Lessons from an uphill battle
My Corona-summer was in full swing before I joined Bluebonnet. Preceding those summer months, I had returned from working abroad in...
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Paul Dingus
Dec 17, 20203 min read
Flipping Wisconsin: Why Deep Red Districts are Worth Our Effort
Bluebonnet has always prioritized red districts. We believe that investing in out-of-reach districts can make the difference for races up...
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Becca Blais
Dec 11, 20204 min read
Bluebonnet Data's Top Line 2020 Election Report
Our mission is to add people-power to the progressive movement. This year, Bluebonnet ran two programs, the Data Fellowship and Tech...
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John Randolph
Dec 7, 20205 min read
The View from the Boiler Room
“If we get 3.3 million, we win. If we get 3.6 million, we win by a landslide. But really, all we need is 3.3 million total voters turning...
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Miranda Miao
Nov 29, 20203 min read
First, They Ignore You
“We project that Chloe Maxmin will get 49.2% of the vote in the general election for State Senate in ME 13 vs. Dana Dow. In our...
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Neel Mehta
Oct 30, 20207 min read
Persuasion vs. GOTV: A Key to Campaign Strategy
A scientific approach to squeezing the most votes out of your electoral district
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Lily Lou
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Working in Political Tech Isn’t Just About the Tech
Working on Sam Edney’s NC HD113 campaign taught me about more than just the tools that make sense of the data.
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danielle
Oct 2, 20206 min read
So You Want to Work in Political Data
Are you someone with technical skills who is interested in politics and wants to make a positive impact? Political data could be a great...
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Engu Fontama
Sep 29, 20203 min read
The Bluebonnet Network
An overview. Bluebonnet is a very special community of people. With a network of over 500 fellows, associates, and staff, there is no...
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Alex Leon
Sep 14, 20203 min read
Newbies: Tips for Data Fellows Who Are First-Time Campaign Volunteers
Bluebonnet Data (BBD) provides an exciting opportunity for students and professionals who want to explore politics via data. For many...
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Kriti Sehgal
Aug 31, 20206 min read
What Is It like Working on a Rural Campaign in 2020?
By Kriti Sehgal, Simran Soin, and Lauren Siegal Coming from non-rural backgrounds, Rita Cruise’s campaign for NC House District 91 was...
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Emily Dich
May 27, 20204 min read
The Bluebonnet Breakdown, Chapter 1: Remote Team Management
How we facilitate communication, build collaboration, and support with empathy. Pictured above: The Bluebonnet Website's Embedded Portal...
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Nathán Goldberg C.
Apr 13, 20206 min read
Our Roots: The Bluebonnet Data Origin Story
By Nathán Goldberg, the original founder of Bluebonnet Data. Bluebonnet Data began in March of 2018 with a cold LinkedIn message to Beto...
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Becca Blais
Mar 31, 20201 min read
Educational Resources
Looking to learn how to code or brush up on your tech skills? We'd recommend these resources to help you get started. Free Code Camp:...
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