In 2026
We already have our fist 2026 candidates: we will be supporting our alum Darrin Camilleri, who is running for re-election for Michigan State Senate seat in District 4. Michigan will be key political battleground in 2026. Every statewide office including governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and attorney general will be open as all incumbents are term-limited. There is also an open U.S. Senate seat and two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court up for election. To top it off, all seats in the state senate and house are at stake. The state's closely divided electorate ensures that national attention and funding will be directed toward these key contests. Darrin’s race is critical because he has been a driving force behind advancing Democratic priorities in Michigan.
Our second candidate is Ryan Spaude, running for reelection in the WI 89th Assembly District. Wisconsin Assembly District 89 is a key defensive seat that will shape Democrats’ path to a legislative majority under the state’s fairer maps. Ryan Spaude flipped this purple, Green Bay–area district in 2024, proving that voters are ready for pragmatic leadership focused on affordability and strong public schools. With Republicans still controlling the Assembly and Senate, defending AD-89 is essential to protecting Democrat gains and building momentum toward a governing majority in Madison.
State legislatures have never been more important, impacting people's lives in many subtle and direct ways. They also can stand as a bulwark against damaging federal policies. Let's win urgent elections and build progressive infrastructure to create enduring power in state legislatures and improve communities across the country!