Contest Every Race
@contesteveryrace.bsky.social
We're on a mission to make Democrats competitive everywhere.
We’ve recruited 1000s of candidates to run in previously uncontested races, supported their campaigns, and given over $1.5M to grassroots county parties.
https://linktr.ee/contesteveryrace
We’ve recruited 1000s of candidates to run in previously uncontested races, supported their campaigns, and given over $1.5M to grassroots county parties.
https://linktr.ee/contesteveryrace
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Local offices decide what gets taught in schools, how your community keeps people safe, and whether your streets get fixed. Thousands of these races go uncontested every year, and when we don’t run, MAGA extremists win by default.
2025 was difficult. But you don’t need to ignore reality to believe there’s a path forward.
Our latest issue of The Contest dives into the stories, numbers, and lessons that powered real results — and why they matter for 2026.
Ready to build on this momentum? Read more:
Our latest issue of The Contest dives into the stories, numbers, and lessons that powered real results — and why they matter for 2026.
Ready to build on this momentum? Read more:
2025 by the Numbers: How Contest Every Race Helped Win Where It Counted
Local wins, year-round organizing, and the lessons Democrats should take into 2026
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February 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
2025 was difficult. But you don’t need to ignore reality to believe there’s a path forward.
Our latest issue of The Contest dives into the stories, numbers, and lessons that powered real results — and why they matter for 2026.
Ready to build on this momentum? Read more:
Our latest issue of The Contest dives into the stories, numbers, and lessons that powered real results — and why they matter for 2026.
Ready to build on this momentum? Read more:
Over half of all partisan seats go uncontested by Democrats. That means Republicans get free wins in communities that deserve a choice.
But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up.
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But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up.
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01/28 Wed • 1 pm ET • Running in a Red District
Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, January 28th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Running in a Red District. We're h...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Over half of all partisan seats go uncontested by Democrats. That means Republicans get free wins in communities that deserve a choice.
But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up.
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But here's the thing: You don't need millions of dollars or years of political experience to run. You just need to show up.
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Congrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social! Contesting every race is how we live up to our democracy and turn things around!
We are proud to announce that we recruited candidates to run in ALL 170 legislative districts and ALL 14 congressional districts in the state!
In contrast, the NC GOP has fallen short, with only a fraction of the number of candidates filing to run for office. SAD.
In contrast, the NC GOP has fallen short, with only a fraction of the number of candidates filing to run for office. SAD.
January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Congrats @ncdemocrats.bsky.social! Contesting every race is how we live up to our democracy and turn things around!
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All 21 seats on the Chicago Public Schools school board in Illinois are up for general election on November 3, 2026. The filing deadline for this election is May 26, 2026. We need candidates who will stand up for strong public schools that welcome and nurture every child and benefit all of us
Local offices decide what gets taught in schools, how your community keeps people safe, and whether your streets get fixed. Thousands of these races go uncontested every year, and when we don’t run, MAGA extremists win by default.
January 10, 2026 at 9:11 PM
All 21 seats on the Chicago Public Schools school board in Illinois are up for general election on November 3, 2026. The filing deadline for this election is May 26, 2026. We need candidates who will stand up for strong public schools that welcome and nurture every child and benefit all of us
2,000+ people nationwide have RSVP'd for Ready to Run. Have you?
Join us, @jbpritzker.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and on-the-ground partners. If you've ever thought, 'my town deserves better,' this is how you start.
⏰ Thursday, Jan 15 @ 6 PM CT
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Join us, @jbpritzker.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and on-the-ground partners. If you've ever thought, 'my town deserves better,' this is how you start.
⏰ Thursday, Jan 15 @ 6 PM CT
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January 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
2,000+ people nationwide have RSVP'd for Ready to Run. Have you?
Join us, @jbpritzker.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and on-the-ground partners. If you've ever thought, 'my town deserves better,' this is how you start.
⏰ Thursday, Jan 15 @ 6 PM CT
👉 stepup.run/ready
Join us, @jbpritzker.bsky.social, @traindems.bsky.social, and on-the-ground partners. If you've ever thought, 'my town deserves better,' this is how you start.
⏰ Thursday, Jan 15 @ 6 PM CT
👉 stepup.run/ready
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Are you a Democrat running for, or serving in, local office?
The #DMO Leadership Library is your one-stop shop for tools to win on the campaign trail and lead in city hall.
Register Here: bit.ly/49WiURB
The #DMO Leadership Library is your one-stop shop for tools to win on the campaign trail and lead in city hall.
Register Here: bit.ly/49WiURB
The New DMO Leadership Library
The Leadership Library is home to trainings, materials, and other resources to make your job as a DMO easier and make your community better!
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January 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Are you a Democrat running for, or serving in, local office?
The #DMO Leadership Library is your one-stop shop for tools to win on the campaign trail and lead in city hall.
Register Here: bit.ly/49WiURB
The #DMO Leadership Library is your one-stop shop for tools to win on the campaign trail and lead in city hall.
Register Here: bit.ly/49WiURB
On January 15, join 600+ people who are getting excited to step up for local office at Ready to Run — a national, virtual rally bringing together first-timers from across the country with Governor JB Pritzker and our partners.
Come in curious. Leave with momentum.
More info/RSVP: stepup.run/ready
Come in curious. Leave with momentum.
More info/RSVP: stepup.run/ready
January 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
On January 15, join 600+ people who are getting excited to step up for local office at Ready to Run — a national, virtual rally bringing together first-timers from across the country with Governor JB Pritzker and our partners.
Come in curious. Leave with momentum.
More info/RSVP: stepup.run/ready
Come in curious. Leave with momentum.
More info/RSVP: stepup.run/ready
Local offices decide what gets taught in schools, how your community keeps people safe, and whether your streets get fixed. Thousands of these races go uncontested every year, and when we don’t run, MAGA extremists win by default.
January 6, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Local offices decide what gets taught in schools, how your community keeps people safe, and whether your streets get fixed. Thousands of these races go uncontested every year, and when we don’t run, MAGA extremists win by default.
✨Wednesday's holiday party was a blast.✨
We wrapped up the year with a room full of friends, partners, and people committed to contesting every race. Huge thanks to Moxie Media and Grow Progress for sponsoring and helping make the night happen!
(And Politico noticed too 👀.)
We wrapped up the year with a room full of friends, partners, and people committed to contesting every race. Huge thanks to Moxie Media and Grow Progress for sponsoring and helping make the night happen!
(And Politico noticed too 👀.)
December 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
✨Wednesday's holiday party was a blast.✨
We wrapped up the year with a room full of friends, partners, and people committed to contesting every race. Huge thanks to Moxie Media and Grow Progress for sponsoring and helping make the night happen!
(And Politico noticed too 👀.)
We wrapped up the year with a room full of friends, partners, and people committed to contesting every race. Huge thanks to Moxie Media and Grow Progress for sponsoring and helping make the night happen!
(And Politico noticed too 👀.)
We’re excited to share that Grow Progress is supporting Contest Every Race’s Holiday Party this year!
We look forward to gathering as a community to celebrate the season and the work ahead. ✨
We look forward to gathering as a community to celebrate the season and the work ahead. ✨
December 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We’re excited to share that Grow Progress is supporting Contest Every Race’s Holiday Party this year!
We look forward to gathering as a community to celebrate the season and the work ahead. ✨
We look forward to gathering as a community to celebrate the season and the work ahead. ✨
🎉 Big thanks to our friends at Moxie Media for sponsoring Contest Every Race’s 2025 Holiday Party!
We can’t wait to celebrate with our community on December 17 at 5:30 PM — it’s going to be a night full of cheer, connection, and festive fun. ❄️
We can’t wait to celebrate with our community on December 17 at 5:30 PM — it’s going to be a night full of cheer, connection, and festive fun. ❄️
December 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🎉 Big thanks to our friends at Moxie Media for sponsoring Contest Every Race’s 2025 Holiday Party!
We can’t wait to celebrate with our community on December 17 at 5:30 PM — it’s going to be a night full of cheer, connection, and festive fun. ❄️
We can’t wait to celebrate with our community on December 17 at 5:30 PM — it’s going to be a night full of cheer, connection, and festive fun. ❄️
🌟 Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍 DeSoto County, Mississippi
The DeSoto County Democratic Executive Committee helped make history in November! 🔵✨
📍 DeSoto County, Mississippi
The DeSoto County Democratic Executive Committee helped make history in November! 🔵✨
December 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🌟 Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍 DeSoto County, Mississippi
The DeSoto County Democratic Executive Committee helped make history in November! 🔵✨
📍 DeSoto County, Mississippi
The DeSoto County Democratic Executive Committee helped make history in November! 🔵✨
The first issue of The Contest is here. 🚨
What’s inside:
• Why democracy is disappearing locally
• How CER is built to make Democrats competitive everywhere
• The path ahead for 2026 candidate recruitment
• A spotlight on AZ’s LD11 and how CER gave them a roadmap to rebuild
What’s inside:
• Why democracy is disappearing locally
• How CER is built to make Democrats competitive everywhere
• The path ahead for 2026 candidate recruitment
• A spotlight on AZ’s LD11 and how CER gave them a roadmap to rebuild
December 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The first issue of The Contest is here. 🚨
What’s inside:
• Why democracy is disappearing locally
• How CER is built to make Democrats competitive everywhere
• The path ahead for 2026 candidate recruitment
• A spotlight on AZ’s LD11 and how CER gave them a roadmap to rebuild
What’s inside:
• Why democracy is disappearing locally
• How CER is built to make Democrats competitive everywhere
• The path ahead for 2026 candidate recruitment
• A spotlight on AZ’s LD11 and how CER gave them a roadmap to rebuild
🚨 Big news — our Substack newsletter The Contest launches December 1
Our monthly newsletter will dive into the issue of uncontested races, highlight the local Democratic Parties in our grants program, and keep you up to date with Contest Every Race’s work.
Subscribe: contesteveryrace.substack.com
Our monthly newsletter will dive into the issue of uncontested races, highlight the local Democratic Parties in our grants program, and keep you up to date with Contest Every Race’s work.
Subscribe: contesteveryrace.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🚨 Big news — our Substack newsletter The Contest launches December 1
Our monthly newsletter will dive into the issue of uncontested races, highlight the local Democratic Parties in our grants program, and keep you up to date with Contest Every Race’s work.
Subscribe: contesteveryrace.substack.com
Our monthly newsletter will dive into the issue of uncontested races, highlight the local Democratic Parties in our grants program, and keep you up to date with Contest Every Race’s work.
Subscribe: contesteveryrace.substack.com
On 11/22 in D.C., join us and @GrassrootsComedy for a night of laughs to support our Rapid Recruit program in its efforts to mobilize potential activists to emerging campaigns!
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
On 11/22 in D.C., join us and @GrassrootsComedy for a night of laughs to support our Rapid Recruit program in its efforts to mobilize potential activists to emerging campaigns!
🎉 Big news! Contest Every Race has launched our official merch shop! From bold tees to water bottles and totes, our gear celebrates the grassroots victories that turn local wins into national impact.
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🎉 Big news! Contest Every Race has launched our official merch shop! From bold tees to water bottles and totes, our gear celebrates the grassroots victories that turn local wins into national impact.
🎉 Celebrating Last Night’s Wins! 🎉
We’re still collecting stories and data from our grants teams across the country, but in the meantime, we’re thrilled to celebrate some of the incredible victories we saw yesterday across Georgia.
We’re still collecting stories and data from our grants teams across the country, but in the meantime, we’re thrilled to celebrate some of the incredible victories we saw yesterday across Georgia.
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
🎉 Celebrating Last Night’s Wins! 🎉
We’re still collecting stories and data from our grants teams across the country, but in the meantime, we’re thrilled to celebrate some of the incredible victories we saw yesterday across Georgia.
We’re still collecting stories and data from our grants teams across the country, but in the meantime, we’re thrilled to celebrate some of the incredible victories we saw yesterday across Georgia.
County by county.
Volunteer by volunteer.
Stitch by stitch.
We’re rebuilding Democratic power from the beltline up.
Our new merch store is live — bonfire.com/store/contest-every-race/
Volunteer by volunteer.
Stitch by stitch.
We’re rebuilding Democratic power from the beltline up.
Our new merch store is live — bonfire.com/store/contest-every-race/
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
County by county.
Volunteer by volunteer.
Stitch by stitch.
We’re rebuilding Democratic power from the beltline up.
Our new merch store is live — bonfire.com/store/contest-every-race/
Volunteer by volunteer.
Stitch by stitch.
We’re rebuilding Democratic power from the beltline up.
Our new merch store is live — bonfire.com/store/contest-every-race/
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Aston Township, Pennsylvania
The Aston Democrats had a powerful September 🌻
📍Aston Township, Pennsylvania
The Aston Democrats had a powerful September 🌻
October 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Aston Township, Pennsylvania
The Aston Democrats had a powerful September 🌻
📍Aston Township, Pennsylvania
The Aston Democrats had a powerful September 🌻
Democracy doesn’t protect itself — it needs people willing to show up and lead. When seats go uncontested, politicians like Jon Husted walk into power 🚨
October 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Democracy doesn’t protect itself — it needs people willing to show up and lead. When seats go uncontested, politicians like Jon Husted walk into power 🚨
We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Gepford as our new Missouri State Finance Chair! 🌟
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Gepford as our new Missouri State Finance Chair! 🌟
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Walworth County Democrats have been on fire this month 🔥
📍Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Walworth County Democrats have been on fire this month 🔥
October 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Walworth County Democrats have been on fire this month 🔥
📍Walworth County, Wisconsin
The Walworth County Democrats have been on fire this month 🔥
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Gila County, Arizona
The Gila County Democrats have been busy the past few weeks building power on the ground ✨
📍Gila County, Arizona
The Gila County Democrats have been busy the past few weeks building power on the ground ✨
October 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Gila County, Arizona
The Gila County Democrats have been busy the past few weeks building power on the ground ✨
📍Gila County, Arizona
The Gila County Democrats have been busy the past few weeks building power on the ground ✨
We’re excited to welcome Bob Herndon as our new Georgia State Finance Chair! 🎉
October 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
We’re excited to welcome Bob Herndon as our new Georgia State Finance Chair! 🎉
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Ocean County, NJ
The Ocean County Democrats have had a packed month building momentum 💪!
📍Ocean County, NJ
The Ocean County Democrats have had a packed month building momentum 💪!
September 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Ocean County, NJ
The Ocean County Democrats have had a packed month building momentum 💪!
📍Ocean County, NJ
The Ocean County Democrats have had a packed month building momentum 💪!