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The States Project’s Door Knocking Challenge

The most critical tool in a state legislative campaign’s toolbox is candidate door knocking. Data has proven that no other campaign staff member is as effective at persuading a voter at the doors as the candidate themselves. That’s why we created our signature Door Knocking Challenge. Participating candidates get rewarded with larger campaign contributions based […]

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New Data from The States Project Sheds Light on the Outsized Impact of State Legislatures on Everyday Life

As state legislatures across the country continue to map out their agendas for this year’s legislative sessions, new research from The States Project highlights the importance of state legislatures compared to the Presidency and Congress. The research, called “Power Bars,” incorporates data from the 2020 census, existing policy organizations’ research, and our extensive state-level policy […]

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Our 2023 Stories of Impact Report

When the Virginia legislature begins its 2024 session, lawmakers committed to protecting abortion access, defending democracy, and improving the lives of all Virginians will hold governing power in both chambers.  As our electoral work helped build new governing power in Virginia, majorities that our Giving Circles community helped fuel in 2022 across states like Michigan, […]

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