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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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Contest Every Race @contesteveryrace.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 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

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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 💪🌟

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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 🥫

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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 💙

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They also hosted Adam Garber, Executive Director of CeaseFirePA, who spoke about legislative efforts to end gun violence in Pennsylvania.

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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

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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.

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🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Aston Township, Pennsylvania

The Aston Democrats had a powerful September 🌻

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If we want real representation, we need strong candidates stepping up in every district, every election 🗳️

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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.

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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.

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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 🚨

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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! 🎉

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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.

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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.

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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.

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With over 15 years of experience in political and nonprofit leadership, Lauren has dedicated her career to strengthening Democratic power.

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We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Gepford as our new Missouri State Finance Chair! 🌟

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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 🌟

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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 🙌💙

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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 ☎️

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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.

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🌟Grant Team Spotlight of the Week
📍Walworth County, Wisconsin

The Walworth County Democrats have been on fire this month 🔥

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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 💪

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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 📚🙌.

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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.

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