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Democracy in the Balance

About the Substack

Short profiles of downballot candidates for whom your small donation can flip a seat from red to blue.

About Melynda Dovel Wilcox

Former journalist Melynda Dovel Wilcox identifies and profiles downballot candidates in close, consequential races where your small donation can flip seats from red to blue. She personally contributes to each candidate she profiles.

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