🧵 We’re at a critical moment in our democracy. Electing mayors and winning seats on city councils, school boards and state legislatures is key if we want to stop Trump. State and local elections are where the magic happens. - ThreadSky

jamesherrmann.bsky.social • 36 days ago

🧵 We’re at a critical moment in our democracy.

Electing mayors and winning seats on city councils, school boards and state legislatures is key if we want to stop Trump. State and local elections are where the magic happens.

Reposted from Fred Wellman

This is your mission. We take our power back now at the local and state level. Stop waiting for a national hero. It’s you. Get to work.

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travisfaz.bsky.social•28 days ago

Here's the thing... Republicans have been doing this since Reagan. They are four decades ahead of us. THAT is why they are able to elect such a vile man to office to do their work for them.

gdolezal.bsky.social•34 days ago

Agree strongly. I used to focus on Congress. Now, I'm investing my time and energy in mayoral and commission races and state house. We need to build the farm team. Also, let's expel unreconstructed Democrats who enjoy the status quo (mainly in the South). Bourgeois bohemians and limousine liberals.

susanadee.bsky.social•36 days ago

Sorry but even the constitution isn’t on https://whitehouse.gov is gone.

unclericodynamite.bsky.social•36 days ago

jamesherrmann.bsky.social•36 days ago

🧵 Running for office can be daunting. You have to build a team, figure out your message, raise money and put yourself out there.

Luckily, there are a number of organizations that can help you.

jamesherrmann.bsky.social•36 days ago

🧵@runforsomething.bsky.social , @emilyslist.bsky.social, @lgbtqvictoryfund.bsky.social, @sheshouldrun.bsky.social are just some of the national organizations doing the critical work of recruiting, training and supporting candidates. If you’re considering running for office, check out their sites.

jamesherrmann.bsky.social•36 days ago

🧵 Your local and state county Democratic committees are also fantastic resources for anyone looking at running for office. Reach out to them! Even if you choose not to run, get involved and support the person who does. Their success is everyone’s success.

jamesherrmann.bsky.social•36 days ago

🧵 There were so many uncontested state and local races in 2024. Don’t cede any ground in 2025 - run for office, and if you don’t, organize and donate whatever you can to support candidates in your community.

lora2duncan.bsky.social•36 days ago

As a voter in California, I see a need for a lot of improvement, but also some great opportunities 💙

dbacks99.bsky.social•29 days ago

trump rigged it in his favor with the help of elon

57kev.bsky.social•35 days ago

Amen that's how MAGA got their power.

shaysbullfrog.bsky.social•35 days ago

That's a fact! And I hope Democrats are paying attention to these local races. This is where the Republicans have bested us for years. It's time to put an end to it and win these local seats back. It's also how you win back rural areas and the working class. By showing the f**k up. 🙄

dennisdesmond19.bsky.social•34 days ago

Exactly right ! Outstanding !

mullinshere.bsky.social•36 days ago

And JUDGES, where they're elected.

cheribuss.bsky.social•36 days ago

Exactly. They knew this and executed it perfectly behind everyone’s backs. That is the Democrats backs. Working on state and local elections is where we take back ground.

aggie1994inwa.bsky.social•35 days ago

Yep I was about to post the same! That was what the R’a focused on last 8 years!

holly500.bsky.social•36 days ago

All politics is local ... and convenient. 🐦 Great post. 👄

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