WINNING the house
In 2026, the race to control the House is powered by two waves - a redistricting wave with a small net gain for Republicans, coupled with a blue wave of overall enthusiasm for Democrats. There is a clear path for Dems to win. The strongest volunteer effort in just 18 battleground states will decide which Party gets to 218 seats and wins the majority.
WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO WIN THE MAJORITY
With the new maps, Dems need to hold their 205 safe seats and four tossup seats. Republicans now hold 212 safe seats and have 14 tossups. To win, we need to hold our four tossups and flip nine of the 14 Republican tossups. In 2018, we flipped 72% of Republican tossups. This year, that 2018 performance would would equate to 10 new seats and give us the House majority. Also, in a blue wave election, seats that lean Republican could flip. Several did in 2018. This year, there are eight additional opportunities in this category. WE CAN DO THIS!
OPTIONS FOR WHERE TO WORK
Battleground House states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, MI, NM, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI, NC
Note: To distribute volunteers most strategically, working in the race closest to you is best. If there isn’t a race close to you, we invite you to work with us. We have two possible flips here in California, have strong volunteer outreach programs, and years of experience welcoming out of state volunteers!
OPTIONS FOR HOW TO WORK: Note that all actions include complete training. NO EXPERIENCE needed!
If you can commit an average of 1+ hours a week between now and November, join the TURNOUT TO WIN Team. TURNOUT TO WIN Is a strategic, impact-driven campaign to TAKE BACK CONGRESS in November. As a benefit, you will receive early updates and motivating support from IndiMarin.
PRIORITY CANDIDATES
CANVASS IN A NEARBY COMMUNITY: Days, locations, and times vary
California volunteers:
Want more information? Attend an optional online training offered monthly by our canvassing host, The Bay Area Coalition
National volunteers:
Sign up via this Mobilize link and filter by your chosen candidate and then canvasses
PHONEBANK FOR A CANDIDATE: Days and times vary: PLEASE NOTE TIME ZONES!
Nervous about talking to voters? Attend this great Active Listening workshop on phonebanking basics. Note: it was offered in May prior to the primary
CA volunteers: Districts 13, 22, 45, 48: Sign up here and choose your district
Tuesday 5:30 - 7:30 PM PT CA-48 Marni von Wilpert (open race)
Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30 PM CA 45 Congressman Derek Tran
Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 PM PT CA-13 Congressman Adam Gray (hosted by the BAC)
Sunday 1 - 3 PM PT CA-22 Randy Villegas (challenger)
National volunteers: DCCC Phonebank districts will vary each phonebank
Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays (times and districts will vary each day)
Specific Districts
There are numerous phonebanks for our House candidates, both incumbents and challengers. To find a phonebank for your preferred candidate, go to Mobilize and filter by their name.
POSTCARD WITH ACTIVATE AMERICA through Sincere, an online address request platform. Options include:
Write from home: Obtain your own supplies.
CA volunteers: We have our own Sincere portal that offers CA campaigns with a focus on one that needs the most help each week. Sign up with us. CA-CA-48 Marni von Wilpert needs writers!
CA-22 Randy Villegas complete but more addresses will be available soon.
Host a postcarding party to increase your impact! Bring your family and friends together! We make it easy with a toolkit that walks you through hosting your own virtual or in-person event. Sign up here for more information.
For Marin County volunteers: Join a postcarding event! All materials are provided. There is a $5 cost per person to cover postage and supplies for 10 postcards. Bring a friend!
Weekly: Tuesdays from 10 - 11:30 AM PT at Panera Bread in the Vintage Oaks mall in Novato. RSVP here to join us!
Monthly: 3rd Wednesday evening from 5 - 6:30 pm at Pond Farm Brewery in San Rafael. RSVP here to join us!