These numbers that blew our minds 🤯
Last night, Rachel went down a rabbit hole on campaign spending — and the numbers1 she shared with Monique and me were jaw-dropping.
Attribution: Open Secrets
Here's the problem: a huge chunk of that money flows to headline-grabbing, top-of-ticket races — President, Congress, Governor. Meanwhile, the downballot community-based races that shape everyday life? Chronically underfunded.
Three Point Five exists to change that.
We endorse progressive campaigns that rarely get national attention — but where a grassroots investment can have an outsized impact. We recently spoke with a Democratic candidate running for Agriculture Commissioner in a red state. When we asked what they'd do with more funding, the answer was simple: more staff to connect with voters, better messaging coordination, and broader national visibility.
That's exactly what we're here to provide.
If we want to build lasting political power and shape a more just, representative future, we can't only invest in the "sexy" races. We need bold candidates running in every corner of the country — every district, every office — to have the resources they need to win. Support Three Point Five with a donation of $5 or more today.
Your contribution goes directly toward the races where it matters most. Help us make the biggest impact.
Thanks for all you do,
Amanda McKay
threepointfive
Sources:
1. Open Secrets https://www.opensecrets.org/campaign-expenditures
