In 2025, The Game Changers have returned to Virginia to support Democrats in the 2025 General Assembly, where Democrats currently hold a narrow lead, 51D-49R. Democrats also narrowly control the Senate, with no elections in 2025. Virginia is the only state with legislative elections this year and where the possibility to shift the balance of power exists. Perhaps more importantly, this VA state election will be a bellwether test for Democrats to test their strength against the Trump administration in the 2026 midterms.
Listen to Melissa Walker, Head of TSP Giving Circles, highlight the significance of the 2025 Virginia state House elections.
Our 2025 Campaign
Our Goal
Our goal is to deliver a Democratic state congress to a newly elected Democratic Governor on election day, November 4, 2025. Note that while the gubernatorial race is not a focus of TSP efforts, we know that down ballot voting flows upward, supporting Democrats at the top of the ballot. We’re focusing on not only holding the one-seat lead in the VA House of Delegates, but increasing that lead. To make our work efficient and effective, we’ll be concentrating on 10 key districts with game changing power. We have eyes on making Virginia the 16th Trifecta! Game Changers have pledged to raise $40,000 to support this important goal.
Next Steps
Throughout the campaign months, Game Changers funds are funneled through TSP to candidates in the battleground districts to run campaign-winning races with tested, proven strategies that translate to votes. Two standout strategies will dominate the VA races:
Local Press Project: Press specialists are put in place to secure attention getting, positive news stories about candidates in local media outlets, helping to build name recognition for these candidates, and puts the candidates in control of the narrative.
Door Knocking: The most critical tool in a state legislative campaign’s toolbox is candidate door knocking. Data has proven that no other campaign staff member is as effective at persuading a voter at the doors as the candidate themselves. The Door Knocking project encourages (and rewards) participating candidates with larger campaign contributions based on the number of doors they’ve knocked. Instead of dialing donors for dollars, candidates can focus on what matters: meeting their voters face-to-face in the field.
Hands on advocacy: The Game Changers will also provide opportunities for members to have hands on opportunities such as postcard writing, making voter awareness calls, and if you’re a Virginian, working at the polls. Watch for new opportunities in the Game Changers monthly newsletters, sent to all donors.
Game Changers will continue to roll up our sleeves, work hard, and raise money for this important work, and we are committed to building a Democratic state level force that can make a tangible difference in the lives of Virginians. We hope you will work alongside us.
Committed and undeterred,
Your Game Changers Leadership Circle
Beth, Carol, Cynthia, Debbie, Diane, Ginny
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can make a difference. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”