Candidate Satisfaction with SDP

Selected quotes from 2019 candidates and campaign staff

“Sister District is the classic win-win situation where people in Blue states can help make a difference flipping districts across the country. The network and format is all there, all you need to do is join and bring your enthusiasm for change.

My path to victory has been arduous, but Sister District has been by my side through it all. They helped me leverage my experience to remind people that every vote counts so we can motivate voters and volunteers to demand change on election day. Together we are rewriting the ending to our tied election story with something uplifting that says ‘if we persist, we will make change happen together.’”

—Delegate-elect Shelly Simonds, VA House of Delegates District 94

“When we win this seat and flip control of the Virginia state house, Sister District will have played an outsized role. You have provided fundraising and grassroots support to down ballot races that oftentimes struggle to find resources.”

—Delegate Wendy Gooditis, VA House of Delegates District 10

“Sister District was a terrific help to our campaign throughout the cycle. They provided many valued resources including donations and time to help communicate with voters in the 85th. Sister District is an amazing organization and I look forward to working with them in the future.”

—Delegate-elect Alex Askew, VA House of Delegates District 85

“We were so grateful to be endorsed, and really appreciate everything you’ve done for us. This race has been a toss-up… and Sister District volunteer help and financial support has been enormous, plus a really great morale boost in general. Thank you!!!”

—Campaign Manager for Delegate Hala Ayala, VA House of Delegates District 51

“It was wonderful to interact with engaged volunteers and supporters outside of Virginia; knowing that so many others were investing time and energy in this campaign was hugely motivating.”

—Senator-elect Ghazala Hashmi, VA Senate District 10

“SDP always only commits to what they know they can do (and usually exceed). Far too often in politics, outside groups bite off more than they can chew, which leaves campaigns in a lurch trying to fill a void. SDP never creates a void and always fills voids.”

—Campaign Manager for Senate candidate Cheryl Turpin, VA Senate District 7

“Sister District understands campaign operations and day-to-day what is going on. They provide an incredibly helpful value-add to any campaign and are responsive to the needs of each campaign. Their staff and volunteers are professional and highly effective.”

—Campaign Manager for Senate candidate Debra Rodman, VA Senate District 12

“Sister District provided me with invaluable support throughout my campaign. Their commitment to my race, on a daily basis, helped push me toward the finish line in an organized and strategic way. I will always be thankful and appreciative for the support of SD and their team of volunteers and donors, but, more so, for their willingness to invest in Democrats fighting in Mississippi.”

—State representative-elect Shanda Yates, MS House District 64