A small amount of volunteer time will pay off dividends for 2022

Friend, Virginia has a gubernatorial election in November—and it's [closer than it should be](. If we lose, it could have national implications. If Democratic voters are not sufficiently motivated to vote in an off-year election, that could happen. The good news: We know how to win. We will keep Virginia blue if we do the hard but necessary work to get out the Democratic vote. Our friends at New Virginia Majority, Swing Left, Democratic National Committee, and Sister District are all working hard. [Click to volunteer for a remote phonebanking shift this weekend to call Democratic voters in Virginia. No matter where you live, we need you on the phones this weekend.]( [Click to volunteer]( [Can't volunteer right now? Chip in $3 to help Daily Kos and these grassroots organizations get out the Democratic vote in Virginia.]( Only a few election cycles ago, Virginia was a Republican controlled state. By mobilizing young folks and communities of color, activists in Virginia were able to change the political landscape. We can't let them fall back, and they need your help today. I'm sure you are very anxious about what's going on nationally, and the midterms next year. Regardless of what happens in Virginia next month, it will affect the political narrative. That's why a few hours of phonebanking this week can pay off dividends for our country's future. Are the polls in Virginia scary? Yeah. But I live in California, and a few weeks ago we freaked out when it looked like our Democratic governor could get recalled. We mobilized, turned out our base voters, and won big. Yes, California is bluer than Virginia - but both states have made huge gains in recent years for the same reason: we engaged frontline communities. All we have to do is get out the Democratic vote in Virginia, and we need your help. [Click to volunteer this weekend for a phonebanking shift with one of our progressive partners who are pushing an amazing ground game in Virginia.]( [Click to volunteer]( [Can't volunteer right now? Chip in $3 to help Daily Kos and these grassroots organizations get out the Democratic vote in Virginia.]( Thanks for all you do, Paul Hogarth, Daily Kos Daily Kos Relies on Readers Like You We don't have billionaire backers like some right-wing media outlets. Half our revenue comes from readers like you, meaning we literally couldn't do this work without you. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Chip in $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.