Opinion | Hillary Clinton: How to Fix Affordability

TL;DR? Focus on the states! www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/o...

The forces that are trying to win elections before anyone votes don’t have complete control. Yet. We can keep it that way by focusing on the states. That’s the answer today. And tomorrow. And in November.

Are you with us? (7/7)

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As Trump attempts to make the mid-terms our last competitive election, we can't leave any power on the table. The state lawmakers we elect this November will control how elections run in their states—and in most states, they'll be the same lawmakers to certify the presidential results in '28. (6/7)

And when it comes to state legislatures, we know how to win. The play is to hit him where it hurts — in state legislatures, by building governing power for lawmakers who will fight to protect democracy and who he will not be able to control. (5/7)

At The States Project, we see the threats to competitive elections. And we won’t stop working to win power in states and equip state lawmakers across the country with the tools to fight back—not when state legislatures remain one of the last levers of power that can truly thwart MAGA. (4/7)

This is another sign that the president is obsessed with states. They have separate power that he cannot control. And that's exactly why he's targeting and threatening states. And that's exactly why we must focus there too. (3/7)

The Constitution gives *state lawmakers* power over election rules. That means whether Trump’s executive order has teeth depends on who controls state legislatures — and whether those lawmakers have the power and the will to fight back against power grabs like these. (2/7)

Trump signs sweeping order attacking mail-in voting Trump himself has voted by mail in recent elections.

Trump signed an executive order restricting mail-in voting. It's unconstitutional. It will go to court. And it is another tactic in Trump’s strategy to steal a congressional majority before the midterm elections. Here’s what the headlines won’t tell you. (1/7) www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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TSP is Andy Cohen’s go-to when it comes to making change and improving lives across the country.

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Because like our own Melissa Walker said, state legislatures are where the power is. Learn more and help fuel the fight for governing power. statesproject.org/get-involved...

A Political Earthquake Rattles the North Carolina Legislature

“This is a massive step toward ensuring our representatives in state houses answer to the people.

Voters are prepared to place a powerful, long-overdue check on right-wing overreach in state capitals.” - Mandara Meyers, TSP Executive Director
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Progressives sweep 3 conservative Democrats from N.C. statehouse.

"As the federal government continues to gut fundamental rights, state lawmakers have a large role to play. Voters have put in motion a strong buffer against the right-wing supermajority in the NC House.”

Our own Mandara Meyers on last night’s primary results: www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...

Transgender Kansans Sue After Driver’s Licenses Are Abruptly Canceled

Kansas is ranked:

👷32nd for good jobs
💡28th for infrastructure & innovation
🩺29th for quality, affordable healthcare

But instead of prioritizing improving the lives of Kansans, this is what rightwing state lawmakers who hold power are focused on. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/u...

Right now, state legislatures are the only place where we can reimagine a better future for all Americans.

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Our States - The States Project Power our ability to select and invest in majority-making districts that can help build and defend governing power for state lawmakers committed to safeguarding our democracy, protecting personal free...

With a rightwing trifecta at the federal level, state legislatures are our strongest line of defense.

That’s why we’re already on-the-ground in states where we can help win or defend governing power in 2026.
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We believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in this country. 💪🇺🇸

Virginia House passes redistricting measure Virginia is one step closer to putting a major redistricting question before voters.

Winning governing trifectas means having the chance to preserve competitive elections by drawing maps that can ensure that voters will choose the next congressional House majority and have a say in our democracy.

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Take a deep breath & keep flipping state legislatures.

Trump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,’ seeking to grab states’ power Trump, who continues to falsely claim that he won the 2020 election, has baselessly alleged widespread fraud. The Senate’s Republican leader says he does not favor federalizing elections.

State lawmakers have the constitutional authority to keep elections competitive & secure.

That’s why we’re doubling down on our mission to win and defend governing power in state legislatures everywhere it is on the line. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

As Minnesota Legislative session nears, lawmakers ready response to ICE Minnesota DFLers are considering laws similar to ones that passed in other blue states. But they are still likely to see legal (and Republican) scrutiny.

Minnesota lawmakers are returning to session ready to introduce policies that could protect Minnesotans from federal abuses. Without a governing trifecta, they don't have the power to pass them — but we can and must change that this November.

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As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move to Restrict ICE in Their States

State lawmakers can take action to fight federal abuses of power like what we've seen unfold in Minnesota — but only if they have governing power they need to pass policy. We must build majorities in every state we can this November. Join us. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...

Trump: ‘We shouldn’t even have an election’ Read more here.

The Constitution gives state lawmakers, not the president, the power to set election rules. That means the *state lawmakers* we build power for in the states this November will be on the frontlines of ensuring voters select the next president.
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More women than ever will serve in Virginia's 2026 General Assembly It's almost entirely due to Democratic women flipping House seats previously held by men.

Our investment didn’t just expand the VA House majority in November — it changed who is at the decision table, with more women serving in the legislature than ever before. State lawmakers who are more representative of the diversity of their state? That’s real change. 💪 www.axios.com/local/richmo...

Our 2025 Impact - The States Project OUR 2025 IMPACT: BY THE NUMBERS In 2025, we invested a historic $7M in Virginia to flip an astounding thirteen seats in the House of Delegates. As the top national donor in the state, our investment h...

TSP’s $7 million investment helped expand the balance of power in the Virginia House from a one-seat margin to a fourteen-seat majority—the largest majority since 1987.

Learn more about our impact in 2025:
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Trump is trying to change how the midterm elections are conducted Many of these endeavors go far beyond typical political persuasion, challenging long-established democratic norms.

Trump is pulling on every lever at his disposal to rig elections in his favor, but state lawmakers can block rightwing power grabs and protect the voice of voters. THIS is why building governing power in state legislatures matters now more than ever. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Lower costs. Fair prices. Affordable childcare. Arizona state lawmakers in the minority are showing up to this legislative session with a policy agenda that addresses the issues that matter most — and showing what's possible if we build new majorities this November. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

If you want to fix our country, work with us in the states.

No one should have to choose between their paychecks, their own health, or caring for their loved ones.

State lawmakers have the power to ensure all workers have livable wages and paid sick and family leave.

Our work in Virginia this year didn’t just defend the House majority — we helped expand it by 13 seats. One of the biggest forces behind this victory? Women. 💅

Our 2025 Impact - The States Project OUR 2025 IMPACT: BY THE NUMBERS In 2025, we invested a historic $7M in Virginia to flip an astounding thirteen seats in the House of Delegates. As the top national donor in the state, our investment h...

You can read more about the outcomes our work made possible here. And if you were one of the thousands of people who chose to take action with us, even when confronted with headline after heavy headline, thank you. We couldn’t do this work without you. statesproject.org/2025-impact/