Contest Every Race

Learn about and support organizations that strengthen democracy

There are thousands of organizations, big and small, all over the country, helping to protect the nation and the people who live here. Some file lawsuits, some help register voters, some raise money for candidates or help candidates run - there are all kinds of groups helping in all kinds of ways.

One way you can get involved is by donating money or volunteering your time with organizations that strengthen democracy.

I've added organizations I think are doing good things - but there are so many more. You can search the internet for local or national organizations working on the issues that matter most to you.

posted by Kristi Wachter on May 3, 2025

Did you know Democrats don’t run in 50% of US races? We can't win when we don't run.

Contest Every Race is changing that.

What they do

Contest Every Race recruits candidates, helps prepare them to run and win, and builds local support - local parties, local organizers - to encourage more candidates and more wins.

Why I support them

I think helping more people make a difference by running for office is really important work.

I have done text banking and phone calls with Contest Every Race. In addition to feeling good about getting more people involved in serving their communities and giving more people a chance to run, I also learned a lot about local election rules and the process of running for office - some of the calls I made were to county election officials to confirm that the information we had about election regulations was correct and up to date.

A healthy democracy needs all kinds of people involved in all kinds of communities. Contest Every Race helps make that happen.

Links

Contest Every Race - Home

Contest Every Race - Donate

Contest Every Race - Volunteer

Contest Every Race - Run for Office!

March on Washington - Aug 28 2026 - Defend the Vote

March on Washington - August 28: gather in Washington DC to Defend the Vote

Join this peaceful, nonpartisan, interfaith, and intergenerational gathering as we defend the right to vote and protect democracy. We are not gathering simply to remember history - we are gathering to make it.

Find events near you

Take action:

Connect with Indivisible - join a local group or take action on your own or with friends
Use 5calls to call your legislators about whatever matters most to you
Check out Mobilize to find protests, postcard-writing parties, virtual events, and volunteer opportunities.

Action is the antidote to fear and despair.

Take Action

You can make a difference.

It's okay to start small.

Connect with Indivisible. They have groups all over the country and actions you can take on your own or with others.
Use 5calls to call your legislators about whatever matters most to you.
Check out Mobilize to find protests, postcard-writing parties, virtual events, and volunteer opportunities.

Action is the antidote to fear and despair.

Even doing small things - learning more about how we can strengthen our democracy, sharing what you know with others, making a phone call - can make a difference.

Right now is a great time to take action.