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STATES MATTER — NOW MORE THAN EVER
Our work is year-round. It requires a thoughtful, sustained effort to become educated, identify priorities, and develop strong relationships with grassroots organizers and national organizations that are on the ground. In 2026 we will continue to work in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire. Learn more about Lean Left’s 2026 Strategy and how you can get involved.
Lean Left connects Vermont activists with meaningful ways to protect voters' rights, engage and educate voters, and get the vote out. We welcome individuals as well as groups. If you are a member of a group that would like more information about the importance of working in swing states, check out our States Matter proposal and schedule a Lean Left presentation for your group. More information can be found here.
What are the most effective actions? A Look at Lean Left Actions—Now through November 2026
Wisconsin
Spring Election
State Supreme Courts are essential for protecting the rights of voters. Although we don’t generally work in Wisconsin, we will be helping out with this very important election on April 7th.
Phone bank to protect voting & reproductive rights in Wisconsin. The voters on this list are high-support but somewhat inconsistent voters. We’ll provide information for requesting a Vote By Mail (VBM) ballot and encourage them to sign up for absentee voting for the entire year. All you need is your computer; calling platform is Scale to Win (autodialer). Training, scripts, and talking points provided by ActivateAmerica; Tues and Thurs 3-4:30 pm EST. Sign up here.
Order your postcards now for an upcoming postcard drive with Reclaim Our Vote. For more about writing with ROV, and how to order postcards, go here.
Pennsylvania
Take a Stand: Call PA voters and encourage them to speak up about the issues that matter most. We’ll be empowering voters to support policies that strengthen democracy and push back against harmful legislation. All you need is your computer; calling platform is Scale to Win (autodialer). Training provided by BlueVote.org; Tues 6-8 pm and Sat 10-12 pm. Sign up here.
Write to low-information, unregistered folks in PA. Our messages will focus on the impact of the policies their Congressional representative supports but that are bad for Pennsylvanians. You supply the postcards, stamps, and labels (for a QR-code); Field Team 6 supplies the script, instructions and addresses (be sure to select PA!). Mail as you write. Create your account, or sign in, here.
In-person canvassing in North Carolina. Talking with voters early and often about their local legislative candidates will turn out votes for this year's top of the ticket: Democrat Roy Cooper, running to flip a U.S. Senate seat, and Democrat Anita Earls, who is running to retain her seat on the NC Supreme Court, currently controlled by the GOP. Canvass April 9-12; limited housing available. Indicate your interest and find more information here.
Write News Boosting Postcards to North Carolinians. Help combat disinformation and make sure voters in North Carolina learn how harmful the Trump/GOP agenda is for them (be sure to select NC from the list of states). Postcards, addresses, instructions are free with a minimum order of 100; you provide the stamps; you’ll start writing in January. More information and signup here.
North Carolina
Stay tuned . . .
New Hampshire
Order your postcard now for an upcoming postcard drive with Reclaim Our Vote. For more about writing with ROV, and how to order postcards, go here.