As highlighted today in NewsNation, Democratic organizing efforts fueled Tuesday’s Blue Wave. Across New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and California, Democratic coordinated campaigns recruited and trained over 17,000 volunteers, knocked on over 2.5 million doors, made over 8.5 million phone calls, and sent over 17 million texts. This massive organizing blitz was partially made possible by historic investments by the DNC into key states, totalling over $6.5 million across New Jersey, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

With Tuesday’s wins, Democrats have now won or overperformed in 219 out of 247 races (90%) since Trump was inaugurated, underscoring the momentum behind Democrats up and down the ballot.

Key Point: “Ahead of this month’s election, the DNC says that it trained more than 17,000 volunteers who, in totality, knocked on 2.5 million doors, made more than 8.5 million phone calls and sent more than 17 million text messages.”

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NewsNation: Dems aim to build on momentum in 2026 as GOP shifts focus to affordability

[Jackie Koppell, 11/17/2025]

• “[Democrats] saw wide success in statewide races in New Jersey and Virginia as well as local mayoral races and a critical proposition in California that is projected to add five Democratic Congressional Districts ahead of the midterms.”

• “The DNC attributes much of the success of this year to DNC Chair Ken Martin’s philosophy of year-round organizing instead of just focusing resources during election years.”

• “‘(The) historic blue wave was won by talking directly to voters about the stakes of the election and how Democrats are fighting to lower their costs and protect health care,’ DNC Deputy Executive Director Libby Schneider told NewsNation. ‘We showed up earlier and more often, and we tried new tactics to bring back key constituencies like young voters.’”

• “Ahead of this month’s election, the DNC says that it trained more than 17,000 volunteers who, in totality, knocked on 2.5 million doors, made more than 8.5 million phone calls and sent more than 17 million text messages.”

• “In Virginia, the DNC contacted 67% more voters than in the last off-year election cycle in 2021.”

• “In New Jersey, the effort was even more pronounced with a 457% increase in attempted voter contacts compared to 2021. In both November gubernatorial races, the Democratic candidates won by double digits.”

• “The midterm elections will be a battle over which party can convince voters that they’re the ones to be trusted when it comes to addressing the cost of living.”