There are three main things you can do to fight the Trump agenda during this fall’s midterm elections: Hit the phones, knock on doors, and give money. “It’s old-fashioned work, but guess what?” says Washington State Democratic Party chair Tina Podlodowski. “It does work and it will continue to.”
There are a bunch of campaigns that want your help. Below, we’ve laid out the four big areas where you can get involved. Google the candidates and figure out who gets you going, or visit wa-democrats.org/volunteer and they’ll put you to work.
FIGHT THE NRA
Initiative 1639 would raise the age required to purchase semiautomatic weapons to 21. It would also expand waiting periods, background checks, and training for some gun purchases.
The National Rifle Association has already spent $100,000 to fight the initiative, and the campaign hasn’t even really started. So far, that’s not much compared to the pro side, but it’s likely to keep pouring in. To learn more about the initiative or get involved, visit yeson1639.org.
