The DNC’s new effort aims to build grassroots power and challenge Republican policies that Democrats say harm working families.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has launched a nationwide initiative called “Organizing Summer,” seeking to mobilize volunteers, boost voter turnout, and counter Republican messaging ahead of key elections in 2025 and the 2026 midterms.
As part of the effort, announced on June 30, Democrats plan to spotlight what they describe as harmful aspects of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending agenda through a range of in-person and virtual events. The plan includes organizing activists to visit Republican lawmakers’ offices to deliver petitions or voice concerns directly to staff.
DNC Chair Ken Martin said the initiative is part of an early push to challenge Republican policies, which he described as harmful to working families.
“They think they can get away with it. They’re wrong,” Martin said in a post on social media platform X. “We’re organizing earlier than ever to activate an army of volunteers to kick Republicans who vote against their constituents out of office in 2025 and 2026.”
The DNC says it plans to engage voters both online and in person, using community events, outreach through state parties, and volunteers working within their personal networks. According to guidelines distributed by the committee, the program encourages supporters to host local events ranging from strategy meetings and protests to “storytelling events” highlighting the impact of Republican policies.
“This summer, we are laser-focused on building power for Democrats,” the DNC said in a statement, adding that it will ensure Republicans are held accountable for their policies.
The push comes as Democrats zero in on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the massive Republican-led budget bill they contend would cut services for working families while delivering tax breaks to wealthier Americans.
Democrats have sharply criticized the Trump-backed bill, which is currently undergoing a vote-a-rama in the Senate. A final vote on the Senate version of the legislation is expected on Monday or Tuesday, with President Donald Trump aiming to sign it into law by the Fourth of July.
By Tom Ozimek
