Dave Carney – who the TX Observer has called "Abbott's Attack Dog" has spent decades helping the GOP dominate Texas politics. When Texas 💙 said they were contesting *every* state legislative district in 2026 – something neither party had done in modern Texas history – Carney had a message for them.

Everything's impossible until it's not. But progress requires effort – sometimes over a long time. That's why we support the folks who are running hard in the hardest places, making progress in the reddest districts, and striking the path that becomes tomorrow's road. We see you! 💙

OMG. I KNOW HIM! I KNOW HIM!!

This morning we got a note from a PA candidate who was in a special election earlier this month. In that special, after being outspent TEN TO ONE, jumping through various hoops, and withstanding a variety of shenanigans...he overperformed 2024's top of the ticket. By TWENTY points. But he "lost."

We recently launched First In Line – crowdfunding for people running for state leg in previously uncontested/red districts. Our ED Michele made a few donations herself. Yesterday she got a thank you note from an OK candidate – for the $1.07 share of the funds that she received.

The bluest wave starts with the reddest district. 💙 We support people who are running hard in the hardest places. It's a motto, and a mission. It's also really tactical.

Leave no district uncontested, no candidate unsupported, and no voter behind. Run hard everywhere. Fight everywhere. Let's turn every state blue. 💙

Hot take: investing in down-ballot statehouse races is one of the most efficient uses of political money. Hotter take: when they're in red or previously uncontested districts, your $ is even more efficient because those races are about direct voter contact and you've got a lot of low-hanging fruit.

Fight back. Support candidates running in deep red districts to try and make a difference. If we want Dems to contest everywhere, we have to help.

Did you know that Every State Blue now has crowdfunding pages for BLUE DOTS running in RED DISTRICTS all over the country? We're directly supporting the folks running hard in the hardest places – in every state with state leg elections this cycle. It's true! ->

This is the map that the TN GOP is trying to push through. **Even if you're not in TN** now is the time to push back. What can you do from wherever you are? A LOT MORE THAN YOU THINK.

Friends, you've probably seen the map. It's awful. It's also an opportunity. We can make them pay dearly for disenfranchising Black voters and underestimating both the people of TN AND the people around the country who care about democracy (and about the people of TN).

Democrats running for state legislature seats can win in a lot of new places this year. Crowdfund ALL the Democrats running in state legislative races where there was no Dem candidate last cycle with one click. Thanks @everystateblue.bsky.social & @hornish.bsky.social.

@sailormichael.bsky.social @democratswin.bsky.social @swingbluealliance.org @everystateblue.bsky.social Can we repost this important info?

Hot take: running everywhere isn’t a waste—it’s essential. New Beyond Resistance episode 🗳️🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/5f4hs3dn @jlaustin13.bsky.social @hornish.bsky.social @everystateblue.bsky.social@

Well there you have it. SCOTUS just rolled back the Voting Rights Act. It’s a terrible decision. It’s also a reminder that we can’t just focus on federal and flippable races. We have to run everywhere – and we have to support the people who are running everywhere.

Yesterday we got a lovely handwritten thank you note from Chris Fowler, an OK state leg candidate who's included in Round 1 of our First In Line funding. Like every race in Round 1, he's running in a district that was uncontested last cycle. He's out there making progress and we're proud to help!

Back the wave of blue dots with one click: everystateblue.org/first-in-line/

Huzzah!!! Our Michigan First In Line page is up! 💙 And MI is the very first state to start out in Round 2 – because in 2024 they had ZERO uncontested races. And they're doing the same thing this year. Woot! ⭐️⭐️

A flock of flamingos is called a flamboyance. A group of hummingbirds is called a charm. A bunch of porcupines is called a prickle. And a collection of blue dots in the reddest corners of the country is called ... One helluva wave. 🌊🌊🌊

When folks ask "why bother funding races you can’t win?" – our first answer is to not count anybody out, because life comes at you fast and we’re in unprecedented times. Being prepared to take advantage of opportunities and momentum is smart.

@everystateblue.bsky.social helps fund the candidates with the fewest resources. If we want Dems to fight everywhere - WE have to support them!! @everystateblueoh.bsky.social @everystatebluemo.bsky.social @everystatebluetn.bsky.social @swingbluealliance.org everystateblue.org

Did you know that in 2024, 1 in 5 state leg races was uncontested by dems? Another 1 in 5 was underfunded. We're leaving so much on the table. We need to take advantage of every opportunity. Force extremists to fight for their seats. Deny them the open runway that they use to take off.

Yesterday proved the power of running resourced candidates in every district, in every election. That's our mission! We crowdfund for folks running in some of the reddest places in the country. Not despite the fact their race is hard – but because it is. Together we can make Every State Blue.💙

Last night, Democrats flipped 3 seats in MISSISSIPPI, breaking the supermajority in their state legislature. Democrats showed up and made massive gains in red districts all over the country. If you want to help do that in Missouri, HI! 👋👋 That is literally why we exist! 1/

They're hiding their faces–not their intentions. This was filmed today as masked DC police & ICE agents stopped delivery drivers. A waste of resources. This agent felt comfortable to say on camera that he was there "doing the Lord’s work.” These are no longer religious undertones. They're overt.

Part of a great conversation I had with Andra Watkins of For Such A Time As This. Republican policies may start in red states, but that's not where they end. Run everywhere. Fight everywhere. #everystateblue

ESB is hiring an Operations Coordinator! This role will focus on detail-oriented tasks, but also be able to take ownership of & contribute to complex projects. Are you passionate about supporting underfunded Dems in some of the reddest places in the country? Pls apply! airtable.com/appyDyCcPBVC...

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This part.💙 We create communities that crowdfund for underfunded Dems making progress in the very places that have been left behind. We've got projects in OH, MO, and TN – funding first those nominees that have the least. We understand the problem. Let's work the solution. everystateblue.org

One of the biggest takeaways about yesterday's protests? They weren't just in blue places. HUGE gatherings in rural spaces, in red states, in small towns. It's an old saying: you don't see what you don't look for. Well, yesterday a whole lot of red state Dems made it impossible to miss them. 1/

Friends, it's so important to run and support nominees everywhere. The Democratic nominees in 14 special elections have outperformed the prez margins by an average of 10 points. Let's keep 'em coming. Fight everywhere. Fund everywhere. LFG.

The Democrat lost this Iowa statehouse special election by 4 ... in a district Trump won by 27 points. We need to run, support, and fight everywhere. 💙

Tyranny requires fear, silence, compliance. Democracy requires courage. Grateful to Gov. Pritzker for leading the way. 💙

You don’t say…

Listen, if you're looking for a way to fight back against red state fascists that doesn't involve running **and supporting** candidates against those very same red state fascists... Then we'd like a word. For a really long time, Dem strategy has been to fund and support "flippable" districts. 1/

Maybe he thought spiking the cost of coffee would make folks forget the spiking cost of eggs.

It was never about "criminals" at all. It's about scooping up as many brown people as possible, meeting arrest quotas, and getting video of them being herded on to planes. Just take a step back and imagine it in black and white but a railroad car instead of a C-17.

Ooooh. A handy interactive map showing you how much NIH does for each state. 🤓

Everything is dumb and terrible, and it's gonna be dumb and terrible for a while. It’s important to do what you can to make it less dumb and terrible, and it's important to find a way make some contentment for yourself in spite of everything being dumb and terrible.

You’re welcome but really the thank you is to you for everything you have done to help TN. You’re good peeps doing good things. I’m so glad you were able to help those candidates. It means a lot and will be pushing for funds to help our candidates in 2026.

💯 This.

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Billionaires are whispering in Donald Trump's ear, pushing policies to make them even wealthier, & Congressional Republicans are ready to make those plans happen. The GOP has consistently been about helping the rich get richer. We’re seeing it play out right before our eyes.

Red state life. Over 20 years of Republican majority rule in Missouri means that three days after one snowstorm major roads are still not plowed and safe. MODOT says they are short 200 plow drivers. MO has lowest state employee pay in the country. These clowns can’t handle basic governance. #moleg

You read that right: the Speaker of the House has never been in a real election. It's both a depressing and inspiring thought. Imagine what could happen if we actually fought everywhere?

We're not big on resolutions, but we do resolve to continue to support and fund underfunded down-ballot Democratic candidates in some of the toughest, reddest districts in the country, and we hope you'll join us. Happy New Year 💙

Democrats need to run *everywhere.* “It’s time to expand the map rather than hunker down in seven states every four years. We’ve seen where that strategy leads: constant disappointment and diminishing returns." - Ben Wikler, Chair, Wisconsin Democratic Party, DNC Chair candidate