The States Project

“As Washington continues chipping away at voting protections, it’s up to the states to ensure our elections remain free, fair, and accessible to all eligible voters.” State Sen. @DarrinCamilleri on working to pass a Michigan Voting Rights Act. michiganadvance.com/2026/05/19/wit…

Our own Daniel Squadron was on @thenation’s Start Making Sense podcast to discuss the power of state legislatures, how we build governing power, and his new book The Fourth Branch! Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2atqx9…

“We are working to meet this moment by expanding our footprint. We’re looking at states where gains in legislative power this Nov. could secure as many as nine congressional seats as we look towards 2028.” Our own Mandara Meyers for @NBCNews: nbcnews.com/politics/2026-…

🚨HUGE win in Michigan! 🚨 TSP’s investment helped protect Michigan’s Senate majority. This November, we’re working to regain a trifecta for state lawmakers ready to improve the lives of Michiganders. freep.com/story/news/pol…

The Voting Rights Act is gutted. Now, every rule, every map, every decision about who gets to vote and whether their vote counts is 100% up to who holds power in your state legislature.

Today’s decision means that the power we build in states this November will have an even bigger impact on who draws the maps, who gets to vote, and whether their votes count in 2028 and beyond. democracydocket.com/news-alerts/sc…

Political violence is unacceptable in a healthy democracy — as Americans, we settle our disagreements at the ballot box. We condemn the attempt on President Trump's life last night.

VA voters just rejected Trump's attempt to cement power through mid-decade redistricting. This is a big win for democracy — made possible by the governing power we helped build for state lawmakers who used it to protect voters from Trump's map rigging. axios.com/local/richmond…

TL;DR? Focus on the states! nytimes.com/2026/04/09/opi…

The forces that are trying to win elections before anyone votes don’t have complete control. Yet. We can keep it that way by focusing on the states. That’s the answer today. And tomorrow. And in November. Are you with us? (7/7) hubs.ly/Q049jFkn0

As Trump attempts to make the mid-terms our last competitive election, we can't leave any power on the table. The state lawmakers we elect this year will control how elections run—and in most states, they'll be the same lawmakers to certify the presidential results in '28. (6/7)

Trump signed an executive order restricting mail-in voting. It's unconstitutional. It will go to court. It is another tactic in Trump’s strategy to steal a congressional majority before the midterm elections. Here’s what the headlines won’t tell you. (1/7) democracydocket.com/news-alerts/tr…

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/…