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The Next 50 | A Stronger Bench, A Brighter Future

Mari Manoogian

Identifying and nurturing next-generation leaders that can lead the Democratic Party out of the wilderness.

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How to Flip a District

In 2018, I knocked on thousands of doors in a Michigan state house district that Republicans had held for over a decade. I was 25 years old, a first-time candidate, and started off my campaign with no institutional support from a party that...

a month ago
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Four new statehouse endorsements — and why each one matters

At The Next 50, we’re all about scouting top tier talent across the country, because we know that the Democratic bench doesn’t build itself.

It gets built by exceptional candidates who step up before the race is on anyone’s radar, and by o...

a month ago
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Victory Dispatch: Emily Gregory Flips a Trump +11 Florida district

Last night, The Next 50 celebrated something we believe is a preview of what’s possible in 2026 and beyond.

Emily Gregory — a mom of three, Army spouse, and small business owner from Jupiter, Florida — flipped Florida House District 87, a...

2 months ago
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We Built the Bench in 2025. Here’s How We Win in 2026.

“I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.” —Mia Hamm

I often think about this quote from one of my favorite athletes—and I think it perfectly captures what we’re doing at Th...

5 months ago
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When a Republican Panelist Says "I Agree with Literally Everything" You Just Said

I had one of those surreal moments on BBC America this week that reminded me why our work at The Next 50 matters so much.

I was on a panel talking about the state of American politics, and I did what I always do: I talked about our candida...

6 months ago
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