The Time is Now: We’ll Show You How
By tradition, the midterm “campaign season” started after Labor Day, but here at Indivisible Chicago we’ve been working on the 2026 Midterm Election since Inauguration Day in 2025 — and we’re ready. How about you? If you’ve been waiting to join the fight, the time has come. If you’re already engaged, it’s time to do more. We need to take back Congress with a blue wave that’s too big to rig. And we have a full range of activities set up and ready for you. All you have to do is sign up — and show up.
Soon on Zoom: a virtual campaign briefing
Plan to join us on Zoom the week of September 21 (exact date TBA) and hear about the races we’re working on and the actions we have planned.
➔ Hear from a special guest we can't name yet about the outlook for November and what we need to do to stop Trump and his MAGA enablers.
➔ Get the latest updates on our target races in Michigan and Wisconsin and hear directly from the candidates we’re working for.
➔ Find the opportunities that are right for you to help win and win big on November 3.
➔ Hear about what’s being readied to stop Trump from stealing the elections and what you can do to help.
The Election Needs Protection
This graphic from the NY Times represents Trump’s myriad attempts to control the outcome of the midterm elections. People have been asking us how they can help. The good news: we know how to do it!
I n both Wisconsin and Michigan, the Democratic parties have energetic voter- and election-protection efforts in place. They need poll observers, phone bankers, hotline volunteers, ballot-cure workers, and more. Here’s how you can plug in. There are phone calls you can make from home, or you can volunteer in person as a poll observer, even if you live here in Illinois (or another state).
ICA Chapter Campaign Kickoffs
A number of Indivisible Chicago chapters will be hosting campaign kickoff events this week. They're meant to bring you together with activists in your neighborhood and bring you up to speed on the many ways you can pitch in to a big win. Click the links to learn more and sign up.
Sept. 14, Bucktown: Show Up Chicago, the Blue Beginning chapter's monthly community gathering/happy hour/political panel show at the Hideout, featuring Swing Left's exciting "Ground Truth" approach to canvassing.
Sept. 14, South Loop: Indivisible Downtown Chicago's monthly meeting at Half Sour with a Midterm Action Tour in which you can "speed-date" with various campaign activities.
Sept. 14, Logan Square: Indivisible Chicago Northwest's Midterm Election Volunteer Kickoff. Find your way to contribute with local leaders, experienced volunteers, and free pizza!
Sept. 14, Edgewater: Indivisible Edgewater calls for All Hands on Deck with info on canvassing, phone and text banking, writing postcards, and voter protection efforts. Something for everyone, from grizzled veterans to election-work newbies. Bring a friend!
Sept. 15, Evanston: Indivisible Evanston's Countdown to the Midterms at the Evanston Ecology Center, featuring Ed Yohnka of the ACLU speaking on election protection; Bill Mengebier of Indivisible Chicago on canvassing and the importance of midwestern states; and Patrick Hanley of Operation Swing State on the importance of these midterms and how you can help.
Don’t see your area? Find another local or virtual event on our Action Calendar.
Ready to sign up now?
➔ Go to Indivisible Chicago’s 2026 Elections Hub to find all the ways you can help. There’s a role for everyone: you can canvass, phonebank, text, write postcards, or help with voter protection in Michigan or Wisconsin. Never volunteered for an election before? No problem. Pick an action. We’ll show you how.
➔ Make sure you’re following us on social media and signed up for our newsletter for updates and news about our virtual volunteer kickoff later this month.
➔ Busy schedule? Find more local or virtual events by date on our Action Calendar.
It’s November or never. Let’s get to work!
