Election Day countdown: 75 days (29 days until early voting begins!)
Friends,
We believe it is time to invest in a new generation of leadership. Too many great candidates are inhibited from running successful campaigns because they are not born into a fundraising network. Young candidates, particularly those of color, are often most marginalized in the process.
On Tuesday, August 25th @ 8pm ET, we are excited to introduce you to our first seven endorsements. Learn why this matters and how you can help.
Leaders of the climate strikes, March for Our Lives, and the racial justice movement will join us and these young candidates to discuss why they believe we need more young people in office.
You can support the program here.
Highlight of the Week
On Thursday, August 27th @ 8pm ET, come meet these extraordinary and absolutely critical candidates running in North Carolina.
NC-08 is described locally as the state's most reliably unreliable congressional district, meaning we can win, but we have work to do to make it happen. Judge Pat Timmons-Goodson, recently endorsed by Barack Obama, is running in this congressional race – the state's most contentious one.
Within her district are NC State House races, featuring Aimy Steele and Kimberly Hardy. Both are running in competitive contests that are essential to flipping the North Carolina state legislature blue and allowing Democrats to control the state's redistricting process. Learn more from them in one week.
Shout outs
Emily Miethner is bringing experts together on Thursday, August 27th @ 8pm to help you figure out what you can do to elect Democrats beyond voting.
Jamira Burley spoke with VP Biden on day one of the Democratic Convention.
Seth Andrew is offering $10,000 to young people 18-24 to help design a new model of higher education.
The Next 50 Boston hosted a “House Party” for Senator Ed Markey with Senator Elizabeth Warren, Congressman Ro Khanna and cofounder of the Sunrise Movement Evan Weber.
What we are reading
Trump’s GOP, here to stay: “The House GOP Conference is set to be smaller but Trumpier next year, tightening the president’s hold on the top ranks of the party.” (Politico)
The rise of Q: “Q’s followers have also mobilized to influence political discourse, with dozens of aligned candidates on ballots in races across the country, including two Congressional candidates with real shots at winning and a senatorial candidate. ” (Mother Jones)
The Postal Service is not ready: “Overall, the report made clear that in states where voters can request absentee ballots within seven days of Election Day, it’s highly unlikely that voters will be able to return mail ballots on time.” (Democracy Docket)
In solidarity,
Zak
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