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 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 With the new maps, Dems need to hold 207 safe seats and 4 tossup (tied) seats. Republicans now hold 210 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, the 2018 performance would that 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 five additional opportunities in this category. WE CAN DO THIS!
OPTIONS FOR WHERE TO WORK 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!
Battleground House states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI, NC
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.
If you live in/near a battleground House state.
Canvass in your community: days, locations, and times vary
California volunteers:
National volunteers: Sign up here
https://www.mobilize.us/: filter by your chosen candidate and then canvasses
Phonebank for a candidate: days and times vary: PLEASE NOTE TIME ZONES!
CA volunteers: Districts 13, 22, 45, 48
National volunteers: DDCC Phonebank districts will vary each phonebank
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30PM ET (districts will vary each day)
Specific Districts
CO-08: TH 12-1:30 PM PT
IOWA 3RD: Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 PM ET
NEW YORK 17TH: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8PM ET
NORTH CAROLINA 1ST: Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 5:30-7:30PM ET
NORTH CAROLINA 11TH: Tuesdays, 5-7PM ET
OHIO 9TH: Mondays/Thursdays, 5:30-8:00PM ET
PENNSYLVANIA 10TH: Mondays, 6:30-8PM ET
WASHINGTON 3RD: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5 - 7 PM PT
WISCONSIN 1ST Fridays, 6:30-8:30PM ET
Postcard for a candidate 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. Current House campaigns: none (will begin in mid-June)
National volunteers: Multiple campaigns will be offered in all battleground races. Sign up to work directly with Activate America Current House campaigns: AZ-01, AZ-06
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 in San Rafael. RSVP here to join us!