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We Built the Bench in 2025. Here’s How We Win in 2026.
What The Next 50 accomplished, what we learned, and what’s to come in the year ahead.
 • Mari Manoogian
The Next 50’s 2025 Election Results
High-Conviction Early Investment Delivers Perfect Record
 • Mari Manoogian
While Washington Stalls, These State Leaders Are Getting It Done
We’re doubling down on our support for Sam Park, Greta Neubauer, and Malcolm Kenyatta—three proven change makers leading their states, growing the…
 • Mari Manoogian
Why we're re-endorsing Wes Moore
He has delivered for Maryland across party lines and has a leadership style his state needs for another term
 • Mari Manoogian
Why We're Endorsing Cisco Aguilar & Zach Conine in Nevada
Our early support strategy pays off when proven leaders are on the ballot.
 • Mari Manoogian
Being Normal: How Democrats Can Sound Like Real People Again
Why talking like your neighbors matters more than using perfect terminology
 • Mari Manoogian
The Race for 2028 Starts Now... And It's Not Just for the White House
Presidential politics gets the headlines, but mayors and state legislators are where the real work of rebuilding Democratic power begins.
 • Mari Manoogian
Mary Sheffield's Commanding Victory
The Next 50's strategic bet on principled governance wins big on Detroit primary night
 • Mari Manoogian
The Next 50's Alaska Bet: Robyn Burke's Coalition Victory
How one victory froze extremists out of power statewide and delivered coalition governing that works for Alaskans
 • Mari Manoogian
The Next 50's 2025 Mayor Endorsements
Building the Democratic bench from the ground up
 • Mari Manoogian
The Next 50 | A Stronger Bench, A Brighter Future
The Next 50 | A Stronger Bench, A Brighter Future
Identifying and nurturing next-generation leaders that can lead the Democratic Party out of the wilderness.
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