Crimson Goes Blue

Harnessing the talents, passion, and resources of the Harvard community to elect Democrats, ensure the integrity of our elections, and fight authoritarianism

FROM OUR NEWSLETTER: Democracy in Action

"One great way to see democracy in action is to work at a voting site in your local community," writes CGB’s Arizona Action Team Leader Mark Pelofsky ’84. Mark shares his encouraging experience working with a bipartisan collection of dedicated volunteers making sure elections are run fairly at the local level. [Read more...]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: How to Think Like a Dissident

At a recent CGB event, political strategist Ami Fields-Meyer, co-author (with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Julie Angwin) of On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear, sat down for a conversation with Gil Pimentel '84 about what we can learn from dissidents around the world to help with our own fight against authoritarianism. Watch the video here.
FROM OUR NEWSLETTER: It's Not Left vs. Right

According to strategist Mike Madrid, “The traditional left-right axis, organized around the size of government and the proper limits of state power, has been overtaken by a different axis entirely: institutions versus the people who feel betrayed by them.” Voters are not choosing a lane on the traditional spectrum. They're choosing whoever seems to be fighting the institutions on their behalf. [Read more...]
CGB Members, Check Out Our Substack

Visit our substack, CGB in Conversation, to exchange ideas, share what we’re reading, and more. Contact substackteam@crimsongoesblue.org to learn more. CGB in Conversation is private, so your posts and comments will only be visible to CGB members.
FROM OUR NEWSLETTER: Leading With Hope

If you've been part of CGB, you know that we try to do everything with a combination of hope and urgency... Hope is one of the primary engines of political mobilization. People must believe that change is possible. This is why movement leaders — from Frederick Douglass to Fannie Lou Hamer to Nelson Mandela — have consistently worked to cultivate hope. Let us follow in their footsteps. [Read more...]

The Latest from Crimson Goes Blue

Talk with Us

When it comes to flipping voters blue, is listening better than talking? Paula Derrow ‘85 was skeptical. Now she’s a convert. Talk about it in our Substack.
The Midterms Need You

Cait Conley — Army vet with three Bronze stars — needs help to win a close congressional race in New York. See who else we’re supporting, and donate now!
Listen Up, Ohio

Hear Congressman Greg Landsman ‘04 talk about the political landscape and the road ahead at our Ohio team meeting, Tues. Aug. 18, 7 PM ET Sign up!

Crimson Goes Blue is the first alumni-based organization in the U.S. dedicated to championing democracy.

Since our founding, nearly 3,000 Harvard alumni, students, faculty, and staff have joined us—drawn by our strategic activism, curated information and powerful community.

Join us. Our democracy needs you.

“I’m all about Crimson Goes Blue and this is just an awesome undertaking, politically and intellectually, so thank you for what you’re doing.”

— Rep. Jamie Raskin ’83,
Crimson Goes Blue Member

This map shows states with competitive races for House, Senate, and Governor that Crimson Goes Blue will be focusing on in 2026.

Click on the links below to get details about the races we’re tracking in individual states:

AZ CA GA ME

MI NC NH NY

OH PA VA WI

Take Action

Safeguarding our democracy is a year round project. Whether you live in a Blue, Red or Purple state, we have many ways for you to take effective actions and make strategic investments tailored to your talents and availability.

There are many ways you can help:

Contribute your time by attending protests, participating in phone banks, and canvassing. Learn about opportunities for activism in key swing states and beyond.
Contribute your money by donating to Crimson Goes Blue’s strategic portfolio of candidates and organizations safeguarding democracy.
Contribute your influence by calling your representatives and making your voice be heard.

Ensuring the integrity of our elections also requires poll observers at every polling place in the country. Preventing election subversion means there will be an even greater need in the swing states. Many states allow you to be a poll observer, even if you do not live in the state. Check out this document to see what the roles and requirements are for poll observers in key states.