Winning America's Heartland→
Flipping Red Seats Blue
The Problem
Democrats must make gains in rural communities immediately and No Dem Left Behind is the organization with the plan to lead on the issues, depolarize political conversations, and restore the Democrats as the party of working-class families.
The Solution
Watch the video above to learn more about how No Dem Left Behind is focusing on the effect of the American Rescue Plan in rural counties. This is just one example of how No Dem Left Behind is flipping votes from red to blue from the inside of the heartland outwards to reshape the Electoral Map.
Issues That Matter to Rural Americans
Rural Hospitals
Since 2005, 104 rural hospitals in the United States have closed, and an additional 600 rural hospitals, constituting 30% of all rural hospitals, are at risk of closing soon. Read more >>>
CAFOs & Zoning
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) pose significant threats to community health, environmental well-being, and the ability for smaller, family farms to compete. Read more >>>
Rural Broadband
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to open a new rulemaking process to consider the reinstatement of net neutrality rules implemented during the Obama era. Read more >>>
Renewable Incentives
The Inflation Reduction Act and American Rescue Plan both have programs that detail ways Americans can live a more sustainable life and get financial compensation. Read more >>>
No Dem Left Behind Leads the Way
Hassan Martini
Executive DirectorHassan Martini founded No Dem Left Behind with one goal: to support candidates running for Congress in rural America. Hassan saw an opportunity to make Democratic candidates in rural America more competitive and gain the resources needed to win. As a campaign operative, Hassan has worked on dozens of campaigns from state legislature to Presidential, and one thing is the same – they all involve knocking on doors and talking directly to voters.
James Bartosh
Digital DirectorJames leads No Dem Left Behind’s grassroots fundraising programs and helps design political initiatives. A lifelong resident of the rural Northwoods, he believes that the modern tools at our disposal can bridge the rural divide once and for all. He is passionate to carry out this work daily. In his spare time, James is a hobbyist filmmaker and enjoys exploring northern Wisconsin’s trails on his UTV.
Olya Makarova
Digital CoordinatorOlya is researcher specialising in law and policy, and has worked on topics ranging from London carbon emissions to the opioid epidemic in Washington state. She received her education in the United Kingdom, studying law and English literature. Olya still loves to read fantasy novels and political philosophy in her spare time. She lives in Connecticut and enjoys hiking and trail running.
Zoltan Nemeth
Social MediaZoltan is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with degrees in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, as well as Political Science. He has done extensive research on climate policy and has an extensive background in political organizing with several campaign teams. Zoltan brings this expertise and energy to No Dem Left Behind’s social media presence.
Anna Scudder
Community OrganizerAnna builds the partnerships and carries out our efforts by working hand-in-hand with local partners on the ground as well as digital communications that bridge these partners’ efforts into a cohesive national strategy. As a resident of rural Georgia, she knows the blind spots that exist in reach and organization that have hindered our party’s rural performance for years and is excited to work every day to change our outcomes for the better! Anna is also a hobbyist screenwriter and actress.
William Wotawa
Communications CoordinatorWilliam works to draft and refine No Dem Left Behind’s targetted messaging throughout all of our mediums. He was born, raised, and educated in the deep ‘red’ Wiregrass region of Alabama. As a former Republican, William knows how to craft highly effective persuasive messaging. He understands the power effective communication can wield. In his spare time, William enjoys live concerts, comedy acts, and science fiction stories.
Make a Difference!
For Candidates:
No Dem Left Behind is looking for strong rural candidates to run for U.S. House. If you are seeking our endorsement, fill out this questionnaire.
For Activists:
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Our Initiatives:
Our Work in Rural America:
Watch these video introductions to our ground-breaking initiatives: The Rural Outreach Coordinated Campaign (ROCC) is a means to coordinate activists across the country in national strategy. Grassroots Government is a citizen-focused engagement platform to highlight the effects of ARPA (The American Rescue Plan Act).
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Your money helps us turn rural America blue. Democratic issues such as reproductive rights, preserving our environment, and fair wages for blue collar workers are rural issues! We’re working to bridge that gap.
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