Vote Blue

American political action committee

  • New York City, United States
Websitevotebluenyc.org

Vote Blue is a progressive coalition[2] and US federal PAC[1] created to support Democrats in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania through voter outreach and mobilization efforts.

Vote Blue was originally founded in 2004 as Keep PA Blue.[2] In 2016 and 2018, Vote Blue sent 30 buses of volunteers to swing districts near New York City, contributing to victories for six Democratic congressional candidates.[3] Efforts in 2020 included support for Antonio Delgado in New York district 19, Andy Kim in New Jersey district 3, and Joe Biden for President.[3] In 2022, the group campaigned for Pat Ryan in New York district 18, John Fetterman for US Senate, and Josh Shapiro for Pennsylvania Governor, among others.[4]

The group reported $14,363.26 in contributions in the 2020 cycle[5] and $31,686.41 in the 2022 cycle.[6] 21 clubs and grassroots groups are currently members of the coalition, along with 19 elected officials and candidates for office in New York State.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "VOTE BLUE committee overview". Federal Election Commission. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "About Us". Vote Blue. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Yutkowitz, Edward (February 13, 2020). "New Yorkers organize for a 2020 Blue Wave". The Village Sun. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Yutkowitz, Edward (September 21, 2022). "Locals bus, phone, text to help elect Dems to Congress in out-of-district races". The Village Sun. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "VOTE BLUE financial summary, 2019-2020". Federal Election Commission. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  6. ^ "VOTE BLUE financial summary, 2021-2022". Federal Election Commission. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "Coalition". Vote Blue. Retrieved July 14, 2024.