The Resistance Helped Democrats Win on Tuesday. Now They’re Turning to 2018

The Democrats' surprise sweep in the Nov. 7 off-year elections wasn't just a major victory for the party. It was a triumph months in the making for a network of progressive groups that did not even exist a year ago, but have been toiling to train candidates, boost turnout and energize activists in state and local races.

Run For Something, which recruits and trains progressive millennial candidates to run for state and local office, helped 10 young candidates run for Virginia House of Delegates.