The States Project
@statesprojectus.bsky.social
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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This decision makes it clear that we can't trust a rightwing majority SCOTUS to protect voters.
But we can build governing power for state lawmakers who will defend the voices of voters in elections.
That's why we MUST win in the states.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
But we can build governing power for state lawmakers who will defend the voices of voters in elections.
That's why we MUST win in the states.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Supreme Court gives Texas OK to use House map drawn to boost GOP
The decision bolsters Trump’s attempt to tilt the playing field toward Republicans before the midterms.
www.politico.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This decision makes it clear that we can't trust a rightwing majority SCOTUS to protect voters.
But we can build governing power for state lawmakers who will defend the voices of voters in elections.
That's why we MUST win in the states.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
But we can build governing power for state lawmakers who will defend the voices of voters in elections.
That's why we MUST win in the states.
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
From simplifying vote-by-mail to reducing lines at voting locations, state lawmakers have the power to protect voters' voices in our elections and block rightwing attacks on our democracy.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
Seven Voting Laws Every Blue State Should Enact Right Now
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
From simplifying vote-by-mail to reducing lines at voting locations, state lawmakers have the power to protect voters' voices in our elections and block rightwing attacks on our democracy.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/seve...
No one should ever have to choose between feeding their kids or putting a roof over their head.
State policymakers are using their governing power to make sure all Americans can afford the essentials.
www.urban.org/urban-wire/s...
State policymakers are using their governing power to make sure all Americans can afford the essentials.
www.urban.org/urban-wire/s...
States Are Stepping In to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis. Is Your State Doing Enough?
Setting housing targets can help policymakers create effective strategies that meet their specific supply and affordability needs.
www.urban.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
No one should ever have to choose between feeding their kids or putting a roof over their head.
State policymakers are using their governing power to make sure all Americans can afford the essentials.
www.urban.org/urban-wire/s...
State policymakers are using their governing power to make sure all Americans can afford the essentials.
www.urban.org/urban-wire/s...
Abortion access. Good schools. Affordable healthcare. Clean air and water. Everything we care about starts in state legislatures.
December 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Abortion access. Good schools. Affordable healthcare. Clean air and water. Everything we care about starts in state legislatures.
We believe in the American Promise — that all people are created equal with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We believe state lawmakers can deliver on that promise.
We believe state lawmakers can deliver on that promise.
November 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We believe in the American Promise — that all people are created equal with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We believe state lawmakers can deliver on that promise.
We believe state lawmakers can deliver on that promise.
We’re sending a BIG thank you to everyone who worked with us in the states this year. Together, we helped win critical governing power in Virginia and built the momentum we need going into the 2026 midterms!
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We’re sending a BIG thank you to everyone who worked with us in the states this year. Together, we helped win critical governing power in Virginia and built the momentum we need going into the 2026 midterms!
Earlier this month, we helped deliver a complete shellacking to the rightwing in Virginia's House elections. And just as we expected, lawmakers are beginning to break with Trump's MAGA agenda, just as we're building the momentum we need going into 2026. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Congressional Republicans Begin to Look Beyond Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Earlier this month, we helped deliver a complete shellacking to the rightwing in Virginia's House elections. And just as we expected, lawmakers are beginning to break with Trump's MAGA agenda, just as we're building the momentum we need going into 2026. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
We just had to share this beautiful, handmade invite by Laura Clayton Baker to one of her Giving Circle gatherings this year!
See her art come to life!
See her art come to life!
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We just had to share this beautiful, handmade invite by Laura Clayton Baker to one of her Giving Circle gatherings this year!
See her art come to life!
See her art come to life!
Violence against public officials has no place in a functioning democracy. This doesn’t just endanger individuals — it threatens the foundations of representative government. people.com/trump-calls-...
Trump Calls PSA from 6 Democrats 'Punishable by Death' and Reposts Call to 'Hang Them'
President Donald Trump accused a group of six Democratic lawmakers of seditious behavior after they posted a video encouraging military members and the intelligence community to defy illegal orders fr...
people.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Violence against public officials has no place in a functioning democracy. This doesn’t just endanger individuals — it threatens the foundations of representative government. people.com/trump-calls-...
We’re sorry (but like not really 😉).
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We’re sorry (but like not really 😉).
Reposted by The States Project
Def consider learning more about the @statesprojectus.bsky.social. They are active in NC and will help channel dollars to flipping seats and policy devt after. They've been very effective here in PA and hugely in VA.
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North Carolina - The States Project
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November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Def consider learning more about the @statesprojectus.bsky.social. They are active in NC and will help channel dollars to flipping seats and policy devt after. They've been very effective here in PA and hugely in VA.
statesproject.org/state/north-...
statesproject.org/state/north-...
The Connecticut legislature is addressing the housing crisis by supporting towns in building new units & working to make rents fair.
While the federal government put Americans’ health, safety & wages at risk during the shutdown, states were working to improve lives. ctmirror.org/2025/11/14/c...
While the federal government put Americans’ health, safety & wages at risk during the shutdown, states were working to improve lives. ctmirror.org/2025/11/14/c...
Housing bill gets final approval from CT Senate in special session
Housing has long been a politically charged issue in Connecticut and one of the issues that most divides Republicans and Democrats.
ctmirror.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Connecticut legislature is addressing the housing crisis by supporting towns in building new units & working to make rents fair.
While the federal government put Americans’ health, safety & wages at risk during the shutdown, states were working to improve lives. ctmirror.org/2025/11/14/c...
While the federal government put Americans’ health, safety & wages at risk during the shutdown, states were working to improve lives. ctmirror.org/2025/11/14/c...
Voters deserve election systems they can trust.
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Michigan are working to ensure just that with legislation to combat disinformation & that every voters’ voice is heard.
michiganadvance.com/2025/11/13/m...
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Michigan are working to ensure just that with legislation to combat disinformation & that every voters’ voice is heard.
michiganadvance.com/2025/11/13/m...
Michigan Senate passes petition collection, election disinformation reforms • Michigan Advance
Updated at 6 p.m. The fight against election disinformation and changes to Michigan’s petition circulation process cleared the upper chamber of the state Legislature on Thursday. Senators moved the le...
michiganadvance.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Voters deserve election systems they can trust.
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Michigan are working to ensure just that with legislation to combat disinformation & that every voters’ voice is heard.
michiganadvance.com/2025/11/13/m...
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Michigan are working to ensure just that with legislation to combat disinformation & that every voters’ voice is heard.
michiganadvance.com/2025/11/13/m...
In the week before the election, Virginia lawmakers passed a redistricting amendment.
A few days later, they expanded their pro-democracy majority.
Virginia is showing the nation how lawmakers can use their governing power to protect voters' voices.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
A few days later, they expanded their pro-democracy majority.
Virginia is showing the nation how lawmakers can use their governing power to protect voters' voices.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
Why Democrats Could Win the Redistricting War
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 AM
In the week before the election, Virginia lawmakers passed a redistricting amendment.
A few days later, they expanded their pro-democracy majority.
Virginia is showing the nation how lawmakers can use their governing power to protect voters' voices.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
A few days later, they expanded their pro-democracy majority.
Virginia is showing the nation how lawmakers can use their governing power to protect voters' voices.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
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."
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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.
www.msnbc.com
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."
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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...
statesproject.org
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...
statesproject.org
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...
statesproject.org
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 ...
statesproject.org
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...