Major Left-Leaning Voter Groups Face Funding Crises Ahead of Crucial Midterms
Several large progressive voter-engagement and racial-justice NGOs are confronting severe budget gaps and staff cuts as the midterm election approaches.
The financial strain on prominent left-leaning organizations is emerging just as voting begins for the midterms that will decide congressional control for the remainder of Donald Trump's term. Democratic strategists fear the shortfalls will hamper registration drives and get-out-the-vote operations. In response, the Democratic National Committee announced it will make unprecedented investments in organizing to offset the shortfall.
Why it matters
Funding gaps in key progressive groups could affect voter turnout and election outcomes in a pivotal midterm race.
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