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In addition to news and information and in keeping with our motto Make EVERY County Count we have included some races in deep red states and even must win red districts in blue states. Please consider donating to the Local Democratic Parties in these races.

Nicole Locklin is a practicing lawyer and Democratic candidate running for U.S. Congress in Florida’s 26th district, challenging Republican, Mario Diaz-Balart. Nicole Locklin was born the middle child of three siblings. Nicole Locklin was raised in a family that believed a person’s life should reflect their values. She grew up watching her father live by a simple set of principles: love for family, generosity toward others, and the belief that doing the right thing matters, e

Kimberly Overman is a mom, grandmother, small business owner, and former Hillsborough County Commissioner running for Congress in Florida’s 12th District. A champion for working families and a proven leader during times of crisis, Kimberly brings both lived experience and a track record of results. From affordable housing to public health, she has always fought to make government work for the people—not special interests. Now, she’s ready to take that fight to Washington....

With 17 Republicans running there is a good chance to elect a Democrat. https://www.gpb.org/news/2026/01/16/free-for-all-election-replace-greene-in-congress-draws-22-candidates County Trump # Trump % Harris # Harris % Democratic Party Catoosa 27,150 77.36% 7,704 21.95% https://www.catoosademocrats.com/ Chattahoochee 982 57.97% 703 41.50% n/a Cobb 168,679 41.66% 228,404 56.42% https://www.cobbdemocrats.org/ Dade 6,804 82.86% 1,343 16.36% https://www.dadecountydems.com/ Floyd 3

Local political parties are primarily focused on grassroots activities that directly impact their communities, such as recruiting candidates, running campaigns, and facilitating engagement between citizens and local government. Their work is essential to translating citizen concerns into tangible policy decisions at the local level (e.g., zoning laws, school funding, public safety). Specific activities of local political parties include: Recruiting and Training Candidates :

Hey Florida is a 527 Florida Political Committee that works to strengthen essential infrastructure in Florida's rural and suburban counties, aiming to reduce Democratic losses in statewide and federal elections and secure wins in local races like School Board and municipal elections. We fight misinformation, empower local campaigns, and promote voter-friendly public policies. https://heyfloridapc.com/

Swing Left https://swingleft.org/about-us is a progressive group dedicated to year-round grassroots organizing and fundraising focused on competitive races in the US. Here is their list of competitive US House of Representatives races for the 2026 midterms. All of these districts contain multiple counties. We have produced a list of each county, with links to the county Democratic party for each. You may choose to support Swing Left or donate directly to county parties. Ala

Across the United States, the No Kings marches have emerged as a visible, people-powered reminder that democracy depends on participation, not deference. These marches bring together everyday citizens who believe that no individual or institution is above accountability, and that leadership must answer to the public. By gathering peacefully and publicly, participants reaffirm a core American principle: power flows from the people upward, not the other way around. At a moment