Dialing Up the Heat for “Vote YES”: Star-Studded Nationwide Phone Bank Events

by Bridge2Blue

Starting Monday, April 6, Virginia-based organizers are kicking off nightly special guest “Fight Back Vote YES” phone banks, a nationwide volunteer effort to mobilize Democratic voters to support redistricting.  With the April 21 special election just over two weeks away, this is a high-energy sprint to turnout voters.

These nightly events feature high-profile guest hosts and a volunteer-friendly program that makes it easy to contact voters – right when it matters most. And by building on the momentum of the No Kings 3 demonstrations, the phone banks will turn that energy into a win at the polls.

The guest lineup includes Democratic Chair Lamont Bagby, Delegates Briana Sewell, Marcia (Cia) Price, and Kathy Tran, and Robert Hubbell, Simon Rosenberg, Rachel Bitecofer, Clayton Anderson, Glenn Kirschner, Reed Galen, and more to be scheduled.   (For updated dates and times: Vote Yes Phone Banks)

Time is short, and the stakes are high. This coordinated push is about connecting with voters, sharing accurate information, and ensuring every eligible Virginian is ready to make their voice heard on (or before, via early voting) April 21.

The upcoming nightly phone banks are an excellent opportunity for volunteers across the country to be part of a broader effort that has national implications for the midterm elections.  Talking to voters is the best way to maximize voter turnout in the final days leading up to the election.

The “Vote YES” campaign has received support from prominent Democratic leaders, including former President Barack Obama and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, who have both publicly endorsed a YES vote in the upcoming election.

Voters are being urged to rely on verified, trusted sources when reviewing election information to combat the misinformation circulating around the referendum, specifically misleading mailers tied to Republican-aligned efforts supported by major donors, including MAGA supporter Peter Thiel.

This phone bank effort brings together a coalition of state and national groups, including Rural Ground Game, Virginians for Fair Elections, Network NOVA, and Virginia Grassroots Coalition. Together, they aim to reach voters across every region of Virginia.

It is an ambitious undertaking but worth every phone call to protect our Democracy and preserve the 2026 midterms. To sign up for one and all: Vote Yes Phone Banks.