About Game Changers
Who We Are and What We Do
Game Changers is a deeply committed and results-oriented Giving Circle under the banner of The States Project, whose mission is to help place Democrats in state level legislative positions. We pool resources to support Democratic candidates who can win and affect the balance of power in state legislatures.
Why We Do It
We are committed to maximizing our contributions of time and money to build strong, Democratic leadership at the state level, where critical policy and laws are shaped! We seek game changing results to protect our threatened democracy. We believe all donations, whether large or small, can make a difference when used strategically. And we believe donors appreciate being part of a team effort with clear metrics and concrete results. So, under the umbrella of the powerful and effective The States Project, our Game Changers Giving Circle raises money to support Democrats in state-level congressional elections, unifying donors who also want to create positive change!
Our Success
Our work has fueled the success of three state legislative campaigns:
2022
In Arizona, our efforts helped candidates win three of four critical toss-up seats in the State Senate.
2023
In Virginia, we were part of a major successful effort that flipped the VA House of Delegates and defended the State Senate (in total, TSP raised $4.7 million for VA – more than double what any other national group raised). In the Virginia House, new state legislative candidates held two key seats – one by just 322 votes.
2024
Returning to Arizona, we kept the balance of power close in a state that saw the biggest swing toward Trump of any swing state. Despite strong national headwinds, our work helped keep the balance of power close.
2025
We helped Virginia win an astounding 13 seats, making Virginia the nation’s newest pro-democracy trifecta (#16)
With 64 seats, pro-democracy lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates will have the largest majority since 1992.
Seven of the seats flipped are seats the rightwing has held for more than 40 years.
Since 2022, we’ve raised over $175,000 to support Democratic state legislative candidates!
Our Next Steps
Following the November 2025 blue wave in Virginia, Game Changers have reset goals for 2026, selecting Michigan as our focus. In 2022, Michigan Democrats took control of the state Legislature from Republicans, creating the first Democratic trifecta in 40 years. But the trifecta was short-lived—Republicans reclaimed a state House majority in 2024, creating a split in the two chambers with Democratic control in the Senate 19-18, and a Republican 58-52 majority in the House. Game Changers are charging ahead to regain the Democratic lead and help Michigan restore quality education and healthcare, and safeguard essential democratic values for Michiganders.
Game Changers, created in 2022, are primed for our 5th campaign in the 2026 Midterms. We invite you to join us!
We are committed and undeterred!