Approach
For early investment in the 2026 election, we are prioritizing 10 highly competitive districts in five states crucial to retaking the US House. These states have additional important races up and down the ballot.
Block authoritarianism, build democracy, win elections
We recommend investing in grassroots groups working year round in their local communities to foster belonging, trust, and agency through meaningful civic engagement. They facilitate honest conversations about what’s happening in our country and how to move toward a society that works for us all. They invite people to do things like plant local trees, take financial literacy classes, join ICE safety patrols, and participate in protests and mass actions. These types of civic activities are key to blocking authoritarianism and building democracy.
Year-round organizing also wins elections. Organizers are trusted messengers long before Election Day, which makes them effective mobilizers during election season. They cut through disinformation, recommend candidates, and encourage people to vote. They also help people understand the voting rules and feel safe at the polls. Our partners’ electoral work is a direct antidote to MAGA’s voter suppression agenda. And between elections, our partner groups hold elected officials accountable and enlist community power to improve people’s lives day in and day out.
The evidence is clear that year-round organizing is a better investment than candidate campaigns and is essential to blocking, building, and winning.
Get involved
With Flip the Vote, donors and volunteers work together to strengthen democracy. Anyone who wants to get involved can join Flip the Vote’s efforts by donating to our recommended partner groups or joining our mailing list.