Defending democracy by safeguarding voting rights in key swing states: Friends for Democracy is dedicated to preserving and expanding voter participation, focusing on holding or flipping state legislatures that can protect access to the ballot box. With even the narrowest of victories deciding control, your support can make a pivotal impact in battles fought through grassroots efforts. Join our mission to keep democracy strong by donating today:

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- Friends for Democracy (FFD) aims to expand voter participation and fights to win/hold onto majorities in key swing states like Michigan

- Close State House races are won or lost by less than 500 votes. If we lose just two seats,

we lose our once-in-a-generation Democratic trifecta in Michigan
- Democratic state legislatures support voting access and expand opportunities for all
- Holding the Michigan State House in 2024 to maintain our democratic trifecta
- Close state house races can be won/lost by less than 500 votes, losing just 2 seats means losing our majority
- PAC contributions in key competitive races to frontline candidates can make the difference by providing the funds necessary for; canvassing, mailers, lawn signs, and outreach
- Statehouse races have a trickle-up effect benefiting close federal races 
- FFD relies solely on individual donors, not corporate funds/interests

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“The state legislatures are probably just as important as the presidency. In a lot of ways, they’re the whole ballgame.”

 

A few examples of how state legislatures impact our daily lives:

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🗳 Voting Rights and Redistricting

😷 Access to Affordable Healthcare

♀ Reproductive Rights

📚 Public Education Funding

🦺 Common-sense Gun Safety Legislation