The States Project
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We believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in America. 💪 If you want to fix our country, work with us in the states. 🇺🇸
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Giving Circles’ super power? JOY!
From fish fries to art exhibits, and Zoom parties to backyard barbecues, Giving Circles aren’t just fueling governing power, they’re building community.
From fish fries to art exhibits, and Zoom parties to backyard barbecues, Giving Circles aren’t just fueling governing power, they’re building community.
November 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Giving Circles’ super power? JOY!
From fish fries to art exhibits, and Zoom parties to backyard barbecues, Giving Circles aren’t just fueling governing power, they’re building community.
From fish fries to art exhibits, and Zoom parties to backyard barbecues, Giving Circles aren’t just fueling governing power, they’re building community.
"We focused on building a big tent and delivering boldly. We embraced constitutional amendments protecting reproductive rights, gay marriage and voting rights. We ensured voters would have a say on Trump’s unprecedented efforts to redistrict mid-decade."
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Opinion | Virginia Democrats have a strategy the whole party should use
We focused on building a big tent and took into account ideas across the Democratic spectrum.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
"We focused on building a big tent and delivering boldly. We embraced constitutional amendments protecting reproductive rights, gay marriage and voting rights. We ensured voters would have a say on Trump’s unprecedented efforts to redistrict mid-decade."
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Sometimes you read a text and gotta celebrate for the rest of the month.
We LOVED hearing from so many of our Giving Circle leaders this week — the hard work we did together paid off 💪
We LOVED hearing from so many of our Giving Circle leaders this week — the hard work we did together paid off 💪
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Sometimes you read a text and gotta celebrate for the rest of the month.
We LOVED hearing from so many of our Giving Circle leaders this week — the hard work we did together paid off 💪
We LOVED hearing from so many of our Giving Circle leaders this week — the hard work we did together paid off 💪
Last night, we powered an astounding *13 seats flipped* in the Virginia House of Delegates! With 64 seats in the chamber, we have built the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta.
Here’s how our work made this victory possible. 🧵
Here’s how our work made this victory possible. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Last night, we powered an astounding *13 seats flipped* in the Virginia House of Delegates! With 64 seats in the chamber, we have built the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta.
Here’s how our work made this victory possible. 🧵
Here’s how our work made this victory possible. 🧵
A Big Beautiful 🌊
November 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
A Big Beautiful 🌊
We delivered a shellacking to the rightwing in Virginia! We’re on course to expand the majority by numbers that exceed all expectations. This is a MASSIVE victory & a resounding rejection of Trump’s extreme rightwing agenda!
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 AM
We delivered a shellacking to the rightwing in Virginia! We’re on course to expand the majority by numbers that exceed all expectations. This is a MASSIVE victory & a resounding rejection of Trump’s extreme rightwing agenda!
“Tonight’s results in Virginia represent a resounding victory for the Commonwealth’s voters and for everyone who values personal freedom and our democracy.”
Read the full statement from our own Mandara Meyers here: statesproject.org/tsps-executi...
Read the full statement from our own Mandara Meyers here: statesproject.org/tsps-executi...
TSP's Executive Director Mandara Meyers on the Results in Virginia - The States Project
While we do not yet know the final results in all races, The States Project projects that Democrats will not only retain but expand their majority in the Virginia House of Delegates. In response to th...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
“Tonight’s results in Virginia represent a resounding victory for the Commonwealth’s voters and for everyone who values personal freedom and our democracy.”
Read the full statement from our own Mandara Meyers here: statesproject.org/tsps-executi...
Read the full statement from our own Mandara Meyers here: statesproject.org/tsps-executi...
🚨BREAKING NEWS! The Virginia House of Delegates has not only been defended, but expanded — making VA the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
🚨BREAKING NEWS! The Virginia House of Delegates has not only been defended, but expanded — making VA the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!
BIG NEWS! @apnews.com has called the gubernatorial race for Abigail Spanberger! If we successfully defend the House, Virginia will be the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!
Follow along: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Follow along: statesproject.org/election-nig...
2025 Virginia Election Results - The States Project
Below, you’ll find an interactive chart that breaks down the balance of power in the Virginia House and real-time updates, analysis, and race calls from the TSP team. [...]Read More... from 2025 Virgi...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
BIG NEWS! @apnews.com has called the gubernatorial race for Abigail Spanberger! If we successfully defend the House, Virginia will be the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!
Follow along: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Follow along: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Members of our political team are watching election results with our partners in VA. They say early numbers are looking strong and they’re feeling optimistic about meeting (& maybe exceeding!) our goal of defending the one-seat House majority! MORE: statesproject.org/election-nig...
2025 Virginia Election Results - The States Project
Below, you’ll find an interactive chart that breaks down the balance of power in the Virginia House and real-time updates, analysis, and race calls from the TSP team. [...]Read More... from 2025 Virgi...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Members of our political team are watching election results with our partners in VA. They say early numbers are looking strong and they’re feeling optimistic about meeting (& maybe exceeding!) our goal of defending the one-seat House majority! MORE: statesproject.org/election-nig...
No matter what happens tonight, we are so grateful for this community that has dug in & done the work to build governing power in Virginia this year.
This evening, get live updates and results on our website: statesproject.org/election-nig...
This evening, get live updates and results on our website: statesproject.org/election-nig...
JOIN US ON ELECTION NIGHT 2025 - The States Project
Join us here on Tuesday, November 4 starting at 7:00pm ET for real-time updates on key state legislative races in Virginia! The States Project will be reporting from the ground to help you understand ...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
No matter what happens tonight, we are so grateful for this community that has dug in & done the work to build governing power in Virginia this year.
This evening, get live updates and results on our website: statesproject.org/election-nig...
This evening, get live updates and results on our website: statesproject.org/election-nig...
State lawmakers can protect us from harmful MAGA policies. Today’s elections will determine who has power in Virginia, pro-democracy lawmakers who will put people over politics or MAGA extremists.
Join us as we bring you live updates through the night: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Join us as we bring you live updates through the night: statesproject.org/election-nig...
JOIN US ON ELECTION NIGHT 2025 - The States Project
Join us here on Tuesday, November 4 starting at 7:00pm ET for real-time updates on key state legislative races in Virginia! The States Project will be reporting from the ground to help you understand ...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
State lawmakers can protect us from harmful MAGA policies. Today’s elections will determine who has power in Virginia, pro-democracy lawmakers who will put people over politics or MAGA extremists.
Join us as we bring you live updates through the night: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Join us as we bring you live updates through the night: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Tomorrow’s elections in Virginia are our chance to build momentum heading into the 2026 midterms by rebuking the MAGA agenda & electing pro-democracy lawmakers.
Follow along with us tomorrow night as we bring you live updates, commentary & race calls: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Follow along with us tomorrow night as we bring you live updates, commentary & race calls: statesproject.org/election-nig...
JOIN US ON ELECTION NIGHT 2025 - The States Project
Join us here on Tuesday, November 4 starting at 7:00pm ET for real-time updates on key state legislative races in Virginia! The States Project will be reporting from the ground to help you understand ...
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November 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Tomorrow’s elections in Virginia are our chance to build momentum heading into the 2026 midterms by rebuking the MAGA agenda & electing pro-democracy lawmakers.
Follow along with us tomorrow night as we bring you live updates, commentary & race calls: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Follow along with us tomorrow night as we bring you live updates, commentary & race calls: statesproject.org/election-nig...
In Trump’s second presidency, Virginia’s state legislative elections will be a litmus test for the future of our democracy.
We’ve won before and we know we can again. Plug into the work ⬇️
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We’ve won before and we know we can again. Plug into the work ⬇️
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November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In Trump’s second presidency, Virginia’s state legislative elections will be a litmus test for the future of our democracy.
We’ve won before and we know we can again. Plug into the work ⬇️
statesproject.org/state/virgin...
We’ve won before and we know we can again. Plug into the work ⬇️
statesproject.org/state/virgin...
Election Day is a couple days away! On Tuesday, we’ll find out whether Virginia elects the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!
Once polls close, we’ll be monitoring vote returns to provide real-time updates & race calls. Join us: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Once polls close, we’ll be monitoring vote returns to provide real-time updates & race calls. Join us: statesproject.org/election-nig...
JOIN US ON ELECTION NIGHT 2025 - The States Project
Join us here on Tuesday, November 4 starting at 7:00pm ET for real-time updates on key state legislative races in Virginia! The States Project will be reporting from the ground to help you understand ...
statesproject.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Election Day is a couple days away! On Tuesday, we’ll find out whether Virginia elects the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta!
Once polls close, we’ll be monitoring vote returns to provide real-time updates & race calls. Join us: statesproject.org/election-nig...
Once polls close, we’ll be monitoring vote returns to provide real-time updates & race calls. Join us: statesproject.org/election-nig...
💥 BIG news out of the Virginia state legislature!
In response to unprecedented rightwing power grabs in MO, TX, and NC, pro-democracy lawmakers in Virginia have passed a constitutional amendment that could yield 3 new congressional seats before the 2026 midterms! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/u...
In response to unprecedented rightwing power grabs in MO, TX, and NC, pro-democracy lawmakers in Virginia have passed a constitutional amendment that could yield 3 new congressional seats before the 2026 midterms! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/u...
Virginia Takes First Step Toward New Congressional Maps
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October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
💥 BIG news out of the Virginia state legislature!
In response to unprecedented rightwing power grabs in MO, TX, and NC, pro-democracy lawmakers in Virginia have passed a constitutional amendment that could yield 3 new congressional seats before the 2026 midterms! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/u...
In response to unprecedented rightwing power grabs in MO, TX, and NC, pro-democracy lawmakers in Virginia have passed a constitutional amendment that could yield 3 new congressional seats before the 2026 midterms! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/u...
THIS is why who holds power in state legislatures matters. The MI Senate has introduced a policy to invest $71M to ensure Michiganders can put food on the table when SNAP benefits end tomorrow. Now, it's up for a vote in the rightwing-controlled House. www.mlive.com/politics/202...
Michigan Senate approves $71M for food aid ahead of SNAP benefits pause
The Michigan proposal would allocate $50 million for EBT cards and $20 million for food banks and farm programs to help Michigan residents during the federal SNAP pause.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
THIS is why who holds power in state legislatures matters. The MI Senate has introduced a policy to invest $71M to ensure Michiganders can put food on the table when SNAP benefits end tomorrow. Now, it's up for a vote in the rightwing-controlled House. www.mlive.com/politics/202...
Big update from Virginia!
The House just passed the Virginia Redistricting Amendment in a 51-42 vote.
Even after the Senate votes, it’ll be crucial to hold the House majority in next week’s elections to get this policy over the finish line. wjla.com/news/local/v...
The House just passed the Virginia Redistricting Amendment in a 51-42 vote.
Even after the Senate votes, it’ll be crucial to hold the House majority in next week’s elections to get this policy over the finish line. wjla.com/news/local/v...
Virginia Democrats' plans for possible redistricting clears House, moves to Senate
On Wednesday, the Virginia House of Delegates’ Privileges and Elections committee passed HJ6007 in a 12-9 vote.It’s the first step to allow Virginia Democrats
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October 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Big update from Virginia!
The House just passed the Virginia Redistricting Amendment in a 51-42 vote.
Even after the Senate votes, it’ll be crucial to hold the House majority in next week’s elections to get this policy over the finish line. wjla.com/news/local/v...
The House just passed the Virginia Redistricting Amendment in a 51-42 vote.
Even after the Senate votes, it’ll be crucial to hold the House majority in next week’s elections to get this policy over the finish line. wjla.com/news/local/v...
This week our own Melissa Walker joined the Forever35 podcast to talk about the importance of the Virginia elections next week & why driving change in state legislatures in 2026 & beyond is vital, especially with the fight against rightwing gerrymandering on our hands. spotify.link/bi2s6jMbOXb
Episode 375: The Places We Have Real Power with Melissa Walker
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October 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This week our own Melissa Walker joined the Forever35 podcast to talk about the importance of the Virginia elections next week & why driving change in state legislatures in 2026 & beyond is vital, especially with the fight against rightwing gerrymandering on our hands. spotify.link/bi2s6jMbOXb
Trump has taken unprecedented steps to influence the 2026 elections with mid-decade redistricting.
State lawmakers in VA & across the country have the chance to draw maps that could help fight this MAGA power grab.
Change starts in the states.
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State lawmakers in VA & across the country have the chance to draw maps that could help fight this MAGA power grab.
Change starts in the states.
wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/2025...
Virginia Lawmakers Plan To Redraw Congressional Map To Add Democratic Seats | WBZ NewsRadio 1030
The move is a response to several states that have redrawn their maps to add Republican seats in Congress.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Trump has taken unprecedented steps to influence the 2026 elections with mid-decade redistricting.
State lawmakers in VA & across the country have the chance to draw maps that could help fight this MAGA power grab.
Change starts in the states.
wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/2025...
State lawmakers in VA & across the country have the chance to draw maps that could help fight this MAGA power grab.
Change starts in the states.
wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/2025...
“After what happened in North Carolina, and states across the country, I believe VA lawmakers are keeping options on the table to respond to extreme rightwing gerrymandering next year.”
Our own Mandara Meyers on potential redistricting in VA’s special session.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Our own Mandara Meyers on potential redistricting in VA’s special session.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Virginia Democrats aim to redraw maps to help party gain seats in Congress
State becomes second to attempt to redistrict to benefit Democrats in response to Republicans’ efforts to gain seats
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October 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“After what happened in North Carolina, and states across the country, I believe VA lawmakers are keeping options on the table to respond to extreme rightwing gerrymandering next year.”
Our own Mandara Meyers on potential redistricting in VA’s special session.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Our own Mandara Meyers on potential redistricting in VA’s special session.
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In their special session, pro-democracy state lawmakers in Virginia can fight back against rightwing maps that could dictate the 2026 midterms before a ballot is cast — neutralizing Trump’s efforts to steal the US House.
Virginia Dems are preparing to redraw the state’s congressional districts, a surprise addition to the redistricting fight.
"Virginia can’t take any option off the table to ensure a fair and even playing field in 2026," US Rep. James Walkinshaw told me.
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"Virginia can’t take any option off the table to ensure a fair and even playing field in 2026," US Rep. James Walkinshaw told me.
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Virginia Democrats to Open Surprise New Front in Nationwide Redistricting Battle
The sudden development comes just weeks before Virginians head to the polls in statewide elections for governor, attorney general and other offices.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
In their special session, pro-democracy state lawmakers in Virginia can fight back against rightwing maps that could dictate the 2026 midterms before a ballot is cast — neutralizing Trump’s efforts to steal the US House.
Virginia state lawmakers may be poised to use their power to combat Trump’s unprecedented efforts to win the US House majority in the 2026 midterms through mid-decade redistricting.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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Virginia Democrats are the next surprising entrant into the redistricting battle
State lawmakers are launching a rushed effort to overhaul the state’s maps, which currently have a 6-5 split.
www.politico.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Virginia state lawmakers may be poised to use their power to combat Trump’s unprecedented efforts to win the US House majority in the 2026 midterms through mid-decade redistricting.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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As TSP’s Executive Director Mandara Meyers told @nbcnews.com, THIS is what it looks like when state lawmakers harness their governing power to fight back against MAGA attacks on our democracy. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Virginia Democrats plan to redraw the state's congressional maps
The move comes less than two weeks before the Nov. 4 elections and makes Virginia the second state where Democrats have jumped into the national redistricting battle.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:19 PM
As TSP’s Executive Director Mandara Meyers told @nbcnews.com, THIS is what it looks like when state lawmakers harness their governing power to fight back against MAGA attacks on our democracy. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
The rightwing understands that *state legislatures* are on the frontlines of public health.
That’s where they’re working to upend policies proven to protect us, from vaccines to food safety.
Winning governing power in the states is how we fight back. apnews.com/article/vacc...
That’s where they’re working to upend policies proven to protect us, from vaccines to food safety.
Winning governing power in the states is how we fight back. apnews.com/article/vacc...
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The rightwing understands that *state legislatures* are on the frontlines of public health.
That’s where they’re working to upend policies proven to protect us, from vaccines to food safety.
Winning governing power in the states is how we fight back. apnews.com/article/vacc...
That’s where they’re working to upend policies proven to protect us, from vaccines to food safety.
Winning governing power in the states is how we fight back. apnews.com/article/vacc...