National Democrats will provide $2.5 million to state parties, targeting more than just

The Democratic National Committee will provide $2.5 million to more than 30 state and regional parties in the final weeks of the 2024 election cycle, the Democratic National Committee said in a statement Friday.

With the new funding, national Democrats will contribute to all 57 state and territorial chapters for the first time in a presidential cycle, according to the party.

“From school boards to the White House, the Democratic National Committee is working to elect Democrats to offices at every level of government,” Democratic National Committee Chairman Jamie Harrison said in a statement, which was issued to The National News Room ahead of a broader statement. 》Submitted.

“We are the only committee charged with building the infrastructure of the Democratic Party to win elections across the country, and with this new $2.5 million in appropriations, the Democratic National Committee will provide millions of dollars in investments to all 57 state parties this cycle – a significant boost to our committee. This is a historic first.”

The new funding is not only limited to the seven battleground states considered highly competitive in presidential elections, which receive the most attention and spending at the national level, but also includes a handful of states involved in key U.S. Senate races. The state has also attracted national attention.

Democrats say that while some of the grants are relatively small, they represent the national party’s commitment to states across the country, including traditionally red states.

Idaho field staff

In Idaho, where Democrats hold only 18 of the 105 seats in the Legislature, the national party has pledged more than $70,000 to fund two field workers to reach Hispanic voters in two rural counties and the Nez Perce Tribal members on the reservation.

Necochea told The National Newsroom in an interview Thursday ahead of the official announcement that the funding is significant both for the symbolism of the national party’s investment in the heavily Republican state and for the campaign this fall.

“We’re pleased to see that for the first time, this investment covers all 57 states and territories … so no state is left behind,” she said. “We’re a traditionally red state, which means we need money to fight back.”

Necochea said two organizers funded by state funds will help boost turnout in the state’s four battleground legislative districts.

“That level of investment also makes sense in terms of winning races and getting votes,” she said, noting that one race last cycle was decided by 37 votes.

She said the outcome of those races could determine which faction of the state’s Republican Party — whether the far right or a more moderate wing — will control the legislative agenda next session.

Necochea said the Democratic minority in the Legislature has sometimes worked with moderate Republicans on legislation to fund education and health care programs, including maintaining the state’s Medicaid expansion.

“Having a sufficient number of Democrats in the Idaho Legislature is critical for state government to continue to function,” she said.

Other grants

The Democratic National Committee provided a partial list of spending included in Friday’s announcement. A spokesman for the Democratic National Committee said state parties are free to use the funds as they wish. National noted that some national organizations had already decided how the money would be distributed.

Many state organizations plan to reach out to voters of color, including those in tribal communities.

Some examples of spending and goals, according to the Democratic National Committee:

Florida: More than $400,000 for statewide program targeting “critical alliances.” Oregon: $125,000 to help the state’s efforts in three key U.S. House races. Pennsylvania: $100,000 “for enhanced voter outreach” is the only presidential battleground state on the new list. The Democratic National Committee said some of the funding would be targeted at the state’s large Puerto Rican community. Minnesota: At least $100,000 spent on paid canvassing efforts in the state. The new funding brings the total Democratic National Committee allocation to the state to about $630,000, according to the party. The canvassing effort will help protect Democrats’ narrow majorities in both chambers. Missouri: ‘Nearly $100,000’ for new organizing staff focused on breaking Republican supermajorities in both houses of state Legislature and passing abortion ballot measure. Maryland: The Democratic National Committee said it is allocating $75,000 to the state’s mail program to focus on Asian American and Pacific Islander voters, a growing part of the state’s voting base. The Democratic National Committee has expressed its support for U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks, saying her race against former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is critical to protecting reproductive rights. South Carolina: More than $70,000 to pay a poll worker to focus on outreach to new voters. Maine: $61,250 for three staffers focused on getting out the vote in rural areas of U.S. Rep. Jared Golden’s swing district. Arkansas: Spending nearly $60,000 to hire six directors for a coalition targeting young, black and Latino voters, including Spanish-speaking organizers. It’s the Democratic National Committee’s first expenditure in Arkansas this cycle. Louisiana: $55,000 to an organizer to help the state reach voters in the state’s new majority-black 6th Congressional District. Kansas: $50,000 for paid lobbying to break Republican supermajorities in both chambers. Oklahoma: $50,000 to help the state conduct outreach to tribal communities. Virginia: $50,000 to get out the vote and voter contact initiatives in the state, focusing on two hotly contested U.S. House races. West Virginia: $50,000 for voting and paid mail programs targeting “youth and minority voters” who could influence four competitive state legislative races. North Dakota: Nearly $40,000 for get-out-the-vote efforts and organizing in tribal communities. New Jersey: “Five digits” will be used for voting operations in all state races, with a particular focus on the U.S. Senate race between Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw. It’s the Democratic National Committee’s first expenditure in the Garden State this cycle. Tennessee: An undisclosed amount to help the state “build on last year’s organizational momentum.”