Democracy Needs Your Courage

We at Allies for Democracy continue to work with our partner organizations to “stop Trump and save people and planet”.¹

In the lead-up to the 2026 midterms we are canvassing in south-central PA for candidates Janelle Stelson and Sara Agerton. Stelson is challenging MAGA extremist Scott Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th U.S. Congressional District, which runs along the I-83 corridor from York to Harrisburg. The Cook Political Report lists it as one of only 18 House toss up races, making it critical to Democratic efforts to flip the House. Sara Agerton is running to flip PA state House District 88, which lies on the outskirts of Harrisburg, and build on Democrats’ one seat majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

We also continue our movement building work, hosting unconventional resistance actions like knit-ins, publishing a widely-used calendar of pro-democracy activities in our region, and encouraging families to get involved – there is something every one of us can do. And the sooner we all say “no,” the sooner this nightmare ends.

Champion freedom, diversity, and justice for all, at every level from our local communities to the state and the region
Stiffen the spines of our representatives in Washington, DC to stand up for progressive American values and reject the Project 2025 agenda
Expand our coalition and win elections in 2026 and 2028

How to make Maryland a beacon of progressive American values

Get organized geographically
Autocrats win when we’re physically isolated and beholden to virtual “communities” that they control and manipulate. Join a local group near you that meets regularly to stay connected. Check out our partial list of active groups in the Baltimore metro area here.
Start new local groups
Alone, there’s not much we can do but together, we have the power to fight back and win. If there’s no local group of like-minded folks around you, start one. We can help.
Stay sane and rested
While we must respond to policy, we don’t have to absorb every bit of rhetoric emanating from Washington, DC. We will prioritize staying sane and rested so we can respond to the coming challenges with strength and resolve.
Be ready to act!
Allies for Democracy among others will be organizing strategic actions that you and your local group can participate in. Stay connected by signing up for our list and share your ideas for actions here.

Allies for Democracy is a group of grassroots activists based in Baltimore County, Maryland. Our network of volunteers initiated over 200,000 calls to voters in 2020, knocked on over 8,000 doors in 2022, and over 25,000 in south-central Pennsylvania and Maryland in 2024. Learn more about our history or read our 2024 election post-mortem here.