We did it!
Reverend Raphael Warnock won his senate runoff and reelection last night in Georgia! This win secures a 51st Democratic senator, and will improve our chances of expanding Medicare for All, lowering the rising costs of living, strengthening Social Security, preserving reproductive freedoms, and protecting our democracy.
Together our movement raised a total of $67,174.70 to directly support Raphael Warnock’s campaign. We also mobilized over 300 volunteers for virtual events with Georgia Votes, and for youth voter outreach with Sunrise Movement.
Senator Warnock was up against a multi-millionaire, with a net worth estimated to be nearly $65 million1, who didn’t even reside in the state. Republicans were confident they could buy this election, but we proved them wrong.
But we won’t stop here. Alexandria experienced firsthand how difficult it is for working-class, grassroots candidates to break into politics, and that’s why she launched Courage to Change: a leadership PAC that supports candidates who refuse to bow to establishment pressure, who advocate ferociously for working-class families, and who have lived the same struggles as the people they seek to represent.
Through Alexandria’s and our movement's efforts, this midterm cycle we helped elect progressive champions: Summer Lee in Pennsylvania, Greg Casar in Texas, helped re-elect Katie Porter in California, and now Raphael Warnock in Georgia!
Together, we will continue to build the infrastructure to elect grassroots, progressive leaders and change the way politics are funded.
Thank you for being a part of our movement,
Team AOC
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*PAC stands for Political Action Committee. PACs have been around since 1944 and exist for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates. Too often, PACs are used by corporations and dark money groups to buy off politicians. Unlike super PACs that can take unlimited money from billionaires, Courage to Change is a leadership PAC that runs via small-dollar donations.
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