NYT
Inside the Left’s Playbook for Winning Elections
Monday, August 10, 2026
Democratic campaign groups reported lower fundraising totals than Republican counterparts in the 2024 and 2025 election cycles. Progressive candidates and organizations developed voter contact strategies focused on door-to-door canvassing and grassroots volunteer coordination in targeted districts. The Democratic National Committee allocated the majority of its resources to statewide and federal races, directing less funding to local and state legislative campaigns during this period.
