Progress starts here.

Square One seeks out the most promising Democratic women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to run for Congress in long-overlooked red districts and states, and provides the high-impact, hands-on support they need to launch, run, and win their groundbreaking campaigns — against all the odds.

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood

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Our candidates redefine what’s possible.

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Square One seeks out long-overlooked red districts and states, identifies compelling and diverse candidates, and creates the infrastructure needed for them to win. Ushering in a new generation of political leadership is a long-term project, so we take risks and invest in places that may take more than one election cycle to flip blue.

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BREAKING BARRIERS

For far too long, women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community have been underestimated and excluded from the halls of power. By supporting diverse candidates and providing them with the necessary tools to run for office, Square One is working to create a government that truly represents the people it serves.

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A HANDS-ON APPROACH

 Square One is with our candidates from day one, providing the connections, resources, and on-the-ground support to launch, run, and win their campaigns. From hiring campaign staff, to brokering endorsements, to mapping out field plans, Square One is with our candidates every step of the way.

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Lauren Underwood became the youngest black woman ever elected to Congress

Square One’s candidates break barriers to redefine what’s possible.

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Lucy McBath has championed gun control — and so much more

We work with our winning candidates to have influence and impact in Congress from day one.

Yadira Caraveo is Colorado’s first Latina and woman of color in Congress

A pediatrician and first-generation Coloradan, Yadira’s proactive vision for change connected with voters. She won despite the pundits’ belief that the GOP would easily hold this district.

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Liuba Grechen Shirley became a champion for working moms

Square One breaks down barriers for exceptional candidates to run for office. Now, moms everywhere can run for office because Liuba’s story changed the game.

 

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“My campaign thrived thanks to Square One. Their model wins races. Period.”

— Congresswoman Lauren Underwood