Rural GroundGame: Energizing Democracy in Rural Virginia
Imagine a vibrant rural Virginia where every voice is heard, and every community thrives. At Rural GroundGame (RGG), we’re on a mission to bring democratic ideals to life by empowering everyday citizens to lead change where it matters most.
RGG utilizes traditional communication tools to engage community members, such as postcards, telephone calls, door-to-door canvassing, news articles, and advertising through local media. One of the primary goals of the organization is to build local capacity by engaging those who live in rural neighborhoods to create a grassroots movement. After all, who knows local issues better than the people who live in these communities?
A keystone element of RGG’s grassroots effort is candidate recruitment for political office. Nationwide, Democrats continue to lose rural areas to Republican candidates, as elections in Virginia have also demonstrated. Too often, rural counties do not have Democratic challengers to an already entrenched Republican system.
But we’re changing that story—together! By identifying and empowering passionate, community-focused individuals, we are paving the way for fresh perspectives and solutions. You could be the spark that brings your community’s next great leader into the spotlight.
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