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We're on a mission to make Democrats competitive everywhere. We’ve recruited 1000s of candidates to run in previously uncontested races, supported their campaigns, and given over $1.5M to grassroots county parties. Join us at contesteveryrace.com
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🚨 Republicans won thousands of local seats last year because no Democrat ran. 🚨

We’re changing that. On Sept. 10, join Ready to Run — a rally to fire you up + help you take your first steps to run for local office.

RSVP 👉 bit.ly/readytorun-cer
It’s been a month full of service, reflection, and community building — and we couldn’t be prouder to spotlight the work of the Aston Democrats for showing what grassroots leadership looks like 💪🌟
Plus, they’re growing — adding to their mailing list, recruiting a new Election Day greeter, and collecting two dozen cans of soup for a local food bank 🥫
Members attended the Delco Council meeting to thank municipalities who participated in the cleanup, canvassed for local and county candidates, and joined a vigil to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims 💙
They also hosted Adam Garber, Executive Director of CeaseFirePA, who spoke about legislative efforts to end gun violence in Pennsylvania.
The cleanup helped prepare the space for a vigil later in the month and sparked discussions about how to make the garden more inclusive and welcoming to all faiths
They kicked off the month by partnering with the Upper Chichester Dems for a cleanup at the Garden of Love, a memorial honoring childhood victims of gun violence, welcoming 61 volunteers from across Delco and Chester County.
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Aston Township, Pennsylvania

The Aston Democrats had a powerful September 🌻
If we want real representation, we need strong candidates stepping up in every district, every election 🗳️
Since then, Husted has defended restrictive voting laws, opposed abortion rights, and supported policies that make it harder for working people to organize and vote.
In 2006, Husted ran unopposed for re-election to the Ohio House of Representatives, paving the way for his rise through state government and now as a U.S. Senator.
Democracy doesn’t protect itself — it needs people willing to show up and lead. When seats go uncontested, politicians like Jon Husted walk into power 🚨
As Finance Chair, Lauren will play a key role in driving our efforts to recruit and support Democrats at every level. We’re thrilled to welcome her leadership! 🎉
Today, Lauren also runs her own coaching and consulting practice, guiding leaders and organizations to clarify their vision, build sustainable systems, and lead with impact.
Here she helped scale one of the largest rural candidate recruitment and local investment programs in the country, supporting 9,000+ candidates and moving $1.5M+ to grassroots groups across 40+ states.
She previously served as Executive Director of the Missouri Democratic Party and spent four years at Movement Labs — including two as Executive Director of Contest Every Race.
With over 15 years of experience in political and nonprofit leadership, Lauren has dedicated her career to strengthening Democratic power.
We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Gepford as our new Missouri State Finance Chair! 🌟
At Contest Every Race, we’re proud to support county parties like @WalworthCounty who are showing what grassroots energy looks like and building Democratic momentum all year long 🌟
Between monthly meetings, coffees, committee gatherings, and their Volunteer Best Practices Project, it’s been a nonstop month of organizing, with over 1,200 event attendees and 45 new members joining the movement 🙌💙
On top of that, they hosted a blood drive, held multiple sign brigades (with each Neighborhood Team doing one weekly!), and organized a Weekend of Action with phonebanks to engage local voters ☎️
They wrapped up the Walworth County Fair, celebrated Constitution Day, and joined the Darien Corn Fest Parade — all while keeping their community front and center.
🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Walworth County, Wisconsin

The Walworth County Democrats have been on fire this month 🔥
At Contest Every Race, we’re proud to support county parties like Gila County dems who are organizing year-round and strengthening Democratic power at every level 💪
On top of that, they organized a successful Democrats Work event collecting school supplies for local students, and ended the month by welcoming 12 brand-new members 📚🙌.
They spent 3 days at the Northern Gila County Fair registering voters, gathering candidate petition signatures, and making sure Democrats were visible in the community. They also hosted a rally for the Women’s March on Climate Change, and held their Cocktails for Change fundraiser.