Tuesday Memo
Jul 21, 2026
It Starts with States

Actions for the Week

  • Now till Sat, July 25:  Urgent! We need help writing the final 200 postcards for Ryan Spaude! Pick up a package in Mountain View and hold a writing party for your friends. Questions to sisterdistrictsbay.postcards@gmail.com.
  • Check postcards for Ryan Spaude on Tues, July 21, 6pm and Sat, July 25, 3pm. Let's make sure that our volunteers' efforts are not wasted.
  • Sat, July 25, 12-2pm: Join the phonebank for candidates Darrin Camilleri, (MI SD-4), Ryan Spaude, (WI AD-89) and Heather Matson (IA SD-21)

We scored a "hat trick" this weekend with three incredible events -- raising almost $36,000 for Heather Matson! This funding will help Heather reach voters directly to get out her message of expanding attainable housing, educational excellence, healthcare access and standing up for working families.

In Heather's words, her race for the District 21 Iowa state senate seat in the Des Moines area will be a "slog." She won her past three state house races by razor thin margins and her senate race will be even tougher.

Every dollar you donated to Heather enables her to focus on getting her message out directly to voters. Every dollar you donated goes to Heather's campaign within 24 hours. Here's a rundown of these spectacularly successful events!


Heather’s Weekend Was One for the Books! 🎉

Our first wonderful gathering - Brunch & Mimosas - was in Los Gatos.

"What a wonderful human and candidate Heather is. So glad to have met her and a privilege to contribute financially to her campaign." - SWSB guest.

Brunch and Mimosas event

Our second memorable event - Garden Party and Silent Auction - was in Palo Alto. "Fabulous event. Amazing candidate, great to hear from Joe, delicious homemade treats, lovely venue. Everything was perfect!" - Happy Attendee.

Garden Party and Silent Auction

Our final event - Cornfest and Backyard Games - was in Saratoga. A big shout out to all the teens who participated and helped us clean-up!

Cornfest and Backyard Games

Thanks to all who helped with our amazing weekend!

  • Event hosts - Denise & Steve S, Megan F, Ana M
  • Guest speakers - Shawn Werner, SD Organizing and Political Director; Joe Simitian, former California State Senator
  • Event organizers - Maureen S, Donna L, Stacey A, Lisa V
  • Event helpers - Deb G, Ellen T, Jan G, June L, Karen & David K, Leeann B, Lisa L, Mariya G, Mary P, Nina W, Paola Z, Paul D, Rebecca M, Renee H, Sian A, Sue D, Troy B
  • Auction Committee & Helpers - Allison, Nan K, Donna L, Ellen T, Mary P, Rebecca M, Renee H, Sian A, Stacey A, Sue D, Troy B oy B
  • And a huge THANK YOU to our many anonymous matching donors!

Ally Events

Thurs, July 23, 4pm PT: Join States Win Fellows and Molly Buck for a virtual Murder Mystery Night to support her campaign for Iowa HD 41. Molly is a mom, former Representative, colon cancer survivor, and teacher.

Sat, July 25, 12 – 2pm PT: Join Swing Left Peninsula's Midterms Update Featuring Robert Hubbell at an in-person gathering in Mountain View.