Blue Wave Coming 2026

and Host Committee (in formation)


Suzanne Badenhoop, Alec Bash, Cynthia Beard, Kathleen Burke, Barbara Clarke, Helen Cohen, Cynda Collins Arsenault, Louette Colombano, Quinn Delaney, John Harrington, Susan Herman, Nora Taylor Jaffe, Karen Klein, Cathy Kornblith, Holly Near, Marci Rubin, Dale Schroedel & Lisa Honig, Karen Sweet


Invite you to a

Special Virtual Event


Blue Wave Coming 2026: Women of Color Leading the Way!


Tuesday, October 20th

5:30-6:45 pm PT | 6:30 - 7:45 pm MT | 7:30 - 8:45 pm CT | 8:30 - 9:45 pm ET


Support the candidates featured by Representation Matters to Flip the HOUSE, Flip the SENATE, Build the FIREWALL with strong Governors,

and CHANGE the face of power!


Host level contribution - $1,300+

Suggested contribution - $130+

Contributions of any amount are welcome and appreciated.


Flip the Senate: Must-Win Seats

Peggy Flanagan (MN)

Angie Nixon (FL)

Mary Peltola (AK)

Juliana Stratton (IL)


Flip the House: Frontline Incumbents

Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05)

Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05)

Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13)


Flip the House: Pick-Up Opportunities

Pia Dandiya (FL-22)

JoAnna Mendoza (AZ-06)

Denise Powell (NE-02)


Build the Firewall: Future Governors

Keisha Lance Bottoms (GA)

Deb Haaland (NM)

Gina Hinojosa (TX)


Thank you for supporting these dynamic candidates as generously as possible!


Note: Your contribution will be divided equally among all the listed campaigns/committees, or you can click on "Customize amounts" and designate your contribution as you wish. Contributions to the House and Senate candidates will go to the campaigns of the listed candidates/committees, up to the maximum contribution amount of $3,500 per campaign. Contributions exceeding that will go to each candidate's Victory Fund, which provides critical support for GOTV efforts (see details below).


Questions: email us at hello@repmatters.us


Representation Matters supports and amplifies the voices of Black women, Indigenous women and women of color running for elected office - to change the face of power.


https://www.representationmatters.us

 

Contribution rules

  1. This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
  2. I am at least eighteen years old.
  3. I am not a federal contractor.
  4. I am making this contribution with my own personal credit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
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  6. This contribution complies with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, O.C.G.A. Sec 21-5-30, et seq.
Contributions to Flanagan Victory Fund will be allocated as follows: The first $3,500/$5,000 from a person/multicandidate committee (“PAC”) will be allocated to Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota for the general election. The next $10,000/$5,000 from a person/PAC will be allocated to the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. The next $44,300/$15,000 from a person/PAC will be allocated to the DSCC, designated for its general fund. The next $5,000/$5,000 from a person/PAC will be allocated to Loud and Clear Voice PAC. The final $265,800/$90,000 from a person/PAC will be allocated to the DSCC, designated for its headquarters fund or voter protection/legal defense fund up to the legal limits. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting aly@peggyflanagan.com. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Angie Nixon Victory Fund will be allocated as follows: The first $3,500/$5,000 of each contribution from an individual/federal multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to Angie for Florida for the General election. The next $10,000/$5,000 of each contribution from an individual/federal multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to the Democratic Executive Committee of Florida. The final $310,100/$105,000 from an individual/federal multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to the DSCC, first to its general fund and then to its headquarters fund or voter protection/legal defense fund up to the legal limits. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting nixon@mbacg.com. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Fish, Family, Freedom Fund will be allocated as follows: Contributions will be allocated in the following order for persons (“P”) and multicandidate committees (“PAC”): the first $3,500 (P) and $5,000 (PAC) to Alaskans for Mary for the primary election; next $3,500 (P) and $5,000 (PAC) to Alaskans for Mary for the general election; next $10,000 (P) and $5,000 (PAC) to the Alaska Democratic Party; next $5,000 (P) and $5,000 (PAC) to Cache PAC; next $44,300 (P) and $15,000 (PAC) to DSCC’s general fund; next $265,800 (P) and $90,000 (PAC) to DSCC’s headquarters fund or voter protection/legal defense fund up to the legal limits. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting holly@campaigncompliance.net. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Juliana Victory Fund will be allocated as follows: The first $7,000 of each contribution from a person and the first $10,000 from a multicandidate committee (“PAC”) will be allocated to Juliana for Illinois. The first $3,500 of a person’s contribution and the first $5,000 of a PAC’s contribution will be designated for the retirement of primary election debt; the next $3,500/$5,000 will be designated for the general election. The next $10,000 of each contribution from a person and the next $5,000 from a PAC will be allocated to Democratic Party of Illinois. The next $5,000 of each contribution from a person and the next $5,000 from a PAC will be allocated to Persist PAC. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting stratton@mbacg.com. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Bynum Victory Fund will be allocated as follows: The first $3,300/$5,000 of each contribution from a person/multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to Janelle Bynum for Congress and designated for the general election. Any remaining funds up to federally permissible limits will be allocated to the Democratic Party of Oregon. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Hayes Victory Fund will be allocated as follows: The following allocation formula will be used until the 2024 CT-05 Convention The first $6,600/$10,000 of each contribution from a person/multi-candidate PAC (“PAC”) will be allocated to Friends of Jahana Hayes. The first $3,300/$5,000 of a person’s/PAC’s contribution to each candidate will be allocated for use in the candidate’s Convention and the next $3,300/$5,000 will be allocated for use in the candidate’s general election. The next $10,000/$5,000 from a person/PAC will be designated to the federal account of the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee. Any contributor may designate their contribution for a particular participant. The allocation formula above may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. The following allocation formula should be used after the 2024 CT-05 Convention.: The first $3,300/$5,000 of each contribution from a person/multi-candidate PAC (“PAC”) will be allocated to Friends of Jahana Hayes and designated for the 2024 General election. The next $10,000/$5,000 from a person/PAC will be designated to the federal account of the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee. Any contributor may designate their contribution for a particular participant. The allocation formula above may change if following it would result in an excessive contribution. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting janica@pcmsllc.com. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Emilia Sykes Ohio Victory Fund 2026 will be allocated as follows: The first $3,500/$5,000 of each contribution from a person/multicandidate PAC will be allocated to Emilia Sykes for Congress and designated to the general election. The next $5,000 of each contribution from a person/multicandidate PAC will be allocated to We Belong Here Federal PAC. The next $10,000/ $5,000 of each contribution from a person/multicandidate PAC will be allocated to the Ohio Democratic Party- Federal Account. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting shakiyla@emiliasykesforcongress.com. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Dandiya Florida Victory Fund will be allocated as follows: For contributions received on or before the 2026 Primary Election: The first $7,000 of each contribution from a person and the first $10,000 from a multicandidate committee will be allocated to Pia Dandiya for Congress. The first $3,500/$5,000 of a person’s/multicandidate committee’s will be considered designated for the primary election; the next $3,500/$5,000 will be designated for the general election. The next $10,000/$5,000 of each contribution from a person/multicandidate committee will be allocated to the federal account of the Democratic Executive Committee of Florida. For contributions received after the 2026 Primary Election: The first $3,500 of each contribution from a person and the first $5,000 from a multicandidate committee will be allocated to Pia Dandiya for Congress. he next $10,000/$5,000 of each contribution from a person/multicandidate committee will be allocated to the federal account of the Democratic Executive Committee of Florida. All contributions are subject to the limitations and prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting evan@lawlorstrategies.com. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Mendoza Victory Fund will be allocated as follows: For contributions received through the date of the Democratic Primary: The first $3,500 of each contribution from a person other than a multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to Mendoza for Congress and considered designated for the primary election. The next $3,500 of each contribution from a person other than a multicandidate PAC will be allocated to Mendoza for Congress and considered designated for the general election. The first $5,000 from a multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to Mendoza for Congress and considered designated for the primary election. The next $5,000 from a multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to Mendoza for Congress and considered designated for the general election. The next $10,000 of each contribution from a person other than a multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to the Arizona Democratic Party. For contributions received after the date of the Democratic Primary: The first $3,500 of each contribution from a person other than a multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to Mendoza for Congress and considered designated for the general election. The first $5,000 from a multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to Mendoza for Congress and considered designated for the general election. The next $10,000 of each contribution from a person other than a multi-candidate PAC will be allocated to the Arizona Democratic Party. The next $5,000 from a multicandidate PAC will be allocated to the Arizona Democratic Party. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting jeremie@commoncentsconsulting.net. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.
Contributions to Powell Victory Fund will be allocated as follows: The first $3,500 of a person's contribution and the first $5,000 of a multicandidate committee's contribution will be allocated to Denise Powell for Congress and considered designated for the general election. The next up to $10,000 of each contribution from a person and the next up to $5,000 from a multicandidate committee will be allocated to the Nebraska Democratic Party. Any contributor may designate his or her contribution for a particular participant by contacting kate.lyon@bluewavepolitics.com. The allocation formula above may change if any contributor makes a contribution that, when allocated, would exceed the amount that the contributor may lawfully give to any participant.

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