than 440 voter suppression bills and passed dozens into law in states like Arizona, Geor…
  Forward Majority · [email protected]
November 8, 2020 at 8:12 PM

A light at the end of the tunnel

FM 2019 TemplateHere's to hope for the future and the continued fight for our democracy.     Friends, Yesterday, we won back the White House! Today, we’re all breathing a sigh of relief as the end of Donald Trump’s presidency is now in sight. While we all hoped for a better night …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 2:57 PM

Giving it our all

FM 2019 TemplateNo matter what we'll stay true to our values of fighting for a more fair and just democracy.     Friends, Over the past years, we’ve witnessed and experienced the erosion of our democracy. From gerrymandering to voter suppression to the actions of our current presid…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 6:54 PM

What's possible when we win

FM 2019 TemplateLooking back on all the progress in Virginia since we won back power in the Commonwealth.     Friends, As we enter this historic week, we want to step back for a moment to appreciate what’s possible when we win back power in key state legislatures. One year ago, af…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
November 1, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Don't get distracted by the record turnout

FM 2019 TemplateRecord voter turnout is inspiring, but we must keep our foot on the gas pedal.     Friends, As of Friday, Texas surpassed its 2016 total number of votes cast and is on track for a record-breaking turnout this election. Florida is at 90.8 percent of its total turnout…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 11:24 PM

How we're persuading Republicans

FM 2019 TemplateVICE followed our Arizona VetsForward team to see their innovative deep canvassing work in action.     Friends, We’re down to the wire. Our programs are spinning on all wheels in the final days before this historic election with profound consequences—not only for w…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Ignore the record turnout in Texas

FM 2019 TemplateSomething is happening in Texas.     Friends, Something is happening in Texas. As of right now, Texans have already cast 90.8 percent of their total votes cast in 2016 and there is still early voting happening in the state before Election Day. We love to see recor…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 7:16 PM

One week out

FM 2019 TemplateAll our work the past few years leads up to the next 7 days.     Friends, Since 2017, Forward Majority has been at the frontline of the battle to put a check on Republican voter suppression and gerrymandering for the generation to come. We are now one week away from…
  Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Just 9 seats

FM 2019 TemplateStand between us and a Democratic majority in the Texas House.                     Paid for by Forward Majority Action, ForwardMajority.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.   Forward Majority, PO Box 15293, Washington, …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 24, 2020 at 3:13 PM

They think they can win

FM 2019 TemplateThe RSLC said the Texas Legislature is its #1 target in the country.     Friends, The Republican State Leadership Committee thinks they can win in Texas this November—and they’re ready to spend whatever it takes to stop us from securing a Democratic majority in the …
  Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 21, 2020 at 5:21 PM

The Florida GOP's accomplishments

FM 2019 TemplateA quick list here for your reference.                     Paid for by Forward Majority Action, ForwardMajority.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.   Forward Majority, PO Box 15293, Washington, DC 20003Unsubscribe    …
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Leaving it all on the field

FM 2019 TemplateWe're doubling our investments to retake key state legislative chambers in the Sun Belt this election before redistricting.     Friends, We’re making these final two weeks count: It’s big news: We’re doubling our investments to retake key state legislative chambe…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 9, 2020 at 9:17 PM

You're invited!

FM 2019 TemplateJoin Forward Majority for a pre-election day briefing on the fight to reclaim the foundation of democracy in the states.     Friends, We are now less than 25 days out from Election Day. As we head into the final sprint, we want to invite you to join us this coming …
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 8, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Momentum in Texas

FM 2019 TemplateDemocrats are bringing resources and energy to Texas ahead of the most consequential election of the decade.     Friends, From day one, we’ve prioritized Texas—recognizing the value of its opportunity for Democrats and reward as the crown jewel of redistricting. To…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 6:51 PM

The latest voter suppression

FM 2019 TemplateThe Governor of Texas restricts counties in the state to just one mail-in ballot drop box.     Friends, This is voter suppression: Yesterday, the Governor of Texas limited counties in the state to just one mail-in ballot drop box. That’s just one drop box for the…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Listen to Barack Obama

FM 2019 TemplateState legislative races couldn't be more important this November for the future of our democracy.     Friends, President Barack Obama had a straight-forward message last week: "You've heard a lot about the presidential race, maybe too much, but there is a lot more …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 5:12 PM

Key races on the path to power

FM 2019 TemplateSee our district spotlights for the key races we need to win this November.     Friends, In the past week, Democratic senatorial campaigns have seen record fundraising hauls. And for good reason: retaking the U.S. Senate this November will ensure the nomination of f…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 11:06 PM

She gave it her all, now it's our turn

FM 2019 TemplateWe mourn the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and recommit ourselves to the task at hand to reclaim and restore our democracy.     Friends, This past weekend, our nation lost a true giant and trailblazer. Ruth Bader Ginsburg committed her life to the fight for a more…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 1:13 PM

Stepping up in Texas

FM 2019 TemplateWe're all in on the fight for the crown jewel of redistricting.     Friends, We call Texas the crown jewel of redistricting for good reason. Whoever controls the Texas House after this November will redraw a projected 39 congressional districts for the next decade. …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 2:16 PM

We are all in

FM 2019 TemplateWe announced our $15 million investment plan to take back the most powerful points of leverage in our democracy.     Friends, We wanted to share some big news with you: We’re proud to announce that we’re investing $15 million in the small sliver of key state legi…
  Aaron Marquez, VetsForward · [email protected]
September 6, 2020 at 5:08 PM

A chance in Arizona

FM 2019 TemplateHow we're fighting to take on tough GOP turf in this emerging national battleground.     Friends, My name is Aaron Marquez and I’m proud to be on the frontlines of the fight to win back power in Arizona this November with Forward Majority. Arizona Republicans have …
  China Dickerson, Forward Majority · [email protected]
August 26, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Attacking systemic racism at the root

FM 2019 TemplateDefeating Trump won't address some of the most powerful drivers of structural racism in America.     Friends, From George Floyd’s murder two months ago to the senseless shooting of Jacob Blake this week, our country has been awakened to horrors and reality of state …
  Ethan Roeder, Forward Majority · [email protected]
August 20, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Don't sleep on state legislatures

FM 2019 TemplateWinning a small number of key state legislative races would have a monumental impact for Democrats.     Friends, Tonight, Joe Biden will accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president of the United States. Yet, for all the attention on the race to the White…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 8:48 PM

Our best and only chance

FM 2019 TemplateThe 2020 election is our opportunity to retake key state legislative chambers.     Friends, The pandemic is damaging the GOP brand everywhere, but as I explained last week to Ronald Brownstein at The Atlantic, Republicans still maintain an advantage in key state leg…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 7:57 PM

The most powerful points of leverage to unwind GOP power

FM 2019 TemplateWhy we're laser focused on a small sliver of key state legislative races in 4 states.     Friends, Since our founding in 2017, we’ve been driven to identify and win America’s most valuable state legislative chambers ahead of the 2021 redistricting process. We have r…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 5:32 PM

The GOP is better with money than Democrats

FM 2019 TemplateRepublicans are out-raising Democrats in the key state legislative races in the Sun Belt that'll transform the political landscape for the next decade.     Friends, My latest op-ed with our Campaigns Director, Ethan Roeder, gets straight to the point: “As the elect…
  Forward Majority · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 9:37 PM

What we've done and what's to come

FM 2019 TemplateWe've made progress the past few years, but the 2020 election couldn't be more important.                     Paid for by Forward Majority Action, ForwardMajority.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.   Forward Majority,…
  Forward Majority · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Not everyone's ahead

FM 2019 TemplateDemocrats are being out-raised by as much as 5:1 in key state legislative races.                     Paid for by Forward Majority Action, ForwardMajority.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.   Forward Majority, PO Box 1…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 7:54 PM

It's a win-win

FM 2019 TemplateWe can hold Republicans accountable for their shameful response to COVID-19 and stop their gerrymandering of the next decade by winning back key state legislative chambers.     Friends, Coronavirus cases are surging again in the United States. In the past few days,…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Winning up and down the ballot

FM 2019 TemplateNovember is our chance to elect not only a new president, but also new state legislators across the country.     Friends, So much is at stake in the upcoming elections. November is our chance to elect not only a new president, but also new state legislators across …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 6:18 PM

States taking action

FM 2019 TemplateState legislatures pass bills to address the pandemic of police violence against Black people.     Friends, At a time when our country demands change after the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, state legislatures are taking action today to …
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
June 9, 2020 at 6:25 PM

A real president's words

FM 2019 TemplatePresident Barack Obama's message was welcome leadership from a real president.     Friends, The murder of George Floyd has sparked a reckoning across our country. At a time when our nation is struck with the grief, anger, and pain of persistent systemic racism, Pre…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 7:09 PM

How we win in Texas

FM 2019 TemplateWe're building the diverse coalition of voters we need to win back power in Texas.     Friends, We were proud to partner with Everytown for Gun Safety and AAPI Victory Fund on a new study to research and better understand the priorities of AAPI voters going into Nov…
  Ben Wexler-Waite · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 12:20 AM

5:1 in Florida

FM 2019 TemplateRepublicans are pouring money into key state legislative races that will have a profound impact on the future of our democracy.     Friends, We’re on the verge of ending decades of Republican control in Florida and upending the entire congressional redistricting pro…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 3:19 PM

Expanding the map

FM 2019 TemplateWe're taking on the tough GOP turf that can herald a revitalization of our democracy.     Friends, Here’s something to give us hope for the future: Recent polling shows that Biden is now ahead of Trump in key national battlegrounds. The polls are promising, but …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 1:53 PM

Less than 200 days from now

FM 2019 TemplateWe want to wake up the day after the election optimistic for the future of our democracy.     Friends, Hope you and your loved ones are in good health. These difficult times have laid bare some of the greatest challenges we face as a country. With all the breaking n…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Hopeful statistics

FM 2019 TemplateSome numbers that give us hope for the future.     Friends, Amidst all the hard to swallow statistics nowadays, we wanted to share some numbers with you that give us hope for the future in our fight to reclaim and restore our democracy. Democrats have a pathway to …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 11:49 PM

Republicans are raising record numbers

FM 2019 TemplateThe RSLC announced its best first-quarter fundraising haul.     Friends, Even in a pandemic, the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) announced today its “best first-quarter fundraising haul” with over $6 million raised in the first three months of 2020: …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 9:33 PM

One out of five Texans

FM 2019 TemplateTexas Republicans have gutted the state's health care system, leaving millions uninsured and vulnerable in a pandemic.     Friends, One out of five Texans lacks health insurance. Despite the state having the highest number of uninsured people in the country, Texas …
  Vicky Hausman and David Cohen · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 12:05 AM

Some good news

FM 2019 TemplateVirginia Democrats have passed a flurry of historic legislation after we helped retake the GOP-held legislature last November.     Friends, In the wake of what has been a tough week, we wanted to call out some good news as Virginia's General Assembly wraps up this y…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 3:42 PM

No matter the nominee

FM 2019 TemplateIf we don't invest in key state legislative races, we'll be locked out of power for the next decade.     Friends, We often get asked how a potential Democratic presidential nominee would affect down-ballot races. As we’ve seen from this week, it’s hard to make pred…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Alert in Arizona

FM 2019 TemplateRepublicans are trying to limit the state's independent redistricting commission.     Friends, While all eyes are on the South Carolina primary today, there is a red alert on the ground in a key battleground state: Arizona Republicans are trying to limit the ability…
  Forward Majority · [email protected]
February 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Don't fall for the headlines

FM 2019 TemplateDemocrats are not ahead, but drastically behind when it comes to fundraising for key state legislative races.                  Paid for by Forward Majority Action, ForwardMajority.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.   …
  Ben Wexler-Waite · [email protected]
February 13, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Out-raised by 6-1

FM 2019 TemplateRepublicans are massively out-raising Democrats by as much as 6-1 in key state legislative races.     Friends, This is a problem: Republicans are out-raising Democrats by as much as 6-1 in state legislative races in some of the most important battleground states in …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
February 6, 2020 at 10:31 PM

We don't have to choose

FM 2019 TemplateWe can invest in winning back both the White House and key state legislative chambers in 2020.     Friends, While everyone is abuzz this week about Iowa and the race for the White House, let’s not lose sight of other races this year that’ll change the course of our …
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 4:44 PM

No giveaways

FM 2019 TemplateWe cannot win a majority in the Texas State House without competing aggressively.     Friends, Texas State House District 28 has been a GOP stronghold for decades. Trump won it by double digits, but the landscape is changing. Last night, Eliz Markowitz beat the dist…
  David Cohen, Forward Majority · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 2:13 PM

Down to the wire in Texas

FM 2019 TemplateA special election tomorrow is our chance to continue making vital inroads in the key chamber.     Friends, Buckle up: We’re going after some tough GOP turf in Texas. Tomorrow, voters in the Texas State House District 28 will cast their ballots in a special runoff …
  Forward Majority · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 8:59 PM

The GOP is up to something

FM 2019 Template3 former Republican House Speakers are teaming up to preserve GOP power in state legislatures.                  Paid for by Forward Majority Action, ForwardMajority.org. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.   Forward Majorit…
  Vicky Hausman, Forward Majority · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Doubling down in the Sun Belt

FM 2019 TemplateFour states in the Sun Belt are the most powerful points of leverage that can fortify democracy for the decade ahead.     Friends, It’s the Sun Belt—not the Rust Belt—that’s going to determine the future of political power in our country. Four key states in the Sun…