Heather Williams
Appearances
The MeidasTouch Podcast
How Democrats are Ready to Win Back State Races
Yeah, thank you. And I love being here with you. What we're seeing is people show up for these special elections. This idea that we are powerless is not actually true. We have a lot of impact and power at the state level. 50% of Americans have legislative Democrat power in their state. And these special elections are showing us a place where we can channel our energy.
The MeidasTouch Podcast
How Democrats are Ready to Win Back State Races
Much like we're seeing folks rise up in these town halls and make sure that their voice is heard against this incredible Republican harm that is being done. These special elections provide a great opportunity for people to show up and make their electoral voice heard. And we've got another really important one coming up on Tuesday in Pennsylvania.
The MeidasTouch Podcast
How Democrats are Ready to Win Back State Races
That is exactly right. Every Republican should be held accountable for what they are doing to dismantle our, not only our government, but cancer protection for kids, for our education funding, for the things that make our communities thrive. And what's interesting, it's a little more context maybe about this Pennsylvania race is You know, in 2024, this is a place where state Democrats did well.
The MeidasTouch Podcast
How Democrats are Ready to Win Back State Races
We held onto this chamber by one seat, the federal results obviously being different. And this will be the fifth opportunity this year for Democrats to hold a legislative chamber. And Pennsylvanians, I think, are well aware of their choices and their options. And there is no way that Republicans here can dodge what is happening within their party and what they are ultimately supporting.
The MeidasTouch Podcast
How Democrats are Ready to Win Back State Races
Yeah. You know, we've got elections again coming up sort of all the time. We start in November with really critical, important races in Virginia, where we'll be holding on to that chamber and then moving into next year. These local races are everywhere. And they are a great place to channel your energy.
The MeidasTouch Podcast
How Democrats are Ready to Win Back State Races
We need to win at the ballot box against these Republicans and build power in the states alongside building our federal power. You can head to DLCC.org, find out more. You can follow us at DLCC across all the social platforms.
The MeidasTouch Podcast
How Democrats are Ready to Win Back State Races
Lots of opportunities to get involved, lots of opportunities to channel your energy and your frustration and to stand up for democratic values that really just mean we're fighting for people to live the lives they want to live with the opportunities that they deserve in communities that are resilient and supportive of all.