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Stacey Abrams on Midterms: What's Going to Happen?

September 22, 2026 · 1 h 7 min

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Six weeks from the midterm elections, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader, Stacey Abrams is here with a clear message: You don’t have to do everything—but you do have to do something. 

Leader Abrams breaks down where we are in the fight for democracy, what’s at stake in this election, and exactly how each of us can use our power right now. 

- The 10 steps to authoritarianism—and the 10 steps to fight back

- What to do now to make sure your vote is cast and counted

- Why the midterms are only the beginning—and what we must do the day after

- Abrams’ plan for anyone who has just two hours a week to give

- Why we need to stop asking “Is there hope?” and start asking: “Did I do hope today?”


Learn more about: 

10 Steps Campaign: https://10stepscampaign.org/

Stacey Abrams’ New Book: Coded Justice


About Stacey Abrams:

STACEY ABRAMS is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader. She served as Minority Leader in the Georgia House of Representatives, and she was the first Black woman to become gubernatorial nominee for a major party in United States history. Abrams has devoted her career to democracy protection, voting rights, and effective public policy. She is the founder of Fair Fight, Fair Count and the American Pride Rises Network and is the lead organizer of the 10 Steps Campaign, a nationwide mobilization and education effort against competitive authoritarianism. 


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