Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

BREAKING: We’re announcing an EXPANDED 2026 Target Map – and a $50 million budget! – to deliver new majorities, trifectas, and increased power for Democrats across the map 🧵 DLCC.org/TargetMap

Hundreds of state legislative seats are on the ballot this November. Winning just a few dozen of them can fundamentally shift the balance of power in our statehouses and put state Democrats in their strongest position in years to undo the MAGA agenda.

As voters head to the polls this year, many Americans across the country will be making their voices heard on crucial ballot measures that could decide the future of major issues in their states.

Meet Ken McCool, one of our Top 10 Target Race candidates for October! He’s running to flip a seat blue in the NC House this year. On his town council, he helped expand housing and economic opportunities. Now, he’s ready to bring that fight to the legislature. DLCC.org/Top10

Dems in the VT legislature have been on the frontlines of protecting their communities & fighting back against the GOP’s reckless agenda. This year we can build Dem supermajorities in both legislative chambers to gain increased leverage over their GOP governor. Let’s get it done!

The path to more Democratic power in the states has expanded! Sabato’s Crystal Ball upgraded Dems’ chances in 10 state legislative chambers – yet another sign that Republicans are vulnerable and more Democratic power is within reach this November.

With just over a week to go until Election Day, have you cast a ballot for Democrats up and down the ballot in this crucial election year? If you haven’t already voted, head to IWillVote.com for all the information you need to make a plan now.

With so much at stake up and down the ballot in this crucial election year, it’s more important than ever to make your voice heard at the ballot box and to elect Dems. With less than 2 weeks until Election Day, now is the time to make a voting plan: IWillVote.com

Meet Laura Murvartian, one of our Top 10 Target Race candidates for October! She’s on the ballot to flip a seat in the Georgia Senate this November. She’s a dedicated advocate for increasing access to affordable health care, strengthening public education, and more. DLCC.org/Top10

Make no mistake: If Republicans are able to maintain their state power or expand their reach in November, they’re fully ready to gerrymander and take away Democrats’ future path to power. We can’t let it happen. Join our fight: dlcc.org

The path to long-term power – for Congress, for the path to the presidency, for protecting civil rights, fair representation, and elections that reflect the will of the voters – runs through our statehouses. That’s why we must keep growing Democratic power in the states.

State legislative majorities often come down to single seats, and these single seats often come down to just a handful of votes in some of the most competitive races. Learn more about DLCC Target Race candidates running in the highest-stakes races: DLCC.org/TargetRaces

This November, Oregon Democrats need to gain just 2 SEATS to build a supermajority in the state Senate. This would put them in an even stronger position to prevent Republican obstruction and defend Oregon families. Let’s get it done.

When Democrats won full control of Minnesota's government in 2022, they wasted no time making unparalleled progress for their constituents. This November, we can restore their outright majority in the state House and help them keep working for the people.

After winning full control of the state Senate in 2018, New York Democrats have passed nation-leading legislation. This year, we need to gain just 1 SEAT to build a supermajority in the chamber and strengthen Democratic power in the state. Let’s make it happen.

This November, DLCC Target Race candidates Rep. Lorena Austin and Jacob Martinez are on the ballot to defend critical seats in the Arizona Senate as we work to flip the chamber blue! Learn more about them and all of our AZ candidates: DLCC.org/Arizona

Rep. Jenna Jacobson is one of our Top 10 Target Race candidates for October! She’s running to flip a seat blue in the Wisconsin Senate this November. If elected, she’ll fight for access to health care, strong public schools, and a lower cost of living for Wisconsinites. DLCC.org/Top10

This November, we can transform the legislative balance of power. This will put state Democrats in a stronger position to help shape redistricting, defend voting laws, and protect our elections – as well as act as a firewall against Trump and Republicans’ MAGA agenda.

This year, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to kick Republicans out of unchecked legislative power in Missouri! We have the strategy and the candidates to get it done. Take a closer look at our plans in the state: DLCC.org/Missouri

2026 presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build Dem power and shift the balance of power in the states. We’re meeting this moment head-on, aiming for the largest gain of state power for either party since 2010. Take a closer look at our plans: DLCC.org/TargetMap

New Mexico Democrats are leading the nation in ambitious legislation that improves their constituents’ lives. This year, Democrats need to gain just 3 House seats to build a supermajority and keep building on their progress! We’re ready to get it done.

Thanks to the strong majorities Democrats won in Virginia last year, voters will get to make their voices heard at the ballot box on an amendment that would permanently protect reproductive freedom.

There's so much at stake in this crucial election year. As a former Illinois state senator, President @barackobama.bsky.social knows the importance of electing Democrats to our state legislatures. Learn more about our Target Race candidates running in some of the highest-stakes races ⬇️

In this crucial election year, DLCC Target Race candidate Aaron Lieberman is running against an extreme Republican to flip a seat in the Arizona Senate and help us turn the chamber blue! Learn more about him and all of our AZ candidates: DLCC.org/Arizona

Jacob Martinez is one of our Top 10 Target Race candidates for October! He’s on the ballot to represent LD-09 in the Arizona House this November. He’s dedicated his life to showing up for others and strengthening the community he calls home. DLCC.org/Top10

President @barackobama.bsky.social is making the importance of state legislatures clear: “In a lot of ways, the people who represent us at the state level have more of an impact on our lives than our elected officials in Washington.”

With just weeks left to go until Election Day, early voting has already begun in states across the country! There’s so much at stake this year, and it’s more important than ever to make your voice heard at the ballot box. Get all the info you need: IWillVote.com

This year, Nevada Democrats need to gain just ONE Assembly seat to build a supermajority in the chamber. If GOP Gov. Lombardo is re-elected, building a Democratic supermajority is even more crucial for building Democrats’ ability to override his vetoes. Let’s make it happen.

According to a recent study, women who live in states with abortion bans face higher health insurance costs. Make no mistake: Republicans’ actions are making it harder for women to access the health care they need.

Flipping the Wisconsin Legislature blue is one of our top priorities! Learn more about our plans in the state and meet the candidates who are ready to help us get it done: DLCC.org/Wisconsin

@staceyabrams.com is making it clear: If Republicans can’t move their reckless agenda forward in DC, they’ll try to push it through the states. We can’t let it happen. That’s why it’s more important than ever for us to grow Democratic power in the states this year.

Zack Dunn is one of our Top 10 Target Race candidates for October! He’s running to flip a seat in the Texas House this November. If elected, he will be a tenacious fighter working to uplift working families in Texas. DLCC.org/Top10

This November, Delaware Democrats have a historic opportunity to build a supermajority in the state House, and it will take gaining just ONE SEAT to make it happen! Let’s get it done.

Change often starts from the ground up, and there are hundreds of state and local candidates this year who will stand up for their communities and fight for progress. These races will help shape our future, and it’s never been more important to get involved: DLCC.org/TargetRaces

DLCC President @heather4dems.bsky.social is right: This year, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shift the balance of power in the states and create a stronger future for Americans across the country. Learn more about our plans to get it done: DLCC.org/TargetMap

It’s no secret that the next step in Republicans’ plans to restrict reproductive health care is to target access to abortion pills. The only way to ensure they can’t get what they want is by electing state Dems who will protect reproductive freedom across the country.

This year, Sean Frame is on the ballot to flip a seat blue in the California state Senate and help us continue building Democratic power in the legislature! Learn more and support his race:

Colorado Democrats need to gain just: ✅3 House seats ✅1 Senate seat to build supermajorities in both chambers and solidify Democratic power in the state so it can continue serving as a firewall against the Trump administration. We’re ready to get it done.

Because of our work alongside Georgia Dems, the state House is the only southern chamber that has not had a Dem superminority since @staceyabrams.com’s tenure to present. As a result of our efforts over the years, we’re now in our strongest position yet to grow Dem power in the chamber!

Meet Eileen Hartnett Albillar, one of our Top 10 Target Race candidates for October! She’s on the ballot to flip a seat in the Pennsylvania Senate this year. If elected, she’ll fight to lower costs, grow the local economy, and fully fund public schools. DLCC.org/Top10

Let’s be clear: The future of our country runs through statehouses. The majorities we win this year will determine what powers Democrats have, as well as the path to power in Congress and the presidency in 2028 and beyond. We must win in November.

This November, Chris Duncan is running to flip a seat blue in the California state Senate and help us expand our strong majority in the chamber! Learn more and support his race:

Mara Elliott is on the ballot to flip a seat blue in the California state Senate this November and help us strengthen Democratic power in the state! Learn more and support her race:

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re highlighting some of the many incredible Indigenous legislators who are committed to fighting for their communities and working for their constituents in state legislatures across the country!