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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

From Amelia G, Camel's Hump Indivisible:

I was writing postcards, but realized I had to do more. Although I never like to talk on the phone, I decided to try out Lean Left phone banks during Power Hour on Sundays. I've done calls for VA and PA for a total of 3 times now. Here are my tips for the reluctant phone banker:

  • Get into a rhythm and set a goal; it becomes easier and easier.

  • Don’t take hang-ups or “take me off your list” personally.

  • You are also helping by cleaning up the lists by removing wrong numbers, moved, deceased, and the “take me off your list” folks

  • Be patient and expect some great interactions. You’ll be motivated to do more

  • Lean Left offers all the support you need to get started and to stay in the game if you choose

“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.

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A POWER HOUR ACTION

Call PA voters who did not vote in 1 or 2 midterm elections. With our partners at BlueVote.org, we will talk with voters about issues that concern them, encourage them to vote in November, and give them the information they need to register to vote.  All you need is your computer; the calling tool is Scale to Win (autodialer). Full training provided during Power Hour, Sundays at 4 pm. Sign up here.

Other actions you can take:

Call PA voters with Promote the Vote. Call voters to make sure they are aware of the primary, help them check their registration, and make sure they know their polling location. Promote the Vote will provide training on the dialer and the script at the start of EVERY Phone Bank. All you need is your computer. Thursdays 6-8 pm. Sign up here.

Join New Rural Project to call voters who may be missing key information on their registration. Help reduce voting barriers for a key NC demographic by giving them the resources they need to successfully cast their ballots. Thursdays starting May 14 at 6 pm. Sign up here.

Registration Repair phone bank with the NC Dems Voter Protection Team. Voters are being targeted with confusing and misleading messages about their registration status, and we're going to help them get ready to vote in November. Training provided by the NC Dems Voter Protection Team. All you need is your computer. 5-7 PM ET Wednesdays, May 27, June 10, July 15, and Aug 12. Sign up here.

Protect the Vote in North Carolina. “Things are bad . . . but that doesn’t mean we can’t out-organize and out-vote the Republicans who are on the other side of this.” The NC Voter Protection Team has a plan:

  • Learn how you can Volunteer with the Voter Access Team. Attend a weekly update about current projects and volunteer opportunities. There are many ways you can work to protect voter access, remotely as well as in person. Weekly 6-7 pm. Sign up here.

  • Review all the opportunities available for you to help protect the vote with the 2026 NC Voter Access Interest Form. Ready to commit?Complete the form. Need more info? Contact Dana at leanleftvt@gmail.com

We’ll be writing postcards with Reclaim Our Vote starting June 5th! Be sure to order your postcards so you’ll be ready to write when addresses drop. More information for ordering postcards and signing up with Sincere can be found in our Instructions & Guidelines.

New Hampshire

Stay tuned . . .

Stay tuned . . .

Virginia