‘We have to show what good governance looks like’: how organizers will hold new electeds accountable
Summary
After Democrats’ 2026 midterm gains, organizers are considering how to turn election results and protest participation into lasting political change. They plan to press newly elected officials, build local networks, diversify tactics and prepare for forms of government pressure such as selective arrests and surveillance.Key Facts
- Democrats flipped five governors’ seats and gained control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
- The article identifies rising living costs, the war in Iran, immigration enforcement and data center construction as sources of voter anger.
- Organizers say coalitions, local campaigns and movement infrastructure helped channel frustration into political action.
- The No Kings coalition began in 2025 as a decentralized alliance of dozens of groups.
- The coalition’s marches gave people new to activism a way to participate in protests.
- Jamila Raqib said movements should identify institutions that support a government, such as courts, businesses, media and religious institutions.
- Suggested organizing steps include building mutual-aid networks, improving digital security and training successors to key leaders.
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