The election is less than three weeks away and early voting is already open in many states. If you’re reading this, chances are you agree that a Kamala Harris presidency is absolutely crucial. Maybe you’ve put up a yard sign, or talked to some people you know about what’s on the line.
But what about the down-ballot races?
No matter who wins the presidency, electing Democrats up and down the ballot is just as important. If we get a President Harris, she’ll need a House and Senate that can help her achieve her campaign promises. And on the terrifying chance we get a President Trump, we’ll need our system of checks and balances more than ever.
It goes beyond Congress too. State representatives (like our own Rep. Jasmine Clark), school boards, mayors, judges, and other local representatives have the power to drastically change our lives.
“Down-ballot drop-off” is prevalent for voters in both parties, but studies show that Republicans are more likely to vote all the way down the ballot than Democrats. And we’ve heard stories about people who plan to vote against Trump but will still vote for down-ballot Republicans in an attempt to “balance” the results. When most Republicans support Trump and Project 2025, that’s not exactly what we’d call balance!
This means that all of us, even voters in dark red or blue states, can make a big difference. Our guest this week, Representative Sara Jacobs, told us that Congress may actually depend on states like California and New York. No matter where you live, your vote is important!
So request a sample ballot, do your research, and become a resource for the people you know. Let’s vote all the way from the tippy top to the very bottom of the ballot this year!
