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Quick background- the Contest Every Race organizing program has a single goal: boost capacity of rural orgs. to recruit volunteers and turn out greater numbers of voters. By increasing turnout percentage, we can flip important local, statewide and federal races. We give county party organizations $500/quarter, unlimited free texting capacity, an organizer, and innovative, evidence-backed organizing tactics.
Now let’s look at some of these numbers in action!
Democrats in La Paz County, Arizona, were kept busy completing volunteer shifts at the County Fair. Being out in the community this way is a fantastic way to boost visibility, and who doesn’t like taking a lunch break for fair food? With Arizona being a critical state with an open Senate seat this year, La Paz County Dems are fired up to support Ruben Gallego and all pro-democracy candidates, up and down the ballot. With last week’s State Supreme Court Ruling being the most restrictive abortion ban in the country, we know that Arizonans of all affiliations will be heading to the polls this fall with gusto. We can’t wait to see the fruits of their labor come November!
Nothing says volunteerism like cleaning up the community! La Paz County Dems hit the streets as part of the “Adopt-a-Highway” clean up program. Clean up programs like this serve as team building events and also build trust, goodwill and interest from the community. Thanks for making your community greener and cleaner, La Paz County Dems!
Having a space to gather in community makes a world of difference for any effort- and political organizing is no exception. This month, the Marquette County Dems out of the great state of Wisconsin were kept busy planning the grand opening of their county office, something that they are able to do because of funding from the Contest Every Race grants program. Not only is having an office space one of the best things groups can do to boost visibility in the community, it is a surefire way to facilitate important gatherings, relationship building, and a sense of camaraderie that is unmatchable in any virtual setting. We are thrilled for our partners in Marquette County and excited to see how having a headquarters amplifies their already significant impact!
Humor goes a long way- and donuts surely help. The Democrats of Randolph County applied those very lessons as they planned their County Democratic Convention. With a focus on electing delegates to the state convention and recruiting interested folks to consider running themselves. These face-to-face meetings provide the level of connection that community organizing needs to thrive. We all know that strong relationships are fundamental to our long term success. When we couple those relationships with strategic planning, we are unstoppable!
From each and every staff member at Contest Every Race, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for the commitment you have demonstrated to this important work not only in the month of March, but every month of the year- and election cycle! We are constantly impressed, inspired, and energized by stories that come from completing monthly actions. Thank you for all that you do!
