The Next 50
About Us
We are dedicated to building a stronger bench and a brighter future. We do so by investing in the next generation of political leadership.
At The Next 50, we’re committed to building enduring majorities at all levels. We do that by investing in next-generation candidates early — providing high-impact financial and strategic support to leaders in competitive districts.
Our job is to identify and support the talent who will lead the Democratic Party forward over the next 50 years. These are the leaders who are going to address the most pressing issues of our time.
We identify principled, pragmatic, and energetic candidates early in their careers. We support them with early endorsements and infusions of cash, and we connect them to our network of donors with next-generation leaders who are ready to build enduring Democratic majorities. These talented communicators and deft political operators are committed to winning back seats in state houses and Congress to stop Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans from looting vital programs at all levels of government.
The Next 50 prepares candidates to win America’s toughest races — and to build elected Democratic majorities in every state and district that’ll do the hard work of rebuilding this country.
Our Successes
When we say we work to win races nationwide, we mean it. We don’t just work in the same places as everyone else — we tread new paths in places where other groups are too shy to show up. From state house races in Alaska to congressional races in Maine and mayoral elections in Texas, and everywhere in between, The Next 50 is working to get the next-generation Democratic leaders our country needs into office at every level of government.
- A 70% win rate for endorsed candidates, becoming the number one Political Action Committee investing in the next generation of leaders
- A 2.98% average margin of victory, demonstrating how critical The Next 50’s support was in moving the needle for bright stars in tough races
- 20% of endorsee races won by 1,000 votes or fewer, including Iowa state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott’s win by just 29 votes; and
- $4.1 million raised and bundled for candidates, including direct investment, donor matchmaking, and the organization’s first ever independent expenditure campaign