Swing Left East Bay engages in grassroots organizing to elect representatives who support democracy and policies that move our country forward, not backward. We organize activities in the San Francisco East Bay with the goal of electing Democrats across the nation.

We were instrumental in flipping and holding vital seats in California, Arizona and Georgia in past elections. Join us today! To learn more about us, CLICK HERE.

 
 

"They want you to feel powerless and to surrender and to let them trample everything and you are not going to let them. You are not giving up, and neither am I. The fact that we cannot save everything does not mean we cannot save anything and everything we can save is worth saving."
- Rebecca Solnit

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SLEB remains focused on electing Democrats, which we believe is key to taking back our country, while continuing to share actions from our partners in our email newsletter on steps that can be taken to address the more immediate harms taking place. Our work in 2025 will focus on the November 2025 Virginia election and laying the groundwork for taking back the House and gaining ground in the Senate in 2026.

Swing Left East Bay publishes a weekly newsletter with updates about upcoming events, opportunities to get involved and relevant updates about electoral politics in the news. SIGN UP BELOW!

You can also follow us on Facebook or email us directly with questions at swinglefteastbay@gmail.com.

 
 

Canvassing!!

Join us on Sunday, July 20 to talk to Democratic voters in Congressional District 13, a seat flipped in 2024 by Democrat Adam Gray by just 187 votes. Talking to Democrats now will ensure that we can hold this seat as we take back the House majority in 2026!

Arrival time is 9:30 am to pick up supplies, get assigned turf, and get trained. Then we will head out to knock doors, focusing on learning what issues are most pressing for voters, sharing about Adam Gray’s accomplishments, and identifying new volunteers.

If you need a ride, we have carpools available. If you want to drive, please let us know. Just bring your smartphone or tablet and a charger, some water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a smile.

SLEB General Meeting

Do you wonder sometimes if the activism you engage in makes a difference? Well, this is your chance to find out. Researcher Jonathan Hull conducted an in depth evaluation of voter contact efforts (canvassing and phone banking) that took place in 2024 in California's 13th and 22nd Congressional District and the results are fascinating. Want to learn more and hear about how this new data will be driving SLEB's efforts moving forward? Sign up below to join us via Zoom on Tuesday, July 8 from 7-8pm.

Bird Walk in Tilden Park

The birds are singing! Can birdsong really improve the mental health of people? Some research suggests just that. So, find out for yourself - take a break from it all and come birding with us on Saturday, June 28! We’ll meet at Berkeley's Tilden Nature Area at 9:30 am in the parking lot near the Little Farm for a leisurely morning walk. We’ll walk at a birder’s pace on mostly flat terrain. Bring binoculars if you have them. All ages and levels welcome, but, please, no dogs - they are not allowed in the Tilden Nature Area.

Donate to Flip the House

If we want to stop the dismantling of democracy, we must FLIP THE HOUSE in 2026.  Republicans hold a three-seat majority in the House of Representatives. The Bay Area's closest purple district is the CA-13 in the Central Valley. Democrat Adam Gray flipped this seat last year by just 187 votes which makes it our top defensive race. We are asking you to dig deep, in an amount that is meaningful to you, to support Adam Gray. To make your donation more manageable, consider making it monthly through election day. As always, Swing Left East Bay is 100% volunteer-run, so 100% of your donation goes directly to Adam Gray for Congress.​

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