The States Project

Did you hear that?👂 TSP is @Andy’s go-to when it comes to making change & improving lives across the country. Why? Because like our own Melissa Walker said, state legislatures are where the power is. Learn more & fuel the fight for governing power. statesproject.org/get-involved/?…

“This is a massive step toward ensuring our representatives in state houses answer to the people. Voters are prepared to place a powerful, long-overdue check on right-wing overreach in state capitals.” - Mandara Meyers, TSP Executive Director nytimes.com/2026/03/05/us/…

"As the federal government continues to gut fundamental rights, state lawmakers have a large role to play. Voters have put in motion a strong buffer against the right-wing supermajority in the NC House.” Our own Mandara Meyers on last night’s primary: nytimes.com/live/2026/03/0…

Kansas is ranked: 👷32nd for good jobs 💡28th for infrastructure & innovation 🩺29th for quality, affordable healthcare But instead of prioritizing improving the lives of Kansans, this is what rightwing state lawmakers who hold power are focused on. nytimes.com/2026/02/27/us/…

Right now, state legislatures are the only place where we can reimagine a better future for all Americans.  Help fuel this work.

With a rightwing trifecta at the federal level, state legislatures are our strongest line of defense. That’s why we’re already on-the-ground in states where we can help win or defend governing power in 2026. statesproject.org/our-states/

We believe that state legislatures are the strongest force for change in this country. 💪🇺🇸

Winning governing trifectas means having the chance to preserve competitive elections by drawing maps that can ensure that voters will choose the next congressional House majority and have a say in our democracy. wvva.com/2026/02/10/vir…

We can build a brighter future for our democracy, together. Learn how you can get involved: hubs.ly/Q03MDr-l0

Take a deep breath & keep flipping state legislatures.

State lawmakers have the constitutional authority to keep elections competitive & secure. That’s why we’re doubling down on our mission to win and defend governing power in state legislatures everywhere it is on the line. washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Minnesota lawmakers are returning to session ready to introduce policies that could protect Minnesotans from federal abuses. Without a governing trifecta, they don't have the power to pass them — but we can and must change that this November. minnpost.com/state-governme…

State lawmakers can take action to fight federal abuses of power like what we've seen unfold in Minnesota — but only if they have governing power they need to pass policy. We must build majorities in every state we can this November. Join us. nytimes.com/2026/01/28/us/…

The Constitution gives state lawmakers, not the president, the power to set election rules. That means the *state lawmakers* we build power for in the states this November will be on the frontlines of ensuring voters select the next president. democracydocket.com/news-alerts/tr…

Our investment didn’t just expand the VA House majority — it changed who is at the decision table, with more women than ever serving in the legislature. State lawmakers who are more representative of the diversity of their state? That’s real change. 💪 axios.com/local/richmond…

TSP’s $7 million investment helped expand the balance of power in the Virginia House from a one-seat margin to a fourteen-seat majority—the largest majority since 1987. Learn more about our impact in 2025:  statesproject.org/2025-impact/

Trump is pulling on every lever at his disposal to rig elections in his favor, but state lawmakers can block rightwing power grabs and protect the voice of voters. THIS is why building governing power in state legislatures matters now more than ever. washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

Lower costs. Fair prices. Affordable childcare. AZ lawmakers in the minority are showing up to this legislative session with a policy agenda that addresses the issues that matter most — & showing what's possible if we build new majorities this November. azcentral.com/story/news/pol…

If you want to fix our country, work with us in the states.

No one should have to choose between their paychecks, their own health, or caring for their loved ones. State lawmakers have the power to ensure all workers  have livable wages and paid sick and family leave.