Alpha Democrat
@alphademocrat.bsky.social
Electoral data analyst tracking veteran Democrat success
📊 Research: Why veterans win competitive races
🎯 2018: Flipped 41 House seats | 2024: Gallego, Walz
📈 Data-driven insights for campaigns & strategy
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📊 Research: Why veterans win competitive races
🎯 2018: Flipped 41 House seats | 2024: Gallego, Walz
📈 Data-driven insights for campaigns & strategy
🔗 alphademocrat.com
Excellent point—thanks for the correction. Multiple veterans in the primary actually validates the strategy: Democrats are recruiting the right profiles for this race. Whoever wins the primary will have that credibility advantage vs. Collins.
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Excellent point—thanks for the correction. Multiple veterans in the primary actually validates the strategy: Democrats are recruiting the right profiles for this race. Whoever wins the primary will have that credibility advantage vs. Collins.
Fair point. But the veteran advantage isn't AZ-specific—it's about independents. Maine has 35%+ independents who decide close races. Military service = credibility that works across states. 2018 Blue Wave: veterans flipped seats in PA, NJ, VA, TX, CA. Pattern holds.
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Fair point. But the veteran advantage isn't AZ-specific—it's about independents. Maine has 35%+ independents who decide close races. Military service = credibility that works across states. 2018 Blue Wave: veterans flipped seats in PA, NJ, VA, TX, CA. Pattern holds.
Good field. Platner stands out strategically—Marine veteran profile gives him 5-7 point advantage with Maine independents who will decide this race. Military service = credibility that breaks through with swing voters. That's what flipped Gallego +8 over Harris in AZ.
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Good field. Platner stands out strategically—Marine veteran profile gives him 5-7 point advantage with Maine independents who will decide this race. Military service = credibility that breaks through with swing voters. That's what flipped Gallego +8 over Harris in AZ.
You're right we need to WIN. Veteran candidates aren't fantasy—they're data: Gallego outperformed Harris +8 with independents in 2024. Veterans flipped 41 seats in 2018. Military service = crossover appeal that wins close races. Collins is beatable with a candidate independents trust.
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
You're right we need to WIN. Veteran candidates aren't fantasy—they're data: Gallego outperformed Harris +8 with independents in 2024. Veterans flipped 41 seats in 2018. Military service = crossover appeal that wins close races. Collins is beatable with a candidate independents trust.
Agree 100%. That's exactly why veteran Democrats are outperforming—they bring proven leadership credentials voters actually trust. Ruben Gallego beat Harris by 8 points with AZ independents in 2024. Military service = instant credibility that career politicians can't match.
November 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Agree 100%. That's exactly why veteran Democrats are outperforming—they bring proven leadership credentials voters actually trust. Ruben Gallego beat Harris by 8 points with AZ independents in 2024. Military service = instant credibility that career politicians can't match.
Great point. Female vets like Sherrill actually navigate this better than most — military service validates leadership without requiring "masculine" posturing. It's proven competence, not performance. The double bind shrinks when you've literally commanded troops. 🎯
November 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Great point. Female vets like Sherrill actually navigate this better than most — military service validates leadership without requiring "masculine" posturing. It's proven competence, not performance. The double bind shrinks when you've literally commanded troops. 🎯
Congrats on a dominant cycle! Your 2025 wins prove what we track at Alpha Democrat — vets outperform by 3-8 points with independents. Spanberger and Sherrill winning purple states shows "country first" cuts through partisan noise. The '26 pipeline will be decisive for House pickups. 💪🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Congrats on a dominant cycle! Your 2025 wins prove what we track at Alpha Democrat — vets outperform by 3-8 points with independents. Spanberger and Sherrill winning purple states shows "country first" cuts through partisan noise. The '26 pipeline will be decisive for House pickups. 💪🇺🇸
You're absolutely right - Spanberger is CIA/law enforcement, not military. I appreciate the correction. The veteran electoral advantage is still real though: Gallego (Marine) +8 over Harris in AZ, Slotkin (CIA + Army) in MI, Sherrill (Navy pilot) in NJ. Data holds. alphademocrat.com
Veteran Democrat Candidates Win: Alpha Democrat Strategy
Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win elections. Learn the proven Warrior Democrat strategy that flipped 41 House seats in 2018.Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win el...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
You're absolutely right - Spanberger is CIA/law enforcement, not military. I appreciate the correction. The veteran electoral advantage is still real though: Gallego (Marine) +8 over Harris in AZ, Slotkin (CIA + Army) in MI, Sherrill (Navy pilot) in NJ. Data holds. alphademocrat.com
Both are vets. Spanberger (CIA, Army). Sherrill (Navy pilot). Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts regardless of campaign quality. The service record does the work. Gallego won AZ +8 over Harris. Target swing voters. alphademocrat.com
Veteran Democrat Candidates Win: Alpha Democrat Strategy
Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win elections. Learn the proven Warrior Democrat strategy that flipped 41 House seats in 2018.Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win el...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Both are vets. Spanberger (CIA, Army). Sherrill (Navy pilot). Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts regardless of campaign quality. The service record does the work. Gallego won AZ +8 over Harris. Target swing voters. alphademocrat.com
The strategy should be to target Texas swing voters -- not progressive Democrats. Fort Hood, Fort Bliss - it's a state with a military culture. Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts in red states. Gallego won Trumpy AZ. A credible middle-of-the-road vet could actually beat Paxton. alphademocrat.com
Veteran Democrat Candidates Win: Alpha Democrat Strategy
Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win elections. Learn the proven Warrior Democrat strategy that flipped 41 House seats in 2018.Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win el...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The strategy should be to target Texas swing voters -- not progressive Democrats. Fort Hood, Fort Bliss - it's a state with a military culture. Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts in red states. Gallego won Trumpy AZ. A credible middle-of-the-road vet could actually beat Paxton. alphademocrat.com
Spanberger (CIA, Army) and Sherrill (Navy pilot) are both veterans—not a coincidence. Vet Dems outperform by 3-8 pts in swing districts. Remember it was Gallego +8 over Harris in Trumpy AZ. The 2018 Blue Wave was 50+ veterans flipping 41 seats. Target swing voters for the win. alphademocrat.com
Veteran Democrat Candidates Win: Alpha Democrat Strategy
Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win elections. Learn the proven Warrior Democrat strategy that flipped 41 House seats in 2018.Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win el...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Spanberger (CIA, Army) and Sherrill (Navy pilot) are both veterans—not a coincidence. Vet Dems outperform by 3-8 pts in swing districts. Remember it was Gallego +8 over Harris in Trumpy AZ. The 2018 Blue Wave was 50+ veterans flipping 41 seats. Target swing voters for the win. alphademocrat.com
Lesson for Dems: Veteran candidates win swing states. Gallego won Trumpy Arizona (+8 over Harris). Slotkin won Trumpy Michigan. Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts. Make Ted cry. alphademocrat.com
Veteran Democrat Candidates Win: Alpha Democrat Strategy
Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win elections. Learn the proven Warrior Democrat strategy that flipped 41 House seats in 2018.Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win el...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Lesson for Dems: Veteran candidates win swing states. Gallego won Trumpy Arizona (+8 over Harris). Slotkin won Trumpy Michigan. Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts. Make Ted cry. alphademocrat.com
Dems win with veteran candidates. Gallego (Marine) won Trumpy Arizona by +8 pts over Harris. Slotkin (CIA) won Trumpy Michigan. Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts in swing districts—they win crossover Republicans on "country first." Lock them up in 2026. alphademocrat.com
Veteran Democrat Candidates Win: Alpha Democrat Strategy
Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win elections. Learn the proven Warrior Democrat strategy that flipped 41 House seats in 2018.Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win el...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Dems win with veteran candidates. Gallego (Marine) won Trumpy Arizona by +8 pts over Harris. Slotkin (CIA) won Trumpy Michigan. Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts in swing districts—they win crossover Republicans on "country first." Lock them up in 2026. alphademocrat.com
The lesson for Democrats is that veteran candidates win swing states. Gallego won in Trumpy Arizona—outperforming Harris by 8 pts. Slotkin won Trumpy Michigan. Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts in swing districts. Make Ted cry.
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Veteran Democrats Election Results: Gallego, Walz & 2018 Wave
Real election results show veteran Democrats consistently win. Ruben Gallego won Arizona, Tim Walz became VP nominee, and veterans flipped 41 House seats in 2018.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The lesson for Democrats is that veteran candidates win swing states. Gallego won in Trumpy Arizona—outperforming Harris by 8 pts. Slotkin won Trumpy Michigan. Veterans outperform by 3-8 pts in swing districts. Make Ted cry.
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Yes, but with this tactical note: Veteran Democratic candidates outperform by 3-8 pts with swing district independents. Swing voters trust VETERANS. Target them and we win. alphademocrat.com/veteran-democrat-strategy
Veteran Democrat Strategy: How Military Veterans Win Elections
Discover the proven veteran Democrat strategy. VoteVets is recruiting 100+ veteran candidates for 2026 using this electoral playbook that flipped 41 House seats.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Yes, but with this tactical note: Veteran Democratic candidates outperform by 3-8 pts with swing district independents. Swing voters trust VETERANS. Target them and we win. alphademocrat.com/veteran-democrat-strategy
5/ 2026 will test whether Democrats learned the lesson
Do they nominate veterans in primaries, or traditional politicians?
Do they prioritize general election viability, or ideological purity?
The "alpha energy" Democrats need is already wearing dog tags 🎖️
alphademocrat.com/veteran-demo...
Do they nominate veterans in primaries, or traditional politicians?
Do they prioritize general election viability, or ideological purity?
The "alpha energy" Democrats need is already wearing dog tags 🎖️
alphademocrat.com/veteran-demo...
Veteran Democrat Strategy: How Military Veterans Win Elections
Discover the proven veteran Democrat strategy. VoteVets is recruiting 100+ veteran candidates for 2026 using this electoral playbook that flipped 41 House seats.
alphademocrat.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
5/ 2026 will test whether Democrats learned the lesson
Do they nominate veterans in primaries, or traditional politicians?
Do they prioritize general election viability, or ideological purity?
The "alpha energy" Democrats need is already wearing dog tags 🎖️
alphademocrat.com/veteran-demo...
Do they nominate veterans in primaries, or traditional politicians?
Do they prioritize general election viability, or ideological purity?
The "alpha energy" Democrats need is already wearing dog tags 🎖️
alphademocrat.com/veteran-demo...
4/ The 2018 Blue Wave proved it:
- 50+ veteran candidates recruited
- 41 House seats flipped
- Slotkin won Trump +7 district
- Sherrill won by 14 points
- Crow flipped CO-6
alphademocrat.com/veteran-demo...
- 50+ veteran candidates recruited
- 41 House seats flipped
- Slotkin won Trump +7 district
- Sherrill won by 14 points
- Crow flipped CO-6
alphademocrat.com/veteran-demo...
Veteran Democrats Election Results: Gallego, Walz & 2018 Wave
Real election results show veteran Democrats consistently win. Ruben Gallego won Arizona, Tim Walz became VP nominee, and veterans flipped 41 House seats in 2018.
alphademocrat.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
4/ The 2018 Blue Wave proved it:
- 50+ veteran candidates recruited
- 41 House seats flipped
- Slotkin won Trump +7 district
- Sherrill won by 14 points
- Crow flipped CO-6
alphademocrat.com/veteran-demo...
- 50+ veteran candidates recruited
- 41 House seats flipped
- Slotkin won Trump +7 district
- Sherrill won by 14 points
- Crow flipped CO-6
alphademocrat.com/veteran-demo...
3/ Why it works: #VeteranDemocrats outperform non-veteran Democrats by 4.4 points in swing districts
You can't question a #veteran's patriotism when they served in combat. You can't call them "weak on defense" when they briefed generals.
alphademocrat.com/votevets-202...
You can't question a #veteran's patriotism when they served in combat. You can't call them "weak on defense" when they briefed generals.
alphademocrat.com/votevets-202...
VoteVets' 2026 Plan: Recruiting Alpha Energy Democrats Need
VoteVets is investing $1M to recruit 100+ veteran candidates for 2026. While Democrats debate "alpha energy," VoteVets is actually deploying the solution.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
3/ Why it works: #VeteranDemocrats outperform non-veteran Democrats by 4.4 points in swing districts
You can't question a #veteran's patriotism when they served in combat. You can't call them "weak on defense" when they briefed generals.
alphademocrat.com/votevets-202...
You can't question a #veteran's patriotism when they served in combat. You can't call them "weak on defense" when they briefed generals.
alphademocrat.com/votevets-202...
2/ VoteVets is investing $1M to recruit 100+ veteran candidates for 2026 House races
They're targeting the 25-30 competitive districts where military credibility could flip control
This is the largest veteran recruitment push since 2018
alphademocrat.com/elissa-slotk...
They're targeting the 25-30 competitive districts where military credibility could flip control
This is the largest veteran recruitment push since 2018
alphademocrat.com/elissa-slotk...
Elissa Slotkin's Alpha Energy: Veteran Senate Victory Blueprint
Senator Elissa Slotkin won Michigan while Harris lost. Her "alpha energy" message isn't advice—it's the blueprint she used to win. Here's how she did it.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
2/ VoteVets is investing $1M to recruit 100+ veteran candidates for 2026 House races
They're targeting the 25-30 competitive districts where military credibility could flip control
This is the largest veteran recruitment push since 2018
alphademocrat.com/elissa-slotk...
They're targeting the 25-30 competitive districts where military credibility could flip control
This is the largest veteran recruitment push since 2018
alphademocrat.com/elissa-slotk...
Great to see @sageforiowa.bsky.social bringing authentic working-class veteran leadership to Iowa's Senate race. Marine who grew up in a trailer park, 3 Iraq deployments - this is the playbook.
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Great to see @sageforiowa.bsky.social bringing authentic working-class veteran leadership to Iowa's Senate race. Marine who grew up in a trailer park, 3 Iraq deployments - this is the playbook.
Exactly right. The candidate quality advantage for 2026 matters enormously. Veterans consistently outperform in swing districts—Gallego in Arizona just demonstrated it again. VoteVets recruiting 100+ for next cycle. Detailed research at alphademocrat.com
Veteran Democrat Candidates Win: Alpha Democrat Strategy
Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win elections. Learn the proven Warrior Democrat strategy that flipped 41 House seats in 2018.Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win el...
alphademocrat.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Exactly right. The candidate quality advantage for 2026 matters enormously. Veterans consistently outperform in swing districts—Gallego in Arizona just demonstrated it again. VoteVets recruiting 100+ for next cycle. Detailed research at alphademocrat.com
If Dems want that blue wave in competitive districts, recruiting more veterans like Ruben Gallego should be priority #1. Veterans consistently outperform in swing races—the data is undeniable. VoteVets is already recruiting 100+ for 2026. Strategy matters. alphademocrat.com
Veteran Democrat Candidates Win: Alpha Democrat Strategy
Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win elections. Learn the proven Warrior Democrat strategy that flipped 41 House seats in 2018.Veteran Democrats like Ruben Gallego and Tim Walz win el...
alphademocrat.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
If Dems want that blue wave in competitive districts, recruiting more veterans like Ruben Gallego should be priority #1. Veterans consistently outperform in swing races—the data is undeniable. VoteVets is already recruiting 100+ for 2026. Strategy matters. alphademocrat.com