Congressional Update: 

The Election Is Over. Our Work Isn't.

The 2026 midterm elections have opened a new chapter in the fight against corporate rule. Across the country, voters supported candidates promising to confront corruption, challenge concentrated wealth, and reduce the influence of big money in politics.

But as we emphasized in our recent statement, This Election Was a Vote Against Oligarchy and Corporate Rule, an electoral victory alone won't dismantle the constitutional protections that allow corporations and wealthy interests to dominate our political system.

Now comes the real test: turning campaign promises into legislative action.

Throughout the election cycle, Move to Amend advocates engaged candidates, raised awareness about the We the People Amendment, and secured commitments through our Pledge to Amend campaign.

Now we're following up—and we need your help!

If a candidate in your community signed the Pledge to Amend, reach out and thank them. If they won, ask how they plan to honor that commitment once in office. If they lost, encourage them to stay engaged. Their voices, networks, and leadership still matter to this movement.

And don't forget: The current Congress isn't finished yet!

With 82 House cosponsors of the We the People Amendment (H.J.Res. 54) , there's still time to bring additional representatives on board before the 119th Congress concludes. Every new cosponsor strengthens our momentum and helps build support for the amendment's reintroduction in the next Congress.

We're also continuing our efforts to secure a Senate companion resolution—an essential step toward advancing the amendment in both chambers.

Here's where you come in:

• Follow up on the Pledge. Reconnect with candidates who committed to supporting the We the People Amendment, whether they won or lost.

• Keep recruiting cosponsors. Contact your current representative and urge them to cosponsor H.J.Res. 54 before this congressional session ends.

• Get ahead of the next Congress. Ask incoming representatives to commit to championing the amendment within their first 100 days, and urge senators to support a Senate companion resolution.

• Keep organizing. Turn campaign networks into constituent delegations, request meetings, attend town halls, and ask elected officials to publicly commit to concrete action.

Elections may change who's in office, but it's sustained organizing that changes what those in office are willing to do.

The election is over. The opportunity is here. And there's no time to let up.

Not sure where to start? Explore our Take Action Toolkit for resources to contact Congress, organize locally, and build support for the We the People Amendment.

Help Us Keep the Pressure On

Every congressional meeting, candidate commitment, and new cosponsor represents countless hours of grassroots organizing. And none of it happens without people like you.

Move to Amend doesn't accept corporate funding. We rely on individuals who believe our democracy should belong to people, not wealthy special interests.

As we prepare for a new Congress, your donation helps us continue reaching lawmakers, supporting local advocates, and turning grassroots momentum into lasting constitutional change.

If you're able, please consider making a contribution today. Whether it's $10, $25, $50, or whatever you can give, your support helps keep this movement independent, organized, and ready for the work ahead.

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Join the Move to Amend Ecology Network for a conversation with Montana activist and Eco Warrior Angela Otero, who is organizing against a proposal connected to the Montana Renewables biorefinery to inject industrial wastewater into inactive oil wells near an important regional aquifer.

Angela will share how residents are challenging the proposal, confronting corporate greenwashing, and calling for greater environmental accountability. She’ll also share music inspired by the struggle and discuss what this fight can teach us about the connections between corporate power, environmental justice, and protecting our communities and natural resources.

Whether you’re already involved in environmental organizing or looking for ways to connect ecological struggles with the movement to end corporate rule, you’re invited to join the conversation.

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 05:00 pm PT

The Constitution is a group project - and you're invited!

Join the Ultimate Civics team – Riki Ott and Lauren Smith – and Move to Amend for our first “CIVICS TALK,” a lively conversation on participatory democracy and constitutional learning.

Whether you're an educator, organizer, parent, student, or simply passionate about building a democracy that works for everyone, your creativity and experience belong at the table.

Affiliate & Advocate Spotlight: People Power in Action

What do a Teamster meeting with Bernie Sanders, 73 Pledge to Amend candidates in Minnesota, a growing student movement in Georgia, and grassroots radio broadcasts in Alaska have in common?

They're all proof that people power is alive and well!

During our October Coalition Call, Move to Amend advocates shared inspiring stories of persistence, creativity, and organizing across the country. From congressional offices to college campuses and community gatherings, our volunteers are finding new ways to challenge corporate rule and build the movement for real democracy.

Different communities. Different approaches. One shared mission.

👉 Read the full affiliate and advocate spotlight here. 

This Election Was a Vote Against Oligarchy and Corporate Rule

Read: This Election Was a Vote Against Oligarchy and Corporate Rule→

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Quiz To Amend

What do your housing costs, drinking water, workplace protections, war, climate collapse, prison for profit and AI have in common?

Corporate power reaches into all of them. And you deserve a say.

We're excited to launch this engaging mobile experience, connecting the issues people care about with opportunities to learn, organize, and take action.

Take the Quiz To Amend→

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Vote Early, Organize Now: We Defend Democracy Together

Read: Vote Early, Organize Now: We Defend Democracy Together→

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Hawai'i Took On Corporate Election Spending. Now Its Law Is Under Attack

Read: Hawai'i Took On Corporate Election Spending. Now Its Law Is Under Attack →

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Thank you for being part of this movement.

In solidarity,

Move to Amend National Team
https://www.movetoamend.org/

Support this movement financially - As you may imagine, being 100% grassroots funded is not easy. In order to survive and stand up to big money in politics, we need every resource we can get. This holiday season, Alfonsoconsider making a donation to Move to Amend to ensure this important work can continue. 

This movement is growing. The amendment is gaining traction. And with persistence, courage, and community, what once seemed impossible is becoming inevitable.

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