Come to the SWSB Event Planning meeting via Zoom on Wed Feb 11 @ 7pm PT. Learn about the FUNdraising events we’re already planning and how you can get involved.
Pitch us your ideas, too! We’d like to hear them—the sky’s the limit!
This event shows why states and your support matter!
Join States Win and New American Leaders Action Fund for a timely conversation with state legislators from MN, MI, AZ, and VA. These courageous state lawmakers are using every lever they have to push back against federal overreach and protect their communities.
States Win will highlight opportunities to volunteer and other ways to support the powerful work these legislators are doing. Four States Win alums will join the meeting including SWSB's former candidates VA Delegate Elizabeth Guzman and MN State Senator Ann Johnson Stewart.
Meet the leaders of the state-level, grassroots organizations the State Bridges program is partnering with:
Feb 25 - North Carolina & Tennessee
Mar 11 - Alaska & Georgia
NOTE: State Bridges is a 501(c)(3) compliant program so donations are tax deductible! If you would like to donate via a DAF, please email us at stateswinsouthbay@gmail.com.
Fast Facts
Current Control: Red trifecta
Gubernatorial Election: 2026
Redistricting: Congressional and state legislative district lines drawn by the Tennessee General Assembly
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC)
Lisa Sherman Luna, Executive Director
TIRRC is an immigrant- and refugee-led organization that builds power through community organizing, leadership development, policy advocacy, and coalition-building. They mobilize communities statewide to protect immigrant families and advance inclusive state policies. Read about TIRRC’s legislative work, accomplishments, and important issues here.
The Equity Alliance (TEA)
Tequila M. Johnson, co-founder and CEO
TEA is a Black-led statewide organization dedicated to building independent Black political and economic power. They engage Black Tennesseans year-round through civic education, leadership development, and community-centered organizing. Read about TEA’s legislative work, accomplishments, and important issues here.
Next week we will introduce the North Carolina organizations.
Nineteen attendees at the Feb 7 "Fighting for America: How We Win in 2026" event in Palo Alto joined our South Bay team! Seven are interested in phonebanking!! We're delighted you are joining us! 🎉
Join It's Blue Turn Overpass Visibility Brigade on Wed, Feb 18, 3:30–5pm — RSVP here.