In today’s episode, NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) President, Heather Williams. Heather explains how the DLCC works to elect more Democrats to the House and Senate and win legislative majorities. She walks us through the DLCC’s strategy of targeting key states and legislature chambers, the opportunities she is most excited about this year, and the organization’s important work to raise awareness of legislative candidates and ensure that voters vote down the ballot. Tune in to learn about the many issues being shaped by state legislatures, including reproductive rights, housing, and climate, and why this year’s elections matter more than ever.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• [01:03] Introducing Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) President Heather Williams who joins us to discuss state legislative elections.

• [02:55] President Williams shares the three buckets that her work falls into this year.

• [06:55] An overview of the DLCC’s work and the cycle it follows.

• [09:54] How enthusiasm for the Harris-Walz Campaign differs from state-specific voting sentiment.

• [12:20] Factors that currently drive voter turnout including access to information.

• [15:01] Why it is important to give voters a clear option to vote for issues such as reproductive healthcare.

• [17:48] The important moment created by the Dobbs decision and how it widened people’s understanding of Roe.

• [19:34] The experience of recruiting candidates in 2024.

• [22:35] President Williams’ journey to public service.

• [25:55] What sparked a transition in representation in 2010 and how that has unfolded today.