March 2020 State Primaries (click link for more info)
March 10: Mississippi
May 12: Nebraska
May 12: West Virginia
May 12: Georgia (2 seats)
May 19: Idaho
May 19: Kentucky
June 2: Iowa
June 2: Montana
June 2: South Dakota
June 9: Maine
June 9: South Carolina
June 30: Colorado
June 30: Oklahoma
August 4: Arizona
August 4: Kansas
August 6: Tennessee
August 18: Alaska
August 18: Wyoming
November 3: Louisiana
Let’s Win BAck the senate, Okay?
No matter what happens, a bunch of us will probably be annoyed about whatever candidate that ends up on the top of the Democratic ticket. Luckily, our election responsibilities don’t end there! If you don’t like the presidential candidate (and even if you do), why not look downballot. 23 Republican Senate seats are up for election in 2020. The current occupants of these seats all voted not guilty on Articles 1 & II at the Senate impeachment trial. Let’s give their jobs to somebody else!
The process of electing Senators in 2020 has already begun, and there are a million ways to help out. If you live in a state with a close Democratic race, consider putting your money, time, and energy into electing a Democratic Senator where you are. (We’re talking to you Alabama.) Of you live in one of the 14 states with no U.S. Senate election in 2020 (California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Wisconsin), consider adopting a Senate race elsewhere! Many no-contest states have resources that could make a real difference in places where there are races going on.
The Democrats running for Senate this year are a diverse lot. There are progressives and moderates, there are women and people of color. There is something for everyone!
We can all have a role in ditching Mitch!
Ways to help a campaign:
Donate money: All campaign websites have a big DONATE button somewhere on the front page. It is often the first thing to come up. Decide if you want to focus on one campaign or spread your money around. Giving directly to a campaign means you aren’t subsidizing outside organizations.
Volunteer: In the internet age it has become easier for out-of-staters to volunteer their help. You can do phone canvassing, texting, or mail postcards to voters. You can help register people to vote or simply get out the vote. Familiarize yourself with issues of interest in the state so that you are knowledgeable when speaking to voters. Keep in mind that in 2020 state representatives will be elected who will be drawing up redistricting maps from the Census.
Visit: Consider a visit to the state of your candidate. 2020 is looking to be a year of political tourists where people can help by going door to door. There may be opportunities to stay in supporters’ homes and hang out in campaign offices. Political campaigns are a great way to meet new people and visit new places.