FORCE MULTIPLIER OVERVIEW

Force Multiplier is a strategy platform that directs political donations, volunteer effort, and activism toward the races and organizations most likely to protect democratic institutions and shape the outcome of the 2026 elections.

It is designed to maximize the impact of time, money, and activism to protect democracy and win key U.S. elections—especially the 2026 midterms. It focuses on directing support where it will have the greatest effect on the balance of power in Congress and on defending democratic institutions

Here is the essence of what it does:

Core Idea

Force Multiplier provides research-based recommendations for where individuals and donors should focus their donations, volunteer time, and political action so their efforts have the largest possible democratic impact.

The philosophy is that targeted action multiplies influence, rather than spreading resources randomly.

The Three Pillars of Force Multiplier

1. Support Key Candidates

They identify high-leverage congressional races that could determine control of Congress.

Examples include:

Flip the House: supporting about 20 decisive House races that could give Democrats a majority.
Build Senate power: supporting 5 battleground Senate races that could move the Senate toward a Democratic majority.

The idea is to concentrate resources on races where small shifts can change national outcomes.

2. Fight Autocracy

They fund and promote organizations defending democratic systems.

Examples:

Defend Democracy in Court: support litigation groups protecting constitutional rule of law.
Fight voter suppression: support organizations like Fair Fight Action working to protect voting rights.
Encourage civic actions that resist authoritarianism.

This pillar focuses on legal and institutional defense of democracy.

3. Strengthen Conditions to Win

They support initiatives that improve the political environment for democratic participation.

Examples:

Counter online propaganda through digital media initiatives.
Strengthen Democratic state parties in key states.
Hold politicians accountable by highlighting policy impacts in local communities.

This pillar focuses on longer-term political infrastructure and messaging.