WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association announced the “2024 Mobilization Project,” a new program to deploy Democratic Lieutenant Governors to maximize voter turnout across the country in support of the Biden-Harris campaign ahead of the 2024 election.
Democratic Lieutenant Governors represent the bench and future of the Democratic Party, and have the unique opportunity to dispatch throughout the country to mobilize voters on the ground in a monumental election. The Democratic Lieutenant Governors are the most diverse group of statewide elected officials in the country.
Getting out the vote in key battleground states — and energizing the base in blue states — is crucial for the Biden campaign in 2024, and incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governors are well positioned to lead these efforts. In critical swing states, the incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor has a demonstrated history of organizing and turning out key areas and constituencies:
- Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist has run in three competitive elections since 2017, and has become an adept organizer of must-turnout Detroit, which helped propel the Whitmer-Gilchrist ticket to a record victory in 2022.
- Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan served a section of Minneapolis’ western, inner-ring suburbs for two terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and has organized suburban and tribal communities throughout the state of Minnesota.
- Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez flipped a State House seat in Wisconsin’s key Waukesha County in Metro Milwaukee in 2020, and continues to drive persuasion and voter mobilization efforts in this must-turnout county.
- Lt. Gov. Austin Davis served Allegheny County in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for two terms, and will drive persuasion and voter mobilization efforts in the must-win surrounding Western PA counties.
- Secretary Adrian Fontes served as the County Recorder of Maricopa County for two terms before his 2022 election to Secretary of State, where he received the most votes out of any non-federal statewide office. He will be key in mobilizing Latino and rural voters throughout Arizona.
“The Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association is ready to mobilize across the country ahead of a monumental presidential election — as Democratic LGs, we stand strong in our commitment to partnering with the Biden administration to deliver on our shared agenda for the American people,” said Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, Chair of the DLGA. “President Biden has delivered historic wins for Michiganders throughout his presidency from protecting workers’ rights to investing in our infrastructure and so much more, and Democratic Lieutenant Governors have been proud to partner with him every step of the way. Alongside Governor Whitmer and our strong statewide and local leaders, we’ve built on the spirit of the Biden administration and our shared resolve to improve the quality of life for every Michigander to deliver historic progress — including passing monumental legislation repealing the right-to-work laws and draconian abortion laws. Now, it’s time to join with the Biden administration once again to build on that progress in 2024.”
“President Biden is steadfast in his resolve to deliver for the American people — and Democratic Lieutenant Governors remain equally committed to standing alongside the Biden administration to better the lives of those we serve,” said Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. “We’ve lowered costs for hardworking Minnesotans and worked to ensure that Americans have access to the vital health care they need — the progress we’ve achieved is undeniable, but there’s undoubtedly more work to be done. The next phase of this work begins with the 2024 presidential election.”
“As the Lieutenant Governor of one of the most critical swing states in the country, I am proud to stand with President Biden and am eager to share all that he has accomplished — and all that we will continue to accomplish together — throughout Wisconsin and beyond,” said Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez. “President Biden is the leader our country needs and Democratic Lieutenant Governors look forward to playing a key role in delivering the Midwest, and the country, for the Biden-Harris campaign once again in 2024.”
“Pennsylvania proudly helped secure a Biden presidency in 2020, and I have no doubt it will do the same come 2024. Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth understand all that the Biden administration has delivered for them — from protecting reproductive rights, to strengthening our infrastructure, to lowering medical and student costs and more,” said Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis. “Pennsylvanians also know that the choice between President Biden and an extreme Republican could not be clearer, and Democratic Lieutenant Governors are eager to deliver that message.”
“From Arizona to Massachusetts and everywhere in between, Democrats are delivering for hardworking families,” said Arizona Sec. of State Adrian Fontes. “As Secretary of State, I have seen firsthand how vital it is to protect our democratic processes, defend our elections, and ensure every single person in our country, no matter where they live, who they are, or where they’re from, has access to their version of the American dream. To do that, it is absolutely paramount that we all work together, hand-in-hand, to elect Democrats in 2024.”
In addition to their plan to raise $15m by 2026, the DLGA is committed to serving as the liaison and facilitator for Democratic Lieutenant Governors to aid the DNC and the Biden-Harris campaign in 2024, ensuring Democratic victory up and down the ballot.
To learn more, visit: www.DemocraticLGs.org, or follow @DemocraticLGs on Twitter.
