About The States Project

The States Project (TSP) works to build Democratic majorities and drive policy change at the state level that help build healthy, sustainable, and prosperous future for all. Their electoral work focuses on winning governing majorities in the states by making state legislative campaigns more effective and better-funded. Their policy work provides nonpartisan tools and resources that connect a diverse community of state lawmakers committed to improving lives for the people they serve..

When it comes to defending our democracy, protecting personal freedoms, and improving people’s day-to-day lives. The States Project is the only national organization hyper-focused on both winning state legislative power and helping state lawmakers govern effectively.

The States Project is changing the tide of 30 years where Republicans have controlled state legislatures. But we clearly see now that it’s at the state level where all the action is happening as federal jurisdiction is peeled away. Since its origin in 2017, TSP has had an extraordinary impact on state elections. Here are just a few examples of their successes:

  • 2 new Democratic trifectas (both chambers plus Governor) in Michigan and Minnesota

  • New Democratic majority in the Pennsylvania House

  • Gained Democratic ground in New Hampshire House

  • Defended Democratic majorities in Maine, Nevada and Colorado

  • Has helped increase the number of Democratic trifectas from 6 to 15!

Giving Circles are the core of The States Project initiative, connecting committed individuals to play a vital role in funding powerful work.  Individuals from any location form Giving Circles. Each individual Giving Circle then….

  • selects an active campaign focus from any of the targeted state campaigns across the country

  • sets a financial giving goal

  • manages their ongoing progress reports to the Members

  • provides links to other activism efforts such as “postcarding”

  • receives and funnels 100% of their donations directly to the candidates of the chosen campaign!* 

    *The States Project is a non-profit organization partnering with The PAC for America’s Future. Donations will directly support The States Project’s electoral work across the country. Donations are processed through the website Grapevine, a platform that unites collective giving.