Press Releases

ICYMI: NPR: “Democrats Made Midterm Gains In Rural Areas. Can They Keep Them?”

“Strong performances in states like Illinois, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington showed Democrats can sustain and win over rural areas, where Republicans have generally done well. Even in places like North Carolina, Georgia and Colorado, Democrats proved to be competitive, running up margins of past elections and flipping some districts, even if they did not always win. [...]

RuralOrganizing.org Welcomes Senate Passage of Respect For Marriage Act

The legislation marks an important protection for same-sex couples, thousands of whom live in rural communities

The following is a statement from C.J. Peterson, rural LGBTQ activist, and former RuralOrganizing.org staffer:

Midterm Election Voter Poll Shows Democratic Policies Popular Among Rural Battleground Voters, But Democratic Candidates Underperforming

The following is a statement from Matt Hildreth, Executive Director of RuralOrganizing.Org:

Ohio Senate Debate Shows Tim Ryan Cares About Rural Ohio While J.D. Vance Cares About Himself

The following statement is from Brent Edwards, Ohio Statewide Organizer at RuralOrganizing.org in response to the Senate debate between Rep. Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance last night.

RuralOrganizing.Org Urges U.S. Senate Candidates to Elevate Rural Issues in Tonight’s Debate

Tonight is the first debate between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance in the race for Ohio’s open Senate seat. RuralOrganizing.org has been at the forefront of talking to rural communities about their concerns.