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New priority map released – but where’s Tennessee?
Last week, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) released their 2026 target map showing "where Democrats must focus our attention and resources to strengthen our firewall in state legislatures and counter . . . MAGA extremism." After seeing that...
The GOP hopes we’re feeling defeated today. I’m feeling momentum.
I know that last night’s result stings. We all put in a lot of hope and a lot of work, and Aftyn and her team ran a hell of a campaign. Even though the election night result wasn’t what we worked for, this wasn’t a loss. Really. Aftyn and her team gained ground in...
Tomorrow is Election Day in TN-07 –and it’s competitive because of YOU
Many years ago, I recall mulling over a challenging choice with my husband. I don't even remember what decision I was wrestling with at the time, but I do remember what he told me: "Don't be the one to tell yourself no. The world will tell you no plenty,...
All in for Aftyn: What Investment and Energy Does in a “Safe Red” District
Over the weekend, I traveled from Knoxville to Nashville to knock doors for Aftyn Behn, Democratic nominee for the special election in TN-07. On the drive over, I saw the news that the House Democratic super PAC was putting $1 million into this race. That came days...
It’s not about moving TN left or right: it’s about moving it forward
What you should know in Tennessee this week:➡️ The TN-07 special election is getting national attention, but voter turnout remains low at under 4% of registered voters so far. Voters turning out for Aftyn can make all the difference! Volunteer here. ➡️ Did you miss...
Learning from Last Week’s Victories with Jerri Green
What you should know in Tennessee this week:➡️ We'll be joined by gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green for our monthly Zoom call this Thursday, November 13th! We're going to be talking about insights from last week's election wins, then will be joined by Councilwoman...
You’re Invited to Our Monthly Zoom Meeting: Media Literacy & Misinformation
Every day the news gets crazier—but with AI, rampant misinformation, and newsroom spin, it can be hard to discern what's real from what isn't. That's why we're so thrilled to welcome Susan Bordson to our monthly Blue Tennessee meeting this Thursday at 6:30 CT/7:30...
You’re Invited to the Blue Tennessee Launch!
You're invited! We're excited to announce that on Wednesday, March 13th we are having a Virtual Launch Party to launch Blue Tennessee – the newest project of Every State Blue. Join our special guests Trae Crowder, Aftyn Behn, Kate Craig, Allie Phillips, and...
The New, Old-Fashioned Way to Win: Fight Everywhere.
You can’t argue with the results: Republicans have proven that running and supporting candidates in every race, up and down the ballot, cycle after cycle, works. Democrats don't. Instead, we focus attention and investment on specific high-profile or “flippable”...
NYT: Why Little-Noticed State Legislative Races Could Be Hugely Consequential
By Nick Corasaniti, Oct. 10, 2022 EASTPOINTE, Mich. — The conversation started with potholes. Veronica Klinefelt, a Democratic candidate for State Senate in suburban Detroit, was out knocking on doors as she tries to win a seat her party sees as critical for taking...