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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
Power Hour —
Where the work gets done!
Sundays 4:00-6:00 PM
“Camaraderie," is how one volunteer described what she found at the Lean Left Power Hour. We gather every Sunday to make calls, share our experiences, and find support during these tough times.
Come and see for yourself. We provide you with resource materials and training. You’ll learn about why we’re making these calls, how to use the dialing tool, best practices for handling the script, and more. The most important thing you’ll learn? You’re not alone!
See below for current Power Hour actions.
Pennsylvania
A POWER HOUR ACTION
Starting September 13, join Lean Left and Red2Blue in helping OnePA put volunteers to work knocking on doors and making calls in key flippable districts. Along with these volunteers, OnePA is asking community members to be year-round election Watchdogs in their communities. These volunteers will be trusted messengers. To join us on Sunday Power Hour (4-6PM), sign up here. To join Red2Blue on Thursdays (6-8 PM), sign up here.
More Ways to Take Action
Since 2024, Promote The Vote's Vote Navigator Team has been a vital part of the PA Election Protection Coalition. Vote Navigators handle escalated cases where one-to-one assistance is needed to get the voter across the finish line. This 3-part training, starting in September, will prepare you to become a Vote Navigator. More information available here.
A POWER HOUR ACTION
Protect the vote in NC: Recruit Poll Observers for the Fall Election. Poll observers, hotline volunteers, and voter protection ambassadors are part of a Team of people who make sure that every eligible NC voter can cast a ballot. All you need is your computer. Sundays 4-6 pm; full training provided by Lean Left Vermont. Sign up here.
If you’re unable to make Sundays, you can join the NC Dems for their volunteer recruitment phone bank on Tues or Wed at 6 pm! Sign up here.
More Ways to take Action
Planning a trip to North Carolina this Fall? Consider these two in-person opportunities:
Canvass with local grassroots groups in rural counties outside the Raleigh/Durham area the weekend of Oct 15-18. Although conversations will be issues-based, name recognition for Roy Cooper for Senate and Anita Earls for State Supreme Court will be essential. All In for NC is coordinating this canvass and will help with canvass logistics, places to stay, social activities, and more. Sign up here for more information. Alternative dates and locations available (contact Dana at leanleftvt@gmail.com for more information).
Help protect the vote during Early Voting (Oct 15-31) or on Election Day by serving as an outside poll observer. Attend the NC Dems Volunteer Information Session for more information about the Voter Protection program and the different ways you can get involved; attend a Know Your Rights info session for a better understanding about NC voting rules and procedures.
North Carolina
New Hampshire
A POWER HOUR ACTION
Recruit NH Poll Observers and Voter Assistance Hotline volunteers and help protect the vote. The NH Voter Protection Team is starting early, and we’re going to help! Computer and cell phone required. Sundays 4-6 pm; full training provided; once trained you can make these calls on your own time. Sign up here.
Sign up to be a Poll Observer or to work the Voter Assistance Hotline. Email leanleftvt@gmail.com to express your interest and we’ll be in touch.
Poll Observers are the eyes and ears on Primary Day and Election Day, providing critical, real-time information to the campaign about any issues arising at polling locations across the state. All Poll Observers will receive a virtual training and a comprehensive training manual. You do not need to be a resident of NH to serve as a Poll Observer.
The statewide Voter Assistance Hotline ensures that every eligible New Hampshire voter has the proper information and opportunity to vote. All Hotline volunteers will receive virtual training and a comprehensive Voter Protection Hotline manual.
Canvassing has started! Lean Left Vermont is working closely with the Granite State Victory Team to identify key door-canvassing locations. Canvassers will provide voters with information about every pro-democracy candidate on the ballot, plus we’ll discuss the importance of down-ballot races when it comes to improving the lives of Granite Staters. These five locations are where they could use our help: Littleton, Plymouth, Berlin, Lebanon, and Keene (other locations may be available upon request). Canvassing times: 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM on Saturdays; 12 PM and 2 PM on Sundays. For more information, click here!
Push back against the Callais decision with Reclaim Our Vote postcards. We are writing to registered Black voters in Henrico County to encourage them to vote early and in person. You must use ROV postcards; you purchase the postcards, stamps, and labels. If you already have an account, you can sign into Sincere and request addresses. More information for ordering postcards and signing up with Sincere can be found in our Instructions & Guidelines.