Knock Doors for a Weekend
You can play an important role in campaigns outside of your district or state.
You can travel to key districts for a weekend or for a month.
Join Lisa in Wisconsin (We will make room!).
Drive to Napa to support Incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson (D) or to Modesto to support Adam Gray (D).
Fly to Texas to support James Talarico.
Door knocking is the most effective way to register and encourage people to vote. (Check out the research here.)
A common misconception is that door knocking is focused on persuading voters, but the truth is that door knocking is focused on encouraging voters who share your values to go to the polls or send in their mail-in ballots. It's more about increasing the engagement for your chosen candidate than it is about debating with people who disagree.
The following toss-up races could use your support. Click on any of the links below to learn more about how to volunteer for these campaigns.
Drive to Critical Races in California
For those of you who are friends in California, you can drive to any of the races listed here in the CalMatters Voters Guide. Do you have family or friends you can stay with for a weekend? There are races in Napa, Sacramento, San Francisco, Stockton, Kings/Fresno, Orange County, and San Diego.
Critical Toss-Up Races in the US Senate
Alaska Senate where Former Representative Mary Peltola, a Democrat and salmon fisherman, is the top challenger to Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican seeking his third term.
Iowa Senate where Representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican, will face Josh Turek, a Democratic state legislator endorsed by Obama.
Maine where Ms. Collins will face fifth-generation logger Troy Jackson, a progressive former state legislator.
Michigan where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a public health leader and progressive Democrat, will face former Representative Mike Rogers, a Republican.
Minnesota where Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor and potentially the first Native American woman to serve in the US Senate is fighting to win this open seat.
New Hampshire where Representative Chris Pappas, a Democrat who was the first openly gay member of Congress in the state’s history, will face John Sununu, a former senator who has President Trump’s endorsement.
Ohio where Senator Jon Husted, a Republican appointed in 2025, will defend his seat against Sherrod Brown, a tireless advocate for working people who previously served in the Senate.
Texas where Ken Paxton and James Talarico, former middle school teacher and current front runner, are running in what is likely to be among the most expensive Senate races in U.S. history.
Critical Races in the US House of Representatives
Florida District 14 where Kathy Castor (D) is aiming to keep her seat in the House fighting for veterans and their families and District 25 where Jared Moskowitz (D) is continuing his fight to bring power to the people.
Ohio District 9 where Marcy Kaptur (D) aims to hold her seat as the longest serving woman in US Congress and ranks as one of the most senior members.
Texas District 34 where Vicente Gonzalez (D) is running to support affordability for all.
Washington District 3 where Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is using her working class roots to maintain her seat in US Congress.
Wisconsin District 3 where young farmer and small business woman Rebecca Cooke stands a chance to take the seat of Derrick Van Orden and bring power back to the farmers and working class.