Electing Democrats Through Persistence and Precision
Our mission is to elect Democrats to state legislatures, U.S. Congress, and the Presidency. We are a volunteer grassroots group, based in DC, MD, and VA,
strategically supporting progressive candidates.
Over $8.5 Million Raised Since 2017
HOW
YOU FIT IN:
GETTING INVOLVED
WHERE
WE'RE WORKING:
PRIORITY
STATES
Our Best Picks for Your 2022 Donations
Our Highest Recommendations are for selected
Grassroots Groups in Our Priority States
Support Raphael Warnock
Through the Georgia Alliance for Progress!
As a tremendously effective complement to the Warnock Campaign, the Georgia Alliance for Progress (GAP) is the major convener, supporter, and coordinator of grassroots groups in GA. They are in a unique position to determine priorities for the most effective action in the runoff. 31st Street's experience with them in the 2021 runoff was especially positive. Our goal is $250,000.
They aim to knock on millions of doors, but will also conduct texting, mail, digital and radio, all aimed at key voters such as youth, black, Latin and AAPI voters.
Write Letters with Working America
to Help Reverend Warnock!
Working America recruited 124,000 new members in Georgia this year, and letters you send to Georgia members will yield key votes.
Our 2022 Scorecard for $ Supported Races
We select very competitive races and only aim to win around 60%.
In this case the crude result is 16/25 for 64% So right on the money.
Last updated 11/21/22
Watch our Canvassing Training Video
Developed in Collaboration with Turn PA Blue
Listen to Recent Robert Hubbell Podcast
About 31st Street
Featuring Lisa Herrick and Jim Shelton
31st Street Strategy, in a Nutshell
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Election "infrastructure" is crucial.
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There are major issues with the standard approach used by many other organizations:
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"Boom and Bust" cycle around the time of elections
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Siloed campaigns; disjointed & uncoordinated efforts
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Too much, and too late, dependence on TV
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Failing to organize locally year-round & on-the-ground
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We build infrastructure in states with key elections, especially US Senate races, via organizations that do year-round, on-the-ground organizing.
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Support State Party year-round organizing following successful Wisconsin model e.g. PA, NC and MI
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Grassroots groups in PA, NC and GA
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We especially look for opportunities to reach working class and rural voters.
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Working America's outreach to working class voters appears attractive, including for members to engage with voters in Pennsylvania.
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We provide very selective candidate support where our dollars will be most effective.
Our strategy is flexible, nimble, detail-oriented,
evidence-based, and targeted.
By banding together, we can have
the greatest impact.
31st Street Swing Left Focus States for 2022
Priorities are PA, NC, GA, & MI
With a close "eye" on key US Senate races in WI, AZ, OH, NV, & NH
Upcoming Events
Look Back and Look Forward with Jim Shelton
Dec 1 at 7 PM ET