• Get ready for phonebanking with Phonebank Phitness Training, in-person and virtual, Sat May 2, 11am – 1pm PDT.
• Come to Get It Out! with Collage Art for the Resistance Workshop on Sun, May 3, 2–4:30pm, Sunnyvale and get creative!
• Sign up for the Cinco de Mayo Party! Sat, May 9, 2-4pm, Saratoga.
• Register for the Bunco Party! Sat, May 16, 4–6pm, Mountain View.

Ryan Spaude is running for re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly's 89th District, the home of Green Bay. This is a key defensive seat that will shape Democrats’ path to a legislative majority under the state’s fairer maps.

Ryan Spaude flipped this purple district in 2024, proving that voters were ready for pragmatic leadership fighting for strong public schools and affordability. With Republicans still controlling the Assembly and Senate, defending AD-89 is essential to protecting Democrat gains and building momentum toward a governing majority in Madison.

Our month of FUNd-raisers for Ryan started with a wonderful wildflower walk for Wisconsin and a delicious cheese tasting! Thanks to our hosts, Jan and Mariya, and all who came.

We have three more events in our line-up. Support Ryan by attending these events. We have matches for all of them!

Join us for this fun, expressive workshop with other States Win supporters. We will use our creative energy while supporting Ryan in his critical Wisconsin election. Snacks, drinks, and all the supplies you need to express yourself will be provided.

Suggested ticket price: $50/person - $25 for under 25 years old. We have a $500 matching donation from a generous donor so your donation will go twice as far! All proceeds support Ryan's campaign. Donations can also be made by check at the event.

This festive Cinco de Mayo party will include lots of delicious Mexican food including vegetarian items and of course homemade margaritas to quench your thirst. Non-alcoholic refreshing beverages will also be served.

Suggested ticket price: $50/person. All proceeds support Ryan's campaign. Your donation will be matched up to $1000!

Join us playing Bunco, a fun and social dice game. Support Ryan while getting to know your fellow activists.

Suggested ticket price: $50/person. All proceeds support Ryan's campaign. Your donation will be matched up to $1000!

Join our Phitness Training and learn about phone banking before we start making calls for our candidates on May 9.  We will teach you about phone banking software, how to collect phone banking data and give you the opportunity to practice conversations! Introverts welcome!

Did You Know? … It’s important we call Democratic voters because some don’t vote in their state legislative race. Why don't they??

•  They may not know what the state legislature does, that it is vitally important because it makes the state's laws.
• They may not know anything about their candidate. And being concerned about making the “wrong” choice, they won’t vote at all.
• They may not know these races can be very close: their vote really does matter!

Phonebankers provide voters with information from States Win HQ’s fact sheets about the candidate’s values and priorities, so they can make an informed choice. We make sure they’re aware what state legislators do: that they write bills on key issues like voting rights, healthcare, education, housing and gun violence that can either help or harm their communities.   

Please let us know whether you'd prefer Zoom or in-person (Mountain View) training!

Wildflower Walk

A hearty group of hikers gathered for SWSB'S first Wildflower Walk at the Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill. Jan G led the group on a brisk morning to see the beautiful bloom of wildflowers this time of year!

Golden Gate Bridge Walk

SWSB's walked across the Golden Gate in solidarity with States Win SF and CA-Peninsula. For the first time ever, we were allowed to carry our banner across the Bridge. Previously, the GGB police have always told us we could not.

One officer even stopped us wanting to know about States Win. He told us to carry on across the whole bridge!

This was our final event the State Bridges 2026 program. SWSB raised $35,443!

Go Team!

Cheese Tasting Fun

Guests competed to identify 6 mystery cheeses. The winner won a Wisconsin State kitchen towel. Trivia: a German couple started the first kindergarten in WI in 1856. Ryan also zoomed in from Wisconsin to update us on his race.

• Thurs, May 7, 5pm PT. Moms Building Majorities. Meet the candidates--all moms--from AZ, GA, IA, MN, NV and PA who were just endorsed by States Win and Vote Mama.
• Thurs, May 7, 7pm PT, South Bay's monthly meeting. Special Guest Speaker Shawn Werner, States Win Organizing and Political Director.

Sat, May 2, 2-4pm. News from the Front in-person discussion and Q&A with U.S. Rep. Sam Liccardo, in Palo Alto.